Waldhotel Tannenh

If you take the trouble to read up on it beforehand and look at pictures, you are very aware that it is not a hyper-modern luxury hotel. The food offers many vegan options, as well as meat and fish dishes. It is not overly lavish, but perfectly sufficient. Sustainability is designed to address waste and excessive, unnecessary energy consumption. The friendliness is very high and you feel very comfortable. The sauna and outdoor area are to be used textile-free. We felt very welcome and very comfortable.

Location Great Atmosphere great Rooms Excellent Value, Need to provided bottled water once a day at least Cleanliness Good Noise level peaceful Service good Amenities good too. Note. For sudden summer temperatures either a good ventilation or good fan is required.

The hotel is overall very nice and versatile. The location is quiet, and you are surrounded by beautiful old trees and a lot of greenery. I was very pleased to see that a young ginkgo tree grows directly below our room, as I greatly appreciate these trees. The staff at the reception was very friendly to us. We were a bit early, so we had a cappuccino and an apple pie at the bistro. The cake was very delicious, but the cappuccino was not particularly good. Overall, it was a bit expensive. But well, you are on a short vacation. Then we could already go to our room. Our "garden room" was surprisingly spacious, even with an adjoining extra room including a second balcony! We found the interior to be somewhat dusty, both in a figurative and literal sense. The carpet gives the room an outdated impression. The furniture is a matter of taste, but the bathroom scored points even more. Great large rain shower, unique sinks, everything very clean (though one spot in the shower needs silicone replaced). The room itself was mostly clean, but you could see dust with the naked eye on a few cushions (and also in a few other places) - possibly problematic for allergy sufferers. For us, it was no drama, but if, as is the case in the Tannenhäuschen, daily cleaning is skipped for environmental reasons (which I greatly appreciate), the initial thorough cleaning should leave no wishes unfulfilled. Instead of air conditioning, there was a large fan. We found the bed to be truly excellent; we slept wonderfully. We left the sliding door to the balcony slightly open at night, and there was a slightly disturbing noise (like ventilation) that only faded very late and was then heard again around 6, but I was already awake by then. Aside from that, heavenly peace. Conclusion: Overall, we were satisfied with our "garden room," and the first impression of the hotel complex was mostly positive! The sauna area was basically similar: There are a few points of criticism, but overall the impression was positive. The area is a bit winding, and it takes a while to get oriented. But discovering it is quite enjoyable - and there is really a lot to explore in the Aqua Silva Spa! You are offered a nice selection of well-known sauna types, from lukewarm to blazing hot. The whole thing is set in a lot of greenery, with nice decorative details and plenty of space to rest, sleep, and sunbathe. Robins, squirrels, blackbirds, and several other little creatures frequently stopped by to watch us while we relaxed. This is how I like a sauna area. It can definitely compete with spas that are not connected to a hotel. Really good! The outdoor area / green spaces do tend to give a slightly "enchanted" impression, but first of all, I actually like that, and secondly, as a garden owner, I can only confirm that the so-called "weeds" are currently growing at lightning speed. From that perspective: All good! What I did not find so good, however, was that the small plastic tables next to the sun loungers were really very dirty (at least ours were). So, we are talking about old, dried-up "bird droppings," etc., which I can no longer let pass as "enchanted" in a dreamy-romantic way. A few additional words for sauna enthusiasts: The infusion sauna (= Majava sauna) is small but nice. The wood may look quite worn, but I personally do not find that to be a problem. There are only very few infusions, but in this sauna, guests are allowed to pour a ladle onto the sauna stove themselves. Remarkable! I have been a sauna-goer for more than 40 years, and this is only the second time I have encountered such a relaxed rule. The "official" infusions were nicely conducted. I also really liked the Ruusu sauna, where rose water is evaporated in a bowl above the sauna stove. This sauna is also significantly larger. Occasionally, infusions also take place here. The outdoor area is truly well done. You can tell that everything has grown here over the years. I personally prefer this to those ultra-modern large spas that are stamped out of the ground in one go. However, the indoor area cannot keep up in direct comparison. The hall of the indoor swimming pool was unbearably warm; I could not stand it for more than 5 minutes. In the steam bath, one must be careful not to get too close to the hot steam - that should be optimized. But overall, the offerings are really varied, and the visitors spread out very well. As for the gastronomy, I can only report good things. The evening buffet was always a highlight that left no wishes unfulfilled. Nicely arranged, varied, and delicious. Attentive staff rounded off this extremely positive impression. The attentive staff rounded off this extremely positive impression. The same applies essentially to the breakfast buffet. Only the coffee was not to my taste. In summary, I can recommend the Waldhotel Tannenhäuschen to anyone looking to combine a hotel stay with a variety of sauna and wellness offerings. Here and there, there is room for improvement, but overall we felt very comfortable and would come back at any time.