Wellness holiday in North Rhine-Westphalia

This region has a centuries-old tradition when it comes to rest and health, and you notice it in everything. The things in the cottages and hotels are top quality and the service is exactly as you want it. Because the natural areas are so centrally located, in no time you are in a world that feels completely different from home. It is the ideal choice for a short break where you don't want to waste a second of your free time on a long trip. You'll find a level of luxury and tranquility here that you'll find in few other places so close by.

The Sauerland attracts most people who really want to get into the mountains for rest. In villages like Winterberg or Schmallenberg, you often see nothing but dense forests and valleys from your window. If you are looking for a landscape that is a bit more rugged, then you should definitely look at the Eifel. The Teutoburg Forest is also a good option, especially since most of the region's official spa parks are located there. You can bathe there all day in mineral-rich water that comes straight from the ground, which is very good for your skin and muscles.

Some people like the luxury of a hotel with an extensive breakfast buffet, but you can also go for complete privacy. These days there are great wellness accommodations in Germany where you have the entire garden and spa to yourself. In a hotel you are more pampered with things like a bar or a massage, while in a cottage you set your own pace. So it just depends on whether you feel like having people around you or if you prefer to walk around in your bathrobe all day.

After a busy day, nothing beats the feeling of relaxing together in your private hot tub or jacuzzi. Our cottages with hot tub and cottages with jacuzzi are among the most popular accommodations at Vipio for a reason. If you are looking for the ultimate in relaxation and really don't want to think about anything else, there are also plenty of cottages with sauna where you have both facilities to yourself.

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Nature here really invites you to put on your hiking boots and head for the hills. You can walk for hours along the Rothaarsteig and then immediately give your tired legs a rest in the warm water of your accommodation. Many people specifically choose to spend special nights in NRW at a place right on the hiking trails. You then don't have to touch the car all weekend, and that really gives you a feeling of freedom. That transition from the fresh forest air to the warm steam of the sauna is what really completes your vacation feeling.

If you go to one of the large public spas, it is useful to know that bathing suits are often not allowed there. So in most sauna complexes you just walk around naked, which for some takes some getting used to. In your own cottage, of course, you decide that completely by yourself, so there you do not have these worries. Also remember that in the villages the stores really do stay closed on Sundays. So make sure you already have your refrigerator full of goodies for the weekend on Saturday so you don't have to leave the house.

North Rhine-Westphalia is a sought-after place and on the weekends it can get quite busy at the well-known spots. If you have the chance, book your stay sometime between Monday and Thursday. Prices tend to be a lot lower then, and chances are you'll have the sauna and hiking trails all to yourself. In winter, the atmospheric lights in the villages provide a lot of coziness, but make sure your car is ready for snow in the mountains. That way you'll arrive stress-free and can start enjoying your rest right away.