Body Detox

Buchinger therapeutic fasting is the conscious, time-limited abstinence from solid food. Rather than starving, the body follows a structured rhythm of vegetable broth, mild vegetable soups, freshly pressed juices, herbal teas and water. The method was developed by Dr. Otto Buchinger and is considered the gentlest form of therapeutic fasting. At the Tannerhof, every fasting stay is medically supervised – from the initial consultation through progress checks to the final appointment. Learn more on our page about the Buchinger method.

Body Detox is offered in two variants: the 8-Day Basic programme (eight days) and the 10-Day Advanced programme (ten days). This duration is medically meaningful so that fasting metabolism, fluid balance and circulation can adapt in a controlled way and the therapies support the process in a targeted manner, without overwhelming the body.

The 8-Day Basic Body Detox programme starts at 1,010 euros and the 10-Day Advanced programme at 1,305 euros (each is the programme price, incl. statutory VAT). Included in the price are the medical consultation, follow-up and final appointment, bioimpedance analysis, IHHT altitude training, Kneipp alternating showers, hay flower wraps, fasting massages, detoxifying massage and breathing therapy. Accommodation is charged separately.

During therapeutic fasting, the body takes in no solid food. Instead, a precise fasting rhythm follows with vegetable broth, mild vegetable soups, freshly pressed juices, herbal teas and water. Daily caloric intake remains very low but still supplies the body with important minerals and vital nutrients. This supports the fasting metabolism and prepares the body for regeneration – without unnecessarily burdening the organism.

Body Detox is suitable for healthy adults who want to relieve their body, regulate their metabolism and take a multi-day break from everyday life. Whether fasting makes sense in an individual case is clarified during the medical consultation at the beginning of the programme. In certain cases – such as pregnancy, breastfeeding, underweight, eating disorders or specific medical conditions – therapeutic fasting is not suitable. For those who are not yet ready to fast or are looking for a lighter alternative, our Nutrition programme with the low-carb diet “Schlanke Tanne” offers a gentler entry point.

When solid food is paused, the body shifts its metabolism: digestion is relieved, liver and kidneys take over detoxification, while the intestines and lymphatic system handle elimination. After the first few days, many guests experience greater clarity, lightness and a calmer inner tension. By “detox” we mean cleansing in the physiological sense – the targeted activation of the body’s own detoxification and elimination processes through hydration, fasting rhythm, warm and cold stimuli, manual therapy and breathing.

The programme combines medical diagnostics with selected therapies: medical consultation, follow-up and final appointment, bioimpedance analysis, IHHT altitude training to strengthen the mitochondria, Kneipp alternating showers, hay flower wraps to stimulate circulation in the liver, fasting massages, a detoxifying massage with royal oil or acidosis massage, as well as breathing therapy according to Herta Richter. The 10-Day Advanced programme includes additional treatments.

A Buchinger therapeutic fast follows clear phases: one to three preparation days before arrival (e.g. a fruit, vegetable or raw-food day) prepare the body. On the first day, the medical consultation and a gentle intestinal cleansing take place. During the actual fasting days, you live on vegetable broth, soups, freshly pressed juices, herbal teas and water – accompanied by movement, massages and rest. Breaking the fast begins symbolically with an apple, each bite chewed 30–40 times. This is followed by build-up days (about one third of the fasting period), during which the body is slowly reintroduced to solid food. A detailed description is available on our page about the Buchinger method.

Therapeutic fasting is possible year-round at the Tannerhof. Arrival days are Sunday to Tuesday and Thursday. Many guests choose spring or autumn as natural transitional seasons for a reset. What matters most is that you consciously give yourself time – at least eight to ten days without professional obligations, so that the body can go through the fasting process calmly.

Weight reduction is common during therapeutic fasting, but it is not the main focus at the Tannerhof. The bioimpedance analysis at the beginning and end shows exactly what the weight loss consists of – water, muscle or body fat. The aim of Body Detox is not to lose weight at any cost, but to relieve the digestive and metabolic systems. To make the effect lasting, we recommend continuing afterwards with our Nutrition programme and the low-carb diet “Schlanke Tanne” – as an entry into a sustainable change in eating habits that carries the results into everyday life.

The rhythm is deliberately calm: liver wraps and Kneipp treatments in the morning, medical consultations, massages, breathing therapy and gentle movement in nature around Bayrischzell throughout the day. The fasting diet of broth, soup and juices structures the day. In the evening, rest takes centre stage – in the panorama relaxation room of the Bade Harpfe, in the hut tower or on a walk through the alpine landscape.

You can book the Body Detox programme directly through our website: Book 8-Day Basic Body Detox or Book 10-Day Advanced Body Detox. You can also reach our reception team by email at info@tannerhof.de or by phone at +49 8023 810, daily from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm. We are happy to advise you beforehand on which programme suits you best.