The initial medical consultation: How your fasting week begins

The essentials at a glance

• The journey to Bayrischzell marks a seamless transition from everyday life into the tranquility of our health resort.
• On your first evening, a mild light meal in the Fasterstube and the quiet of your room help you settle into the fasting experience.
• The initial medical consultation on your first day of fasting combines a health history review with a bioimpedance analysis to measure your body composition.
• The length of your stay, booked in advance, is refined during this consultation and can be flexibly extended if needed.

Arrival and settling in: Stepping out of your daily routine and into Bayrischzell

The transition from the rush of everyday life to the quiet rhythm of a fasting week begins on the final stretch of your journey. Whether you arrive by car or take a relaxing train ride on the Bayerische Regiobahn directly from Munich Central Station to Bayrischzell, the flat plains give way to craggy peaks, and your mind begins to clear. Upon request, the Tannerhof taxi will pick you up at Bayrischzell station and bring you up the winding mountain road. A pre-booked fasting stay at Naturhotel Tannerhof starts right here, offering the space your body needs for this transition.

Tannerhof’s sheltered setting beneath the Wendelstein mountain instantly conveys a soothing sense of seclusion. Following a warm welcome at reception, you can check into your room starting at 3:00 pm. Whether you stay in the heritage buildings, in a minimalist "Kammerl", or high up in the tower chalets, the clean aesthetic of untreated wood, the deliberate absence of TVs and distractions, and the expansive views of nature immediately calm the mind.

• Arrival by train: Direct connection from Munich Central Station to the final stop in Bayrischzell, followed by a short transfer with our private taxi service.
• Arrival by car: Take the A93 Inntal motorway or the Alpine road to Bayrischzell; parking is available directly on-site.
• Getting settled: Check-in from 3 p.m., unpack your bags, and let your gaze wander over the slopes below the Wendelstein.

You don't need to prepare anything for this first day, bring any prior knowledge, or meet any expectations. The Tannerhof welcomes you into a safe environment, providing a firm, calming structure for your arrival that you can rely on from the very first step.

The first evening: Finding your bearings in your room and enjoying the peace of the Fasterstube

Arrival day lays the foundation for your stay at Naturhotel Tannerhof, giving body and mind time to shift away from the demands of daily life. Your room is ready for check-in from 3:00 pm—be it in the historic "Lufthütten", the light-flooded chalet towers, or the minimalist alpine rooms. A fasting getaway with us can be planned ahead as an intentional retreat for Body Detox Therapeutic Fasting. Even as you unpack, you'll notice how the absence of televisions and Wi-Fi in the cabins turns your focus inward, making it effortless to unplug from constant connectivity.

• Arrival and settling in from 3 p.m. in your chosen retreat on the grounds.
• An initial orientation walk across our 16-hectare property between mountain meadows and the forest edge.
• A mild light meal in the Fasterstube to prepare your body for the fasting metabolism.
• Early bedtime, allowing the nervous system to gently settle.

In the evening, fasting guests gather in the "Fasterstube," a dedicated dining room for everyone participating in a fasting week. The mild relief meal on the day of arrival—a fresh vegetable plate—gently prepares the gastrointestinal tract for the upcoming break from food. This gentle relief makes it easier for the body to transition into a fasting metabolism. In the harmonious rooms of the Tannerhof, the first evening draws to a close in complete serenity, as the body is prepared for the first day of fasting tomorrow.

The initial medical consultation: Holistic anamnesis and diagnostics

On your first fasting day, your retreat at Tannerhof begins with a comprehensive initial medical consultation. Our attending physicians take the time for an in-depth conversation that goes far beyond routine questions. The focus is on your individual medical history, current lifestyle, medications, and personal motivations for medically supervised fasting. During this meeting, the length of stay booked prior to arrival is refined together with the doctor and can be tailored or extended as needed.

The medical core of the appointment includes a thorough physical examination and a bioimpedance analysis. This reliable measurement method precisely determines your body water, muscle mass, and fat tissue levels. These values serve as a sound baseline for safely managing the entire process and ensuring your fast is physiologically balanced.

• Holistic anamnesis: Assessment of health status, lifestyle, mental state, and medication regimen.
• Bioimpedance analysis: Precise measurement of body composition as a scientific foundation.
• Individual rhythmization: Fine-tuning the fasting method, supplementary treatments, and the booked duration of stay.
• Gentle start to fasting: Only after the medical check-up do you take Glauber's salt, a proven mineral salt for thorough bowel cleansing.

A customized weekly plan is created based on the examination results and your personal goals. This trusting conversation clarifies any open questions, resolves remaining uncertainties, and provides the confidence to feel well-supported throughout your fasting week from day one.

Individual fine-tuning: Weekly plan and starting the fast

Drawing on the initial medical assessment and body composition data, you and your physician will map out a fully tailored plan for the days ahead. The pre-booked duration of your stay provides a reliable framework that is then fine-tuned to your individual needs. If your consultation with the attending doctors indicates that your body would benefit from a longer period of relief, your stay can be extended flexibly upon consultation. The schedule of treatments and the ideal timing for refeeding days are also harmoniously coordinated here.

The conscious start with Glauber's salt

The actual physiological transition begins only once the medical intake interview is complete and your individual treatment plan has been drawn up. At the Tannerhof, our principle is: first the clarifying conversation, then the physical starting impulse. This is carried out in an orderly fashion with the intake of Glauber's salt, a sodium sulfate solution for gentle and thorough bowel cleansing, which prepares the gastrointestinal tract for the fasting metabolism.

• Fine-tuning the treatment plan: Adding appropriate therapies such as hydrotherapy or liver compresses
• Adjusting the fasting duration: Extending the pre-booked weekly structure if required
• Defining the transition phase: Individual scheduling for the reintroduction of solid foods
• Taking Glauber's salt: Targeted start of bowel cleansing immediately following the consultation

With this clear ritual, your medically supervised fast is underway. The medical team at the Tannerhof remains available in the following days to attentively monitor the process and make fine adjustments as needed.