Health retreat in Bavaria: Hotel with an on-site medical practice

The essentials at a glance

• Scientifically proven: According to a BZT study, 68 percent of respondents value the proven efficacy of health-related offerings.
• Real medicine: A well-founded health retreat differs from wellness through fixed on-site medical diagnostics and supervision.
• Three resident specialists: The in-house private practice at the Tannerhof ensures close medical supervision for all guests.
• Structured programs: From Body Detox fasting to the Longevity Program, diagnostics and therapy are seamlessly integrated.

Health retreat or wellness vacation: The subtle but decisive difference

According to a representative survey by the Bavarian Center for Tourism, 48 percent of respondents define a health retreat as a trip that generally serves physical and mental well-being. Yet, this is precisely where the line often blurs with classic wellness. A sauna infusion or a soothing massage feels good in the moment, but rarely changes deep-seated patterns of exhaustion. A genuine health-tourism stay goes deeper.

For us at the Tannerhof nature hotel, health does not mean a fleeting sense of well-being, but a well-founded, medically supervised reorientation. While a pure wellness vacation usually follows a non-binding schedule of treatments, a genuine health retreat is based on precise medical diagnostics and continuous supervision. We do not leave your recovery to chance; we provide it with a scientific and therapeutic foundation.

• Medical diagnostics instead of cosmetics: A well-founded health retreat begins with a comprehensive medical status assessment, including lab results and consultations with a doctor.
• Structured programs instead of loose components: Medically supervised concepts such as the Longevity Program or targeted fasting guide and structure the entire stay.
• On-site specialist presence: An in-house private medical practice allows for continuous care and the immediate adjustment of all therapeutic measures.

The true health hotel: How to recognize well-founded medical supervision

A relaxing vacation on a mountainside often sparks the desire to give your health a new boost. But how do you recognize a true health hotel that deserves the name? The decisive difference lies in the medical substance. While many establishments merely arrange feel-good treatments, profound physiological change requires a continuous specialist presence on-site. Medical guidelines require qualified diagnostics and reliable medical supervision for therapeutic processes—far beyond what a visiting consultant doctor can provide.

• A permanently present, in-house private practice for seamless supervision.
• Specialists with recognized additional qualifications in naturopathy and nutritional medicine.
• Systematic programs built on sound medical diagnostics and scientific guidelines.
• Focusing on long-term physiological regeneration rather than short-term effects.

At the Tannerhof Nature Hotel, we live and work by these high principles. The Tannerhof medical team consists of three resident specialists in general medicine, internal medicine, and gynecology who will personally accompany you on your journey. Burgi von Mengershausen, who manages the hotel, also contributes her expertise directly to our programs through her active work with the Medical Association for Therapeutic Fasting and Nutrition (ÄGHE). This combination of scientific standards and personal care creates the ideal foundation for deeply effective, medically supervised fasting in the calming setting of the Bavarian Alps.

An overview of the six Tannerhof health programs

At the Tannerhof Nature Hotel, our medical and therapeutic support is based on six modular concepts that bridge the gap between traditional naturopathy and modern diagnostics. Our top priority is medically supervised Buchinger therapeutic fasting, which has been practiced at our hotel for over 70 years. A proven alternative is the Schlanke Tanne Low Carb, our in-house low-carb diet, which is vegetable- and protein-rich, regional, and predominantly organic.

• Body Detox Therapeutic Fasting: This program for conscious cleansing combines classic Buchinger fasting with close medical supervision and activating treatments.
• Longevity Program: This concept combines detoxifying fasting with precise diagnostics. A minimum stay of seven nights is required for a noticeable physiological transformation and renewal.
• Immune Booster Program: A medically guided package that sustainably strengthens the immune system based on the three principles of activating, regulating, and stabilizing.
• Mental Resilience Program: Designed for deep recovery from chronic stress, this program is based on our enjoyable 3/4-rhythm diet as standard and does not rely on low-carb.
• Schlanke Tanne Low Carb & Nutrition: This program for targeted dietary change combines our in-house diet with individual counseling to sustainably regulate your metabolism.
• Aesthetics: A holistic program that avoids invasive procedures, focusing instead on the regeneration of skin and connective tissue as well as the gut-skin axis.

Each of these programs is closely monitored by our doctors, ensuring that medical safety and individual adjustments go hand in hand. This clear focus helps you find a new, healthy balance during your vacation that goes far beyond the simple relaxation of a classic wellness week.

Holistic diagnostics on vacation: From lab work to bioimpedance analysis

For us, a deep recovery process does not begin with a random treatment plan, but with scientifically sound clarity. Immediately upon your arrival, the Tannerhof medical team takes the time for a precise assessment. This thorough medical diagnosis distinguishes a genuine medically supervised health vacation from conventional wellness offers, as we accurately record your body's current physiological state before any therapeutic measures are taken.

• The initial medical consultation for a comprehensive history and personal goal setting.
• Detailed analysis of relevant laboratory values to identify metabolic and inflammatory markers.
• Precise bioimpedance analysis as a scientifically validated method for determining body composition, including fat, muscle mass, and water content.

This diagnostic data forms the solid foundation for your ongoing care. We use it to tailor specific treatments, such as regenerative IHHT altitude training as part of our Immune Booster Program, which strengthens the organism according to the three principles of activating, regulating, and stabilizing. Individual mental health sessions in the Mental Resilience Program, which is based on our nutritious 3/4-rhythm diet, also draw from this foundation. Our cohesive concept is specifically designed for exhausted professionals seeking new vitality. Please note, however, that these services are for preventative purposes and are not suitable for individuals with acute psychiatric crises, severe depression, or advanced pre-existing conditions.