The phrase “spring in Bavaria” is quickly and simply said, but really far too general, because in the large territorial state of Bavaria spring arrives in the most varied forms. From the point of view of an internet portal on the subject of “wellness & spa hotels in Bavaria”, spring naturally promises a new season with new wellness offers and, we hope, plenty of turnover for us and our partners — but in reality spring is much bigger and far from serving commerce alone. In this article we want to give you a few tips on how to combine spring with wellness in Bavaria.
Spring is when the Wolfram lime tree blossoms in the Bavarian Forest
For 1,000 years the Wolfram lime in Ried near Bad Kötzting in the Bavarian Forest has turned green punctually at the beginning of spring. Probably the oldest lime tree in Germany, it has delighted residents and visitors for so long that the most varied legends have grown up around it.
Several craftsmen are said to have set up their workshops in the trunk of the tree — a cobbler and a weaver, so the story goes. The hollow inside is also said to have been used, entirely sacredly, as a chapel. Its name, the Wolfram lime, is supposed to go directly back to Wolfram von Eschenbach, who composed the odd spring poem under its canopy of leaves as early as the 13th century.
Spring wellness tip 1: an excursion to Bad Kötzting with a visit to Ried
Spring is when skiing in the Bavarian Alps becomes more relaxed
All over Bavaria the trees, meadows and fields come into bloom … all over Bavaria? No, not quite, because high up in the mountains there is still plenty of white splendour and the best piste snow.
All skiers who have found the descents and cross-country trails too crowded so far, or who simply had no time, can now relax and pursue their hobby with pleasure. While others are already dreaming of the beach and bathing, for many the best time for skiing in the Bavarian Alps has now arrived.
Spring wellness tip 2: a more or less rapid descent on the piste — don't forget to compare snow depths, on Bergfex for example
Spring is when the sun finally shines again!
Bavaria may have the föhn wind and beautiful landscapes, but it does not lie on the Mediterranean. All the greater is the joy each year when the sun finally shines again and temperatures cross the “thick jacket line”. That deserves to be celebrated properly!
For that we recommend a wellness holiday in the Bavarian Forest, for example. Here you can see with your own eyes how nature awakens from its winter sleep and, in one of the spa hotels, get yourself fit for new deeds — hiking, walking or simply catching fresh air and then relaxing in the sauna or with a massage … that is entirely up to you. The best culinary fare is always on offer alongside.
Spring wellness tip 3: a wellness and walking holiday with plenty of delicacies and all-round relaxation, at the Landromantik spa hotel Oswald for instance
Images: title: By Simon Koopmann (Own work) [CC BY-SA 2.0 de], via Wikimedia Commons /// Wolfram lime: By Walter J. Pilsak, Waldsassen (Own work) [GFDL or CC-BY-SA-3.0], via Wikimedia Commons /// Alps: By Kauk0r (Own work) [CC BY-SA 3.0], via Wikimedia Commons /// lush spring meadow & sun: Landromantik Hotel Oswald