Hotel Lauterbad
Quiet, nature-forward wellness retreat with a warm family atmosphere. Not slick or corporate. Loyal repeat guests who come back year after year. Focus is on restorative rest, serious spa time, and good regional food.
Book spa treatments in advance — they fill up quickly, especially on weekends
Why It Matters
Relax-Guide 'excellent' rating for 18+ consecutive years. Wellness Stars 5-star certified. Named in n-tv's Top 10 Wellness Hotels in Germany. The spa-to-room ratio is among the best in the country. Stüble restaurant is listed in both the Michelin Guide and Falstaff Restaurant Guide.
A family-run wellness hotel in the hamlet of Lauterbad, about 3 km south of Freudenstadt in Germany's Black Forest. The architecture is deliberately understated — stone, glass, and wood that sits quietly in the landscape rather than shouting at it. What makes this place stand out is the sheer size of the spa relative to the room count: over 1,800 sqm of wellness space for just 40-odd rooms, a ratio that puts it in the top three hotels in Germany by that measure. The kitchen team has held two Hauben (the German equivalent of Michelin recognition) for years, and the Stüble restaurant is listed in the Michelin Guide.
Where You'll Stay
6 room types available
Double Room Category A
25 sqm rooms with a loggia, oriented north/east. The smallest category but still well-equipped. Minibar, flat-screen cable TV, radio, telephone, safe, WiFi throughout. Bathroom comes with hairdryer, cosmetic mirror, and bathrobe. Shower and/or bath plus WC.
25 sqmDouble Room Category B
28 sqm rooms individually furnished and decorated. Minibar, safe, WiFi, flat-screen TV, radio, telephone. Bathroom with bathrobe, hairdryer, and shower or bath.
28 sqmDouble Room Category C
30 sqm rooms available across all three floors — loggia, balcony, or terrace configurations — all primarily south-facing. Cable flat-screen TV, radio, telephone, safe, minibar, WiFi. Bathroom with hairdryer, cosmetic mirror, bathrobe, and shower and/or bath. The most popular category given the southerly aspect and outdoor space.
30 sqmHoliday Apartment (Ferienwohnung)
Self-contained apartments available for guests who want more space or a kitchen setup. Includes private bathroom, balcony option, and access to all hotel facilities including the spa. Guest reviews highlight these as generously sized. Rates from €95 for two people.
Single Room
Standard single accommodation. Individually furnished with flat-screen TV, minibar, safe, and free WiFi. Bathroom with bathrobe and hairdryer. Rates start from €124 per person including breakfast.
Suite
Suite-category accommodation. Specific sizing and configuration not fully confirmed from official sources — contact hotel directly for current availability and rates.
The Property
Eat & Drink
3 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Well-equipped gym with 18+ Technogym cardio and strength machines. Note: some guests mention the lack of free weights. Open 24 hours.
Water-based fitness classes held in the indoor pool.
Includes yoga, Asian gymnastics, and Rücken-Fit (back exercise) sessions. Guests recommend packing sportswear.
The 18-hole Freudenstadt Golf Club is within 3 km of the hotel.
Guided walking tours in the surrounding Black Forest. Trails start directly from the hotel. A popular local route goes to the Berghütte Lauterbad mountain hut via the Baldenhofer Graben, a 17th-century irrigation canal.
On-site mini golf course.
Table tennis available on site.
Complimentary mountain bikes and e-bikes available for guests. The Black Forest has excellent cycling terrain directly accessible from the hotel.
Nordic walking routes available directly from the hotel into the Black Forest.
The Stockinger ski lift is located steps from the hotel. Ruhestein Ski Jump is about 27 km away.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Hypoallergenic pillow options and rooms adapted for allergy-sensitive guests.
Meeting facilities available with projector, screen, microphone, flipchart, and internet connection. Capacity not confirmed — contact hotel for group bookings.
Free WiFi throughout the hotel. Some guests note it can be inconsistent in certain rooms.
Charging facilities for e-bikes on site.
Full continental and hot breakfast buffet included. Runs 7:00–11:00 AM. Guests consistently rate it as a highlight — wide selection, fresh produce, and great cheese variety.
Large hotel garden and surrounding meadow with sun loungers. Directly adjacent to Black Forest woodland.
Large south-facing sun terrace with bamboo arrangements and lounge furniture. Used for outdoor dining and post-swim drinks in good weather.
On-site parking available free of charge. Note: parking can fill up at peak times — some guests have had to use a nearby lot a 5-minute walk away.
Pets accepted on request; charges apply.
A library is available for guests.
Staff speak German, English, and French.
Hotel uses renewable energy via on-site solar panels.
Electric vehicle charging station (Wallbox) available on site.
Airport shuttle service available for a surcharge. Nearest airport: Strasbourg International (SXB), ~81 km.
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