Luisenhöhe - Gesundheitsresort Schwarzwald
Modern eco-luxury health resort — clean architectural lines, natural stone and wood, calm color palette, very wellness-forward without being clinical. The feel is purposeful: quiet, restorative, and genuinely rooted in the Black Forest surroundings rather than decoratively referencing them.
Book spa treatments before you arrive — the SPA menu says high demand means limited on-site availability.
Why It Matters
2 Michelin Keys. Newly built 2023 resort on one of the most dramatic viewpoints in southern Germany, with a spa that has already picked up multiple awards (Wellness & SPA Innovation Award, Leading SPA Resorts, Wellness Stars 5-Sterne, SPA Star Award). The restaurant LUISE runs a fully vegetarian 4-course menu nightly — fish and meat are supplements, not the default — which is genuinely unusual at this level.
Sitting 600 meters up on a plateau along the western slope of the Schauinsland massif, Luisenhöhe is a purpose-built health resort that opened in 2023 inside the UNESCO Black Forest Biosphere Reserve. The organic architecture literally follows the landscape contour lines, and every one of the 83 rooms faces that sweeping 270° panorama across the Black Forest, Rhine plain, and into France's Vosges mountains. Think natural wood finishes, boldly patterned textiles, handmade beds from natural materials, and mid-century modern furniture with an eco-conscious edge — all anchored by a 4,400 m² GesundKunft®-SPA that is reserved exclusively for hotel guests.
Where You'll Stay
8 room types available
FavoriteSuite Luise
The flagship suite at 89 m² — the largest accommodation in the resort. Individually styled with the full luxury treatment. Expect a freestanding bathtub, large panoramic terrace, and the most generous views in the house.
Double · 89 sqm
FavoriteSuite Mountain Summit
54 m² suite with its own character and summit views. Part of the FavoriteSuite category — each one distinct from the others.
Double · 54 sqmFavoriteSuite Mountain View
Entry to the top suite tier at 50 m². Each FavoriteSuite is unique — this one focuses on mountain views. High-quality materials, generous layout, individually styled.
Double · 50 sqm
FavoriteSuite Mountain World
57 m² suite with panoramic mountain world views. The roomiest of the standard FavoriteSuites before the flagship Luise.
Double · 57 sqmWellbeingRoom Altitude Panorama
Same 27 m² footprint as the Panorama but on the 2nd floor — the slightly elevated position gives a marginally better view angle across the landscape. Double bed, natural materials, floor-to-ceiling windows.
Double · 27 sqmWellbeingRoom Luisenhöhe
Slightly larger than the panorama rooms at 31 m² with a garden view rather than the full horizon panorama. Stylish design, natural materials, handmade bed. The garden-facing aspect is quieter and more intimate.
Double · 31 sqmWellbeingRoom Panorama
Entry-level room on the 1st floor, 27 m², facing the panoramic view across the Black Forest and Rhine plain. Natural wood accents, handmade double bed from natural materials, floor-to-ceiling windows. Exquisitely designed bathroom.
Double · 27 sqmWellbeingSuite
The step-up suite category at 42–46 m², individually designed with high-quality materials and panoramic terraces or French balconies with sliding doors. More space to breathe, the same natural wood aesthetic.
Double · 44 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
2 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Conference and event facilities on-site. Meeting rooms available for groups.
Road and mountain biking through the Black Forest landscape. The region around the Schauinsland offers varied terrain for all levels. Bike rentals and routes can be arranged through the hotel.
Golf access near or on the property. The resort is on or near a golf course according to affiliated spa directories. Arrange through the hotel.
Direct trail access from the property into the UNESCO Black Forest Biosphere Reserve. The Schauinsland summit and surrounding network of marked hiking trails are immediately accessible. The hotel provides hiking maps and guidance.
The Schauinsland ski area is minutes from the hotel via the nearby Schauinslandbahn cable car. Skiing, sledding, and winter hiking directly accessible from the resort's plateau.
Structured fitness coaching on the 290 m² medical fitness floor, staffed by sports scientists, nutritionists, and psychologists. Includes group courses and one-on-one sessions. EMS training, yoga, pilates, and movement coaching available.
Access to the full 4,400 m² GesundKunft®-SPA is included in all room rates. Five saunas, 25m outdoor heated pool, sun decks, forest pavilion with open fireplace, UnverzichtBAR snack bar within the spa.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Conference and event spaces for corporate meetings and private events.
In-spa bar open daily 11am–6:30pm for hotel guests. Drinks and snacks available in bathrobe and slippers. Access included in the stay.
'Tischlein deck dich' breakfast included in all stays — 5 daily-changing breakfast delicacies, local cheeses, cold cuts, homemade spreads, home-roasted coffee. Exclusively for hotel guests.
290 m² fitness floor with latest training equipment, staffed by sports scientists, nutritionists, and psychologists. Includes course/function room.
Minibar included in all room rates.
Three sun decks plus a rest pavilion with open fireplace and veranda in the forest. Multiple indoor and outdoor relaxation areas across the spa.
Geothermally heated to 27–31°C year-round with 4 bubble loungers, splash shower, neck shower, and 3 massage jets. Panoramic views across the Black Forest. Open year-round.
Separate pool accessible to guests under 16 (the main spa pool is adults 16+ only). Open daily 9am–2pm for younger guests with parent or guardian.
Underground parking space included in the room rate.
5 named saunas: Waldsauna (Finnish 90°C), Schönbergblick (Finnish 85°C), Vogesenblick (Bio 55°C), Schwarzwaldnebel (Steam 45°C), Warme Brise (Infrared/Microsalt 30–45°C). Plus ice fountain. Clothing-free zones.
Library area within the GesundKunft®-SPA for quiet reading and relaxation.
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