At the exquisite Balance Spa & Golf Hotel at Lake Wörthersee, your holistic well-being is individually tailored and gently restored to balance using natural and harmonising methods, in the spirit of aligning body, mind, and soul. Draw from the primal power of the four elements and rediscover your personal equilibrium.
Experience the most sunshine hours in Austria with a holiday at Lake Wörthersee. The hotel is situated in a picturesque setting, nestled in the stunning landscape of Carinthia. With the assistance of a university professor, a sanctuary of balance has been created, authentically and harmoniously integrating the four elements, right by Lake Wörthersee. The hotel is managed according to the Western theory of elements, as the four elements—earth, fire, water, and air—are the origin of all existence, the beginning of all life, and a symbol of health and joy. The Balance has been built upon this philosophy in architecture, design, nutrition, wellness treatments, and lifestyle. Each of the four elements is dedicated to colour, shape, material, and taste according to traditional European medicine. Lake Wörthersee, known for its crystal-clear water, offers numerous water sports opportunities and invites you to swim, sail, or stand-up paddle. The surrounding mountains and forests provide ideal conditions for hiking, cycling, and nature experiences. Nearby, idyllic places like Velden and Pörtschach, with their charming cafes, boutiques, and cultural highlights, beckon for exploration. The region is a paradise for nature lovers and those seeking tranquillity. The state capital, Klagenfurt, is just a 10-minute drive away.
Indulge in a culinary enchantment at Balance, a restaurant celebrated multiple times by Gault Millau, À la Carte, and Falstaff, and ranked among the best in the country in 2020. Hostess and "freshly cooked" TV chef Andrea Grossmann crafts culinary delights with a deft touch at "la balance". The hotel prides itself on using high-quality, sustainable ingredients sourced from the surrounding region. Lake Wörthersee provides exquisite fish, while the meat and vegetables often come from the family's own farms. The hotel is also attentive to any dietary intolerances. At the nostalgic coffee table, treat yourself to a sweet indulgence for the palate with homemade cakes and pastries, alongside exquisite coffee and tea specialties in a truly authentic and nostalgic setting. In the evening bar "4 Elements", conclude a restful day of vacation in a dreamlike atmosphere.
In the 3,000 sqm Elements SPA & Wellness area, experience the four elements up close and feel their revitalising effects. The wellness area is equipped with indoor and outdoor pools, a saltwater pool, and a cold water pool. Additionally, you will find new relaxation rooms and 8 different saunas (e.g., herbal sauna/Celtic herbal bath, Roman stone sauna, sensorial garden sauna) and a mineral mud steam bath, including an outdoor wellness zone with an event outdoor sauna with guided infusions and a snow grotto, two private SPAs, and a fitness area. The 23-metre long swimming pool offers nearly Olympic dimensions and is complemented by cosy lounging areas indoors and outdoors. A whirlpool overlooking the nearby Wörthersee tops off the bathing experience.
A central feature at Balance is the Detox-Reflux Retreat. With a carefully tailored combination of nutrition, treatments, sports, yoga, and relaxation, complemented by medical supervision, you can rejuvenate and regain vitality. Indulge in the luxury of finding time for yourself again. Enjoy an intensive personal break where you also have the opportunity to check and improve your health – all under the theme of prevention! Discover, for example, the three programs: Reflux/Detox Retreat Week, Reflux Basic, and Detox Basic, and make a positive contribution to your health.
The hotel offers numerous opportunities to make your leisure time colourful and relaxed. Enhance your well-being and vitality with activities such as water aerobics, yoga according to the four elements, Nordic walking, Smovey, gymnastics, mental training, cosy excursions, extensive mountain tours, and much more.
SleepRealm, LivingRealm, DreamRealm. The suites and rooms are designed with warm colours and timeless elegance. Various local woods for the furniture, specially woven carpets, and decorations highlight the four elements. The hotel offers a unique service in all rooms and suites: choose from three different pillows, a cosy bathrobe and sauna towels await you in the room, and on the day of arrival and departure, you can use the 3,000 sqm Elements SPA for an additional charge earlier (on arrival) or longer (on departure). Additionally, you can enjoy a late breakfast until 1 p.m. (upon request).