Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten am Schluchsee

Enjoy restorative days in the heart of the Southern Black Forest and take a break that leaves both body and mind feeling refreshed. Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten am Schluchsee brings wellness, health and active relaxation together under one roof: a wellness and spa area of around 4,000 m², with indoor and outdoor pools; a long-established Ayurveda centre with doctors and therapists from Sri Lanka; and a modern sports arena with a daily activity programme offer plenty of space to unwind and keep moving. Three restaurants serve regional, international and Italian specialities. Leave everyday life behind, recharge your energy and return home feeling lighter and more balanced — ideal for anyone looking to combine relaxation, indulgence and active regeneration.

Welcome to the Hochschwarzwald: around 1,000 metres above sea level, nestled between dark fir forests and lush mountain meadows, the spa town of Schluchsee lies within the Southern Black Forest Nature Park. At its heart is the lake of the same name, the largest in the Black Forest. On warm days, it invites you to swim, sail or try stand-up paddleboarding, while the circular path offers a leisurely walk around its shores. The village centre and lakeside are just around 1 to 1.5 km away. Numerous walking and cycling routes let you explore the countryside at your own pace, while in winter the region becomes a paradise for cross-country skiers and downhill skiers. The Black Forest’s most beautiful sights are also close by: Feldberg and its picturesque Feldsee, Lake Titisee, the dramatically beautiful Wutach Gorge and Ravenna Gorge. You can leave the car where it is: with the KONUS guest card, you can travel free of charge by bus and train, for example on the Three Lakes Railway to Titisee or as far as Freiburg.

The hotel’s three varied restaurants serve regional and international specialities, creating enjoyable moments in a relaxed atmosphere. At the Panorama restaurant, enjoy breakfast and a five-course half-board dinner. Am Kachelofen serves à la carte (usually Thursday to Saturday), while LUCIA offers Italian specialities every day from 12 pm to 10 pm, including wood-fired pizza, homemade pasta and crispy gourmet chicken. The Ayurveda centre also has an Ayurveda bistro, where Ayurveda guests can enjoy special Ayurvedic meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner in complete privacy. Unlimited herbal teas and hot water are available there too. The hotel can cater for food intolerances if notified in advance.

The spacious wellness area invites you to switch off, with its extensive pool and sauna facilities. Enjoy a large indoor pool with pleasantly warm water, in-built bubble loungers, massage jets and a waterfall shower, as well as an outdoor pool that can be used all year round. The Panorama whirlpool offers wonderful views across the idyllic Black Forest countryside. The sauna area includes two outdoor log-cabin saunas, a Finnish sauna, a bio sauna, steam rooms, a Himalayan salt grotto, a Kneipp pool and soothing relaxation rooms. A separate sauna area for women, with a bio sauna and loungers, offers an additional place to unwind. Comfortable loungers, sun terraces and peaceful retreats create the ideal setting for deep relaxation after a sauna, swim or workout.

Ayurveda has a long tradition at Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten am Schluchsee and complements the hotel’s health and wellness offering in an authentic way. The hotel has been offering authentic Ayurveda since 2001, working closely with experienced partners in Sri Lanka. Led by a qualified Ayurveda specialist from Sri Lanka, the holistic treatment programmes combine consultations, individually tailored Ayurveda treatments and Ayurvedic cuisine. The medical and therapy team from Sri Lanka offers sensitive, professional support, tailoring treatments to your personal needs, constitution and current circumstances. High-quality certified herbal oils and herbal preparations from Sri Lanka are used. Regular yoga sessions, along with gentle exercise and relaxation activities, complement the Ayurvedic treatment programme and help bring body, mind and soul back into balance. The result is a holistic setting for lasting regeneration, renewed wellbeing and a more tangible sense of inner balance.

Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten am Schluchsee also offers a wide range of ways to stay active while you unwind. The 1,400-square-metre sports arena features two padel courts and a wide selection of cardio and strength-training equipment. There are also five outdoor tennis courts and two squash courts. A daily programme of activities, including aqua fitness, fascia training, core and lower-body workouts, and yoga, brings feel-good movement and renewed energy. Themed programmes, such as yoga and Pilates weekends, and one-to-one personal coaching provide further ways to make your stay active and focused on your wellbeing.

The area around Schluchsee is ideal for anyone keen to explore the Black Forest on two wheels. Whether you prefer a leisurely cycle, a more challenging mountain bike ride or the comfort of an e-bike, the High Black Forest has a variety of routes for every level. Families can also enjoy the hotel’s indoor play area, "Zum Kuckuck": covering around 1,500 square metres, it offers children and teenagers a modern play world inspired by nature, with different spaces for movement, creativity and age-appropriate adventures, whatever the weather, right inside the hotel. A bicycle hire service is close to the hotel. Golfers can reach the 27-hole Obere Alp golf course in around 15 minutes by car. The Black Forest also invites you to enjoy restorative activities in nature, such as guided forest bathing with the hotel’s nature coaches.