The Spa Hotel Guide 
A list by Tomas Mazowski.
This guide was last updated in December 2022. Hey! Indulge in the ultimate pampering experience at one of these luxurious spa hotels. Designed to provide relaxation, rejuvenation, and tranquility, these properties offer an array of wellness services that range from massages and facials to yoga classes and meditation sessions. To make your search for the perfect spa hotel in in Sauerland easier, I've compiled this list of top-rated properties for your consideration. So sit back, relax, and explore your options - your ultimate wellness retreat awaits!
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1 Hotel Hanses-Bräutigam Schmallenberg, Germany
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This traditional hotel lies in the small village of Latrop, in a beautiful valley of the Rothaargebirge mountains. It features an indoor swimming pool, sauna and free WiFi internet.
All rooms at the Hotel Hanses-Bräutigam include bathrobes, a minibar and a TV. Some feature their own balcony.
Additional wellness facilities include a solarium and relaxation area. Massages and beauty treatments are also available.
A rich breakfast buffet is provided each morning.
Regional and international dishes are served in the restaurant. The wine cellar offers a wide selection of fine wines.
Schmallenberg town centre is 10 km from the Hanses-Bräutigam. The famous winter sports resort of Winterberg is just 30 kilometres away.
Guest review score 9.1,
rooms from around 76 EUR.
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2 Hotel Jagdhaus Wiese Schmallenberg, Germany
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This family-run, 4-star hotel is located close to Schmallenberg in the Rothaargebirge nature park. It offers elegant rooms, an indoor swimming pool and a large breakfast buffet.
All of the rooms at the Hotel Jagdhaus Wiese include a modern bathroom and satellite TV. Wi-Fi can also be booked.
The Jagdhaus Wiese provides a breakfast buffet each morning. In the evenings, local and seasonal food is served in the hotel restaurant.
Spa facilities at the Hotel Jagdhaus include a sauna, a sanarium, a steam room and a fitness centre. Massages are also available here.
Lots of well-signposted hiking and cycling tracks can be found close to the Jagdhaus.
Guest review score 9.0,
rooms from around 142 EUR.
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3 Hotel & Ferienappartements Edelweiss Willingen, Germany
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This 4-star hotel in Willingen is located in the scenic Strycktal Valley. It offers rooms and apartments with great views, a new spa area and rich breakfast buffets.
The family-run Hotel & Ferienappartements Edelweiss has spacious rooms and apartments with a balcony or terrace, a TV, and a modern bathroom with a hairdryer and toiletries. They also include a TV, seating area, desk and free Wi-Fi.
Guests are welcome to relax in the wellness area of the Edelweiss. This features indoor and outdoor saunas, a steam room, hot tub and massage room. There is a free computer terminal in the lobby.
Skis, snowboards and mountain bikes can be hired at a discount at the Hotel Edelweiss, which is surrounded by many hiking and ski routes. The famous Mühlenkopfschanze ski jump is 1 km away.
Guest review score 8.9,
rooms from around 70 EUR.
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4 Hotel Deimann Schmallenberg, Germany
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This 5-star hotel in the Winkhausen district of Schmallenberg offers a free 4,000 m² spa, traditional food from the Sauerland region, and a scenic location in the Rothaargebirge nature park.
All of the spacious, elegantly furnished rooms at the Romantik Hotel Deimann include a minibar and TV. Most rooms have a balcony.
Guests are welcome to relax in the Gutshof-Spa area featuring 5 saunas, a spacious gym, and indoor/outdoor pools. The spa area provides great views of the hotel gardens.
A rich breakfast buffet is available. Regional dishes and fine wines are served in the Hotel Deimann’s restaurant or outside on the terrace. Local beers are served in the country-style Wilzenkeller cellar.
Leisure activities at the Deimann include tennis, qi gong, and water aerobics.
Guest review score 8.9,
rooms from around 170 EUR.
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5 Hotel Rimberg Schmallenberg, Germany
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Enjoying an indoor pool, a sauna with mountain views, a spa and wellness centre, Hotel Rimberg is the perfect place for relaxation. Located in Schmallenberg, guests can enjoy a restaurant and a fitness centre, all in a stunning setting in the Rothaar Mountains.
Fully renovated in 2013, the hotel boasts natural stone interiors, and each room features wooden floors, a seating area and a satellite flat-screen TV. The private bathrooms come with a shower or bathtub, bathrobes, free toiletries and a hairdryer.
Breakfast is served daily at the hotel, and guests will find a minibar in their room containing snacks and refreshments, including free mineral water. The restaurant serves regional cuisine and a great view. Schmallenberg centre is a 15-minute drive from the property, there guests will find cafes and restaurants.
With a games room and free bikes at the hotel, there are plenty of activities available. Guests may also try skiing, hiking and golfing in the surrounding area. There is an on-site ski lift. Rothaargebirge Nature Park is just 21 km from the hotel.
Free WiFi and on-site parking are offered. Dortmund Airport is 72 km from Hotel Rimberg.
Guest review score 8.7,
rooms from around 130 EUR.
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6 ASLAN Kurpark Villa Olsberg Olsberg, Germany
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ASLAN Kurpark Villa Olsberg in the quiet town of Olsberg features free WiFi, a spa with a range of saunas and a beauty studio. The Avocado restaurant serves light, gourmet cuisine and a fine selection of wines.
The classically furnished rooms at ASLAN Kurpark Villa Olsberg are individually furnished and feature high-quality materials. Cable TV and a modern bathroom are included as standard.
A vital breakfast is served each morning in the ASLAN Kurpark Villa Olsberg's bright conservatory. In warmer months, breakfast can be enjoyed on the terrace, which overlooks the surrounding gardens.
During the evenings, guests can enjoy drinks in the pretty rooftop garden. Guests are also welcome to relax in the quiet lounge with its traditional fireplace.
Kurpark Villa Asian offers a spa centre with sauna. Beauty treatments and wellness programs can be booked upon request.
Olsberg Train Station is approximately 1.5 km away from the Villa Aslan. Some hiking paths start next to the property.
Guest review score 8.6,
rooms from around 103 EUR.
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7 Hotel Magdalenenhof - Superior Willingen, Germany
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Stay in the heart of Willingen.
This 3-star, superior, family-run hotel is located on the southern slopes of Willingen, with excellent views of the Ettelsberg Mountain. It features a spa with indoor pool and sauna.
A rich breakfast buffet is available each morning.
The spacious rooms at Hotel Magdalenenhof - Superior feature satellite TV, a seating area and work desk. Most rooms have a balcony or terrace.
Hotel Magdalenenhof - Superior is an ideal base for hiking and cycling tours in the region, and there are many winter sports facilities in the area. Parking is free at the hotel.
Guest review score 8.5
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8 Ferienhotel Stockhausen GbR Schmallenberg, Germany
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You will find this family-run holiday hotel far from noise and disturbance on the edge of the Sauerland village of Sellinghausen.
Look forward to stylish comfort and cosy guest rooms with comfortable seating areas. This peaceful holiday resort is the perfect location for a relaxing stay, and is a popular meeting point in the Upper Sauerland region.
This is a child-friendly hotel that welcomes families, singles, and is ideal for sporty guests and nature lovers. Make the most of the extensive variety of activities on offer, such as bowling, golf, sauna and carriage rides and sleigh rides with the 14 hotel horses and ponies. Also, why not try out baking bread in the 400-year old bakery nearby?
Guest review score 8.4,
rooms from around 89 EUR.
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9 Hotel Hochheide Willingen, Germany
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Stay in the heart of Willingen.
This family-run hotel sits on the sunny, south-facing slope of Mount Ettelsberg, just a 5-minute walk from Willingen town centre. It offers elegant accomodation with balconies and mountain views. Guests can enjoy a spa, and Bar Valluga at the hotel.
The spacious rooms and apartments at the Hotel Hochheide feature modern furniture, a seating area and a satellite TV. The bathrooms include toiletries and a hairdryer.
A freshly prepared breakfast buffet is provided every morning, made with local produce.
Guests can relax outside on the terrace, which has a large sunbathing lawn. The hotel lies next to an ice skating rink, a cinema and a lagoon adventure park with large spa area.
Hikers will enjoy the 300 km of signposted hiking trails in the area, including the famous Rothaarsteig Hiking Route.
Guest review score 8.4,
rooms from around 89 EUR.
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10 Land- und Kurhotel Tommes Schmallenberg, Germany
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Connected to a spa with indoor pool and holistic therapy centre, this traditional-style, family-run hotel stands on the outskirts of Nordenau, a village in the scenic Sauerland countryside.
Wellness facilities at the Land- und Kurhotel Tommes include a sauna, solarium, and massage service. Guests can also book Ayurvedic services and acupuncture treatments.
All of the spacious rooms at the Tommes include satellite TV and a modern bathroom. Some also have a minibar and a balcony.
Guests can try traditional food from the Sauerland region and international specialities in the Zum Nesselbach restaurant with summer terrace.
The Tommes Kurhotel is a great base for hiking and cycling trips to the Kahler Asten Mountain. Rappelstein Castle is a 5-minute drive away.
Guest review score 8.3,
rooms from around 90 EUR.
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11 Romantik Berghotel Astenkrone Winterberg, Germany
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This 4-star-superior hotel in the mountain village of Altastenberg offers individually furnished rooms and spa facilities. It is at the foot of Kahler Asten Mountain, 4.5 km from Winterberg.
Guests at the Berghotel Astenkrone enjoy a welcome drink on arrival and a free minibar. The spacious rooms also feature cable TV and views of the beautiful Sauerland Valley.
Typical, varied and refined, our first-class cuisine invites you to a culinary adventure. Whether for breakfast, lunch or dinner, in a cosy atmosphere in our restaurants you will find local and international delicacies to delight you. When selecting the ingredients, the best is good enough for us. Under the direction of our chef, the delicious creations are served alongside selected wines. Enjoy our excellent cuisine in stylish surroundings.
The Astenkrone’s spa area features an indoor swimming pool, a steam room, a loft sauna, a wellness bath, and a terrace with loungers. The use of these as well as a bathrobe is free for guests.
Guests also have free use of the hotel’s skittle alley and a nearby minigolf course. The Sauerland card is given to all guests, and allows free use of the Sauerland’s public transport system.
Guest review score 8.3,
rooms from around 121 EUR.
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12 Romantik Hotel Stryckhaus Willingen, Germany
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This hotel in Willingen has elegant rooms and a large spa with indoor and outdoor pools. It stands at the foot of the Mühlenkopfschanze Ski Jump in the Diemelsee Nature Park.
The 4-star Romantik Hotel Stryckhaus provides spacious rooms with high-quality furnishings and a modern bathroom. Most rooms have a private balcony or a terrace.
A rich breakfast buffet is available each morning at the Romantik Stryckhaus. Light, regional cuisine is served in the hotel restaurant and on the garden terrace.
The Hotel Stryckhaus's spa area includes saunas, steam rooms and Kneipp facilities. Beauty treatments can also be booked.
Romantik Stryckhaus is a good base for exploring the Strycktal Valley and the Hochsauerland region. Stryck Train Station is a 15-minute walk away.
Guest review score 8.2,
rooms from around 180 EUR.
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13 Hotel Niedersfeld-Winterberg Winterberg, Germany
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This hotel is situated in Niedersfeld, 7 km from Winterberg town centre and a 5-minute drive from winter sports facilities. Free WiFi is available in all areas of the hotel.
Each of the rooms at Hotel Niedersfeld includes a seating area, TV and private bathroom. The hotel also features a large garden.
A fresh breakfast buffet is served every morning at the hotel, and is included in the room price. The restaurant at Hotel Niedersfeld also serves a range of local and international dishes.
There is a spa and sauna at the hotel, which offers a range of beauty and wellness facilities, including massage and beauty treatments. Other popular activities in the area include hiking, cycling, paintballing and go-karting.
It is a 25-minute drive to the A46 motorway and a 30-minute drive to Willingen. Free private parking is also available at Hotel Niedersfeld.
Guest review score 8.1,
rooms from around 85 EUR.
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14 Rüters Parkhotel Willingen, Germany
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Stay in the heart of Willingen.
Located in Willingen in the beautiful Diemelsee nature reserve, this 4-star hotel offers stylish accommodation, an elegant à la carte restaurant and a heated indoor swimming pool.
Decorated in delightful pastel colour schemes, the Rüters Parkhotel's rooms feature an en suite bathroom, high-quality furniture and a range of modern amenities.
Start your day with the Rüters Parkhotel's complimentary breakfast buffet before setting off to explore the scenic Hochsauerland region. In the evenings, treat yourself to hearty regional cuisine and exotic international dishes in the hotel restaurant.
Take some time to relax in the Rüters Parkhotel's spa area, where you will find an inviting indoor swimming pool, a Finnish sauna, adventure showers and a beauty farm.
Before retiring to your room, unwind with a cold beer or a glass of fine wine in the cosy hotel bar.
Guest review score 8.1,
rooms from around 77 EUR.
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15 Hotel Nuhnetal Winterberg, Germany
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Stay in the heart of Winterberg.
This 3-star hotel in Winterberg features a spa area with a free internet terminal in the lobby. It lies a 10-minute walk from Winterberg Train Station.
The Hotel Nuhnetal offers a range of individually furnished, non-smoking rooms with a TV and private bathroom, and some of them feature a balcony. Located in the neighbourhood of the main building, several fully equipped apartments are available as well.
A rich buffet breakfast is available each morning. The bar offers a range of drinks.
Guests can use the Nuhnetal's pool, sauna and infrared cabin. There is also a massage and cosmetics studio. Guests staying for 2 nights from April to November receive a WinterbergCard Plus for free or reduced entry to most local sights.
A sports and fitness centre and a bowling alley are located nearby. The ski lifts are a 10-minute walk away, or 5 minutes by bus.
Guest review score 8.0,
rooms from around 96 EUR.
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16 Hotel Oversum Winterberg Ski- und Vital Resort Winterberg, Germany
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Stay in the heart of Winterberg.
This architecturally unique hotel features a large wellness area with a fitness room. It provides modern rooms and suites with a view, as well as fine regional and international cuisine.
Featuring an egg-shaped exterior, all stylish rooms at the Hotel Oversum feature large windows and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Bathrooms are en-suite and come with complimentary toiletries.
Hotel Oversum Winterberg offers international cuisine with regional influences. Dinner is available at the hotel's restaurant. Guests can also relax in the wellness bistro and hotel bar.
The wellness area includes an indoor swimming pool, Finnish sauna, aroma steam bath and spa showers. Massages and cosmetic treatments can be booked at the hotel.
Winterberg Train Station is 850 metres away. The surrounding North Rhine-Westphalia countryside is ideal for hiking, cycling and skiing.
Guest review score 8.0,
rooms from around 136 EUR.
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17 Waldhaus am See Willingen, Germany
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Stay in the heart of Willingen.
In a quiet area by a small lake, this hotel in Hochsauerland offers a free pool and sauna. You can also enjoy free Wi-Fi. All rooms have a balcony or terrace. You will stay 2.5 km from the center of Willingen. The spacious rooms offer a flat-screen TV and a safe. Each room includes a bathroom with a shower at ground level.
In the morning you strengthen yourself at the rich Sauerland breakfast buffet. In the classically furnished dining rooms and taste regional specialties.
On Friday and Saturday you can participate in our dinner buffet or dine a la carte for an extra charge of € 25,00. In our lounge you will find for an additional charge, small snacks that our kitchen director has lovingly created for you, as well as cold drinks, a coffee maker, kettle and microwave.
Waldhaus am See is located on the edge of the Diemelsee Nature Park in the picturesque Hoppecke Valley. Nearby, numerous hiking trails invite you to explore, while you can reach the Willingen ski area in 5 minutes by car.
Couples especially appreciate the location - they rated it 8.5 for a stay for two.
Guest review score 8.0
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18 AVITAL Resort Winterberg, Germany
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Stay in the heart of Winterberg.
This 4-star hotel in Winterberg offers a big spa area, free Wi-Fi and 2 restaurants. It is 300 metres from the ski bus stop and 300 metres from cross-country-skiing tracks.
The AVITAL Resort provides modern rooms and spacious junior suites in the south of Winterberg. Apartments are also available 200 metres from the main building.
The AVITAL's 360 m² spa area includes a swimming pool, different saunas, and a small fitness studio. Massages and beauty services are also available.
The hotel's Olivita and KaminStube restaurants serve North Rhine-Westphalian and Mediterranean food. The KaminBar bar with fireplace offers a variety of cocktails.
Free private parking is available at the AVITAL Resort Winterberg.
Guest review score 7.9,
rooms from around 184 EUR.
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19 Dorint Resort Winterberg Sauerland Winterberg, Germany
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This charming 4-star hotel offers modern, cosy accommodation just outside the village of Neuastenberg, 5 km from the town centre of Winterberg, in the heart of the Upper Sauerland region.
Enjoying an ideal location in the Rothaargebirge Nature Park, the Dorint Resort Winterberg Sauerland provides self-contained rooms with their own balcony/terrace, dinette, kitchenette and seating area.
Treat yourself to the rich and varied breakfast buffet every morning, while in the evenings you can choose between 2 excellent restaurants for your meal.
Guests are welcome to relax on the lawn or in the beer garden. During the winter, warm yourself by the open fire in the Day Bar. The hotel features a spa with an indoor pool.
The Dorint Resort Winterberg Sauerland makes an ideal base for both summer and winter sports, being situated on the southern slope of the Kahler Asten Mountain and next to a skiing complex.
Guest review score 7.9,
rooms from around 222 EUR.
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20 Göbels Landhotel Willingen, Germany
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Stay in the heart of Willingen.
This hotel features a large spa with 2 pools, and spacious rooms with flat-screen TVs. It is located beside the Kurpark spa gardens in Willingen.
The bright, country-style rooms of Göbels Landhotel also include a safe. Most rooms have a balcony.
Guests have free use of the hotel's Mountain Spa. This includes 5 different saunas, a saltwater bath, and a fitness centre with modern equipment. Beauty treatments and massages can be booked for an extra fee.
Regional and international meals are served in the Willinger Stuben restaurant. The C'est La Vie bar serves a wide range of drinks and offers dance evenings.
The hotel provides rental bikes, and is ideally located for exploring the Diemelsee Nature Park. Guests enjoy free parking outdoors or can use the hotel’s garage for a fee.
Guest review score 7.8,
rooms from around 106 EUR.
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21 Hotel Hessenhof Winterberg, Germany
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Stay in the heart of Winterberg.
A 4-minute walk from the Winterberg Ski Lift, this traditional hotel offers a free spa with pool, free Wi-Fi, and 3 restaurants. Rental bicycles and limited free parking are available.
Built in 1792, the Hotel Hessenhof provides individually furnished rooms with satellite TV. Most rooms feature a balcony, and all are accessible by elevator.
Hessenhof’s spacious wellness centre includes a swimming pool, Finnish sauna, infrared sauna and a steam room. Massages and beauty treatments can be booked.
International meals and Hochsauerland specialities are served in the 3 restaurants, in the Hessenkeller beer cellar, or in the beer garden. A large breakfast buffet is available each morning.
Winterberg Bike Park is less than 1 km away, and the Rothaarsteig hiking trail is 200 metres away. Guests will find a ski storage room on site.
Guest review score 7.7,
rooms from around 100 EUR.
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22 Sporthotel Zum Hohen Eimberg Willingen, Germany
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Stay in the heart of Willingen.
This family-run hotel offers large rooms, free Wi-Fi, and a spa area with an indoor and outdoor pool. It is located in Willingen town centre in the beautiful Diemelsee Nature Park.
All rooms at the Sporthotel Zum Hohen Eimberg have a private bathroom and satellite TV. Many rooms have a private balcony.
The Sporthotel Eimberg’s large spa area includes a Finnish sauna, a steam room and a large hot tub. Guests are also welcome to use the SeaClimate salt cave.
German food and large buffets are served in the Sporthotel’s restaurant. The Zick Zack Bar offers exotic cocktails and cold beers.
Parking spaces for cars and motorcycles are free at the Sporthotel Eimberg.
Guest review score 7.7,
rooms from around 178 EUR.
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23 Der schöne Asten - Resort Winterberg Winterberg, Germany
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This hotel features a skittle alley and free parking. It lies in the mountain village of Altastenberg, 6 km from Winterberg, and guests can use the pool and sauna free of charge.
The family-friendly Der schöne Asten - Resort Winterberg provides spacious rooms with a seating area and cable TV.
Guests are offered a selection of wellness treatments which can be booked in advance.
The Resort Winterberg's rich breakfast buffet is available each morning. Meals and drinks can be enjoyed on the terrace during the summer.
Winter sports are popular in the area. Mount Kahler Asten is around 3 km away.
Guest review score 7.6,
rooms from around 92 EUR.
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24 Sauerland Alpin Hotel Schmallenberg, Germany
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Set amid the scenic green landscapes of the Rothaargebirge nature reserve, this hotel offers spacious rooms and modern leisure facilities on the quiet outskirts of Schmallenberg.
All of the Sauerland Alpin Hotel’s tastefully furnished rooms feature a private bathroom, comfortable beds and cable TV. Many of the rooms have a balcony.
Start your day with the Sauerland Alpin Hotel’s rich breakfast buffet, which is served in the cosy restaurant. At lunchtime and in the evening, you can enjoy tasty regional specialities here.
Relax and pamper yourself in the spa area, which features an indoor swimming pool and a sauna..
Additional leisure facilities available at the Sauerland Alpin Hotel include outdoor tennis courts and 4 skittle alleys.
Guest review score 7.0,
rooms from around 79 EUR.
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25 Parkhotel Olsberg Olsberg, Germany
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A bowling alley and a spa with sauna and indoor pool are offered at this hotel. Parkhotel Olsberg enjoys a quiet location Olsberg’s large spa park, surrounded by Hochsauerland countryside.
A balcony and classic décor are featured in the bright and spacious rooms at the Parkhotel Olsberg. Every room also includes a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a seating area and a private bathroom.
A buffet breakfast is provided every morning. Regional Sauerland specialities are served in the café. There is also an atmospheric beer lounge.
The Parkhotel is an ideal base for hiking, cycling and winter sports in the Sauerland countryside. Guests are welcome to play mini golf, and the Sauerland Therme (spa) is 100 metres away.
On-site parking is free at Parkhotel Olsberg. The 24-hour reception includes a tour desk.
Guest review score 6.6,
rooms from around 79 EUR.
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26 Landhaus Florian Winterberg, Germany
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This hotel is quietly located in Sauerland countryside, just outside the winter sports resort of Züschen. Landhaus Florian offers free Wi-Fi and a spacious garden terrace.
The country-style rooms at Landhaus Florian feature classic wooden furniture. All include cable TV, a private bathroom and garden views, and some have a terrace or balcony.
A rich breakfast buffet is provided each morning. A barbecue area is also available on the hotel’s scenic terrace.
Landhaus Florian is an ideal base for hiking, cycling and skiing. It is just 1.5 km from Snow World Züschen and 6.5 km from the centre of Winterberg. Private parking is free on site. This property offers spa and wellness packages.
Guest review score 9.0,
rooms from around 69 EUR.
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27 Waldhaus Ohlenbach Schmallenberg, Germany
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This 4-star Superior wellness hotel offers peaceful, elegant accommodation on the hillside of the renowned Mount Kahler Asten in the Rothaargebirge Nature Park, upper Sauerland, a few kilometres outside Winterberg.
The Waldhaus Ohlenbach hotel is surrounded by picturesque forests and meadows – ideal countryside for hiking or golfing in the summer months, and skiing in the winter.
During the summer, enjoy your meals on the hotel terrace with its panoramic views. The restaurant serves gourmet cuisine using only fresh, local ingredients, and you can choose a fine wine from the extensive wine cellar to accompany your meal.
The extensive wellness area, which includes a swimming pool, invites you to relax and unwind after an energetic day. The hotel offers a 3-night package. This property offers spa and wellness packages.
Guest review score 8.6,
rooms from around 215 EUR.
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28 Best Western Plus Hotel Willingen Willingen, Germany
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Stay in the heart of Willingen.
Situated in the centre of Willingen, this hotel offers free internet access, free parking near by the hotel in front of the Willinger Brauhaus, health facilities and a complimentary breakfast.
The Best Western Plus Hotel Willingen provides bright rooms with satellite TV. Some rooms also feature a balcony or terrace, and all are accessible by lift.
Enjoy may delicious dishes in the hotel restaurant Sudhaus, LEOs Bierkeller or relax in the café. A DJ and dancing are on offer each weekend in the hotelbar LEOs Bierkeller and in the neighboring Willinger Brauhaus(brewery) and the terrace invites you outside in the summer.
Take one of the Best Western Plus Hotel Willingen's rental bikes and explore the surrounding countryside. This property offers spa and wellness packages.
Guest review score 8.3,
rooms from around 97 EUR.
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29 Hotel Hochsauerland by Center Parcs Medebach, Germany
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Stay in the heart of Medebach.
Located in Medebach, 20 km from Kahler Asten, Hotel Hochsauerland by Center Parcs provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a restaurant. This 3-star hotel offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. The hotel features an indoor pool, evening entertainment and an ATM.
At the hotel, each room includes a wardrobe, a terrace with a garden view, a private bathroom, a flat-screen TV, bed linen and towels. Guest rooms will provide guests with a fridge.
Guests at Hotel Hochsauerland by Center Parcs can enjoy a buffet or a continental breakfast.
The accommodation offers a children's playground. The area is popular for skiing and cycling, and bike hire is available at this 3-star hotel.
St.-Georg-Schanze is 16 km from Hotel Hochsauerland by Center Parcs, while Mühlenkopfschanze is 21 km away. The nearest airport is Kassel-Calden Airport, 67 km from the hotel. This property offers spa and wellness packages.
Guest review score 7.8,
rooms from around 125 EUR.
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30 Kurhaus Design Boutique Hotel Erwitte, Germany
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Located in Erwitte, 32 km from Paderborn Central Station, Kurhaus Design Boutique Hotel provides accommodation with a fitness centre, free private parking, a garden and a terrace. This 4-star hotel offers a bar. Providing free WiFi throughout the property, the allergy-free hotel features a sauna.
At the hotel, all rooms are equipped with a wardrobe. Each room has a private bathroom with a shower, while selected rooms come with a kitchenette with a fridge. At Kurhaus Design Boutique Hotel, all rooms have a flat-screen TV and a safety deposit box.
A buffet breakfast is available daily at the accommodation.
Kurhaus Design Boutique Hotel offers 4-star accommodation with a spa centre. The area is popular for hiking and cycling, and bike hire is available at this 4-star hotel.
Marienplatz Paderborn is 33 km from the hotel, while Theatre Westfälische Kammerspiele is 34 km away. The nearest airport is Paderborn-Lippstadt Airport, 20 km from Kurhaus Design Boutique Hotel.
Guest review score 8.9,
rooms from around 95 EUR.
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31 Golfhotel Gut Neuenhof Fröndenberg, Germany
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Set on the outskirts of Fröndenberg, this modern golf hotel enjoys a scenic location in the Sauerland region. Spa facilities, a restaurant with panoramic views and spacious accommodation with free Wi-Fi are offered here.
The bright rooms at Golfhotel Gut Neuenhof feature stylish interiors and solid wooden furniture
Comforts include a coffee machine, 1 complimentary bottle of mineral water and a balcony or terrace.
Each morning, guests can look forward to a hearty buffet breakfast. Freshly prepared international dishes are served in the hotel’s Il Campo restaurant, which offers delightful views over Gut Neuenhof golf course.
Soothing massage treatments can be booked at the spa and the Oriental-style relaxation room is the perfect place to unwind. Hotel guests also benefit from free use of the sauna.
The A44 motorway is just a 10-minute journey from Golfhotel Gut Neuenhof, and free private parking is available.
Guest review score 9.1,
rooms from around 134 EUR.
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32 Hotel Rittergut Stoermede Geseke, Germany
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Located in Geseke, Hotel Rittergut Stoermede features a terrace, this 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom. The hotel features a sauna and luggage storage space.
Hotel Rittergut Stoermede provides certain units with garden views, and every room is fitted with a kettle. At the accommodation every room includes a flat-screen TV with cable channels.
A buffet breakfast can be enjoyed in the breakfast area. Guests can grab a bite to eat in the on-site restaurant, which specialises in German cuisine.
A variety of popular activities are available in the area around the property, including cycling and hiking.
Winterberg is 49 km from the hotel. The nearest airport is Paderborn-Lippstadt Airport, 11 km from Hotel Rittergut Stoermede.
Guest review score 9.0,
rooms from around 139 EUR.
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33 Flair Hotel Nieder Bestwig, Germany
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This family-run hotel is quietly located in forest countryside in the Elpe Valley, in the Sauerland region. Guests enjoy free use of the sauna and natural swimming pond. Parking is free.
All rooms at the 3-star superior Flair Hotel Nieder offer cable TV, Wi-Fi, a sitting area and private bathroom.
A breakfast buffet is provided each morning at the Flair Nieder. The restaurant serves traditional Sauerland specialities and Mediterranean dishes.
There are many hiking trails here in the Arnsberg Forest Nature Park, which begins 150 metres from the hotel. The Ruhr Valley has many cycle routes. The Winterberg ski resort is 20 km away.
The Flair Hotel is a 20-minute walk from Bestwig Train Station.
Guest review score 8.9,
rooms from around 100 EUR.
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34 Berghotel Habbel Cobbenrode, Germany
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Berghotel Habbel is beautifully located in a forest overlooking the resort of Eslohe-Cobbenrobe. This hotel enjoys a quiet location and offers an indoor swimming pool premium spa services and cosmetic treatments. Free WiFi is provided.
The Berghotel Habbel provides a peaceful environment in the Homert nature park. The hotel is an ideal base for people on a spa break or a corporate teambuilding event. It is also well located for guests planning a hiking, Nordic walking or cycling tour in the Sauerland.
Enjoying panoramic views of the valley, the rooms and apartments in the Berghotel Habbel are particularly spacious and combine a classic and modern design. Kids can look forward to a games room, including board games and consoles.
The spa facilities at the Berghotel Habbel include a pool, 4 different saunas, a whirlpool, hydro-jet massage and a fitness room. Pamper yourself with a range of physiotherapy, beauty treatments or Ayurvedic massages.
The town is only a 5-minute walk away and the hotel enjoys convenient motorway access from Cologne, Frankfurt, Dortmund or Kassel, The highway is about 15 km away. There are 80 free parking spaces available.
Guest review score 8.8,
rooms from around 122 EUR.
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35 Romantik Hotel Knippschild Rüthen, Germany
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This 4-star hotel enjoys a quiet location in the village of Kallenhardt, in the Sauerland region. It offers regional cuisine, a spa, free parking and free WiFi access.
All rooms at the family-run Romantik Hotel Knippschild feature traditional wooden furniture.
A buffet breakfast is provided each morning at the Knippschild Kallenhardt. Guests are welcome to enjoy a meal at the restaurant, serving Westphalian and international specialities as well as local venison delicacies.
The spa at the Romantik Hotel Knippschild offers massages and beauty treatments. The rustic-style hotel sauna is open until 23:00 on weekdays and 20:00 on weekends, and guests are welcome to use it free of charge.
There are many hiking, Nordic walking and cycling paths near the Knippschild, here in the Arnsberg Forest Nature Park.
Guest review score 8.7,
rooms from around 114 EUR.
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36 Hotel und Restaurant Burg Schnellenberg Attendorn, Germany
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This 4-star hotel with spa is set within the historic Schnellenberg Castle. Its spacious rooms overlook the town of Attendorn and the forests of the Ebbegebirge Nature Park. The property features free WiFi.
The Hotel und Restaurant Burg Schnellenberg offers elegant rooms with wooden furniture. Bathrobes and hairdryers are provided.
International meals and traditional Sauerland dishes are served in the Rittersaal (Knights’ Hall). Guests can also enjoy a range of wines on the garden terrace overlooking the town.
The Burg Schnellenberg’s leisure facilities include a Finnish sauna, spa showers and a fitness area. These are free of charge to guests. Massages and tennis courts are also available.
The Hotel Burg Schnellenberg is a 7-minute drive from the famous Atta Cave. Biggesee Reservoir is just a 10-minute drive away, and offers a range of water sports.
Guest review score 8.6,
rooms from around 130 EUR.
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37 Haus Hochstein Wenholthausen, Germany
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Situated right in the heart of the picturesque, timbered town of Eslohe, in the Hochsauerland district of North Rhine-Westphalia, this traditional and family-run hotel offers modern, comfortable accommodation with free Wi-Fi.
Haus Hochstein provides cosy and individually furnished rooms, all of which enjoy rich wooden furnishings.
You can sample excellent cuisine in the restaurant, which also boasts a bar area, while the hotel’s café offer gorgeous views of the surrounding Sauerland region.
Wind down your day with a refreshing drink on the terrace or relax in the sauna.
Thanks to the hotel's central location, the sights of the town, such as the brewery and numerous historic buildings, are only a short walk away from the hotel.
Guest review score 8.5,
rooms from around 99 EUR.
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38 Salinenparc Design Budget Hotel Erwitte, Germany
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Just a minutes' walk from the Hellweg-Sole-Thermen Spa and set in a 16,000 m² park, this hotel offers rooms with free Wi-Fi, a loggia and a free parking space. Bad Westernkotten town centre and spa park are a 5-minute walk away.
Spacious rooms with modern design and stylish wallpaper are offered at the salinenparc Design Budget Hotel. A flat-screen TV are provided in every room.
A gym and sauna can be found at the Design Hotel Salinenparc. Guests also receive a discount at the next-door spa, which includes saunas, baths, massages and beauty treatments.
A German-style breakfast buffet and snacks are available in the breakfast/snack lounge. Guests can relax in the Sunsibar cocktail bar, on the garden terrace, or in the lounge.
Secure bicycle storage and rental bicycles are available. Guests are 5 km from Lippstadt and 7 km from the A44 motorway.
Guest review score 8.2,
rooms from around 69 EUR.
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39 Göbel's Seehotel Diemelsee Diemelsee, Germany
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This hotel beside Lake Diemelsee has a large spa and an indoor pool. The spacious rooms provide views of either the lake or countryside.
The spa of the Göbel´s Seehotel Diemelsee in Heringhausen includes an outdoor sauna, various baths and a sunbathing area. Beauty treatments and massages are available.
The restaurant at Göbel´s Seehotel serves traditional Sauerland food, international dishes, and vegetarian options.
Göbel´s Seehotel Diemelsee is an ideal base for exploring the Diemelsee Nature Park. Rental bikes are available here.
Guest review score 8.0,
rooms from around 150 EUR.
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40 Hotel Wulff Bad Sassendorf, Germany
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This 3-star superior hotel is located in the heart of the spa town of Bad Sassendorf. Hotel Wulff offers a newly renovated (2015) spa facilities (400 m²) with a swimming pool, and direct access to the Kurpark spa park.
Many of the rooms at the 3-star Hotel Wulff offer striking modern-style themed decoration. Guests can enjoy free Wi-Fi, cable TV and wooden interiors in all rooms, as well as a private bathroom with bathrobes.
The spa at Hotel Wulff includes an infrared sauna, Finnish sauna and an outside sun-terrace. Guests can enjoy spa treatments and massages or go hiking and cycling in the surrounding area.
The Wulff's daily breakfast buffet is served from 07:00 to 10:30 and includes organic food as well as a nice bright setting. The hotel restaurant offers dinner and a large selection of wines, not to mention a pretty cool garden.
Guest review score 8.0,
rooms from around 55 EUR.
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41 Landhaus Wacker Wenden, Germany
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Set amid the southern Sauerland countryside, this 4-star Superior hotel boasts free wellness facilities, easy access to sports opportunities, and a strategic location between Siegen and Olpe, near Lake Biggesee.
Dating from 1860, the family-run hotel, Landhaus Wacker, in the village of Wenden, is surrounded by extensive meadows and woodlands. Enjoy activities such as hiking and cycling, and explore the 3 18-hole golf courses and horse riding facilities in the vicinity.
The Wacker’s free spa area features a Roman steam bath, sauna, solarium, and gym. You can also enjoy a variety of massages and cosmetic treatments here.
The Olpe Süd motorway junction is just 3.5 km away. You can drive to the cultural highlights and business opportunities of Cologne, Dortmund, and Bonn in only about 40 minutes.
Round off your day with delicious food in one of the Sporthotel's 3 restaurants or the historic vaulted cellar.
Guest review score 7.9,
rooms from around 108 EUR.
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42 Sunderland Hotel Sundern, Germany
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An African theme runs throughout this 4-star hotel in Sundern, which borders the Homert Nature Park. It offers comfortable accommodation, free parking and complimentary WiFi access in public areas.
Look forward to comfortable, tastefully furnished rooms and junior suites at the Sunderland Hotel, all well-equipped with satellite TV. All rooms are non-smoking.
Wake up to a delicious breakfast each morning, which you can enjoy outside on the terrace during the warm summer months.
Guests are welcome to relax in the Sunderland's Kenbali spa area, which features a sauna, steam room and relaxation area. A massage service is also available here.
The Sunderland Hotel is situated 15 km from the Wildewiese ski resort and just 5 km from the Sorpesee lake, providing a great base for holidays in all seasons.
Guest review score 7.9,
rooms from around 77 EUR.
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43 Maifeld Sport- und Tagungshotel Werl, Germany
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The 4-star Maifeld Sport- und Tagungshotel is located in the outskirts of Werl, offering a variety of fitness and spa facilities. Guests can enjoy drink and snacks in the beer garden. Free WiFi is provided throughout the property.
The modern rooms at the Sport- und Tagungshotel are fitted with soundproof windows, and come with a seating area. A hairdryer is provided in the en suite bathroom. The hotel also offers conference and function rooms.
Seasonal and regional cuisone is served in the restaurant, and drinks are served in the rustic-style bar.
Housed within the hotel is the MEDIFIT leisure centre which offers a spa area, four different saunas, a beauty lounge, four badminton courts and an indoor football hall.
Werl Train Station is within a 20-minute walking distance. It offers a great transport connection to the A2, A44 and A45 motorways. Dortmund Airport is 25 km away and Dortmund city 38 km away.
Guest review score 7.8,
rooms from around 77 EUR.
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44 Dorint Hotel & Sportresort Arnsberg/Sauerland Neheim-Hüsten, Germany
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Set in the heart of the Arnsberg Forest, this 4-star hotel enjoys a scenic location in the Sauerland region. It offers a large spa area with free pool, regional food, and spacious rooms with balcony or terrace.
The Dorint Hotel & Sportresort Arnsberg/Sauerland has quiet, non-smoking rooms with satellite TV and a modern bathroom.
Wellness facilities at the extensive DoriVita Spa include 3 saunas, modern gym with the latest equipment, and hydro jet tub with views of the forest. Yoga classes, sports classes and a range of beauty treatments are available. Hiking and cycling trips in the surrounding countryside can also be enjoyed.
Rich breakfast buffets are provided at the Dorint Hotel. The Wintergarten restaurant serves Sauerland dishes and creative cuisine. Guests can also relax in the Laurenz Bar.
Parking is available for a fee at the Dorint Hotel & Sportresort Arnsberg/Sauerland.
Guest review score 7.3,
rooms from around 108 EUR.
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45 Schloss Hotel Holzrichter Nachrodt-Wiblingwerde, Germany
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Set amid the picturesque countryside of the Märkisches Sauerland, this 4-star palace hotel is located in the historic village of Nachrodt Wiblingwerde.
For more than 100 years, the family-run Schloss Hotel Holzrichter has spoilt guests with its exclusively furnished, non-smoking rooms and traditional flair. Free WiFi is provided throughout.
Look forward to welcome extras such as free wireless internet access and your hosts’ personalised attention.
Alternatively, explore the golf facilities, scenic hiking trails, and mountain bike routes in the vicinity.
Make sure to try the restaurant’s exquisite game, delicious fish, and quality wines. This property offers spa and wellness packages.
Guest review score 9.0,
rooms from around 121 EUR.
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46 Steinbergs Wildewiese NaturHotel Wildewiese, Germany
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The family-run 4-star NaturHotel Steinbergs Wildewiese welcomes its guests in the nature of the Sauerland. There is free parking and wifi on site.
Feel at ease in quiet atmosphere and enjoy a beautiful hiking paradise at your doorstep – charming in all seasons and suitable for holidays as well as business trips.
You can choose between 3 room categories: The Standard Rooms are located in the main house, the Comfort and Comfort Plus Rooms are located in the new buildings near the reception.
Guests can enjoy regional specialties at the hotel restaurant.
The accommodation offers the best conditions for active holidays: hiking, Nordic Walking (guided tours available), mountain biking, and skiing. This property offers spa and wellness packages.
Guest review score 8.8,
rooms from around 83 EUR.
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47 Hotel Schnitterhof Bad Sassendorf, Germany
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Located on a historic Westphalian estate in Bad Sassendorf, this non-smoking hotel offers modern rooms within a restored 19th-century building.
Hotel Schnitterhof features rooms with high-quality furniture and many have a balcony or terrace. Guests receive free WiFi access.
The hotel restaurant serves a tasty breakfast buffet and a selection of homemade cakes, international dishes and specialities from the North-Rhine Westphalia region. Guests can relax with a glass of wine on the café terrace or in the cosy bar.
Hotel Schnitterhof is a 5-minute walk from the Sole Therme and a 10-minute walk from Bad Sassendorf Train Station. Ideal for nature walks, Arnsberger Wald Nature Park and Möhnesee Lake are within a 30-minute drive. This property offers spa and wellness packages.
Guest review score 8.2,
rooms from around 84 EUR.
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48 Sportalm Gipfelglück Lüdenscheid, Germany
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This 4-star Superior hotel is located in Lüdenscheid only a few minutes from the A45 motorway, and offers sporting facilities, including a tennis court, bowling alley, and climbing wall.
Guests can enjoy a beer garden and cosy restaurant at the hotel.
Access to the fitness centre can be booked as an extra for EUR 5 per day. There is a game's room with a pool table, table football and pinball. This property offers spa and wellness packages.
Guest review score 8.0,
rooms from around 109 EUR.
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49 Landgasthof Gilsbach Winterberg, Germany
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This family-run guest house offers free parking and free Wi-Fi in its public areas. It is located in Langewiese, a short walk from ski lifts and cross-country tracks.
Each of the bright non-smoking rooms at the 3-star Landgasthof Gilsbach includes a flat-screen satellite TV, a safe, minibar and storage space for hiking shoes.
The spa area includes a panoramic bio or Finnish sauna and a wellness area with massages. Guests staying more than 1 night enjoy free use of the sauna between 15:00 and 19:00.
A delicious breakfast buffet is offered each morning. The Gilsbach's restaurant serves regional food, fresh fish, and a 4-course menu is available in the evenings. Guests can eat on the terrace in good weather.
Landgasthof Gilsbach is located on the Rothaarsteig hiking route. It offers rental bikes and storage space for skis. The centre of Winterberg is 8 km away.
Guest review score 8.4,
rooms from around 74 EUR.
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50 Tommes Gästehaus Zur Mühle Schmallenberg, Germany
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Set in the hills of the Sauerland countryside, Tommes Gästehaus Zur Mühle offers bright rooms with satellite TV. Use of the swimming pool and spa in the Landhotel Tommes (100 metres) is included.
Rooms feature classic interiors with country-style furnishings and carpeted floors. Comforts include slippers, bathrobes and a private bathroom.
A buffet breakfast is provided each morning in the Landhotel Tommes, 100 metres away. The elegant restaurant also serves a variety of regional dishes, which can be enjoyed on the terrace in the summer.
A ski lift is located directly at Tommes Gästehaus Zur Mühle, and 3 further ski lifts are within 3 km. The town of Winterberg is just 7 km away.
After a long day of activities you can enjoy the spa facilities, which include a sauna, solarium and Turkish steam room. Massages can also be booked.
Guest review score 7.9,
rooms from around 80 EUR.
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