WALD Studio
Light-flooded studio with open-plan layout, natural materials, warm wood elements, and fabrics in green and natural tones. Features a south-facing balcony with garden views.
Wellnesshotel Eibl-Brunner
Frauenau, Germany
A family-run forest hotel in Frauenau with a 2,500 m2 WALD Spa, game from its own hunt, and trails into Germany's oldest national park from the front door.
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Uniqueness
Where the garden ends, the wilderness begins. Wellnesshotel Eibl-Brunner sits at the edge of Nationalpark Bayerischer Wald, Germany's oldest national park. Trails run from the front door into 25,000 hectares of deep forest, granite summits and glacial lakes. The 56 rooms use natural materials in green and forest tones. Firelight fills the dining room. The two-floor WALD Spa smells of spruce, Swiss pine and arnica.
The hotel calls itself "mein zweites Zuhause," my second home. You arrive as a guest and leave as family. Chef Aftab serves game from the hotel's own hunt. Forest nature therapy turns the Bavarian woods into a treatment room. Every detail, from the Satori sound lounger to the heated outdoor pool steaming into winter darkness, roots the stay in this specific forest.
activities at wellnesshotel eibl-brunner
One hundred and thirty kilometres of marked hiking trails start at the hotel door. Grosser Rachel, the hotel's home mountain, rises to 1,453 m. The Rachelkapelle chapel and glacial Rachelsee wait at the top. Lusen's granite Blockmeer and the Himmelsleiter viewpoint sit within reach. E-bikes are available for hire year-round.
Winter transforms the valley. The Bayerwaldloipe, one of Germany's longest cross-country trails at 150 km, passes through Frauenau. Grosser Arber offers downhill skiing at 1,456 m with runs for all levels. Snowshoeing loops circle the Trinkwassertalsperre reservoir. The Tierfreigelande wildlife enclosure covers 7 km, home to lynx, wolves and brown bears. The Baumwipfelpfad treetop walkway climbs 25 m to a 44 m observation tower.
Hiking
Nordic Skiing
Snowshoeing
Cycling
Alpine Skiing
Wildlife Watching
Walking
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Gastronomy
Chef Aftab builds each evening around a five-course menu that changes daily. Game comes from the hotel's own hunt. Venison, wild boar and seasonal Bavarian produce fill the plates. Vegan dishes play leading roles, not afterthoughts.
The kitchen concept is called Heimatgenuss, homeland flavour. It stages the season on the plate. A fireplace crackles beside the dining room. Wine comes from the hotel's own cellar. Afternoons bring fresh salads, hearty snacks and cake. The full evening menu is included in every room rate.
Chef-centric
Seasonal
Local Cuisine
Rustic
Atmosphere & Setting
Foraged & Wild
Wellness
The WALD Spa spreads across 2,500 m2 on two floors. Four saunas include a Finnish natural stone sauna. Five rest zones offer different degrees of silence. An ice fountain stands between sessions. The indoor pool connects to a heated outdoor pool where steam rises into the forest night.
Treatments draw on the Bavarian Forest itself. Spruce, Swiss pine and arnica from the region go into rituals and products. The Satori Wellness Lounger uses natural vibration and binaural sound for deep stillness. Outside, Wald-Natur-Therapie, forest nature therapy, takes guests into the national park. Mindful, quiet, transformative. The spa opens to all hotel guests at no extra charge.
Finnish Sauna
Pool
Nature Immersion
Relaxation
Slow Living
Hot Tub
Wellness
Stillness
Sustainability at Wellnesshotel Eibl-Brunner
Wellnesshotel Eibl-Brunner draws its identity from the Bavarian Forest. The hotel's philosophy treats the surrounding national park as both setting and responsibility. Game comes from the hotel's own managed hunt. Spa botanicals, spruce, Swiss pine and arnica, are sourced regionally.
Room interiors use natural materials in forest tones. The kitchen prioritises regional Bavarian produce and seasonal rhythms over long supply chains. Forest nature therapy encourages guests to engage with the landscape on foot, quietly and without motorised transport.
Sustainability
Rooms
Wellnesshotel Eibl-Brunner offers 13 accommodation types.
WALD Spa Studio
This wellness-focused studio is designed for two guests and emphasizes a modern, stylish retreat atmosphere. The room is described as having an en-suite bathroom, a large double bed, and a cozy seating and desk area, making it suitable for both…
Wald Lounge
The Wald Lounge is a compact but comfortable wellness room for two, combining living and sleeping space in a calm, contemporary style. It appears to be intended for guests who want a more lounge-like atmosphere rather than a purely functional…
Premium Suite WALD SPA
Spacious open-plan suite with private sauna in the bathroom, bathtub, lounge seating with 2 TVs, garden views, and a south-facing balcony lounge. Bunk bed available for families.
Deluxe Suite WALD SPA
Large light-flooded suite at 76 m² with private sauna in the bathroom, bathtub, shower, south-facing balcony with lounge, and an open-plan layout that feels like a private apartment in the Bavarian Forest.
Superior Double Room (Josefi)
This spacious room is a classic choice for couples or small families who want a comfortable, refined base in the hotel. It typically includes a separate sitting area, a balcony, and a private bathroom, with practical touches like a minibar,…
Studio, Garden View
A more expansive studio-style option, this room is oriented toward guests who value extra living space and a quieter outlook. The garden view gives it a more open and relaxing atmosphere, while the layout is suited to longer stays or…
WALD Spa Premium Suite
This is one of the hotel’s most luxurious accommodation options, offering an open-plan layout with strong wellness appeal. It includes a private sauna, bathtub, seating area with two TVs, a lounge zone on the south-facing balcony, and green views. The…
WALD Spa Deluxe Suite
The Deluxe Suite is the largest WALD category and is tailored to guests seeking generous space and a high-end wellness experience. It features an open room concept, a private sauna, a reading nook, and a lounge area on the south-facing…
Lusen Double Room
The Lusen Double Room is a smaller double-room category suited to couples or solo travelers who want a straightforward, comfortable stay. At 32 m², it offers a more compact footprint than the wellness suites while still fitting into the hotel’s…
WALD Hotel Room
This is the hotel’s entry-level WALD room type, aimed at guests who want a smaller but still thoughtfully designed space. The category is part of the property’s modern room collection and focuses on simplicity, comfort, and efficient use of space.…
WALD Hotel Room with family bedding option
This family-capable variant of the WALD room combines the compact footprint of the standard room with an added sleeping arrangement for a child or third guest. It is designed for guests who want to stay together without moving into a…
Josefi Double Room
The Josefi Double Room is a classic room category and one of the hotel’s better-documented standard options. It typically includes a seating area, balcony, shower, bathrobe, safe, minibar, and flat-screen TV, with a clean non-smoking setup. The room is geared…
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Wake up at the edge of Germany's oldest national park. Espresso, sauna, forest. Wellnesshotel Eibl-Brunner is your second home in the Bavarian woods.
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