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Grassau, Bavaria (Chiemgau)

Das Achental Wellness Lodge

Eco-luxury Alpine wellness in the Bavarian Chiemgau: organic mountain spa, hay flower treatments, and the Alps at the window

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The water is the reason to come, and the altitude changes your pace within a day.

Come here for

  • Being told what happens next, instead of planning it
  • Staying somewhere that takes its land seriously
  • Bathing culture over treatment menus
  • Sleeping outdoors without giving up a real bed

Skip it if

  • You would rather improvise your days than follow a timetable

We’d rather send you somewhere else than send you somewhere that doesn’t suit you.

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Inside Das Achental Wellness Lodge

Guests and hosts, filmed at the property.

01 - Arrive

The place itself

Das Achental is a dedicated eco-wellness resort in Grassau in the Bavarian Chiemgau Alps, positioned on the banks of the Achen river with direct views across the Alpine foothills to the Chiemgauer Alps. The property is built around a coherent philosophy of slow wellness and ecological responsibility: certified organic cuisine, sustainable construction and energy systems, a comprehensive spa programme drawing on Alpine botanical and water traditions, and extensive access to the surrounding Bavarian mountain landscape. The spa at Das Achental includes a panoramic indoor pool facing the Alps, outdoor cold-water plunge areas, multiple sauna cabins (Finnish, herbal Bio-sauna, steam), and a treatment menu featuring Alpine mountain herb applications, hay flower treatments, and hydrotherapy drawing on the Chiemgau water traditions. The hotel's organic kitchen produces three-meal programmes using certified produce from local Bavarian farms and the property's own herb garden. The Chiemgau Alps are among the most accessible Alpine landscapes in Germany. The valley base sits at 550 m, with cable car and hiking trail access to peaks above 1,800 m within walking distance of the resort. The Chiemsee (Bavaria's largest lake, with Herrenchiemsee palace) is 12 km. Salzburg is 50 km. For North American wellness travellers planning a Bavarian Alpine retreat. Mountain air, spa, organic Alpine food, and the cultural richness of Bavaria. Das Achental provides an exceptional and ecologically grounded base.

02 - Feel

Why it is different

Panoramic Alpine indoor pool

Floor-to-ceiling windows facing the Chiemgauer Alps. One of Bavaria's most dramatic spa pool views.

Alpine hay flower treatment

Bavarian meadow grasses and alpine herbs. A traditional Chiemgau healing treatment with 200 years of agricultural origin.

Certified organic Alpine cuisine

Three meals daily using certified Bavarian farm products. The organic kitchen as the fourth dimension of Alpine wellness.

Chiemgau Alps view

The limestone peaks of the Chiemgauer Alpen from the resort. Hiking access directly from the valley base.

Chiemsee and Herrenchiemsee

Bavaria's largest lake and King Ludwig II's most ambitious palace island. 12 km from the resort, a half-day that earns the evening spa.

03 · Live here

How the days go

  1. Arrive from Munich or Salzburg

    The A8 motorway through the Bavarian foothills. Munich or Salzburg are both under an hour, the Alps building on the horizon as you approach Grassau.

  2. Alpine arrival

    Mountain air at 550 m, the Achen river below the resort, and limestone peaks against the sky. The quality of the air is the first treatment.

  3. Spa consultation and hay flower

    Book your hay flower wrap, mountain herb massage, or hydrotherapy programme. The Alpine pool with mountain panorama is available from check-in.

  4. Chiemgau mountain walk

    Valley meadow walks follow the Achen river directly from the resort. Cable car to the Kampenwand above Aschau gives ridge access without a 1,500 m climb.

  5. Chiemsee and Herrenchiemsee

    12 km to Bavaria's largest lake. Herrenchiemsee palace, island ferry, Chiemsee swimming, and the particular Bavarian lakeside atmosphere on a sunny morning.

  6. Organic Alpine dinner

    Three-course certified organic dinner with Bavarian farm products, regional wine, and the Alps still faintly visible through the restaurant window as the light fades.

  7. Salzburg day trip

    50 km to Mozart and Baroque Austria. The old city, the Festung, the Salzach, and the Festival before returning to the mountains for the evening spa.

04 - Stay

Ways to stay

Alpine Wellness Room

From ~€200/night — confirm on das-achental.com

Eco-built mountain room with balcony, full spa access, and organic breakfast.

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Chiemgau Wellness Programme

From ~€600 per person — verify on das-achental.com

3–5 night Alpine wellness stay with daily mountain herb treatments and organic full-board.

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Hay Flower Treatment

From ~€75 per session — confirm on das-achental.com

Traditional Bavarian hay flower wrap with Alpine meadow grasses and herbs.

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05 - Know

Before you go

Written from what the property publishes. Not yet checked by hand. Confirm on their site before you book.

Das Achental, Staudach 2, 83224 Grassau, Bavaria. By car from Munich: A8 motorway east toward Salzburg, exit Bernau/Grassau, ~80 km / ~60 min. From Salzburg: ~50 km west via A8, ~45 min. Train: Munich → Rosenheim → Übersee or Bernau, then taxi (~10 km). Munich Airport (MUC): ~90 km / ~75 min.

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Stay for

Wellness programme packages require 3–5 nights minimum; room-only typically 2 nights for weekends.

Children

Confirm child spa access policies when booking. Some sauna areas may have age restrictions.

If plans change

See das-achental.com or booking confirmation for current cancellation and deposit terms.

What is Das Achental's eco-wellness philosophy?

Das Achental is a dedicated eco-wellness resort: certified organic cuisine, sustainable resort construction using local Alpine timber, renewable energy systems, and a spa programme built on locally sourced Chiemgau botanical actives. The philosophy integrates ecological responsibility into every aspect of the guest experience.

What is a hay flower treatment?

A traditional Bavarian Alpine wellness treatment using warm hay flower (Heublumen) packs made from dried Alpine meadow grasses and herbs harvested in the Chiemgau valleys. Applied to the body, the heat and aromatic vapours relax muscles and promote circulation. A treatment rooted in Alpine farming tradition.

Where is Das Achental?

The resort is at Staudach 2, Grassau (83224), in the Chiemgau district of Bavaria. In the Achen valley between the Chiemsee and the Chiemgauer Alps. Approximately 80 km east of Munich, 50 km west of Salzburg.

What hiking is available from Das Achental?

The Chiemgau Alps offer hiking from valley-floor trails (flat meadow and river walks) to high alpine ridge routes above 1,800 m. The Kampenwand cable car above Aschau (15 km) provides lift access to mountain-top terrain. Ruhpolding and the Chiemgauer Alpen long-distance route are within the region.

How far is the Chiemsee from the resort?

The Chiemsee. Bavaria's largest lake, home to King Ludwig II's Herrenchiemsee palace. Is approximately 12 km from Grassau, about 15 minutes by car. Lake swimming, paddling, and the palace island ferry are popular day activities from Das Achental.

Can I day-trip to Salzburg from Das Achental?

Yes. Salzburg is approximately 50 km from Grassau. Under an hour by car via the A8 motorway. Mozart's birthplace, Hohensalzburg Castle, the old city's Baroque architecture, and the Salzburg Festival make it an exceptional day trip from the resort.

Is the organic cuisine fully certified?

Yes. Das Achental holds organic (Bio) certification for its kitchen, sourcing from certified Bavarian farms and using the hotel's own herb garden. Three meals daily are available with full organic certification. Confirm the current menu and dietary options on das-achental.com.

What are the Chiemgau Alps?

The Chiemgauer Alpen is a sub-range of the Northern Limestone Alps in southeastern Bavaria. A compact, accessible range of limestone peaks, alpine meadows, and forest terrain between the Chiemsee and the Austrian border. Less crowded than the Berchtesgaden Alps, they offer excellent hiking and winter sports with a distinctively peaceful Bavarian character.

06 · Go

Das Achental Wellness Lodge

Grassau, Bavaria (Chiemgau)

The water is the reason to come, and the altitude changes your pace within a day.

Season
June–September for Alpine hiking, Chiemsee swimming, and outdoor pool in the mountains
Getting there
Das Achental, Staudach 2, 83224 Grassau, Bavaria.
From where you are
Distance appears once we know where you are.
Included
Eco-built Alpine room or suite with mountain balcony · Full spa access (indoor pool, sauna, steam) · Certified organic breakfast (half- and full-board options available) · Achen river and meadow walk access from the resort

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