Dr. von Weckbecker Klinik First Class
Defenetly would come back. Great benefit to your health
Angela G.



Therapeutic fasting, detox, rest, recovery and Kneipp treatments. With over 70 years of experience and exceptional medical expertise, the clinic for therapeutic fasting and naturopathic treatments also offers a welcoming atmosphere and a high level of comfort, making it a place of warmth and care — supporting a long, fulfilling life (longevity). Particularly well suited to solo travellers!
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Also available as an outpatient preventive treatment.
Therapeutic fasting meals (juice-and-broth fasting or similar), including refeeding meals for up to 3 days; alkaline organic vitality cuisine, intermittent fasting or an individual full-board diet are available at an additional charge (for example, if fasting is not medically possible)
Included in every package
- Extensive Weckbecker TuRuh programme, including aquafitness, BodyFit, yoga, Nordic walking, barefoot dew walking, forest bathing, fascia training, Flexi-Bar, guided walks, Qi Gong, progressive muscle relaxation, meditation, life coaching, creative workshops, spiritual activities, nutrition and medical talks, and much more
- Use of the sauna area, steam room, infrared cabins, light shower, indoor pool and cardio facilities
- 24-hour tea and water bar
- 24-hour medical on-call service (call-outs are charged separately)
- Wi-Fi
Booking information
Please note the contraindications for a fasting programme.
The initial and final examinations are compulsory for the outpatient treatment and must be paid for on site.
IMPORTANT: Your travel documents include a medical history questionnaire. To give the clinic enough time to prepare, please make sure you return the completed form to the clinic by post or email it to weckbecker@malteser.org no later than around four weeks before your arrival.
All programmes require up-to-date blood test results. These are taken as a compulsory part of your admission examination at the clinic (laboratory tests from approx. £23 (€27), payable on site). If you have laboratory results relating to specific medical conditions, please bring them with you; they must be no more than 10 days old. Your fasting doctor may consider additional therapies, treatments or medication necessary during your stay. These are payable on site.
Programmes can also be conducted in English.
During your admission consultation at the clinic, you will decide together with the doctors which fasting method is best suited to you. The programme price includes classic Buchinger therapeutic fasting with juice and broth. Other fasting methods, such as fasting-mimicking or intermittent fasting (from approx. £37 (€43) per day), as well as vegetarian alkaline organic vitality cuisine or light cuisine (from approx. £64 (€75) or £56 (€65) per day respectively), are available to book and pay for on site. Both cuisine options are also available for weight loss (from approx. £45 (€52) or £53 (€62) per day respectively). Individual diets for allergies and intolerances are also available (approx. £13 (€15) per day in addition to the organic vitality cuisine).
1:1 Training Package
Move, stay active and feel fit – sometimes you need a little professional support. This add-on lets you complement your clinic stay with intensive one-to-one sessions with the sports therapists. Whether you’re new to exercise and want to bring gentle movement into your everyday life, get back into a regular training routine or refine your usual workouts, a sports therapy assessment at the outset will provide the basis for your training programme. In the one-to-one sessions that follow, you’ll receive exercise guidance tailored to your needs and goals. You’ll also get personalised training plans to follow beyond your stay at the clinic, typically combining strength, endurance, flexibility and coordination exercises. This personal training package can help you develop a new awareness of your body and rediscover the pleasure of movement!
The add-on “1:1 Training Package” can be booked with all packages and individual stays (excluding fasting and hiking). It also includes the option to book movement and relaxation group classes from the TuRuh programme in advance.
Included for 7/10/14 nights:
- 1/1/1 sports assessment at the beginning of your stay to review your health and fitness, set training goals and prepare your training plan
- 2/3/4 personal training sessions (60 min) – individually tailored, alternating between restorative and strengthening exercises according to the TuRuh principle
- 1/1/1 individual introduction to Milon circuit training
- 1/1/1 review of your training goals and preparation of a training plan for home at the end of your stay
Included in every package
- Extensive Weckbecker TuRuh programme, including aquafitness, BodyFit, yoga, Nordic walking, barefoot dew walking, forest bathing, fascia training, Flexi-Bar, guided walks, Qi Gong, progressive muscle relaxation, meditation, life coaching, creative workshops, spiritual activities, nutrition and medical talks, and much more
- Use of the sauna area, steam room, infrared cabins, light shower, indoor pool and cardio facilities
- 24-hour tea and water bar
- 24-hour medical on-call service (call-outs are charged separately)
- Wi-Fi
Booking information
IMPORTANT: Your travel documents include a medical history questionnaire. To give the clinic enough time to prepare, please make sure you return the completed form to the clinic by post or email it to weckbecker@malteser.org no later than around four weeks before your arrival.
All programmes require up-to-date blood test results. These are taken as a compulsory part of your admission examination at the clinic (laboratory tests from approx. £23 (€27), payable on site). If you have laboratory results relating to specific medical conditions, please bring them with you; they must be no more than 10 days old. Your fasting doctor may consider additional therapies, treatments or medication necessary during your stay. These are payable on site.
Programmes can also be conducted in English.
During your admission consultation at the clinic, you will decide together with the doctors which fasting method is best suited to you. The programme price includes classic Buchinger therapeutic fasting with juice and broth. Other fasting methods, such as fasting-mimicking or intermittent fasting (from approx. £37 (€43) per day), as well as vegetarian alkaline organic vitality cuisine or light cuisine (from approx. £64 (€75) or £56 (€65) per day respectively), are available to book and pay for on site. Both cuisine options are also available for weight loss (from approx. £45 (€52) or £53 (€62) per day respectively). Individual diets for allergies and intolerances are also available (approx. £13 (€15) per day in addition to the organic vitality cuisine).
Weckbecker Classic Therapeutic Fasting (7 or 10 Nights)
Fasting is a voluntary, temporary abstention from food – and often the beginning of a new outlook on life. Combined with supportive treatments, it aims to bring about lasting positive changes, both physically and emotionally.
This programme, which is also suitable for prevention, offers a classic approach once recommended to his patients by Dr med Erich von Weckbecker. It combines therapeutic sessions with medical supervision and the four-pillar concept. At its heart is a preventive lifestyle that brings together a range of factors, particularly nutrition, fasting and exercise, to help improve life expectancy and quality of life. Look forward to a new outlook on life, with better health, more energy and wellbeing – and the prospect of a long, fulfilling life.
Included for 7/10 nights:
- Therapeutic fasting meals (juice-and-broth fasting or similar), including refeeding meals for up to 3 days
- 2/3 medical examinations
- 1/1 BIA (bioelectrical impedance analysis) measurement of body composition – muscle mass, fat and water, as well as visceral fat
- 1/2 Weckbecker treatment, 30 min (combination of intestinal, foot reflexology and acupuncture massage)
- 3/4 upper-body washes according to Dr von Weckbecker
- Daily: Weckbecker intestinal bath – colon therapy, depending on the length of the fast
- 6/8 Kneipp water therapy sessions (Mon–Sat, excluding public holidays), e.g. alternating baths (arm, foot or sitz bath with herbal additives) and alternating showers
- 6/8 moist, hot liver compresses (potato sack) (Mon–Sat, excluding public holidays)
- 6/8 medically supervised cardio training sessions (Mon–Sat, excluding public holidays)
- 24-hour medical on-call service
Included in every package
- Extensive Weckbecker TuRuh programme, including aquafitness, BodyFit, yoga, Nordic walking, barefoot dew walking, forest bathing, fascia training, Flexi-Bar, guided walks, Qi Gong, progressive muscle relaxation, meditation, life coaching, creative workshops, spiritual activities, nutrition and medical talks, and much more
- Use of the sauna area, steam room, infrared cabins, light shower, indoor pool and cardio facilities
- 24-hour tea and water bar
- 24-hour medical on-call service (call-outs are charged separately)
- Wi-Fi
Booking information
Please note the contraindications for a fasting programme.
IMPORTANT: Your travel documents include a medical history questionnaire. To give the clinic enough time to prepare, please make sure you return the completed form to the clinic by post or email it to weckbecker@malteser.org no later than around four weeks before your arrival.
All programmes require up-to-date blood test results. These are taken as a compulsory part of your admission examination at the clinic (laboratory tests from approx. £23 (€27), payable on site). If you have laboratory results relating to specific medical conditions, please bring them with you; they must be no more than 10 days old. Your fasting doctor may consider additional therapies, treatments or medication necessary during your stay. These are payable on site.
Programmes can also be conducted in English.
During your admission consultation at the clinic, you will decide together with the doctors which fasting method is best suited to you. The programme price includes classic Buchinger therapeutic fasting with juice and broth. Other fasting methods, such as fasting-mimicking or intermittent fasting (from approx. £37 (€43) per day), as well as vegetarian alkaline organic vitality cuisine or light cuisine (from approx. £64 (€75) or £56 (€65) per day respectively), are available to book and pay for on site. Both cuisine options are also available for weight loss (from approx. £45 (€52) or £53 (€62) per day respectively). Individual diets for allergies and intolerances are also available (approx. £13 (€15) per day in addition to the organic vitality cuisine).
Back Therapy & Osteopathy
Pain, particularly back and joint pain, is not always explained by degenerative changes visible on X-rays or MRI scans. Poor posture and unfavourable movement patterns often play a major role, as can metabolic strain («over-acidity») caused by an unsuitable diet. There may also be interactions with internal organs. Our therapists investigate these connections in depth. The focus is on individually tailored, findings-based treatment, aiming to relieve the underlying causes through new movement patterns and reduced metabolic strain. Suitable for anyone with back or joint problems, provided degenerative changes due to osteoarthritis are not too advanced.
Included for 7/10/14 nights:
- Therapeutic fasting meals (juice-and-broth fasting or similar), including refeeding meals for up to 3 days
- 2/3/3 medical examinations
- 1/1/1 BIA (bioelectrical impedance analysis) measurement of body composition – muscle mass, fat and water, as well as visceral fat
- 2/3/4 physiotherapy sessions (30 min each)
- 1/2/3 osteopathy sessions (60 min each)
- 1/1/1 personal training session
- 6/8/12 Kneipp water therapy sessions (Mon–Sat, excluding public holidays), e.g. alternating baths (arm, foot or sitz bath with herbal additives) and alternating showers
- 6/8/12 ergometer training sessions (Mon–Sat, excluding public holidays)
- 6/8/12 moist, hot liver compresses (potato sack) (Mon–Sat, excluding public holidays)
- Daily except Sundays and public holidays: Weckbecker intestinal bath – colon therapy, depending on the length of the fast
Included in every package
- Extensive Weckbecker TuRuh programme, including aquafitness, BodyFit, yoga, Nordic walking, barefoot dew walking, forest bathing, fascia training, Flexi-Bar, guided walks, Qi Gong, progressive muscle relaxation, meditation, life coaching, creative workshops, spiritual activities, nutrition and medical talks, and much more
- Use of the sauna area, steam room, infrared cabins, light shower, indoor pool and cardio facilities
- 24-hour tea and water bar
- 24-hour medical on-call service (call-outs are charged separately)
- Wi-Fi
Booking information
Please note the contraindications for a fasting programme.
IMPORTANT: Your travel documents include a medical history questionnaire. To give the clinic enough time to prepare, please make sure you return the completed form to the clinic by post or email it to weckbecker@malteser.org no later than around four weeks before your arrival.
All programmes require up-to-date blood test results. These are taken as a compulsory part of your admission examination at the clinic (laboratory tests from approx. £23 (€27), payable on site). If you have laboratory results relating to specific medical conditions, please bring them with you; they must be no more than 10 days old. Your fasting doctor may consider additional therapies, treatments or medication necessary during your stay. These are payable on site.
Programmes can also be conducted in English.
During your admission consultation at the clinic, you will decide together with the doctors which fasting method is best suited to you. The programme price includes classic Buchinger therapeutic fasting with juice and broth. Other fasting methods, such as fasting-mimicking or intermittent fasting (from approx. £37 (€43) per day), as well as vegetarian alkaline organic vitality cuisine or light cuisine (from approx. £64 (€75) or £56 (€65) per day respectively), are available to book and pay for on site. Both cuisine options are also available for weight loss (from approx. £45 (€52) or £53 (€62) per day respectively). Individual diets for allergies and intolerances are also available (approx. £13 (€15) per day in addition to the organic vitality cuisine).
Stress Reduction & Reset
Reset your internal clock. Find calm and leave draining thoughts and unhealthy habits behind. Carefully combined treatments help rebalance your energy flow and support deep, restorative renewal.
In one-to-one coaching, your personal circumstances are taken into account as you work towards greater mental clarity. Together, you’ll explore ways to care for your resources more mindfully over the long term, so you can return to everyday life deeply rested and feeling stronger in yourself. Ideal for anyone who feels: “I need some time for myself.”
Included for 7/10/14 nights:
- Therapeutic fasting meals (juice-and-broth fasting or similar), including refeeding meals for up to 3 days
- 2/3/3 medical examinations
- 1/1/1 BIA (bioelectrical impedance analysis) measurement of body composition – muscle mass, fat and water, as well as visceral fat
- 1/1/2 classic massages (30 min)
- 1/1/2 foot reflexology massages (approx. 30 min)
- 1/2/2 Penzel acupuncture massages (approx. 40 min)
- 1/2/2 craniosacral therapy sessions (approx. 60 min)
- 1/1/2 individual coaching sessions for new perspectives and mindfulness (approx. 45 min)
- 1/1/2 relaxing and revitalising infusions
- 6/8/12 Kneipp water therapy sessions (Mon–Sat, excluding public holidays), e.g. alternating baths (arm, foot or sitz bath with herbal additives) and alternating showers
- 6/8/12 medically supervised cardio training sessions (Mon–Sat, excluding public holidays)
- 6/8/12 moist, hot liver compresses (potato sack) (Mon–Sat, excluding public holidays)
- Daily except Sundays and public holidays: Weckbecker intestinal bath – colon therapy, depending on the length of the fast
Included in every package
- Extensive Weckbecker TuRuh programme, including aquafitness, BodyFit, yoga, Nordic walking, barefoot dew walking, forest bathing, fascia training, Flexi-Bar, guided walks, Qi Gong, progressive muscle relaxation, meditation, life coaching, creative workshops, spiritual activities, nutrition and medical talks, and much more
- Use of the sauna area, steam room, infrared cabins, light shower, indoor pool and cardio facilities
- 24-hour tea and water bar
- 24-hour medical on-call service (call-outs are charged separately)
- Wi-Fi
Booking information
Please note the contraindications for a fasting programme.
IMPORTANT: Your travel documents include a medical history questionnaire. To give the clinic enough time to prepare, please make sure you return the completed form to the clinic by post or email it to weckbecker@malteser.org no later than around four weeks before your arrival.
All programmes require up-to-date blood test results. These are taken as a compulsory part of your admission examination at the clinic (laboratory tests from approx. £23 (€27), payable on site). If you have laboratory results relating to specific medical conditions, please bring them with you; they must be no more than 10 days old. Your fasting doctor may consider additional therapies, treatments or medication necessary during your stay. These are payable on site.
Programmes can also be conducted in English.
During your admission consultation at the clinic, you will decide together with the doctors which fasting method is best suited to you. The programme price includes classic Buchinger therapeutic fasting with juice and broth. Other fasting methods, such as fasting-mimicking or intermittent fasting (from approx. £37 (€43) per day), as well as vegetarian alkaline organic vitality cuisine or light cuisine (from approx. £64 (€75) or £56 (€65) per day respectively), are available to book and pay for on site. Both cuisine options are also available for weight loss (from approx. £45 (€52) or £53 (€62) per day respectively). Individual diets for allergies and intolerances are also available (approx. £13 (€15) per day in addition to the organic vitality cuisine).
Gut & Liver Detox
The gut, the body’s most important digestive and immune organ, and the liver are closely connected through the portal circulation. Strain on the liver can affect both body and mind, causing tiredness, low motivation and low mood. Stress, an unhealthy diet and medication can all put strain on the gut and liver. The gut and liver detox programme gives both organs a chance to rest and supports their function, helping you feel more vital. It is designed for people who have been eating and living a little too well for a long time and intuitively feel their body could benefit from a thorough cleanse — for greater physical and mental fitness.
Included for 7/10/14 nights:
- Therapeutic fasting meals (juice-and-broth fasting or similar), including refeeding meals for up to 3 days
- 2/3/3 medical examinations
- 1/1/1 BIA (bioelectrical impedance analysis) measurement of body composition – muscle mass, fat and water, as well as visceral fat
- 1/1/1 gut microbiome analysis, including medical consultation
- 1/1/1 individual nutrition consultation for gut health (50 min)
- 1/1/1 group cooking class
- 1/1/1 group shopping coaching session
- 3/4/6 upper-body washes according to Dr con Weckbecker
- 1/2/2 colon massages (20 min each)
- 1/1/2 foot reflexology massages (30 min each)
- 1/2/2 Weckbecker treatments: specialised intestinal massage, stimulation of the lymphatic system and foot reflex zones (30 min each)
- 1/1/2 liver-supporting infusions
- 6/8/12 Kneipp water therapy sessions (Mon–Sat, excluding public holidays), e.g. alternating baths (arm, foot or sitz bath with herbal additives) and alternating showers
- 6/8/12 ergometer training sessions (Mon–Sat, excluding public holidays)
- 6/8/12 moist, hot liver compresses (potato sack) (Mon–Sat, excluding public holidays)
- Daily except Sundays and public holidays: Weckbecker intestinal bath – colon therapy, depending on the length of the fast
Included in every package
- Extensive Weckbecker TuRuh programme, including aquafitness, BodyFit, yoga, Nordic walking, barefoot dew walking, forest bathing, fascia training, Flexi-Bar, guided walks, Qi Gong, progressive muscle relaxation, meditation, life coaching, creative workshops, spiritual activities, nutrition and medical talks, and much more
- Use of the sauna area, steam room, infrared cabins, light shower, indoor pool and cardio facilities
- 24-hour tea and water bar
- 24-hour medical on-call service (call-outs are charged separately)
- Wi-Fi
Booking information
Please note the contraindications for a fasting programme.
IMPORTANT: Your travel documents include a medical history questionnaire. To give the clinic enough time to prepare, please make sure you return the completed form to the clinic by post or email it to weckbecker@malteser.org no later than around four weeks before your arrival.
All programmes require up-to-date blood test results. These are taken as a compulsory part of your admission examination at the clinic (laboratory tests from approx. £23 (€27), payable on site). If you have laboratory results relating to specific medical conditions, please bring them with you; they must be no more than 10 days old. Your fasting doctor may consider additional therapies, treatments or medication necessary during your stay. These are payable on site.
Programmes can also be conducted in English.
During your admission consultation at the clinic, you will decide together with the doctors which fasting method is best suited to you. The programme price includes classic Buchinger therapeutic fasting with juice and broth. Other fasting methods, such as fasting-mimicking or intermittent fasting (from approx. £37 (€43) per day), as well as vegetarian alkaline organic vitality cuisine or light cuisine (from approx. £64 (€75) or £56 (€65) per day respectively), are available to book and pay for on site. Both cuisine options are also available for weight loss (from approx. £45 (€52) or £53 (€62) per day respectively). Individual diets for allergies and intolerances are also available (approx. £13 (€15) per day in addition to the organic vitality cuisine).
Weight Regulation
The lymphatic system is responsible for clearing waste from the tissues and is a key part of the immune system. An increase in lymph fluid, which can be a sign of an overloaded metabolism, contributes significantly to excess weight. This means that simply reducing calories is not enough. For fasting and dietary changes to have a more lasting effect, the lymphatic system in particular needs targeted support and relief. This carefully tailored therapy programme supports weight regulation, with the aim of improving your physical fitness and helping you develop a healthy lifestyle for the long term. It is suitable for people who are moderately overweight, especially women who have gained weight during the menopause, as well as those who have already tried diets without success.
Included for 7/10/14 nights:
- Therapeutic fasting meals (juice-and-broth fasting or similar), including refeeding meals for up to 3 days
- 2/3/3 medical examinations
- 1/1/1 BIA (bioelectrical impedance analysis) measurement of body composition – muscle mass, fat and water, as well as visceral fat
- 1/1/1 cortisol profile
- 1/2/2 foot reflexology massages (approx. 30 min each)
- 2/3/4 lymphatic drainage treatments (full body, 60 min each)
- 1/1/2 infusions to support the lymphatic system and kidneys (homeopathic products from German manufacturers)
- 1/1/1 group cooking class (120 min each)
- 1/1/1 group shopping coaching session
- 1/1/2 individual nutrition consultations (50 min)
- 6/8/12 Kneipp water therapy sessions (Mon–Sat, excluding public holidays), e.g. alternating baths (arm, foot or sitz bath with herbal additives) and alternating showers
- 6/8/12 ergometer training sessions (Mon–Sat, excluding public holidays)
- 6/8/12 moist, hot liver compresses (potato sack) (Mon–Sat, excluding public holidays)
- Daily except Sundays and public holidays: Weckbecker intestinal bath – colon therapy, depending on the length of the fast
Included in every package
- Extensive Weckbecker TuRuh programme, including aquafitness, BodyFit, yoga, Nordic walking, barefoot dew walking, forest bathing, fascia training, Flexi-Bar, guided walks, Qi Gong, progressive muscle relaxation, meditation, life coaching, creative workshops, spiritual activities, nutrition and medical talks, and much more
- Use of the sauna area, steam room, infrared cabins, light shower, indoor pool and cardio facilities
- 24-hour tea and water bar
- 24-hour medical on-call service (call-outs are charged separately)
- Wi-Fi
Booking information
Please note the contraindications for a fasting programme.
IMPORTANT: Your travel documents include a medical history questionnaire. To give the clinic enough time to prepare, please make sure you return the completed form to the clinic by post or email it to weckbecker@malteser.org no later than around four weeks before your arrival.
All programmes require up-to-date blood test results. These are taken as a compulsory part of your admission examination at the clinic (laboratory tests from approx. £23 (€27), payable on site). If you have laboratory results relating to specific medical conditions, please bring them with you; they must be no more than 10 days old. Your fasting doctor may consider additional therapies, treatments or medication necessary during your stay. These are payable on site.
Programmes can also be conducted in English.
During your admission consultation at the clinic, you will decide together with the doctors which fasting method is best suited to you. The programme price includes classic Buchinger therapeutic fasting with juice and broth. Other fasting methods, such as fasting-mimicking or intermittent fasting (from approx. £37 (€43) per day), as well as vegetarian alkaline organic vitality cuisine or light cuisine (from approx. £64 (€75) or £56 (€65) per day respectively), are available to book and pay for on site. Both cuisine options are also available for weight loss (from approx. £45 (€52) or £53 (€62) per day respectively). Individual diets for allergies and intolerances are also available (approx. £13 (€15) per day in addition to the organic vitality cuisine).
Weckbecker Classic Therapeutic Fasting (14 or 21 Nights)
Fasting is a voluntary, temporary abstinence from food – and often the beginning of a new sense of wellbeing. Combined with supportive treatments, it aims to bring about lasting positive changes, both physically and emotionally. This package, which is also suitable for prevention, offers a classic programme of the kind Dr med Erich von Weckbecker recommended to his patients. It includes therapeutic sessions under medical supervision and follows the four-pillar concept. At its heart is a prevention-focused lifestyle that brings together a range of influences, above all nutrition, fasting and exercise, to help improve life expectancy and quality of life. Look forward to a new sense of wellbeing, with greater health, energy and vitality – and a longer, more fulfilling life.
Included for 14/21 nights:
- Therapeutic fasting meals (juice-and-broth fasting or similar), including refeeding meals for up to 3 days
- 3/4 medical examinations
- 1/1 BIA (bioelectrical impedance analysis) measurement of body composition – muscle mass, fat and water, as well as visceral fat
- 2/3 Weckbecker treatments (30 min; a combination of intestinal, foot reflexology and acupuncture massage)
- 6/9 upper-body washes according to Dr von Weckbecker
- Daily: Weckbecker intestinal bath – colon therapy, depending on the length of the fast
- 12/18 Kneipp water therapy sessions (Mon–Sat, excluding public holidays), e.g. alternating baths (arm, foot or sitz bath with herbal additives) and alternating showers
- 12/18 moist, hot liver compresses (potato sack) (Mon–Sat, excluding public holidays)
- 12/18 medically supervised cardio training sessions (Mon–Sat, excluding public holidays)
- 24-hour medical on-call service
Included in every package
- Extensive Weckbecker TuRuh programme, including aquafitness, BodyFit, yoga, Nordic walking, barefoot dew walking, forest bathing, fascia training, Flexi-Bar, guided walks, Qi Gong, progressive muscle relaxation, meditation, life coaching, creative workshops, spiritual activities, nutrition and medical talks, and much more
- Use of the sauna area, steam room, infrared cabins, light shower, indoor pool and cardio facilities
- 24-hour tea and water bar
- 24-hour medical on-call service (call-outs are charged separately)
- Wi-Fi
Booking information
Please note the contraindications for a fasting programme.
IMPORTANT: Your travel documents include a medical history questionnaire. To give the clinic enough time to prepare, please make sure you return the completed form to the clinic by post or email it to weckbecker@malteser.org no later than around four weeks before your arrival.
All programmes require up-to-date blood test results. These are taken as a compulsory part of your admission examination at the clinic (laboratory tests from approx. £23 (€27), payable on site). If you have laboratory results relating to specific medical conditions, please bring them with you; they must be no more than 10 days old. Your fasting doctor may consider additional therapies, treatments or medication necessary during your stay. These are payable on site.
Programmes can also be conducted in English.
During your admission consultation at the clinic, you will decide together with the doctors which fasting method is best suited to you. The programme price includes classic Buchinger therapeutic fasting with juice and broth. Other fasting methods, such as fasting-mimicking or intermittent fasting (from approx. £37 (€43) per day), as well as vegetarian alkaline organic vitality cuisine or light cuisine (from approx. £64 (€75) or £56 (€65) per day respectively), are available to book and pay for on site. Both cuisine options are also available for weight loss (from approx. £45 (€52) or £53 (€62) per day respectively). Individual diets for allergies and intolerances are also available (approx. £13 (€15) per day in addition to the organic vitality cuisine).
Stress Reduction & Reset – 21 Nights
Reset your routine. Find calm and leave draining thoughts and unhealthy habits behind. Carefully combined treatments help restore balance to your energy flow and support deep regeneration. For greater mental clarity, individual coaching takes your personal circumstances into account. Together, you will explore ways to care for your resources over the long term, so you can return to everyday life feeling deeply rested and renewed. Ideal for anyone who feels: “I need some time for myself.”
Included for 21 nights:
- Therapeutic fasting meals (juice-and-broth fasting or similar), including refeeding meals for up to 3 days
- 4 medical examinations
- 1 BIA (bioelectrical impedance analysis) measurement of body composition – muscle mass, fat and water, as well as visceral fat
- 3 classic massages (30 min)
- 3 foot reflexology massages (approx. 30 min)
- 3 Penzel acupuncture massages (approx. 40 min)
- 3 craniosacral therapy sessions (approx. 60 min)
- 3 individual coaching sessions for new perspectives and mindfulness (approx. 45 min)
- 3 relaxing and revitalising infusions
- 18 Kneipp water therapy sessions (Mon–Sat, excluding public holidays), e.g. alternating baths (arm, foot or sitz bath with herbal additives) and alternating showers
- 18 medically supervised cardio training sessions (Mon–Sat, excluding public holidays)
- 18 moist, hot liver compresses (potato sack) (Mon–Sat, excluding public holidays)
- Daily except Sundays and public holidays: Weckbecker intestinal bath – colon therapy, depending on the length of the fast
Included in every package
- Extensive Weckbecker TuRuh programme, including aquafitness, BodyFit, yoga, Nordic walking, barefoot dew walking, forest bathing, fascia training, Flexi-Bar, guided walks, Qi Gong, progressive muscle relaxation, meditation, life coaching, creative workshops, spiritual activities, nutrition and medical talks, and much more
- Use of the sauna area, steam room, infrared cabins, light shower, indoor pool and cardio facilities
- 24-hour tea and water bar
- 24-hour medical on-call service (call-outs are charged separately)
- Wi-Fi
Booking information
Please note the contraindications for a fasting programme.
IMPORTANT: Your travel documents include a medical history questionnaire. To give the clinic enough time to prepare, please make sure you return the completed form to the clinic by post or email it to weckbecker@malteser.org no later than around four weeks before your arrival.
All programmes require up-to-date blood test results. These are taken as a compulsory part of your admission examination at the clinic (laboratory tests from approx. £23 (€27), payable on site). If you have laboratory results relating to specific medical conditions, please bring them with you; they must be no more than 10 days old. Your fasting doctor may consider additional therapies, treatments or medication necessary during your stay. These are payable on site.
Programmes can also be conducted in English.
During your admission consultation at the clinic, you will decide together with the doctors which fasting method is best suited to you. The programme price includes classic Buchinger therapeutic fasting with juice and broth. Other fasting methods, such as fasting-mimicking or intermittent fasting (from approx. £37 (€43) per day), as well as vegetarian alkaline organic vitality cuisine or light cuisine (from approx. £64 (€75) or £56 (€65) per day respectively), are available to book and pay for on site. Both cuisine options are also available for weight loss (from approx. £45 (€52) or £53 (€62) per day respectively). Individual diets for allergies and intolerances are also available (approx. £13 (€15) per day in addition to the organic vitality cuisine).
Dr. von Weckbecker Klinik in detail
Hotel
Dr. von Weckbecker Klinik is located in Bad Brückenau, amid the scenic Rhön region. With a tradition spanning more than 70 years, it is one of Europe’s leading specialist clinics for integrative medicine. Its extensive, holistic range of treatments combines established naturopathic therapies, including therapeutic fasting, and lifestyle-change programmes with the latest medical insights. All the clinic’s offerings are based on the four-pillar concept developed by its founder, Dr med Erich von Weckbecker (see below). Dedicated, highly qualified doctors and therapists provide attentive, compassionate care to support your physical, mental and emotional wellbeing. In a world that often feels relentlessly busy, this is a special place to feel at ease and well cared for. Here, the pleasures of a restorative stay come together in beautiful natural surroundings. The non-smoking buildings sit at the edge of the forest on a south-facing slope. From many rooms and public areas, you can enjoy panoramic views across the valley to Bad Brückenau.
The clinic also has a chapel, a library and comfortable lounges.
Location & Surroundings
The idyllic town of Bad Brückenau lies in the Rhön Biosphere Reserve and can be reached via a footpath or the access road. The Bavarian State Spa of Bad Brückenau is just around 3 km from Dr. von Weckbecker Klinik. The magnificent setting of the Baroque complex, surrounding the extensive spa gardens, is ideal for rest and recuperation. King Ludwig I of Bavaria had this royal gem created as his summer residence. The spa town’s many healing springs offer a chance to rediscover your inner balance and feel revitalised.
Food & Drink
Weckbecker Therapeutic Fasting
The packages include fasting meals consisting of juices, mineral-rich vegetable broths, freshly pressed vegetable juices and herbal teas. Therapeutic fasting has been shown to have anti-inflammatory, anti-rheumatic and anti-allergic effects, and to support psychological wellbeing. During the refeeding phase, you’ll enjoy vegetarian, alkaline organic cuisine made with fresh, carefully prepared, high-quality organic and locally sourced ingredients. Their high mineral content, including potassium, calcium and magnesium, means they are considered to have an alkalising effect. They provide the body with a rich supply of vital nutrients and secondary plant compounds, stimulate detoxification and cleansing processes, activate the metabolism and strengthen the immune system. In addition to the typical indications for fasting, Weckbecker therapeutic fasting may also help improve your quality of life in cases of low energy, lipid metabolism disorders, lack of exercise, type 2 diabetes, soft-tissue rheumatism (fibromyalgia), irritable bowel syndrome, headaches, multiple sclerosis and Parkinson’s disease.
To support lasting results, the nutrition therapists show you how to enjoy a healthier way of eating in the long term, both at home and in everyday life. This guidance is offered in the teaching and hands-on kitchen, in one-to-one consultations, through talks and during guided shopping sessions. Individual diets and organic light meals are also available, following consultation with a doctor.
Tea and water stations are available 24 hours a day in the lobby, restaurant (serving alkaline organic cuisine) and both fasting dining rooms.
During your admission consultation at the clinic, you and the doctors will decide which fasting method is best suited to you. The package price includes classic Buchinger therapeutic fasting with juice and broth. Other fasting methods, such as fasting-mimicking, intermittent fasting or alkaline organic cuisine, can be added at the clinic for an extra charge (from around €43 per day).
Health & Cures
The Naturopathic Therapy Centre features an extensive Kneipp area for upper-body washes, alternating and full-body affusions, alkaline, arm and foot baths, packs and compresses. It also houses a bright exercise room, an ergometer room and a qualified physiotherapy team. The Medical Spa offers a comprehensive range of treatments and therapies: a wide choice of massages (including classic massage, lymphatic drainage, acupuncture meridian massage, Breuss and Dorn massage, connective tissue massage, cupping, foot reflexology and Shiatsu, among others), osteopathy, craniosacral therapy, colon therapy for intestinal cleansing (colon hydrotherapy), Weckbecker therapy (a combination of small and large intestine massage, osteopathic techniques, foot reflexology and acupuncture meridian massage), electrotherapy and ultrasound therapy, homeopathy, phytotherapy, orthomolecular medicine, leech therapy and infusions. Sports, movement and relaxation therapy, as well as meditation. Comprehensive laboratory diagnostics. Therapies and treatments take place on weekdays (Monday to Saturday). A broad-based medical team offers admission and discharge consultations. Please book these in good time if needed; payment is made locally.
A Kneipp pool in House I and the large Kneipp pool with a barefoot path on the expansive sunbathing lawn are available for your use. Bathrobes are available to hire for around £9 (€10).
Beauty
A comprehensive range of cosmetic treatments is available for the face and body, for women and men, including anti-ageing and anti-cellulite treatments, as well as medical foot care.
Fitness & Sports
House I has an indoor pool (7x14m, open from 07:00 to 20:00) and a sauna area (open until 21:00) with a Finnish sauna, bio sauna, infrared sauna and steam room. There are experience showers, a relaxation room and an outdoor fresh-air area with loungers. There is also a separate sauna for women. A light therapy shower and an infrared cabin offer further ways to unwind.
The fitness room has cardio equipment and a Milon cardio circuit, which you can use after an individual induction and once you have received a chip card (approx. £25 [€29]). The spacious exercise studio has a wall of windows overlooking the garden, making it possible to exercise outdoors too.
Weckbecker TuRuh programme
The holistic “Weckbecker TuRuh programme” is always included. It offers a wide and changing weekly selection of sports and relaxation activities to support your health and help you make lifestyle changes. Options include aqua fitness, morning exercise, Body Fit full-body training, yoga, Nordic walking, therapeutically supervised dew walking, forest bathing, fascia training, Flexibar, resistance-band exercises, training with reactive dumbbells, guided walks, Qi Gong, progressive muscle relaxation, autogenic training, meditation, life counselling, creative classes, spiritual activities, and nutrition and medical talks on fasting, nutrition and much more. The programme changes weekly, and places are limited for some activities.
Pool area
Integrative medicine combines modern conventional medicine and scientific diagnostics with recognised naturopathic methods. This modern approach is ideal for treating chronic conditions and risk factors, as well as helping to prevent them.
Dr Erich von Weckbecker (1920–2005), the clinic’s founder and namesake, turned to naturopathy after becoming seriously ill. Through this, he experienced the powerful interplay of different therapies that help the body, mind and soul to recover and regenerate. His recovery inspired him to develop his four-pillar concept, which reflects his own path to health and vitality and forms the basis of all the clinic’s programmes.
The four-pillar concept
1st pillar: therapeutic fasting, nutrition & dietetics - By voluntarily abstaining from solid food, your body switches to “internal nourishment” during the fast. Therapeutic fasting has anti-inflammatory, anti-rheumatic and anti-allergic effects and can help stabilise mental wellbeing. Weight loss is a welcome side effect in most cases.
2nd pillar: exercise & relaxation, osteopathy, physiotherapy - A balance between activity and relaxation is essential for maintaining good health. That is why both are central to the extensive TuRuh programme. Using precise techniques, osteopathy addresses interactions and imbalances between the muscles, internal organs, spine and joints.
3rd pillar: Kneipp water therapy, Weckbecker intestinal bath (colon therapy) - Contrast baths, water pours and compresses stimulate the metabolism, circulation and lymphatic system, with lasting benefits for the cardiovascular and autonomic nervous systems. The intestinal bath therapy developed by Dr Erich von Weckbecker is a particularly effective complement to therapeutic fasting.
4th pillar: spirituality, life coaching & mindfulness - Fasting often heightens sensitivity. Stepping away from everyday life and enjoying a peaceful atmosphere gives you the chance to focus on yourself without feeling rushed. The clinic’s pastoral care and psychotherapy team is there to support you.
Fasting in silence
During a fasting stay in a Comfort room (House II), meals can be served directly in your room if arranged in advance. In your own private retreat, you can take your time and eat mindfully in peace — an important aspect of the Weckbecker fasting programme. Short texts for reflection and further thought, together with insights from pastoral care and psychology, accompany you.
Leisure
Walking and Nordic walking routes start directly from the clinic grounds. The cycle routes begin in the town centre. A golf driving range, bicycle hire and tennis facilities are all nearby. Fulda and Maria Bildhausen Monastery are around 30 km from the clinic and well worth a visit.
Arrival
- Fulda station: approx. 34 km / 28 min
- Frankfurt am Main International Airport (FRA): approx. 134 km / 91 min
Arrival between 13:00 and 16:00 is mandatory. If you expect to arrive late, please contact reception at Dr. von Weckbecker Klinik in good time on 09741/830 so that a key can be left in the key safe if necessary. Your medical examination may take place on your arrival day, and you are invited to join the guided tour of the clinic at 17:30.
On your arrival day or your first day at the clinic, a doctor will carry out the mandatory admission consultation. They may assess whether fasting is suitable for you and will determine the treatments for your stay. The appointments team will then schedule your prescribed therapies and any additional treatments you request. You’ll receive your treatment plan for the following day in your personal mailbox each day.
Underground car park approx. £9 per day (€10).
SpaDreams can arrange a transfer to or from Fulda railway station or Frankfurt Airport (FRA). Prices are available on request and are payable on site.
Additional information
Guests aged 18 and over are welcome; fasting is not suitable for children or teenagers. The maximum age for first-time fasters is 70. If you weigh over 150 kg, you must discuss your suitability for the programme with the clinic before booking.
Dogs are permitted in designated rooms in the annexe, near House I. These rooms are available on request.
Tips to help you prepare for fasting:
- Avoid stimulants such as alcohol and coffee
- Have 1-2 light days beforehand, choosing easily digested foods such as potatoes, wholegrain basmati rice, millet, vegetables, salad and fruit
- Avoid meat and cold cuts
- Drink plenty of water or herbal tea
- Use the days beforehand to prepare for a fasting experience for body, mind and soul, and allow plenty of time for a relaxed journey
Fasting programmes are in high demand, so we recommend booking early!
Please bring the following:
- An adequate supply of any medication you need, or a prescription from your treating doctor
- Weatherproof clothing and sturdy footwear
- Sportswear, and indoor and outdoor sports shoes
- A heart-rate monitor and watch, if you have them
- A dressing gown (you can also hire one for your stay for a fee of approx. £9 (€10))
- 1 thermos flask (also available to hire against a €30 deposit)
Tourist tax: approx. €2.50/day, per person, payable locally.
Dogs (all sizes) are permitted with prior notice, approx. €15.00/day, to be paid at the hotel.
Hotel rooms at a glance
Dr. von Weckbecker Klinik has 112 comfortable rooms, most of them Single Rooms (around 16 or 25 sqm), along with a number of Double Rooms (around 20 or 25 sqm) and Apartments (around 45 sqm). The rooms are spread across two buildings: Standard rooms are in House I, while Comfort rooms and the Apartments are in House II. All rooms have an en-suite bathroom, hairdryer, telephone, satellite TV, safe and Wi-Fi. Rooms suitable for guests with allergies or reduced mobility are also available. All rooms can be reached by lift. Please note that the images show examples of rooms.
Double Room Comfort, East-facing Balcony
25 m² · Double bed 140 cm · East-facing · BalconyDouble Room Comfort, South/West-facing Balcony
25 m² · Double bed 160 cm · South or west · BalconyDouble Room Standard, Large, South-facing
20 m² · 2 single beds 90x200 cm · South · Shared balconyDouble Room Standard, Forest-facing
16 m² · Forest-facingSingle Room Comfort, East-facing Balcony
25 m² · Double bed 140 cm · East-facing · BalconySingle Room Comfort, South/West-facing Balcony
25 m² · Double bed 160 cm · South or west · BalconySingle Room Standard, South-facing
16 m² · Single bed 100x200 cm · Valley side/south-facing · Shared balconySingle Room Standard, Forest-facing
16 m² · Single bed 90x200 cm or 100x200 cm · ForestSingle Room Standard, Large, Forest-facing
20 m² · Single bed 120x200 cm · Forest-facingSingle/Double Room Standard, Large, South-facing
20 m² · 2 single beds 90x200 cm · South · Shared balconyApartment Comfort, Panoramic, South/West-facing
45 m² · Double bed 200x200 cm · South or west · 2 large balconies with panoramic viewsApartment, South-facing, Balcony
45 m² · Double bed 180x200 cm · South · Large balcony
Customer reviews for Dr. von Weckbecker Klinik
152 verified reviews by travellersOnly customers who have travelled with us are allowed to leave a review
4.7 Excellent
100% recommend this hotel
CHRISTINE D.
October 2026
Travelling alone | 60–69 | 12–16 days
if getting there wasn’t so complicated (2 days by train), I’d go back every year
Martina K.
September 2026
Travelling alone | 60–69 | 4–8 days
A relaxing holiday in tasteful, well-kept surroundings with friendly staff.
Hotel
Well maintained, clean and tastefully furnished.
Service
Whether it was housekeeping, reception or trainers, everyone was very friendly.
Treatments
Food
As I was there for fasting, I can only comment on the fasting soups. They were above average in taste.
Wellness area
Thomas M.
September 2026
Travelling alone | 60–69 | 4–8 days
The stay fully met all my expectations, both in terms of atmosphere and from a medical and treatment perspective. I felt very comfortable.
Hotel
The treatment clinic is very beautiful, situated on the outskirts of Bad Brückenau, with short pathways into the town or nature. The rooms and facilities are very clean and well maintained. Unfortunately, the clinic is a bit aged and exudes the charm of the 1960s, which is not unpleasant.
Service
The service and staff providing the treatments are very friendly and attentive.
Treatments
Knowledgeable and very friendly staff.
Food
Unfortunately, I was unable to enjoy any meals other than the fasting diet. However, I’ve heard from other guests that the cuisine is excellent.
Wellness area
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