Göbel's SchlossHotel Prinz von Hessen

Göbel's SchlossHotel Prinz von Hessen, set within the historic outer bailey of a moated castle with its original moat, invites you to enjoy a truly special escape. Where the Landgraves of Hesse once resided, lovingly restored 15th-century castle architecture now meets the comfort of a stylish five-star hotel. With its generous grounds, grand gardens, distinctive themed rooms and warm atmosphere, the hotel creates a sense of calm and elegance from the moment you arrive.

The hotel is set in the charming health resort of Friedewald, surrounded by woodland and gentle hills – an ideal setting for relaxing outdoor experiences. Scenic walking and cycling routes start right outside the hotel. The spa town of Bad Hersfeld, home to its famous abbey ruins, is just 9 km away.

At the castle hotel, guests can enjoy varied gourmet cuisine with a strong regional influence and plenty of fresh ingredients from the hotel’s own herb garden. The day begins with a generous breakfast buffet featuring regional specialities, coffee, tea, juices and sparkling wine. Depending on occupancy, lunch and dinner are served as a menu, dinner buffet or à la carte. Extended half board also includes an afternoon snack buffet with hot drinks. Vegetarian, gluten-free and lactose-free dishes are available on request.

The fine-dining restaurant "DAS FREUDE" pairs outstanding regional produce with international flair. Other stylish restaurants, including the light-filled "Schlossgarten", the rustic "Prinzenstube" and the elegant "Wintergarten-Restaurant", offer a wealth of high-quality dining options. For a light bite between meals, guests can visit the Kristall Spa-Bistro or the uniquely designed "Siebengrad Bar". Cookery classes, kitchen parties and private events round off the culinary offering.

The 2,000 m² Kristall SPA is a stylish retreat designed for switching off and unwinding. This modern wellness area features indoor and outdoor pools heated all year round, soothing whirlpools and a sunny wellness garden with a sunbathing lawn. The varied sauna area includes five different saunas, among them a Finnish sauna, steam room, infrared cabin and salt room. For a moment of calm, relax in thoughtfully designed rest rooms with a fireplace lounge and suspended loungers.

Guests can choose from a wide range of massages, beauty treatments, exfoliating treatments and relaxing baths in 12 elegant treatment rooms. The Private Spa Suite, with its own sauna, whirlpool, four-poster bed and terrace, offers a special retreat for two. The wellness offering also includes day spa packages and a holistic alkaline fasting detox programme designed to support renewed energy and wellbeing.

Guests can work out in the panoramic fitness room, with modern cardio equipment and views of the surrounding greenery. The facilities are complemented by a varied sports programme featuring yoga, Pilates, spinning, aqua aerobics and suspension training. For a more focused workout, personal training can be booked individually, for example in yoga or back fitness. Guests who enjoy exploring the area by bike can make use of the hotel’s own bicycle hire service, with modern e-bikes, helpful route maps and comprehensive support, including a storage room, bike-washing area and breakdown assistance.

A wide range of activities around the castle hotel makes for memorable days away. Guests can explore the area on a guided Segway tour or try out different trails at Bikepark Friedewald, around 2 kilometres away. Families can enjoy the Solztal children’s trail, about 5 kilometres away, with its play and climbing stations, or spend some active time at Jahnpark, around 6 kilometres away. E-bike hire costs €35 per day.

The hotel regularly offers creative cookery classes inspired by seasonal themes. Culture lovers can explore the HandwerkErlebnisroute in the Middle Fulda Valley, starting around 15 kilometres away, or visit one of the nearby golf courses. Other local attractions include Monte Kali (around 15 km), Knüll Wildlife Park (around 30 km) and Wartburg Castle in Eisenach (around 55 km), offering plenty of variety during your stay.