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4.2 / 5.0 Great
5 ratings
100% Recommendation
Close to Lake Eder
Wellness area spanning approximately 3,000 sqm
Hotel's own stud farm with guest horse boxes
To the offers

Let your soul dangle in the Waldecker Land

Nestled in the verdant Waldecker Land, Hotel Freund offers approximately 3,000 sqm of spa delights. Yoga is also a core part of the experience at Hotel Freund!

Most popular facilities

Free Wifi
Swimming pool
Quiet location
Wellness area
In nature
Spa & wellness center
Sauna
Gym
Dogs allowed

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Hotel Freund in Detail

Your Wellness Hotel

The Hotel Freund, a member of the Private Hotels Dr. Lohbeck, is quietly and idyllically situated, surrounded by nature, between the southern Sauerland, Edersee, and Kellerwald National Park. In addition to pure relaxation in the spa spanning approximately 3,000 sqm, the hotel offers a variety of options for active holidays and excursions in the surrounding area.

Location & Surroundings

The spa town of Oberorke is picturesquely nestled in the green hills and forests of the Waldecker Land, situated between the southern Sauerland and Kellerwald. This idyllic village by the small Orke river is located close to Lake Edersee and the Kellerwald National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site. The surrounding area offers numerous excursion destinations.

Dining & Leisure

The hotel restaurant offers a culinary blend of international specialties and regional cuisine. Enjoy a rich vitality breakfast buffet, with a sparkling wine breakfast on Sundays, and an evening buffet with half board (occasionally a 3-course menu). At lunch, a selection of à la carte dishes can be ordered in l'Ami or on the terrace (at a charge). Additionally, the hotel features a cocktail bar, a terrace, and a reading lounge.

Wellness & Spa

The Orkeland SPA (approx. 3,000 sqm, open 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.) invites you to pure relaxation. The indoor pool (approx. 12 x 5.5 m, about 84°F) with panoramic windows and views of the "land of a thousand mountains", an outdoor pool (heatable, approx. 10.5 x 5 m, about 72-75°F) in the Mediterranean pool garden, and the sauna area with acacia sauna (approx. 158-194°F), climate sauna (approx. 77-131°F), bio-sauna (approx. 77-131°F), steam bath (approx. 113°F), laconium (approx. 131-149°F), salt crystal sauna, Latvian reclining beam sauna (approx. 185-194°F), natural stone cold plunge pool, and relaxation areas offer the perfect atmosphere for a wellness break. In the outdoor area, you will find a wellness garden with a plunge pool, FREUND's beach garden (seasonal) with relaxation loungers, a sun terrace with panoramic views, and a plane tree park with relaxation islands.

Furthermore, the hotel offers a diverse range of massages, such as sports, reflexology, or partner massages, as well as baths, scrubs, pedicures, and manicures. Additionally, Ayurvedic and medical wellness treatments, as well as fruit acid, SilverFoil, Hydra Boost treatments, face lifting, and ultrasound (Sonic) are available. Products from BABOR, DOCTOR BABOR, and BABOR SPA are predominantly used.

Fitness & Courses

Yoga classes are available daily (except Mondays and Thursdays, registration at the reception), with private sessions available upon request for an additional fee. Additionally, you can participate in fitness and relaxation offerings (varying schedule). Fitness room.

The hotel's own stables

The hotel's own Freund stable not only features stables but also lush green pastures and a private riding hall (20×40 meters). It is available daily from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. during your riding holiday. Please bring your own riding equipment, as it is not available for hire! For more information on arriving with your own horse, see below.

Free Time

Hotel Freund is a certified hiking partner. E-bike and mountain bike rentals are available on-site for a fee. Hiking and biking routes, as well as trails, start right at the hotel. The area boasts numerous attractions such as Waldeck Castle, Frankenberg (Eder), Korbach, Marburg, Fritzlar, and the city of art and culture, Kassel.

Golf: Waldeck-Edersee tournament course (9 and 18 holes, approx. 17 miles away), 10% discount on green fees.

Getting There

Additional information

Taking your own horse on holiday?

Hotel rooms at a glance

The Hotel Freund features 75 cosy rooms, as well as additional suites and apartments in various unique styles. All rooms are equipped with box-spring beds.

    approx. 25 sqm

    Premium Single Room

    Premium Double Room

    approx. 30 sqm

Customer ratings for Hotel Freund

5 verified reviews by travelersOnly customers who have traveled with us are allowed to leave a review

4.2 Outstanding  

100% recommend the hotel to others

4.2
Hotel
4.6
Service
4.7
Treatments
4.2
Board type
4.4
Wellness area
5 Results
Very nice

Margarete E.

September 2024

with friends | 60 to 69 years | 1 - 3 days

Very nice

Restful

Renate K.

June 2023

as a couple | 60 to 69 years | 4 - 8 days

Well run house.

Very nice and relaxing !!!

Patrick B.

June 2022

as a couple | 40 to 49 years | 1 - 3 days

A wonderful short break. The rooms were very clean and the staff was very very friendly. The restaurant had very good food, there is something for everyone. The selection of saunas and treatments is huge. The SPA in general is very large and clean. We can only recommend it. Everything top

Location

Hotel Freund
Germany, Waldecker Land, Vöhl-Oberorke
Dortmund Airport (DTM)
approx. 125 km / 102 min
Paderborn Lippstadt Airport (PAD)
approx. 93 km / 81 min
Train station Korbach Süd
approx. 20 km / 22 min
Train station Frankenberg(Eder)
approx. 16 km / 19 min
Train station Korbach
approx. 21 km / 24 min

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