Hotel Freund

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Hotel Freund is quietly and idyllically located, surrounded by nature, and offers pure relaxation along with a variety of options for active holidays.

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.

The hotel restaurant offers a culinary blend of international specialties and regional cuisine. Indulge in a rich vitality breakfast buffet, with sparkling wine breakfast on Sundays, and if opting for half board, an evening buffet (occasionally a 4-course menu). At lunch, a selection of à la carte dishes is available (for an additional charge). Moreover, the hotel boasts a cocktail bar, a terrace, and a reading lounge.

The Orkeland SPA (approx. 3,000 sqm, 7 a.m. - 9 p.m.) invites you to pure relaxation. The indoor pool (approx. 12 x 5.5 m, about 84°F) with panoramic windows and a view of the 'land of a thousand mountains', an outdoor pool (heatable, approx. 10.5 x 5 m, about 71-75°F) in the Mediterranean pool garden, and the sauna area with Acacia sauna (approx. 158-194°F), climate sauna, 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 sycamore park with relaxation islands.

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

The hotel's own stud farm, Freund, not only has stables but also lush green pastures and its own riding hall (20×40 meters) available for your use during your riding holiday daily from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Please bring your own riding equipment, as it is not available for hire!

Bringing your own horse on holiday? Your horse will be accommodated in spacious guest horse boxes:

• Box with straw bedding, oats, hay, and reform pellets
• From 1 May to 1 December, a small pasture is additionally available next to the box
• Feeding according to preference 2 or 3 times daily
• Bedding is refreshed every morning, mucking out as needed by yourself
• An outdoor paddock without a roof is available all year round and daily from 1:00 p.m.

18 m² approx. €56 (approx. UK £48 / USD $60) per horse/day, 9 m² approx. €46 (approx. UK £40 / USD $50) per horse/day - (both to be reserved and paid for on-site)

Health comes first on a holiday with your horse - Please bring a valid equine passport with a basic immunisation against influenza and the corresponding current boosters for your riding holiday. Thank you.

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.

Certified hiking partner. Rental of e-bikes and mountain bikes available for a fee. Hiking and biking routes as well as Nordic walking trails start right at the hotel.

The surrounding 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.