Hotel Freund

Superior

Hotel Freund, a member of Privathotels Dr. Lohbeck, enjoys a peaceful, idyllic setting surrounded by nature, between the southern Sauerland, Lake Edersee and Kellerwald National Park. Alongside complete relaxation in the 2,700 m² spa, the hotel offers plenty of ways to enjoy an active break and explore the surrounding area. The outdoor area, with its beach garden, brings a holiday feel.

The health resort of Oberorke is picturesquely set among the green hills and forests of Waldecker Land, between the southern Sauerland and Kellerwald. This idyllic village on the small River Orke lies close to Lake Edersee and the Kellerwald-Edersee National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The surrounding area offers plenty of places to explore.

The hotel restaurant serves a blend of international specialities and regional cuisine. Enjoy a generous healthy breakfast buffet, with sparkling wine at breakfast on Sundays, and an evening buffet with half board (a three-course menu may be served in exceptional cases). A small selection of à la carte dishes is available at lunchtime in l'Ami or on the terrace (at an additional charge). The hotel also has a cocktail bar, a terrace and a reading lounge.

There is also a wellness bistro in the spa area, where you can enjoy delicious smoothies, cocktails and other drinks.

Orkeland SPA (approx. 2,700 m², 07:00–21:00) invites you to unwind completely. The indoor pool (approx. 12 x 5.5 m, approx. 29°C), with panoramic windows overlooking the ‘land of a thousand hills’, and the outdoor pool (heated, approx. 10.5 x 5 m, approx. 22–24°C) in the Mediterranean-style pool garden offer a wonderfully relaxing setting. The sauna area features an acacia sauna (approx. 70–90°C), climate sauna (approx. 25–55°C), bio sauna (approx. 25–55°C), steam room (approx. 45°C), laconium (approx. 55–65°C), salt crystal sauna, Latvian log sauna (approx. 85–90°C), natural stone cold plunge pool and relaxation areas. Outside, the wellness garden with plunge pool, FREUNDs Strandgarten (seasonal) with loungers, a sun terrace with panoramic views and a plane tree park with secluded spots invite you to linger and enjoy a light holiday feel.

The hotel also offers a varied selection of massages, including sports, reflexology and couples’ massages, as well as baths, exfoliating treatments, pedicures and manicures. There are also ayurvedic and medical wellness treatments, along with beauty treatments. Products from BABOR, DOCTOR BABOR and BABOR SPA are used predominantly.

Yoga classes take place daily except Mondays and Thursdays (please sign up at reception). One-to-one sessions are available by arrangement for an additional fee. You can also take part in a changing programme of fitness and relaxation activities. Fitness room.

As well as its stables, the Gestüt Freund, the hotel’s own stud, has lush green paddocks and an indoor riding arena (20 × 40 metres). The arena is available daily from 13:00 to 20:00 during your riding holiday. Please bring your own riding equipment, as none is available to hire. For more information about travelling with your own horse, see below.

Hotel Freund is a certified hiking partner. E-bikes and mountain bikes can be hired on site for a fee. Hiking and cycling routes, as well as Nordic walking trails, start right outside the hotel. Nearby places to visit include Waldeck Castle, Frankenberg (Eder), Korbach, Marburg, Fritzlar and Kassel, a city known for its art and culture. Golf: Waldeck-Edersee championship course (9 and 18 holes, approx. 28 km away), with a 10% discount on green fees.