Malteser Klinik von Weckbecker FIRST CLASS


Live healthily from within.
Fasting, detoxing, relaxing, rejuvenating, and Kneipp therapy. With over 70 years of experience and the highest medical expertise, the Clinic for Fasting & Naturopathy is distinguished not only by its comfortable, welcoming ambiance but also as a place of warmth and care - promoting a long, fulfilling life (Longevity). Particularly ideal for solo travellers!
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Fasting diet (juice-broth fasting or similar) including build-up food for up to 3 days, with an additional charge for alkaline organic vital cuisine, intermittent fasting or individual full board diet available (e.g., if fasting is not possible for medical reasons).
Additionally included for SpaDreams guests
- Extensive Weckbecker TuRuh Programme including Aquafitness, BodyFit, Yoga, Nordic Walking, Dew Walking, Forest Bathing, Fascia Training, Flexi-Bar, Guided Hikes, Qi Gong, Progressive Muscle Relaxation, Meditation, Life Coaching, Creative Courses, Spiritual Offerings, Nutritional and Medical Lectures and much more.
- Access to Sauna Area, Steam Bath, Infrared Cabins, Sensorial Shower, Indoor Pool, and Cardio Training
- 24-hour Tea and Water Bar
- Medical 24-hour On-call Service (Charges apply for call-outs)
- Wi-Fi
Booking information
With Weckbecker therapeutic fasting, you can enhance your quality of life beyond the typical indications of fasting, including: energy deficiency, lipid metabolism disorders, lack of exercise, Type II diabetes, soft tissue rheumatism (fibromyalgia), irritable bowel syndrome, headaches, multiple sclerosis, and Parkinson's disease.
Please note the contraindications for a fasting therapy. Additional contraindications include: psychiatric illnesses, dementia, need for care, substance dependencies, significantly reduced BMI, epilepsy, uncontrolled hyperthyroidism, advanced liver and kidney diseases, acute episodes of gastroenterological diseases, gallstones (depending on size), complex and multiple food allergies and intolerances, acute infections, body weight > 150 kg (as the therapy beds and furniture are not designed for higher weights). The upper age limit for first-time fasters is approximately 70 years.
Initial and final examinations are mandatory and payable on site. When booking an "extended stay" as an extension of a program that includes medical examinations, no further medical examination is required.
For fasting according to Buchinger, a minimum of 7 nights is required, and on fasting days, it is recommended to book additional treatments such as a moist-hot compress (potato sack, approx. €20), Weckbecker intestinal bath (colon therapy, depending on the duration of fasting, approx. €39), and therapeutically supervised cardio training (approx. €20).
All programs require current blood values, which are mandatorily taken during the initial medical examination at the clinic (laboratory diagnostics from approximately €27, payable on site). If you have specific laboratory values for certain conditions, please bring them along (no older than 10 days). The fasting doctor may deem additional therapies/treatments/medications necessary during the stay - these are payable on site.
The programs can also be conducted in English. Group activities and general lectures are usually in German.
You can rent a bathrobe for your stay for a fee of about €10.
If fasting is not medically feasible, a switch to vegetarian organic cuisine is required (2025/2026 from €53/€62 per day (approx. UK £47/£55 / USD $58/$68), in which case the Weckbecker intestinal bath will not be included).
Individual diet (allergies and intolerances) supplement approximately €15 per day on organic cuisine 800/1600.
Specialized laboratory diagnostics tailored to the programs can be booked on site and paid directly.
1:1 Training Package
Move, be active, and feel fit - sometimes professional support is essential. Enhance your clinic stay with this additional offer of intensive one-on-one support from sports therapists. Whether you're a beginner looking to incorporate light exercise into your daily routine, returning to regular training, or aiming to optimise your existing workout regimen: A sports therapy analysis at the start will serve as the foundation for your training program. In the subsequent personal training sessions, you'll receive exercise instructions tailored therapeutically to your needs and goals. Plus, customised training plans beyond your clinic stay typically include elements of strength, endurance, flexibility, and coordination. Gain a new body awareness and rediscover the joy of movement with this Personal Training package!
The additional offer "1:1 Training Package" can be added to all packages and individual stays (excluding fasting hikes). Includes an advance booking option for the movement and relaxation group classes from the TuRuh program.
for 7/10/14 nights:
- 1/1/1x at the beginning of your stay, a sports medical history to assess health prerequisites, setting training goals and planning
- 2/3/4x Personal training (60 min.) - individually tailored alternating between regenerative and strengthening according to the TuRuh principle
- 1/1/1x individual introduction to Milon circuit training
- 1/1/1x review of training goals and creation of a home training plan at the end of your stay
Fasting diet (juice-broth fasting or similar) including build-up food for up to 3 days, with an additional charge for alkaline organic vital cuisine, intermittent fasting or individual full board diet available (e.g., if fasting is not possible for medical reasons).
Additionally included for SpaDreams guests
- Extensive Weckbecker TuRuh Programme including Aquafitness, BodyFit, Yoga, Nordic Walking, Dew Walking, Forest Bathing, Fascia Training, Flexi-Bar, Guided Hikes, Qi Gong, Progressive Muscle Relaxation, Meditation, Life Coaching, Creative Courses, Spiritual Offerings, Nutritional and Medical Lectures and much more.
- Access to Sauna Area, Steam Bath, Infrared Cabins, Sensorial Shower, Indoor Pool, and Cardio Training
- 24-hour Tea and Water Bar
- Medical 24-hour On-call Service (Charges apply for call-outs)
- Wi-Fi
Booking information
All programs require current blood values, which are mandatorily taken during the initial medical examination at the clinic (laboratory diagnostics from approximately €27, payable on site). If you have specific laboratory values for certain conditions, please bring them along (no older than 10 days). The fasting doctor may deem additional therapies/treatments/medications necessary during the stay - these are payable on site.
The programs can also be conducted in English. Group activities and general lectures are usually in German.
You can rent a bathrobe for your stay for a fee of about €10.
If fasting is not medically feasible, a switch to vegetarian organic cuisine is required (2025/2026 from €53/€62 per day (approx. UK £47/£55 / USD $58/$68), in which case the Weckbecker intestinal bath will not be included).
Individual diet (allergies and intolerances) supplement approximately €15 per day on organic cuisine 800/1600.
Specialized laboratory diagnostics tailored to the programs can be booked on site and paid directly.
Fasting Hiking – the Healthy Duo
In the heart of the stunning Rhön, with its expansive views, wander along tranquil paths - here, you can find peace, free your mind, and rejuvenate. The guided walks are an ideal complement to fasting periods: they gently train your cardiovascular system and activate your metabolism. This arrangement is particularly suitable for otherwise healthy individuals with risk factors such as stress and lack of exercise. Discover new paths to greater joy and vitality.
- Fasting Nutrition (Juice-Broth Fasting or similar) including Rebuilding Diet up to 3 days
- Initial and Final Medical Consultation
- 1x Reflexology (30 Min.) from 2026
- 6x Guided Hikes (approx. 6-12 km)
- 6x Weckbecker Colon Therapy (Colon Therapy, depending on fasting duration), (Mon.-Sat. except on public holidays)
- 6x Kneipp Hydrotherapy e.g. Contrast Bath (Arm, Foot or Sitz Bath with Herbal Additive), Alternating Pour (Arm, Thigh, Knee, Chest), Monday-Saturday except on public holidays
- Daily Moist-Hot Liver Compress (Potato Sack), (except Sundays and public holidays)
Additionally included for SpaDreams guests
- Extensive Weckbecker TuRuh Programme including Aquafitness, BodyFit, Yoga, Nordic Walking, Dew Walking, Forest Bathing, Fascia Training, Flexi-Bar, Guided Hikes, Qi Gong, Progressive Muscle Relaxation, Meditation, Life Coaching, Creative Courses, Spiritual Offerings, Nutritional and Medical Lectures and much more.
- Access to Sauna Area, Steam Bath, Infrared Cabins, Sensorial Shower, Indoor Pool, and Cardio Training
- 24-hour Tea and Water Bar
- Medical 24-hour On-call Service (Charges apply for call-outs)
- Wi-Fi
Booking information
Dates: 16 November 2025 / 22 March 2026 / 26 April 2026 / 31 May 2026 / 28 June 2026 / 26 July 2026 / 23 August 2026 / 6 September 2026 / 4 October 2026 / 1 November 2026
Please note the contraindications for a fasting therapy. Additional contraindications include: psychiatric disorders, dementia, need for nursing care, substance dependencies, significantly low BMI, epilepsy, uncontrolled hyperthyroidism, advanced liver and kidney diseases, acute episodes of gastroenterological diseases, gallstones (depending on size), complex and multiple food allergies and intolerances, acute infections, body weight > 150 kg (as the therapy beds and furniture are not designed for higher weights). The upper age limit for first-time fasters is approximately 70 years.
All programs require current blood values, which are mandatorily taken during the initial medical examination at the clinic (laboratory diagnostics from approximately €27, payable on site). If you have specific laboratory values for certain conditions, please bring them along (no older than 10 days). The fasting doctor may deem additional therapies/treatments/medications necessary during the stay - these are payable on site.
The programs can also be conducted in English. Group activities and general lectures are usually in German.
You can rent a bathrobe for your stay for a fee of about €10.
If fasting is not medically feasible, a switch to vegetarian organic cuisine is required (2025/2026 from €53/€62 per day (approx. UK £47/£55 / USD $58/$68), in which case the Weckbecker intestinal bath will not be included).
Individual diet (allergies and intolerances) supplement approximately €15 per day on organic cuisine 800/1600.
Specialized laboratory diagnostics tailored to the programs can be booked on site and paid directly.
Weckbecker Classic Fasting Retreat (7 or 10 nights)
Fasting is the voluntary abstention from food for a period of time - often marking the beginning of a new sense of life. Combined with supportive treatments, this arrangement aims for a sustainable positive change on both a physical and emotional level. Experience the classic method as recommended by Dr. Erich von Weckbecker to his patients, complete with healing therapy sessions under medical supervision and the application of the Four Pillars concept. Look forward to a new sense of life - with enhanced health, energy, well-being, and longevity for a long and fulfilling life.
for 7/10 nights:
- Fasting diet (juice-broth fasting or similar) including build-up diet for up to 3 days
- 2/3 medical examinations
- 1/1 BIA measurement from 2026 (Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis) measuring body composition - muscle mass, fat and water, as well as the proportion of visceral fat
- 1/2 Weckbecker therapy 30 min. (combination of intestinal, reflexology and acupuncture massage)
- 3/4 upper body wash
- Daily Weckbecker intestinal bath - colon therapy, depending on the duration of fasting
- 6/8 Kneipp water therapy (Mon.-Sat., except holidays) e.g., alternating bath (arm, foot, or sitz bath with herbal supplement), alternating pour
- 6/8 moist-hot liver compress (potato sack) (Mon.-Sat., except holidays)
- 6/8 therapeutically controlled cardio training (Mon.-Sat., except holidays)
- 24-hour medical on-call service
Additionally included for SpaDreams guests
- Extensive Weckbecker TuRuh Programme including Aquafitness, BodyFit, Yoga, Nordic Walking, Dew Walking, Forest Bathing, Fascia Training, Flexi-Bar, Guided Hikes, Qi Gong, Progressive Muscle Relaxation, Meditation, Life Coaching, Creative Courses, Spiritual Offerings, Nutritional and Medical Lectures and much more.
- Access to Sauna Area, Steam Bath, Infrared Cabins, Sensorial Shower, Indoor Pool, and Cardio Training
- 24-hour Tea and Water Bar
- Medical 24-hour On-call Service (Charges apply for call-outs)
- Wi-Fi
Booking information
With the Weckbecker Healing Fasting, you can enhance your quality of life beyond the typical indications of fasting, including: energy deficiency, lipid metabolism disorders, lack of exercise, Type II diabetes, soft tissue rheumatism (fibromyalgia), irritable bowel syndrome, headaches, multiple sclerosis, and Parkinson's disease.
Please note the contraindications for a fasting therapy. Additional contraindications include: psychiatric illnesses, dementia, need for nursing care, substance dependencies, significantly reduced BMI, epilepsy, uncontrolled hyperthyroidism, advanced liver and kidney diseases, acute episodes of gastroenterological diseases, gallstones (depending on size), complex and multiple food allergies and intolerances, acute infections, body weight > 150 kg (as the therapy beds and furniture are not designed for higher weights). The upper age limit for first-time fasters is approximately 70 years.
All programs require current blood values, which are mandatorily taken during the initial medical examination at the clinic (laboratory diagnostics from approximately €27, payable on site). If you have specific laboratory values for certain conditions, please bring them along (no older than 10 days). The fasting doctor may deem additional therapies/treatments/medications necessary during the stay - these are payable on site.
The programs can also be conducted in English. Group activities and general lectures are usually in German.
You can rent a bathrobe for your stay for a fee of about €10.
If fasting is not medically feasible, a switch to vegetarian organic cuisine is required (2025/2026 from €53/€62 per day (approx. UK £47/£55 / USD $58/$68), in which case the Weckbecker intestinal bath will not be included).
Individual diet (allergies and intolerances) supplement approximately €15 per day on organic cuisine 800/1600.
Specialized laboratory diagnostics tailored to the programs can be booked on site and paid directly.
Weckbecker Enjoyment Time
Indulge in a healthful delight even if you're not fasting! The "Weckbecker Delight Time" with its vegetarian organic alkaline cuisine is just perfect! Allow yourself to be pampered and experience profound relaxation. This process is supported by regenerative treatments that boost your energy and strengthen your immune system. The organic alkaline cuisine could be the catalyst for a long-term healthier diet. Optionally available in a calorie-reduced version to shed those extra pounds. Look forward to vegetarian delights with creations that will inspire you anew each day!
for 7/10/14 nights:
- Alkaline Organic Vital Cuisine (vegetarian) as part of the full board (1600 kcal)
- 2/2/3x medical examination
- 1/1/1x BIA measurement from 2026 (Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis) measuring body composition - muscle mass, fat and water, and the proportion of visceral fat
- 1/2/3x, from 2026 1/2/2x Shiatsu massage head/face/shoulder (each 40 min.)
- 6/8/12x moist-hot liver pack (potato sack) (daily except Sundays and public holidays)
- 6/8/12x Kneipp water therapy (Mon.-Sat., except public holidays) e.g., alternating arm, foot, sitz bath with herbal supplement, alternating pour
Additionally included for SpaDreams guests
- Extensive Weckbecker TuRuh Programme including Aquafitness, BodyFit, Yoga, Nordic Walking, Dew Walking, Forest Bathing, Fascia Training, Flexi-Bar, Guided Hikes, Qi Gong, Progressive Muscle Relaxation, Meditation, Life Coaching, Creative Courses, Spiritual Offerings, Nutritional and Medical Lectures and much more.
- Access to Sauna Area, Steam Bath, Infrared Cabins, Sensorial Shower, Indoor Pool, and Cardio Training
- 24-hour Tea and Water Bar
- Medical 24-hour On-call Service (Charges apply for call-outs)
- Wi-Fi
Booking information
Please be aware of the contraindications for a fasting therapy. Additional contraindications include: psychiatric disorders, dementia, need for nursing care, substance dependencies, significantly low BMI, epilepsy, uncontrolled hyperthyroidism, advanced liver and kidney diseases, acute episodes of gastroenterological diseases, gallstones (depending on size), complex and multiple food allergies and intolerances, acute infections, body weight > 150 kg (the therapy beds and furniture are not designed for higher weights). The upper age limit for first-time fasters is approximately 70 years.
All programs require current blood values, which are mandatorily taken during the initial medical examination at the clinic (laboratory diagnostics from approximately €27, payable on site). If you have specific laboratory values for certain conditions, please bring them along (no older than 10 days). The fasting doctor may deem additional therapies/treatments/medications necessary during the stay - these are payable on site.
The programs can also be conducted in English. Group activities and general lectures are usually in German.
You can rent a bathrobe for your stay for a fee of about €10.
If fasting is not medically feasible, a switch to vegetarian organic cuisine is required (2025/2026 from €53/€62 per day (approx. UK £47/£55 / USD $58/$68), in which case the Weckbecker intestinal bath will not be included).
Individual diet (allergies and intolerances) supplement approximately €15 per day on organic cuisine 800/1600.
Specialized laboratory diagnostics tailored to the programs can be booked on site and paid directly.
Intermittent Fasting
Intermittent Fasting: Combine the positive effects of fasting with tasty, healthy eating. During the day, enjoy two meals (breakfast and lunch or lunch and dinner) from our vegetarian organic vitality cuisine. For the remaining hours, consume only water or tea. The body begins the fasting-typical metabolic adjustment, known as the "metabolic switch", which initiates detoxification and repair processes in cellular metabolism, after a 13-hour break from eating. The effect is enhanced by therapeutic treatments. Additionally, you will receive personalised tips on how to easily incorporate the meal rhythm of intermittent fasting into your daily routine as a new habit.
for 7/10/14 nights:
- Daily 2 meals of alkaline organic vital cuisine (vegetarian), with fasting food provided either in the evening or morning
- 2/2/3x medical examinations
- 1/1/1x BIA measurement from 2026 (Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis) assessing body composition - muscle mass, fat, water, and visceral fat content
- 1/1/1x personalised dietary advice (50 mins)
- 1/1/1x group shopping coaching
- 1/2/2x Weckbecker therapy (combination of intestinal, reflexology, and acupoint massage (30 mins each))
- 6/8/12x moist-hot liver compress (potato sack) (daily except Sundays and public holidays)
- 6/8/12x Kneipp hydrotherapy (Mon.-Sat., except public holidays) e.g., alternating arm bath, foot bath, sitz bath with herbal additives, alternating pour
Additionally included for SpaDreams guests
- Extensive Weckbecker TuRuh Programme including Aquafitness, BodyFit, Yoga, Nordic Walking, Dew Walking, Forest Bathing, Fascia Training, Flexi-Bar, Guided Hikes, Qi Gong, Progressive Muscle Relaxation, Meditation, Life Coaching, Creative Courses, Spiritual Offerings, Nutritional and Medical Lectures and much more.
- Access to Sauna Area, Steam Bath, Infrared Cabins, Sensorial Shower, Indoor Pool, and Cardio Training
- 24-hour Tea and Water Bar
- Medical 24-hour On-call Service (Charges apply for call-outs)
- Wi-Fi
Booking information
Please be aware of the contraindications for a fasting therapy. Additional contraindications include: psychiatric disorders, dementia, need for nursing care, substance dependencies, significantly low BMI, epilepsy, uncontrolled hyperthyroidism, advanced liver and kidney diseases, acute episodes of gastroenterological diseases, gallstones (depending on size), complex and multiple food allergies and intolerances, acute infections, body weight > 150 kg (the therapy beds and furniture are not designed for higher weights). The upper age limit for first-time fasters is approximately 70 years.
All programs require current blood values, which are mandatorily taken during the initial medical examination at the clinic (laboratory diagnostics from approximately €27, payable on site). If you have specific laboratory values for certain conditions, please bring them along (no older than 10 days). The fasting doctor may deem additional therapies/treatments/medications necessary during the stay - these are payable on site.
The programs can also be conducted in English. Group activities and general lectures are usually in German.
You can rent a bathrobe for your stay for a fee of about €10.
If fasting is not medically feasible, a switch to vegetarian organic cuisine is required (2025/2026 from €53/€62 per day (approx. UK £47/£55 / USD $58/$68), in which case the Weckbecker intestinal bath will not be included).
Individual diet (allergies and intolerances) supplement approximately €15 per day on organic cuisine 800/1600.
Specialized laboratory diagnostics tailored to the programs can be booked on site and paid directly.
Gut-Liver Detox
The intestine, the most crucial digestive and immune organ, is closely connected to the liver via the portal vein circulation. Strains on the liver have physical and mental effects such as fatigue, lack of drive, and depression. Negative stress, unhealthy diet, and medications burden both the intestine and liver. The Intestine-Liver Detox Program relieves and strengthens both organs, enhancing vitality. It's ideal for individuals who have long indulged in excessive eating and living and intuitively feel the need for a thorough cleansing of the body for improved physical and mental fitness.
for 7/10/14 nights:
- Fasting diet (juice-broth fasting or similar) including build-up diet for up to 3 days
- 2/3/3x medical examinations
- 1/1/1x BIA measurement from 2026 (Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis) measuring body composition - muscle mass, fat and water, as well as the proportion of visceral fat
- 1/1/1 Gut microbiome analysis including medical consultation from 2026
- 1/1/1x individual dietary advice for gut health (50 mins)
- 1/1/1x group cooking class
- 1/1/1x group shopping coaching
- 3/4/6x upper body wash
- 1/2/2x colon massage (20 mins each) from 2026
- 1/1/2x foot reflexology massage (30 mins each)
- 1/2/2x lymphatic drainage (30 mins each) until 31 December 2025
- 1/2/2x Weckbecker therapy: special intestinal massage, stimulation of lymphatic system and foot reflex zones (30 mins each)
- 1/1/2x liver strengthening infusion
- 6/8/12x Kneipp hydrotherapy (Mon-Sat, except holidays) e.g., alternating bath (arm, foot, or sitz bath with herbal supplement), alternating pour
- 6/8/12x ergometer training (Mon-Sat, except holidays)
- 6/8/12x moist-hot liver pack (potato sack) (Mon-Sat, except holidays)
- Daily except Sundays and holidays: Weckbecker colon bath - colon therapy, depending on the duration of fasting
Additionally included for SpaDreams guests
- Extensive Weckbecker TuRuh Programme including Aquafitness, BodyFit, Yoga, Nordic Walking, Dew Walking, Forest Bathing, Fascia Training, Flexi-Bar, Guided Hikes, Qi Gong, Progressive Muscle Relaxation, Meditation, Life Coaching, Creative Courses, Spiritual Offerings, Nutritional and Medical Lectures and much more.
- Access to Sauna Area, Steam Bath, Infrared Cabins, Sensorial Shower, Indoor Pool, and Cardio Training
- 24-hour Tea and Water Bar
- Medical 24-hour On-call Service (Charges apply for call-outs)
- Wi-Fi
Booking information
With the Weckbecker Healing Fasting, you can enhance your quality of life beyond the typical indications of fasting, including: energy deficiency, lipid metabolism disorders, lack of exercise, Type II diabetes, soft tissue rheumatism (fibromyalgia), irritable bowel syndrome, headaches, multiple sclerosis, and Parkinson's disease.
Please note the contraindications for a fasting therapy. Additional contraindications include: psychiatric illnesses, dementia, need for care, substance dependencies, significantly reduced BMI, epilepsy, uncontrolled hyperthyroidism, advanced liver and kidney diseases, acute episodes of gastroenterological diseases, gallstones (depending on size), complex and multiple food allergies and intolerances, acute infections, body weight > 150 kg (as the therapy beds and furniture are not designed for higher weights). The upper age limit for first-time fasters is approximately 70 years.
All programs require current blood values, which are mandatorily taken during the initial medical examination at the clinic (laboratory diagnostics from approximately €27, payable on site). If you have specific laboratory values for certain conditions, please bring them along (no older than 10 days). The fasting doctor may deem additional therapies/treatments/medications necessary during the stay - these are payable on site.
The programs can also be conducted in English. Group activities and general lectures are usually in German.
You can rent a bathrobe for your stay for a fee of about €10.
If fasting is not medically feasible, a switch to vegetarian organic cuisine is required (2025/2026 from €53/€62 per day (approx. UK £47/£55 / USD $58/$68), in which case the Weckbecker intestinal bath will not be included).
Individual diet (allergies and intolerances) supplement approximately €15 per day on organic cuisine 800/1600.
Specialized laboratory diagnostics tailored to the programs can be booked on site and paid directly.
Lymph, Weight & Nutrition
The lymphatic system is responsible for tissue cleansing and is a central part of the immune system. An increase in lymph fluid, a sign of an overloaded metabolism, significantly contributes to weight gain. Therefore, merely cutting calories is not enough. To make fasting and dietary changes more effective, targeted relief and support of the lymphatic system are crucial. Our finely tuned therapy program assists you in weight management with the goal of enhancing your physical fitness and learning a sustainably healthy lifestyle. It is particularly suitable for moderately overweight individuals, especially women who have gained weight during menopause, and for those who have unsuccessfully tried diets before.
for 7/10/14 nights:
- Fasting Nutrition (Juice-Broth Fasting or similar) including Build-up Diet up to 3 days
- 2/3/3x Medical Examination
- 1/1/1x BIA Measurement from 2026 (Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis) Measurement of Body Composition - Muscle Mass, Fat and Water, and the Proportion of Visceral Fat
- 1/1/1x Cortisol Profile from 2026
- 1/2/2x Reflexology (approx. 30 min.)
- 2/3/4x Lymphatic Drainage (Full Body, 60 min each)
- 3/3/6x, from 2026 1/1/2x Lymph and Kidney Support Injection (homeopathic products from German manufacturers)
- 1/1/1x Cooking Class in a Group (120 min each)
- 1/1/1x Shopping Coaching in a Group
- 1/1/2x Personal Dietary Advice (50 min each)
- 6/8/12x Kneipp Hydrotherapy (Mon.-Sat., except holidays) e.g., Contrast Bath (Arm, Foot, or Sitz Bath with Herbal Additive), Alternating Pour
- 6/8/12x Ergometer Training (Mon.-Sat., except holidays)
- 6/8/12x Moist-Hot Liver Compress (Potato Sack) (Mon.-Sat., except holidays)
- Daily except Sundays and holidays: Weckbecker Intestinal Bath - Colon Therapy, depending on the duration of fasting
Additionally included for SpaDreams guests
- Extensive Weckbecker TuRuh Programme including Aquafitness, BodyFit, Yoga, Nordic Walking, Dew Walking, Forest Bathing, Fascia Training, Flexi-Bar, Guided Hikes, Qi Gong, Progressive Muscle Relaxation, Meditation, Life Coaching, Creative Courses, Spiritual Offerings, Nutritional and Medical Lectures and much more.
- Access to Sauna Area, Steam Bath, Infrared Cabins, Sensorial Shower, Indoor Pool, and Cardio Training
- 24-hour Tea and Water Bar
- Medical 24-hour On-call Service (Charges apply for call-outs)
- Wi-Fi
Booking information
With Weckbecker's therapeutic fasting, you can enhance your quality of life beyond the typical indications of fasting, including: energy deficiency, lipid metabolism disorders, lack of exercise, Type II diabetes, soft tissue rheumatism (fibromyalgia), irritable bowel syndrome, headaches, multiple sclerosis, and Parkinson's disease.
Please note the contraindications for a fasting therapy. Additional contraindications include: psychiatric illnesses, dementia, need for nursing care, substance dependencies, significantly reduced BMI, epilepsy, uncontrolled hyperthyroidism, advanced liver and kidney diseases, acute episodes of gastroenterological diseases, gallstones (depending on size), complex and multiple food allergies and intolerances, acute infections, body weight > 150 kg (as the therapy beds and furniture are not designed for higher weights). The upper age limit for first-time fasters is approximately 70 years.
All programs require current blood values, which are mandatorily taken during the initial medical examination at the clinic (laboratory diagnostics from approximately €27, payable on site). If you have specific laboratory values for certain conditions, please bring them along (no older than 10 days). The fasting doctor may deem additional therapies/treatments/medications necessary during the stay - these are payable on site.
The programs can also be conducted in English. Group activities and general lectures are usually in German.
You can rent a bathrobe for your stay for a fee of about €10.
If fasting is not medically feasible, a switch to vegetarian organic cuisine is required (2025/2026 from €53/€62 per day (approx. UK £47/£55 / USD $58/$68), in which case the Weckbecker intestinal bath will not be included).
Individual diet (allergies and intolerances) supplement approximately €15 per day on organic cuisine 800/1600.
Specialized laboratory diagnostics tailored to the programs can be booked on site and paid directly.
Osteo Intensive
Pain, particularly back and joint pain, is not always explained by degenerative changes in X-ray or MRI images. Often, poor posture, unfavourable movement patterns, and metabolic stress ("acidosis") due to poor diet play a major role. There may also be interactions with internal organs. Our therapists delve into these connections. The focus is on individually tailored and evidence-based treatment, aiming to achieve causal relief through new movement patterns and a relieved metabolism. Suitable for all individuals with back and joint issues, provided arthritic-degenerative changes are not too advanced.
for 7/10/14 nights:
- Fasting diet (juice-broth fasting or similar) including build-up diet for up to 3 days
- 2/3/3x medical examinations
- 1/1/1x BIA measurement from 2026 (Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis) measuring body composition - muscle mass, fat and water, as well as the proportion of visceral fat
- 2/3/4x physiotherapy (30 mins each)
- 2/3/4x, from 2026 1/2/3x osteopathy (60 mins each)
- 1/1/1x Personal training from 2026
- 6/8/12x Kneipp water therapy (Mon.-Sat., except holidays) e.g., alternating bath (arm, foot, or sitz bath with herbal additives), alternating pour
- 6/8/12x ergometer training (Mon.-Sat., except holidays)
- 6/8/12x moist-hot liver compress (potato sack) (Mon.-Sat., except holidays)
- Daily except Sundays and holidays: Weckbecker intestinal bath - colon therapy, depending on the duration of fasting
Additionally included for SpaDreams guests
- Extensive Weckbecker TuRuh Programme including Aquafitness, BodyFit, Yoga, Nordic Walking, Dew Walking, Forest Bathing, Fascia Training, Flexi-Bar, Guided Hikes, Qi Gong, Progressive Muscle Relaxation, Meditation, Life Coaching, Creative Courses, Spiritual Offerings, Nutritional and Medical Lectures and much more.
- Access to Sauna Area, Steam Bath, Infrared Cabins, Sensorial Shower, Indoor Pool, and Cardio Training
- 24-hour Tea and Water Bar
- Medical 24-hour On-call Service (Charges apply for call-outs)
- Wi-Fi
Booking information
With Weckbecker's therapeutic fasting, you can enhance your quality of life beyond the typical indications of fasting, including: energy deficiency, lipid metabolism disorders, lack of exercise, Type II diabetes, soft tissue rheumatism (fibromyalgia), irritable bowel syndrome, headaches, multiple sclerosis, and Parkinson's disease.
Please note the contraindications for a therapy. Additional contraindications include: psychiatric illnesses, dementia, need for nursing care, substance dependencies, significantly reduced BMI, epilepsy, uncontrolled hyperthyroidism, advanced liver and kidney diseases, acute episodes of gastroenterological diseases, gallstones (depending on size), complex and multiple food allergies and intolerances, acute infections, body weight > 150 kg (as the therapy beds and furniture are not designed for higher weights). The upper age limit for first-time fasters is approximately 70 years.
All programs require current blood values, which are mandatorily taken during the initial medical examination at the clinic (laboratory diagnostics from approximately €27, payable on site). If you have specific laboratory values for certain conditions, please bring them along (no older than 10 days). The fasting doctor may deem additional therapies/treatments/medications necessary during the stay - these are payable on site.
The programs can also be conducted in English. Group activities and general lectures are usually in German.
You can rent a bathrobe for your stay for a fee of about €10.
If fasting is not medically feasible, a switch to vegetarian organic cuisine is required (2025/2026 from €53/€62 per day (approx. UK £47/£55 / USD $58/$68), in which case the Weckbecker intestinal bath will not be included).
Individual diet (allergies and intolerances) supplement approximately €15 per day on organic cuisine 800/1600.
Specialized laboratory diagnostics tailored to the programs can be booked on site and paid directly.
Reset
"Reset your clocks"! Unwind and leave exhausting thoughts and unhealthy habits behind. Specially combined treatments will rebalance your energy flow and enable comprehensive regeneration. For new mental clarity, personal coaching is tailored to your life situation. Together, we will develop ways for you to mindfully manage your resources, ensuring you return to daily life deeply rested and holistically strengthened. Ideal for anyone feeling: "Now is the time for me!"
for 7/10/14 nights:
- Fasting Nutrition (Juice-Broth Fasting or similar) including Rebuilding Diet up to 3 days
- 2/3/3x Medical Examination
- 1/1/1x BIA Measurement from 2026 (Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis) Measurement of Body Composition - Muscle Mass, Fat and Water, and the Proportion of Visceral Fat
- 1/1/2x Classic Massage (30 Min.)
- 1/1/2x Reflexology (approx. 30 Min.)
- 1/2/2x Acupoint Massage according to Penzel (approx. 40 Min.)
- 1/2/2x Craniosacral Therapy (approx. 60 Min.)
- 1/1/2x Individual Coaching on New Perspectives & Mindfulness (approx. 45 Min.)
- 1/1/2x Relaxing and Strengthening Infusion
- 6/8/12x Kneipp Hydrotherapy (Mon.-Sat., except holidays) e.g., Alternating Bath (Arm, Foot, or Sitz Bath with Herbal Addition), Alternating Pour
- 6/8/12x Therapeutically Controlled Cardio Training (Mon.-Sat., except holidays)
- 6/8/12x Moist-Hot Liver Compress (Potato Sack) (Mon.-Sat., except holidays)
- Daily except Sundays and holidays: Weckbecker Intestinal Bath - Colon Therapy, depending on the duration of fasting
Additionally included for SpaDreams guests
- Extensive Weckbecker TuRuh Programme including Aquafitness, BodyFit, Yoga, Nordic Walking, Dew Walking, Forest Bathing, Fascia Training, Flexi-Bar, Guided Hikes, Qi Gong, Progressive Muscle Relaxation, Meditation, Life Coaching, Creative Courses, Spiritual Offerings, Nutritional and Medical Lectures and much more.
- Access to Sauna Area, Steam Bath, Infrared Cabins, Sensorial Shower, Indoor Pool, and Cardio Training
- 24-hour Tea and Water Bar
- Medical 24-hour On-call Service (Charges apply for call-outs)
- Wi-Fi
Booking information
With the Weckbecker Healing Fasting, you can enhance your quality of life beyond the typical indications of fasting, including: energy deficiency, lipid metabolism disorders, lack of exercise, Type II diabetes, soft tissue rheumatism (fibromyalgia), irritable bowel syndrome, headaches, multiple sclerosis, and Parkinson's disease.
Please note the contraindications for a fasting therapy. Additional contraindications include: psychiatric illnesses, dementia, need for care, substance dependencies, significantly reduced BMI, epilepsy, uncontrolled hyperthyroidism, advanced liver and kidney diseases, acute episodes of gastroenterological diseases, gallstones (depending on size), complex and multiple food allergies and intolerances, acute infections, body weight > 150 kg (as the therapy beds and furniture are not designed for higher weights). The upper age limit for first-time fasters is approximately 70 years.
All programs require current blood values, which are mandatorily taken during the initial medical examination at the clinic (laboratory diagnostics from approximately €27, payable on site). If you have specific laboratory values for certain conditions, please bring them along (no older than 10 days). The fasting doctor may deem additional therapies/treatments/medications necessary during the stay - these are payable on site.
The programs can also be conducted in English. Group activities and general lectures are usually in German.
You can rent a bathrobe for your stay for a fee of about €10.
If fasting is not medically feasible, a switch to vegetarian organic cuisine is required (2025/2026 from €53/€62 per day (approx. UK £47/£55 / USD $58/$68), in which case the Weckbecker intestinal bath will not be included).
Individual diet (allergies and intolerances) supplement approximately €15 per day on organic cuisine 800/1600.
Specialized laboratory diagnostics tailored to the programs can be booked on site and paid directly.
Women's Health 40+
For women over 40, the body and often life circumstances change. Our therapy program provides targeted support to restore hormonal balance, alleviate menopausal symptoms, and rejuvenate your life energy. Through soothing treatments and gentle methods, body and mind are brought into balance. Individual coaching sessions on fitness, nutrition, and life issues offer personalized reinforcement for reorientation during this phase. The goal is to achieve inner balance and renewed well-being on your journey.
for 7/10/14 nights:
- Fasting Nutrition (Juice-Broth Fasting or similar) including Rebuilding Diet up to 3 days
- 2/3/3x Medical Examination
- 1/1/1x BIA Measurement from 2026 (Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis) measuring body composition - muscle mass, fat and water, as well as the proportion of visceral fat
- 1/2/3x Shiatsu Massage for Head/Face/Shoulder (40 mins each)
- 1/1/2x Acupoint Massage according to Penzel (40 mins each) until 31 December 2025
- 1/2/2x, from 2026: 1/1/2x Infusion to strengthen and harmonize the liver
- 1/1/2x Intensive Cosmetic Treatment with Vital Lifting until 31 December 2025
- 1/1/1x Individual Dietary Advice (approx. 50 mins)
- 1/1/2x One-on-One Coaching for Reorientation (45 mins each)
- 0/1/1x, from 2026: 1/1/1x Personal Training (approx. 60 mins)
- 1/1/1x Group Cooking Class
- 1/1/1x Group Shopping Coaching
- 6/8/12x Kneipp Water Therapy (Mon.-Sat., except holidays) e.g., Alternating Bath (Arm, Foot, or Sitz Bath with Herbal Addition), Alternating Pour
- 6/8/12x Ergometer Training (Mon.-Sat., except holidays)
- 6/8/12x Moist-Hot Liver Compress (Potato Sack) (Mon.-Sat., except holidays)
- Daily except Sundays and holidays: Weckbecker Intestinal Bath - Colon Therapy, depending on the duration of fasting
Additionally included for SpaDreams guests
- Extensive Weckbecker TuRuh Programme including Aquafitness, BodyFit, Yoga, Nordic Walking, Dew Walking, Forest Bathing, Fascia Training, Flexi-Bar, Guided Hikes, Qi Gong, Progressive Muscle Relaxation, Meditation, Life Coaching, Creative Courses, Spiritual Offerings, Nutritional and Medical Lectures and much more.
- Access to Sauna Area, Steam Bath, Infrared Cabins, Sensorial Shower, Indoor Pool, and Cardio Training
- 24-hour Tea and Water Bar
- Medical 24-hour On-call Service (Charges apply for call-outs)
- Wi-Fi
Booking information
With Weckbecker's therapeutic fasting, you can enhance your quality of life beyond the typical indications of fasting, including: energy deficiency, lipid metabolism disorders, lack of exercise, Type II diabetes, soft tissue rheumatism (fibromyalgia), irritable bowel syndrome, headaches, multiple sclerosis, and Parkinson's disease.
Please note the contraindications for a fasting therapy. Additional contraindications include: psychiatric illnesses, dementia, need for nursing care, substance dependencies, significantly reduced BMI, epilepsy, uncontrolled hyperthyroidism, advanced liver and kidney diseases, acute episodes of gastroenterological diseases, gallstones (depending on size), complex and multiple food allergies and intolerances, acute infections, body weight > 150 kg (as the therapy beds and furniture are not designed for higher weights). The upper age limit for first-time fasters is approximately 70 years.
All programs require current blood values, which are mandatorily taken during the initial medical examination at the clinic (laboratory diagnostics from approximately €27, payable on site). If you have specific laboratory values for certain conditions, please bring them along (no older than 10 days). The fasting doctor may deem additional therapies/treatments/medications necessary during the stay - these are payable on site.
The programs can also be conducted in English. Group activities and general lectures are usually in German.
You can rent a bathrobe for your stay for a fee of about €10.
If fasting is not medically feasible, a switch to vegetarian organic cuisine is required (2025/2026 from €53/€62 per day (approx. UK £47/£55 / USD $58/$68), in which case the Weckbecker intestinal bath will not be included).
Individual diet (allergies and intolerances) supplement approximately €15 per day on organic cuisine 800/1600.
Specialized laboratory diagnostics tailored to the programs can be booked on site and paid directly.
Weckbecker Modified Fasting
Pseudo-fasting, also known as Fasting Mimicking Diet (FMD), is an innovative and gentle fasting alternative that mimics the positive effects of traditional fasting without completely eliminating solid food. By reducing calorie intake and using a special nutrient composition in meals, cellular cleansing processes are stimulated, and it can help reduce overweight and inflammation, as well as positively influence metabolism and metabolic parameters. Combining this with selected therapies enhances its effectiveness.
The Weckbecker Pseudo-fasting offers a gentle introduction to fasting. It is particularly suitable for individuals who cannot undertake traditional therapeutic fasting for medical reasons or have concerns about completely foregoing solid food.
7/10/14 nights
- Pseudo-fasting Nutrition - Special Plant-based Diet with Reduced Calorie Intake and Special Nutrient Composition, Including Relief and Build-up Diet
- 2/3/3x Medical Examination
- 1/2/2x BIA Measurement (Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis) Measurement of Body Composition - Muscle Mass, Fat and Water, and the Proportion of Visceral Fat
- 3/4/6x Upper Body Wash
- 1/1/1x Weckbecker Therapy (Combination of Intestinal, Reflexology, and Acupoint Massage)
- 1/1/1x Personalised Dietary Advice (50 Min.)
- 1/1/1x Group Cooking Class
- 1/1/1x Group Shopping Coaching
- 6/8/12x Kneipp Hydrotherapy (Mon.-Sat., except Holidays) e.g., Alternating Bath (Arm, Foot, or Sitz Bath with Herbal Addition), Alternating Pour
- 6/8/12x Ergometer Training (Mon.-Sat., except Holidays)
- 6/8/12x Moist-hot Liver Compress (Potato Sack) (Mon.-Sat., except Holidays)
- 24-hour Medical On-call Service
Additionally included for SpaDreams guests
- Extensive Weckbecker TuRuh Programme including Aquafitness, BodyFit, Yoga, Nordic Walking, Dew Walking, Forest Bathing, Fascia Training, Flexi-Bar, Guided Hikes, Qi Gong, Progressive Muscle Relaxation, Meditation, Life Coaching, Creative Courses, Spiritual Offerings, Nutritional and Medical Lectures and much more.
- Access to Sauna Area, Steam Bath, Infrared Cabins, Sensorial Shower, Indoor Pool, and Cardio Training
- 24-hour Tea and Water Bar
- Medical 24-hour On-call Service (Charges apply for call-outs)
- Wi-Fi
Booking information
Please be aware of the contraindications for a fasting therapy. Additional contraindications include: psychiatric conditions, dementia, need for nursing care, substance dependencies, significantly low BMI, epilepsy, uncontrolled hyperthyroidism, advanced liver and kidney diseases, acute episodes of gastroenterological conditions, gallstones (depending on size), complex and multiple food allergies and intolerances, acute infections, body weight > 150 kg (as the therapy beds and furniture are not designed for higher weights). The upper age limit for first-time fasters is approximately 70 years.
All programs require current blood values, which are mandatorily taken during the initial medical examination at the clinic (laboratory diagnostics from approximately €27, payable on site). If you have specific laboratory values for certain conditions, please bring them along (no older than 10 days). The fasting doctor may deem additional therapies/treatments/medications necessary during the stay - these are payable on site.
The programs can also be conducted in English. Group activities and general lectures are usually in German.
You can rent a bathrobe for your stay for a fee of about €10.
If fasting is not medically feasible, a switch to vegetarian organic cuisine is required (2025/2026 from €53/€62 per day (approx. UK £47/£55 / USD $58/$68), in which case the Weckbecker intestinal bath will not be included).
Individual diet (allergies and intolerances) supplement approximately €15 per day on organic cuisine 800/1600.
Specialized laboratory diagnostics tailored to the programs can be booked on site and paid directly.
Weckbecker Classic Fasting (14 or 21 nights)
Fasting is the voluntary abstinence from food for a period of time - often marking the beginning of a new sense of life. Combined with supportive treatments, this arrangement aims for a sustainable positive change on both physical and emotional levels. Experience the classic method as recommended by Dr. Erich von Weckbecker to his patients, featuring therapeutic sessions under medical supervision and the application of the Four Pillars concept. Look forward to a renewed sense of life - with enhanced health, energy, well-being, and longevity for a long and fulfilling life.
for 14/21 nights:
- Fasting Nutrition (Juice-Broth Fasting or similar) Including Build-Up Diet for up to 3 Days
- 3/4x Medical Examination
- 1/1x BIA Measurement from 2026 (Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis) Assessing Body Composition - Muscle Mass, Fat, Water, and Visceral Fat Content
- 2/3x Weckbecker Therapy 30 Min. (Combination of Intestinal, Reflexology, and Acupoint Massage)
- 3/4x Upper Body Wash
- Daily Weckbecker Intestinal Bath - Colon Therapy, Depending on Fasting Duration
- 12/18x Kneipp Water Therapy (Mon.-Sat., except Holidays) e.g., Alternating Bath (Arm, Foot, or Sitz Bath with Herbal Additive), Alternating Pour
- 12/18x Moist-Hot Liver Compress (Potato Sack) (Mon.-Sat., except Holidays)
- 12/18x Therapeutically Controlled Cardio Training (Mon.-Sat., except Holidays)
- 24-Hour Medical On-Call Service
Additionally included for SpaDreams guests
- Extensive Weckbecker TuRuh Programme including Aquafitness, BodyFit, Yoga, Nordic Walking, Dew Walking, Forest Bathing, Fascia Training, Flexi-Bar, Guided Hikes, Qi Gong, Progressive Muscle Relaxation, Meditation, Life Coaching, Creative Courses, Spiritual Offerings, Nutritional and Medical Lectures and much more.
- Access to Sauna Area, Steam Bath, Infrared Cabins, Sensorial Shower, Indoor Pool, and Cardio Training
- 24-hour Tea and Water Bar
- Medical 24-hour On-call Service (Charges apply for call-outs)
- Wi-Fi
Booking information
With the Weckbecker Healing Fasting, you can enhance your quality of life beyond the typical indications of fasting, including: energy deficiency, lipid metabolism disorders, lack of exercise, Type II diabetes, soft tissue rheumatism (fibromyalgia), irritable bowel syndrome, headaches, multiple sclerosis, and Parkinson's disease.
Please note the contraindications for a fasting therapy. Additional contraindications include: psychiatric illnesses, dementia, need for care, substance dependencies, significantly reduced BMI, epilepsy, uncontrolled hyperthyroidism, advanced liver and kidney diseases, acute episodes of gastroenterological diseases, gallstones (depending on size), complex and multiple food allergies and intolerances, acute infections, body weight > 150 kg (as the therapy beds and furniture are not designed for higher weights). The upper age limit for first-time fasters is approximately 70 years.
All programs require current blood values, which are mandatorily taken during the initial medical examination at the clinic (laboratory diagnostics from approximately €27, payable on site). If you have specific laboratory values for certain conditions, please bring them along (no older than 10 days). The fasting doctor may deem additional therapies/treatments/medications necessary during the stay - these are payable on site.
The programs can also be conducted in English. Group activities and general lectures are usually in German.
You can rent a bathrobe for your stay for a fee of about €10.
If fasting is not medically feasible, a switch to vegetarian organic cuisine is required (2025/2026 from €53/€62 per day (approx. UK £47/£55 / USD $58/$68), in which case the Weckbecker intestinal bath will not be included).
Individual diet (allergies and intolerances) supplement approximately €15 per day on organic cuisine 800/1600.
Specialized laboratory diagnostics tailored to the programs can be booked on site and paid directly.
Malteser Klinik von Weckbecker in Detail
Your Specialized Clinic
The Malteser Clinic of Weckbecker, located in Bad Brückenau amidst the scenic Rhön region, boasts over 70 years of tradition as one of Europe's leading specialized clinics for Integrative Medicine. The clinic offers a comprehensive, holistic treatment program that combines time-tested natural therapies such as fasting and lifestyle change concepts with modern medical insights. All services are based on the Four Pillars concept by the clinic's founder, Dr. med. Erich von Weckbecker (see below). Dedicated, qualified doctors and therapists provide care with warmth and attention, ensuring your physical, mental, and emotional well-being. In an era of hectic bustle, this hotel is a special place for comfort and well-being, ideally blending enjoyment and recovery surrounded by magnificent nature. The non-smoking hotels are located on the forest edge of the south slope, with many rooms and public areas offering panoramic views of the valley over Bad Brückenau.
Additional facilities include a chapel, a library, and cozy lounges.
Location & Surroundings
The idyllic town of Bad Brückenau, located in the Rhön Biosphere Reserve, is accessible via a footpath or the access road. Just about 1.9 miles from the clinic, you'll find the Bavarian State Spa, Bad Brückenau. The magnificent setting of the Baroque building complex around the expansive spa park provides the perfect environment for relaxation and recovery. This royal gem was created by King Ludwig I of Bavaria as his summer residence. The numerous healing springs of the spa town rejuvenate and restore inner balance.
Healthy Eating
Weckbecker Therapeutic Fasting
The packages include fasting meals such as juice fasting with mineral-rich vegetable broths, freshly pressed vegetable juices, and herbal teas, or fasting with milk and bread rolls. Therapeutic fasting has proven anti-inflammatory, anti-rheumatic, anti-allergic, and psychologically stabilizing effects.
As a follow-up diet, you will receive vegetarian alkaline organic vital cuisine.
The Vegetarian Alkaline Organic Vital Cuisine
The vegetarian alkaline organic vital cuisine is prepared using high-quality organic and regional ingredients, freshly and gently cooked. Due to their high content of minerals such as potassium, calcium, and magnesium, they are considered "base-forming". The body is supplied with a high density of vital and secondary plant substances, initiating detoxification and deacidification processes, activating metabolism, and strengthening the immune system.
For a lasting effect, nutrition therapists in the teaching and participatory kitchen, through individual consultations, lectures, and shopping coaching, convey how a pleasurable and healthier diet can be successfully integrated into everyday life long-term.
Individual diets and organic gentle diets (after consultation with a doctor) are also available.
Weckbecker Interval Fasting
With interval fasting, you combine the positive effects of fasting with tasty, healthy nutrition from the alkaline organic vital cuisine. You will receive personalized tips on how to easily incorporate the meal rhythm of interval fasting into your daily routine as a new habit.
In the lobby, the restaurant (alkaline organic vital cuisine) and in the two fasting halls, tea and water bars are available 24 hours a day.
Medical Spa
The Natural Therapy Center impresses with its extensive Kneipp area for upper body washes, alternating and full-body affusions, alkaline, arm, and foot baths, compresses, and wraps. Here you will find a bright gymnastics room and an ergometer room, as well as qualified physiotherapy. The Medical Spa offers a comprehensive range of treatments and therapies: a wide array of massages (e.g., classic, lymphatic drainage, acupoint meridian, Breuss and Dorn, connective tissue, cupping, reflexology, and Shiatsu massages, etc.), osteopathy, craniosacral therapy, colon therapy for intestinal rehabilitation (intestinal bath), Weckbecker therapy (a combination of small and large intestine massage, osteopathic techniques, reflexology, and acupoint meridian massage), electrical stimulation and ultrasound therapy, homeopathy, phytotherapy, orthomolecular medicine, leech therapy, and infusions. Sports, movement, and relaxation therapies, as well as meditations. Comprehensive laboratory diagnostics. The therapies and treatments are available weekdays (Mon.-Sat.).
A Kneipp pool in hotel I and the large Kneipp wading pool with the barefoot path on the spacious lawn are at your disposal.
Beauty
There is an extensive range of cosmetic treatments for the face and body, for both men and women, including anti-aging and anti-cellulite treatments and medical pedicures.
Pool & Fitness Area
At hotel I, you'll find the indoor pool (7x14m, open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.) and the sauna area (open until 9 p.m.) featuring a Finnish sauna, bio-sauna, infrared sauna, and steam bath. Sensorial showers, a relaxation room, and a fresh air area with loungers are also available. Additionally, there is a separate women's sauna. A light shower and an infrared cabin offer a perfect relaxation experience.
The fitness room is equipped with cardio machines, including a Milon Cardio Circuit, which can be used after a personal briefing and issuance of a chip card (approx. 29€ (UK £25 / USD $31)). The spacious gymnastics room has a window front facing the garden, allowing for outdoor exercise.
Weckbecker-TuRuh Programme
The holistic "Weckbecker-TuRuh Programme" is always included, offering a wide and weekly changing selection of sports and relaxation activities to support health and lifestyle changes. Options include aqua fitness, early morning exercise, full-body fitness, yoga, , therapeutic dew walking, forest bathing, fascia training, Flexibar, Theraband, training with reactive dumbbells, guided hikes, Qi Gong, progressive muscle relaxation, autogenic training, meditation, life coaching, creative courses, spiritual offerings, and nutritional and medical lectures on topics such as fasting and diet. The programme changes weekly, and some activities have limited availability.
Integrative Medicine – Rethinking Health
Integrative Medicine combines modern conventional medicine and scientific diagnostics with recognized natural healing methods. This modern approach to medicine is ideal for treating chronic conditions and risk factors, or for preventing them.
Dr. med. Erich von Weckbecker (1920 - 2005), the founder and namesake of the clinic, turned to natural medicine due to severe illness. He experienced the effective interplay of various therapies that relieve and regenerate the body, mind, and soul. His subsequent recovery was the catalyst for the development of his Four Pillars Concept, which reflects the methodology of his path to health and zest for life and forms the basis of all the clinic's offerings.
The Four Pillars Concept
1. Pillar: Therapeutic Fasting, Nutrition & Dietetics - By voluntarily abstaining from solid food, your body switches to "internal nutrition" during fasting. Therapeutic fasting acts anti-inflammatory, anti-rheumatic, anti-allergic, and psychologically stabilizing. Weight loss is often a welcome side effect.
2. Pillar: Movement & Relaxation, Osteopathy, Physiotherapy - For health maintenance, the rhythm of tension and relaxation is crucial. Therefore, both components are found in the extensive TuRuh Program. With precise techniques, osteopathy achieves interactions and imbalances between muscles, internal organs, spine, and joints.
3. Pillar: Water Therapy according to Kneipp, Weckbecker Colon Bath (Colon Therapy) - Alternating baths, affusions, and wraps stimulate metabolism, circulation, and the lymphatic system, benefiting the blood circulation and the autonomic nervous system sustainably. The colon bath therapy developed by Dr. med. Erich von Weckbecker effectively supports therapeutic fasting.
4. Pillar: Spirituality, Life Counseling & Mindfulness - During fasting, one often experiences increased sensitivity. The distance from everyday life and the tranquil atmosphere give you the opportunity to focus on these aspects without time pressure, supported by the pastoral-psychotherapeutic team!
Fasting in Silence
During a fasting stay in Comfort Rooms (House II), meals can be served directly in your room upon prior registration. In your personal retreat, you can consume meals quietly and thoughtfully - an important aspect of the Weckbecker Fasting Cure. Small texts for reflection and further thought, along with impulses from the field of pastoral care & psychology, accompany you in this process.
Free Time
Hiking and trails start right at the clinic's grounds, while cycling routes begin from the town centre. Nearby, you'll find a driving range (golf), bicycle rental, and tennis facilities. The city of Fulda and the Maria Bildhausen Monastery, both approximately 30 km from the clinic, are well worth a visit.
Getting There
Nearby Airports
Frankfurt am Main International Airport (FRA): (aprox. 134 km / 91 minutes)
Transfer not bookable, we recommend a taxi
Arrival is mandatory between 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. Please notify the reception at Malteser Clinic von Weckbecker by phone at 09741/830 in case of late arrival, so that a key can be deposited in the key box if necessary. A medical examination may take place on the day of arrival, and you are invited to a hotel tour at 5:30 p.m.
On the day of arrival or the first day at the clinic, a mandatory initial consultation with a doctor will take place, where your suitability for fasting may be assessed and treatments for the stay are determined. In the scheduling department, your prescribed and additional desired therapies and treatments will be scheduled. You will receive your treatment plans daily for the following day in your personal mailbox.
Underground parking is approximately €10 (approx. UK £9 / USD $11) per day.
If you have booked a transfer from/to Fulda train station (approx. €130 (approx. UK £116 / USD $142) per route and car) or from/to Frankfurt Airport (approx. €220 (approx. UK £197 / USD $241) per route and car) via SpaDreams, SpaDreams has forwarded the arrival and pick-up times you or your travel agency provided to the taxi company "Mein Rhön-Shuttle" Mr. Emmert (Phone: 09741-937437 or 0171-4766601). Please communicate any changes to these times to SpaDreams. For last-minute bookings and changes (from 24 hours before arrival or on weekends and German public holidays), please notify your arrival time directly to the taxi company Emmert (Phone: 09741-937437 or 0171-4766601). At Fulda train station, please head towards Track 9 and through the exit "Richthalle". There is a small parking lot where a transfer representative from the taxi company Emmert will be waiting for you. The drivers of the taxi company Emmert wear blue T-shirts/sweaters with the inscription "Mein-Rhön-Shuttle". Payment for the transfer is to be made directly on site.
Additional information
Guests aged 19 and over are welcome, fasting is not suitable for children and teenagers.
Dogs are allowed in special rooms in the annex, close to Building I. These rooms are available on request.
Tips for a successful start to fasting:
- Avoid stimulants such as alcohol and coffee
- 1-2 light days with easily digestible foods such as potatoes, whole-grain Basmati rice, millet, vegetables, salad, and fruit
- Avoid meat and sausage products
- Drink plenty of fluids such as water or herbal tea
- Use the days to prepare for a fasting experience for body, mind, and soul, and plan enough time for a relaxed journey
Due to high demand for fasting programs, we recommend booking early!
Please bring the following:
- Medications you rely on in sufficient quantity or a prescription from your doctor
- Weatherproof clothing and sturdy footwear
- Sportswear, indoor and outdoor sports shoes
- Heart rate monitor and watch (if available)
- Bathrobe (can be rented for a fee of about 10€)
- 1 thermos flask (can also be borrowed against a deposit of €30)
Parking spots with prior notice, approx. 6,00 €/day, to be paid at the hotel.
Dogs (all sizes) are permitted with prior notice, approx. 15,00 €/day, to be paid at the hotel.
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Hotel rooms at a glance
The Malteser Clinic of Weckbecker offers 112 delightful rooms, predominantly single rooms (approx. 16 or 25 sqm), several double rooms (approx. 20 or 25 sqm), and apartments (approx. 45 sqm). The rooms are located across two buildings, with the Standard category in Building I and the Comfort category as well as the apartments in Building II. All rooms feature a private bathroom, hairdryer, telephone, satellite TV, a safe, and Wi-Fi. Rooms suitable for allergy sufferers or those with disabilities are also available. All rooms are accessible by lift. Please note that the images shown are representative of the room types available.
SGL standard forest side
DBL Standard forest side
Single room comfort, balcony east side
SGL=DB Standard south side large
Apartment with south-facing balcony
Standard Single Room South Side
Single room comfort, balcony south/west
Standard Single Room, Large Forest Side
DBL Standard South Side Large
Comfort Double Room, Balcony East Side
Double Comfort Room, balcony south/west
Comfort Panorama Apartment south/west
Our additional services
Basic organic gentle full board 800 (vegetarian, approx. 800 kcal)
Alkaline Organic Vital Full Board 800 (vegetarian, approx. 800 kcal)
Basic organic gentle full board 1600 (vegetarian, approx. 1600 kcal)
Alkaline Organic Vital Full Board 1600 (vegetarian, approx. 1600 kcal)
Basic organic gentle full board 800 (vegetarian, approx. 800 kcal)
Supplement for a personalised diet (allergies and intolerances) approximately €15 per day, payable locally.
This exclusive extra service can be added to your booking later, subject to availability, for an additional fee of only $50.
Alkaline Organic Vital Full Board 800 (vegetarian, approx. 800 kcal)
Supplement for individual diet (allergies and intolerances) approx. €15 per day, payable locally.
This exclusive extra service can be added to your booking later, subject to availability, for an additional fee of only $62.
Basic organic gentle full board 1600 (vegetarian, approx. 1600 kcal)
Supplement for a personalised diet (allergies and intolerances) approximately €15 per day, payable locally.
This exclusive extra service can be added to your booking later, subject to availability, for an additional fee of only $73.
Alkaline Organic Vital Full Board 1600 (vegetarian, approx. 1600 kcal)
Supplement for individual diet (allergies and intolerances) approx. €15 per day, payable locally.
This exclusive extra service can be added to your booking later, subject to availability, for an additional fee of only $85.
Customer ratings for Malteser Klinik von Weckbecker
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4.6 Outstanding
100% recommend the hotel to others
- 'soothing break'
- 'friendly staff'
- 'versatile care'
- 'beautiful nature'
- 'clean rooms'
- 'healthy food'
- 'comprehensive health promotion'
- 'diverse sports program'
- 'highly motivated departure'
- 'quiet location'
Christine M.
October 2025
60 to 69 years | 4 - 8 days
The staff were always friendly and courteous. The treatments were great and the food was fantastic!
Hotel
My room was clean and perfectly adequate for me.
Service
Very friendly and helpful.
Treatments
Great and many programs.
Board type
Delicious and I continue to cook like this at home.
Wellness area
Great.
Gabriele L.
June 2025
solo | 60 to 69 years | 4 - 8 days
A soothing break with inner and outer cleansing, many suggestions for a healthier everyday life, careful, versatile individualized health care. Very friendly and accommodating staff overall, from the house team to the kitchen to the therapists. Unobtrusive but appealing design of the rooms and very beautiful nature all around!
Hotel
You feel welcome right from the start. Unobtrusive but appealing design of the rooms, comfortable bed, very clean and beautiful surroundings.
Service
The staff are very friendly and make every effort to make you feel personally welcome.
Treatments
Dedicated and knowledgeable, friendly staff. High recreational value, focus on what is really important, comprehensive promotion of health.
Board type
The kitchen works very carefully according to the special nutritional concept and produces visually and tastefully excellent dishes.
Wellness area
Everything you need is there in all areas, clean and attractive. This is about real quality, not a superficially "pimped" ambience! I felt very comfortable.
Birgit G.
October 2024
solo | 60 to 69 years | 12 - 16 days
The Weckbecker fasting clinic has an excellent reputation for good reason. The fasting retreat is very well supervised over the entire period, with several medical appointments and treatments. There is a varied sports program (yoga, gymnastics, hiking, walking, etc.), a swimming pool, fitness equipment and several saunas. Without exception, the staff are very friendly and always ready to help. There is a pleasant, warm atmosphere throughout the hotel. The rooms are always spotlessly clean. My fasting retreat was a complete success. The clinic is very suitable for those traveling alone. Most of the guests here are healing therapies alone and you can quickly make contact with the other guests if you want to.
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During Buchinger fasting, the culinary highlights are limited: there is tea, water, vegetable juice and vegetable broth. However, this is organic quality. To break my fast, I was given one of the best potato soups I have ever eaten. The clinic also offers nutritional advice.
Wellness area
The cleanliness in the pool, healing therapy and spa area is very good. The ambience is limited, it is a clinics, not a wellness hotel. The pool is not 20 meters long, a bit short if you want to swim a lot