The Waldhof Herb World

The scent of lavender, the aroma of thyme, the healing powers of lady's mantle and the and the floral delicacy of elderflower: The world of native herbs is full of hidden treasures many of which grow in the Waldhof herb garden. These precious natural plants are then diligently cooked, steamed and distilled in our herb kitchen in the middle of the Waldhof spa.  

Here you have the opportunity to watch our "herbalists" making hydralates (plant extracts in water) in our enchanting herb kitchen. The healing powers of the herbs and plants are captured in these hydralates, which in turn are used in our aromatic wellness and beauty treatments. They not only smell heavenly, they help to ease aches, pains and problems of all kinds. 

Around 95 different herbs and medicinal plants thrive in our herb garden at the gates of the Waldhof Spa. Take a walk in it and discover St. John's wort, peppermint or mallow on your tour through the green. 

When the small, botanical wonders are ready to be harvested, you will find their way into the vital herbal kitchen of our Gütl restaurant - and into our spa, where they are used in the form of hydrolates and massage oils.

So that you can also enjoy the effects of the alpine herbs at home, our 4 * S hotel also offers you the opportunity to take handmade products with you from your vacation. Whether tea, cream or oils - our natural treasures are good for your body in any case! Damit Sie selbst ein Bewusstsein für die

You can also take part in one of our workshops so that you yourself develop an awareness of the uses and effects of herbs. With us you will get to know the most diverse plants and their peculiarities so that you can take this knowledge home with you!

For our hydrolate baths only the very best home-made extracts are used. Feel how the essence of herbs from our own garden have a beneficial impact on your body. 

A hydrolate is a highly effective herb water that is made in a steam destillation process using fresh petals, leaves, seeds and roots. They contain all the water-soluble substances of the plants as well as traces of essential oils and are therefore considerably more concentrated than herb tea for example. The effective healing properties of these herb waters has been recognised since antiquity and passed on down the centuries. Depending on the plants that are distilled, the hydrolates are mainly used for natural skin care in the form of full or part-body baths. They can also be effectively used as revitalising compresses, air fresheners or in saunas and steam rooms. 

This is how we use hydrolates:

• At the Waldhof spa new hydrolates are produced each week. 
• The majority of plants and herbs used to make the hydrolates are grown in our own herb garden. 
• Guests are invited to watch how the hydrolates are made and find out more about their healing powers and the beneficial impact they can have on body and soul.