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The Quellness & Golf Resort Bad Griesbach

Relaxation, golfing paradise and Bavarian hospitality at the Quellness Golf Resort Bad Griesbach

The Quellness Golf Resort Bad Griesbach is tucked into the gently rolling hills of the Lower Bavarian countryside to the south of Passau, the City of Three Rivers, in the idyllic Rottal district. It comprises three hotels with luxurious offers for wellness, beauty and thermal health as well as three estates, making it Europe’s number 1 golf resort. Nature, culture and a particular way of life come together to create a splendid combination which gives guests a deep sense of well-being. The region is distinguished by undulating hills and valleys covered in lush green woodlands, sprawling fields and colourful meadows. An array of biking and hiking routes intertwine the enchanting natural landscape.

In the indoor and outdoor pools of the wellness, beauty and thermal landscapes offered by the three first-class hotels, sparkling water works its well-being wonders and invites not only wellness enthusiasts, health-conscious guests and conference visitors to relax, but also cyclists, Nordic walkers and golfers as well. The varied types of terrain surrounding Bad Griesbach also inspired world-class golfer Bernhard Langer while designing three of the five 18-hole championship courses. A total of 129 fairways on ten golf courses have been blended into the countryside, and the offer is completed by expansive practice facilities, the Golfodrom® Training Centre, the Golf Academy and several pro shops.

Resort History

The success story of the Quellness Golf Resort Bad Griesbach began in 1972 when the Hartl Family discovered thermal mineral water while drilling. The Griesbach Well and Fountain Society with Alois Hartl tapped into the Marienquelle, Karlsquelle and Nikolausquelle (Quelle is German for spring) in 1972 and 1973. The springs were found at depths of 497, 878 and 1,522 metres at temperatures of 30, 38 and 60°C.

After Bad Griesbach received state recognition as spa facilities with medicinal springs in 1979, the first hotel in the area opened in 1981, which is now known as THE LUDWIG. The resort grew in the 1980s with the FÜRSTENHOF Hotel opening its doors and the construction of the first golf course as the foundation for today’s golf resort. The opening of the golf resort was celebrated in 1989. Another milestone was the broadcasting of the first KaiserCup in 1988.

The range of hotels offered at the Quellness Golf Resort was complemented by the addition of the first-class hotel the MAXIMILIAN in 1991. In 1995, 2002 and 2003, three further 18-hole golf courses opened. All three courses were designed by Germany’s world-class golfer Bernhard Langer. The golf resort was the venue for a Guinness World Record in 2009: the largest golf tournament in the world was carried out with 712 participants on five courses. During the first professional tournament in 2013, the golf resort was able to fully demonstrate its champion-worthy qualities.

In 2005, Dr Hans-Dieter Cleven became the majority shareholder of the Quellness Golf Resort, which was still operating under the name Hartl Resort at that time. Under his direction, many upgrades and enhancements to the resort were carried out. One example is the complete renovation of the hotel THE LUDWIG, which also took on the new concept as a family hotel. The transition from the family brand name Hartl Resort to Quellness Golf Resort Bad Griesbach was completed in 2015.

Bad Griesbach Thermal Mineral Water

Bad Griesbach Thermal Mineral Water is more than 10,000 years old and bubbles up from depths of 497, 878 and 1,522 metres at temperatures of 30, 38 or 60°C. According to medicinal water analysis,

the water comes from “sodium-hydrogen-carbonate-chloride springs containing fluoride”. The legendary healing properties of Bad Griesbach Thermal Water have been displayed when taken by individuals suffering from chronic pain, stress or burnout symptoms.

Bavarian hospitality in three first-class hotels and three cosy estates

Regardless of whether you are looking for an active family holiday, a relaxing break, a successful conference or an opportunity to improve your handicap – a broad range of options are available to fulfil your wants and needs during your stay at the Quellness Golf Resort. With three first-class hotels featuring their own thermal facilities – the MAXIMILIAN***** Quellness and Golf Hotel, the FÜRSTENHOF****S Quellness and Golf Hotel and the LUDWIG****S Fit.Energised.Active.Hotel plus three cosy estates right beside the golf courses – the Quellness Golf Resort fulfils all of its guests’ individual wishes.

Maximum Holiday Enjoyment - The MAXIMILIAN***** Quellness and Golf Hotel

The five-star MAXIMILIAN Hotel welcomes relaxation fans and sports enthusiasts, golfers, gourmands and conference guests with its heartfelt Bavarian hospitality and elegant flair. The majority of the rooms, bars, restaurants and thermal facilities were completely renovated in recent years.

Floating cocoons made of airy basketware, a relaxation room with a salt brick wall in changing colours and an elegant, modern design – the new MAX Thermal Facilities certainly impress with the results of extensive renovation work. The hotel’s thermal facilities include an indoor thermal pool and outdoor sports pool, a Turkish aromatic steam room, a Finnish sauna and a sanarium. Cooling down is easy for guests in the snow cave with its refreshing powder snow.

With the professional team of physical therapists and masseurs, guests are quite literally in good hands. In addition to classic massage techniques, wellness and Ayurveda treatments are also offered. For the Rottal Wellness Treatments, only natural and ideally local products are used. Manual therapy according to Dr Dehoust in combination with Bad Griesbach Thermal Mineral water is a promising form of arthrosis therapy. The WOO® Nutrition Concept supports every individual who would like to be slim, fit and energised with all of the nutrients that the body needs. In the Beauty Oasis, facials are custom-tailored to suit the individual needs of your skin.

Movement is essential for maintaining good health, which is why the sports and activity offers include supervised training such as Nordic Walking, Qi Gong, Pilates, Stretch & Relax and Aquasport. The idyllic scenery surrounding the resort invites guests to take hikes and bike rides, not to mention the many opportunities for playing golf on ten different courses, ranging from championship courses to a “Hackerwiese” (hacking lawn) for beginners.

For meetings and conferences in five-star luxury, facilities are available with professional equipment, exceptional and comprehensive assistance as well as diverse options for wind-down activities. The hotel is a “Certified Business Hotel” and “Certified Conference Hotel” according to the VDR (Verband Deutsches Reisemanagement).

Bavarian hospitality & A Friendly Atmosphere - FÜRSTENHOF****S Quellness and Golf Hotel

The FÜRSTENHOF****S Quellness and Golf Hotel is located on the southern slope of Bad Griesbach with a gorgeous view of idyllic Rottal and the southernmost courses of the golf resort. The interior welcomes its guests with a warm atmosphere and cosy Bavarian charm at a four-star superior level. Complete renovation work was just recently finished in every room and bathroom.

The heart of the hotel is formed by the 4,400 m2 health and quellness facilities which include indoor and outdoor thermal pools, hot whirlpools both inside and out, saunas, sanariums, steam rooms, experience showers, heated loungers, a fresh air room, relaxation room and 120 loungers with a panoramic view. This also includes the newly constructed 1,300 m2 of the Thermal Oasis which is reserved exclusively for FÜRSTENHOF guests. An expansive sunbathing lawn with loungers awaits for when the weather is pleasant as a spot for relaxing the day away.

Additional facilities include an Anti-Ageing Centre under medical supervision with an NLP trainer and hypnosis therapy, as well as "Beauty at the FÜRSTENHOF" with classic facials and body treatments and a physiotherapy practice. Guests can also enjoy a fitness centre with modern equipment. The centre also works with three fitness trainers who offer a diverse sports and wellness programme six days a week with up to 25 different courses, such as Nordic Walking, Aqua Gym, Taido, yoga, functional gymnastics and aerobics.

Athletic and Friendly - The Ludwig****S Fit.Energised.Active.Hotel

Family-friendly leisure activities and spacious rooms and suites make the four-star superior hotel THE LUDWIG the ideal holiday residence for parents and children. The motto “Fit.Energised.Active” promises families and athletic guests a diverse range of sports activities from meditative Tai Chi to intense workouts in the modern fitness centre or even exciting matches on the hotel football field or beach volleyball court.

With age-appropriate childcare in the Kids Club and varying themed days, a 3,000 m2 outdoor playground in the forest and a sports programme for kids, the hotel makes sure that family holidays are a success. The offer includes activities such as beach volleyball, archery, golf lessons on the 6-hole Chervò Junior Golf Course plus nature, riding and football camps for budding football stars.

This gives parents plenty of time to pursue their own athletic ambitions or to relax in the hotel’s Thermal & Beauty area which covers 1,800 m2. Four indoor and outdoor pools, saunas, relaxation rooms and a large sun terrace provide refreshing and relaxing opportunities. In autumn 2017, the sauna facilities were renovated to include a new Finnish sauna, steam room and rain showers. The wellness and beauty treatments offered at THE LUDWIG Spa also include treatments which are specifically for children.

The winter break after Christmas festivities for 2017/2018 was used to complete comprehensive renovation work. The kitchen was completely renewed, allowing the kitchen team to indulge guests with delicious buffets for gourmands and new themes each day which promise to deliver culinary diversity. A highlight for those who like to peek inside the kitchen is our show cooking. In the Austrian wine tavern “Zum Heurigen”, guests enjoy heartfelt hospitality and the finest of both regional and Austrian cuisine.

Rural tranquillity meets modern comfort – the Brunnwies, Penning and Uttlau Estates

The three estates are tucked into the countryside, making them the ideal holiday accommodation for both golfers and guests who love to enjoy the outdoors. They welcome guests with traditional Bavarian hospitality in a friendly and pleasant atmosphere. Every room is distinguished by stylish cosiness, and the kitchen teams indulge guests with freshly prepared regional specialities. The estates offer saunas and/or sanariums, and Penning Estate also provides a heated outdoor pool. It is possible to book a massage in your room upon request.

The estates themselves are as varied as the scenery and golf courses in which they are situated. There is an estate to satisfy every type of preference; from rustic Bavarian (Uttlau, Brunnwies) to modern garden palace design (Penning).

Brunnwies Estate which, like every estate, is located right by the golf course by the same name, delights with its idyllic location and gorgeous view of the surrounding nature. The generous Junior and Senior Suites with lush green views also offer enough space for families. Guests can enjoy their evenings in the friendly atmosphere provided by the cosy restaurant and spacious terrace. An ideal feature for families is the proximity of the resort’s 6-hole junior golf course to Brunnwies Estate.

Penning Estate, the youngest of the four estates, is a must for golf enthusiasts due to its proximity to both Bernhard Langer courses, the Beckenbauer Golf Course and the Porsche Golf Course. It is also the ideal starting point for bicycle tours, hikes and field trips out into the surrounding area. Guests are able to choose between the 46 modern suites with a view of the golf courses or the four holiday cottages right beside the estate, which offer a total living area of 95 m2 plus a private terrace with access to the heated outdoor pool. Of course with such an inviting holiday atmosphere, culinary delights should also not be neglected - regardless of whether that means Bavarian, barbecued, exclusive or freshly baked cakes each day. The whole array is served at the restaurant with a sun terrace or in the expansive Chestnut Beer Garden.

At Uttlau Estate, a lovingly restored, four-sided Rottal courtyard building with more than 400 years of history to offer, modern comfort is provided in historical surroundings. Its dignified walls contain 35 comfortable rooms, and guests often prefer to linger just a little bit longer in the cosy, rustic dining rooms or in the picturesque courtyard to celebrate over classic Bavarian specialities or discuss the adventures the day had to offer.

Every estate offers its guests complimentary parking spaces right on its premises. A particular highlight for every golfing guest at the estates is the included use of the driving range and practice facilities at the estate in the room price.

Limitless golfing enjoyment at Europe’s number 1 golf resort

Five 18-hole championship courses, three 9-hole courses and two 6-hole practice courses offer a total of 129 holes on 10 golf courses – guaranteeing golfers of any skill level, from beginner to pro, a diverse and varied range to choose from. It is not without reason that the Golf Resort Bad Griesbach has received multiple awards from golfers and specialist journalists and also served as the venue for the European Tour from 2013 to 2017.

Those keen to practice will discover first-class conditions at the Golfodrom® Training Centre. That includes a circular driving range with a diameter of approx. 300 m and 210 tee-off bays, extensive practice facilities, an indoor putting green, a 6-hole practice course and three 9-hole courses right next door. In the PGA Premium Golf Academy, 30 exceptionally trained, international golf instructors provide classes and private instruction according to a uniform, research-based teaching method known as the “Griesbach Method”.

The spectrum of classes includes more than 20 different offers for all age groups and skill levels; from beginners’ classes to golfing licence classes or even a class for single-digit handicap golfers. Special classes are also offered for ladies and the young at heart, some are offered by Bernhard Langer’s coach Willie Hofmann, and a broad selection is available for kids and teens.

The Golfodrom® is also home to a high-tech analysis centre with SCOPE swing analysis, SAM PuttLab putter and club fitting and Germany’s largest on-course pro shop with its own club workshop and an enormous selection of clubs for both right-handed and left-handed golfers - testing them out is a matter of course - along with shoes, trolleys, bags and all sorts of possible accessories. Perfect service and custom-tailored holiday packages for golfing guests complete the golf offer.

The resort’s multifaceted tournament calendar includes more than 160 tournaments and events every year. The list includes renowned highlights such as the Golf Opening with the Eagles Charity Golf Club e. V. to ring in the new season and both "Ryder Cups" against Austria (in June) and Switzerland (in September). It continues with the KaiserCup, the charity classic in July which benefits the Franz Beckenbauer Foundation, as well as Europe’s largest amateur tournament “144 - A Question of Honour” in August. The Bundesliga Cup is also featured, which includes numerous former football stars, to conclude the season. A large number of 9-hole tournaments are also included, which are ideal for tournament newcomers and working golfers, as well as a handicap-qualifying guest tournament every week and of course tournaments for kids and teens. The Pro-Am tournaments which are offered provide the rare opportunity to participate in a tournament alongside a golf professional and two other amateurs.

An absolute highlight on the resort’s tournament calendar is provided by the Golf Resort Tournament Weeks, which are exclusively for guests at the Quellness Golf Resort’s hotels and estates. The package includes five nights with a hearty breakfast at the hotel or estate as well as five days of golf and a daily celebration with an awards ceremony. Guests are able to explore a new golf course each day and discover a different resort restaurant each evening while also improving their handicap. After a test round on the day of arrival, participants play for four days in four handicap-qualifying tournaments on four different 18-hole courses at the resort. Tournament gifts and halfway refreshments are included each day as are daily awards ceremonies and attractive tournament prizes.

Successful conferences at the Quellness Golf Resort

The MAXIMILIAN***** Quellness and Golf Hotel is a “Certified Business Hotel” and “Certified Conference Hotel” according to the VDR (Verband Deutsches Reisemanagement). The hotel offers its own meeting and conference facilities as well as professional equipment and comprehensive assistance. 13 conference rooms are located right at the hotel, with three more also available at the resort, and they all provide daylight and outdoor access as bonus features.

The hotel owns a 900 m2 event area which is complemented by the large Kursaal (for 450 guests) in the immediate vicinity of the hotel as well as a resort event venue (2,000 m2). The Brunnwies and Uttlau Estates also offer venues for events with the special flair provided by their “Veranstaltungsstadln” (event rooms).

An on-site contact person, outstanding event planning and cutting-edge conference equipment ensure that every event runs as planned under optimal working conditions. Special offers such as “The Perfect Kick-Off” with cost-effective delegate rates make it possible for companies to hold motivational meetings in an extraordinary atmosphere.

The multifaceted opportunities provided by the resort and its surrounding countryside are ideal for balancing out concentrated work. The options include soothing massages, bathing and relaxing in the MAX Thermal Facilities, rounds of golf on one of the five 18-hole championship courses at the golf resort or team boat excursions on the Danube.

Exclusive benefits for resort hotel & estate guests

 Dine Around: as a feature of half-board arrangements, guests may select a new restaurant in the resort each day for enjoying dinner.  Cashless payment in the entire resort with the ClubCard. Charges may be booked directly to the room invoice.  Green fee discounts, reserved tee-times, starting spots in tournaments  Golf Unlimited: on one day, guests at the resort hotels & estates play two different 18-hole courses for the price of one. The afternoon round is free of charge and can be booked at any time. It is only required to show the current green fee card from the first 18-hole course played that day.  Green fee special: resort guests play an 18-hole round for a fee starting at 28 euros, on the three 18-hole courses Lederbach, St Wolfgang Golf Course Uttlau and the Porsche Golf Course after 14:30 every day, including holidays.  Kids play without green fees: kids and teens (younger than 16 years of age) play on all of the 9 and 18-hole courses at the resort without paying green fees. Prerequisite: at least a DGV Gold Award or a handicap; must also be a guest at a Quellness Golf Resort hotel or estate.

Countryside and attractions around Bad Griesbach

Gently rolling hills and valleys covered in lush green woodlands, sprawling fields and colourful meadows – a whimsical onion dome can be spotted here, a noble four-sided courtyard there. It might not be sensational, but has its very own modest charm – the Quellness Golf Resort Bad Griesbach is tucked into the picturesque countryside of Bavaria. An extensive network of hiking and walking trails as well as bicycle and Nordic Walking routes pass by historical homesteads, quaint chapels and churches and vantage points which are well worth enjoying.

An array of monasteries, churches and museums located near Bad Griesbach are well worth a visit. An example is the Asbach Monastery, which is roughly five kilometres away. The former Benedictine monastery with its fantastic Cuvilliés church is located on the Via Nova pilgrimage route and is a branch of the Bavarian National Museum. Another attraction is the Ortenburg Castle with its neighbouring wildlife park, or also the Pilgrimage Church in Sammarei, the pilgrimage destination Altötting or the small town Burghausen which features the longest castle in the world.

The Massing Open Air Museum and the Bavarian Forest Museum Village in Tittling provide insight into past ways of living. An interactive museum tour starts at the Oberhaus Fortress in Passau, heads to the Glass Museum in the “Wilder Mann” and then to Aldersbach, a former Cistercian monastery, where not only a visit to the Brewery Museum is enticing but also a side trip to the rustic Brewery’s Pub.

In close proximity to Bad Griesbach, a mere 20 km away, is the city of culture Vilshofen. Situated beside the Danube, it offers a historical town square, town tower and a myriad of restored side streets. Just a bit further away is Passau, the renowned City of Three Rivers, with its baroque city centre which was created by Italian masters during the 17th century. St Stephen’s Cathedral majestically overlooks the city centre and is home to the largest cathedral organ in the world. The Austrian side offers the enchanting baroque town Schärding with its historical city centre and many welcoming spots to take a break.

Potential day trips from the Quellness Golf Resort Bad Griesbach include Regensburg as a large city on the Danube and UNESCO world heritage site with a medieval city centre. Another option is Salzburg, the City of Mozart, or the Upper Austrian capital city Linz - and every city can be reached within approximately 1 to 1.5 hours. It takes approximately two hours to reach the capital city of Bavaria, Munich.

Families and adventure seekers have plenty to discover and experience with options such as the Bad Griesbach Hochseilgarten (High Ropes Course), balloon rides, the Baumkronenweg (Treetop Walk) in Kopfing, the nearby Pullman Holiday Park or the Bavarian Forest National Park.

Every year in August, balloonists take over the skies above Bad Griesbach. The balloon meeting is complemented by a festival on the Kurwiese lawn with hearty regional treats, entertainment for kids, night glow and fireworks. The ballooning event features up to 20 different balloons and delights thousands of visitors each and every year.

Just two weeks later, the entire Rottal region goes into a state of absolute celebration. That is when the time has come for the third largest folk festival in Bavaria, the famous Karpfhamer Fest, which takes place in the neighbouring town of Karpfham. The Karpfhamer Fest began as a horse show and has turned into a grand event which includes fun fair attractions, festival marquees, the Rottalschau agricultural trade fair, a traditional riding tournament, the Rottal ten hitched horses and horse awards ceremonies.

MAXIMILIAN***** Quellness and Golf Hotel

Facts and Figures

 Category: 5 Stars  205 hotel rooms, including 11 suites with upscale cottage or elegant furnishings  Restaurant divided into MAXIMILIAN Stuben (rooms), à la carte Restaurant “Ferrara” plus Café MAX and MAX Bar  Hotel’s own MAX Thermal Facilities – completely new design  50 m2 fitness studio (open daily from 7:00 - 21:00)  Physiotherapy, massages, wellness treatments, Ayurveda, Rottal Wellness  Manual Therapy according to Dr Dehoust  Cosmetic treatments in the Beauty Oasis  WOO® Nutrition Programme  Large conference area with 13 conference rooms in the hotel (16 conference rooms in the entire resort) – all have daylight and direct outdoor access. Resort event venue with 2,000 m2  Golf Simulator Lounge with two indoor golf simulators  Bicycle rental  Chervò Golf Shop, boutique, Hair Salon “Coiffeur Michaela Sajer”

MAX Thermal Facilities in a completely new design

 Indoor thermal pool with 36°C water  Outdoor sports pool  Turkish aromatic steam room, Finnish sauna, sanarium  Snow cave, plunge pool  Relaxation room “Salt & Warmth”  Fitness room, Sports and Activity Programme

Restaurants at the MAXIMILIAN

 MAXIMILIAN Stuben – regional and seasonal cuisine  À la carte Restaurant “Ferrara”  MAX Bar and Pool Terrace  Café MAX with terrace  Brunch on Sunday

Themes

 Maximum holiday pleasure and a renowned 5-star address for conferences  Bavarian elegance

Charming hospitality

The five-star hotel unites every comfort that could be expected in the premium hotel business. Relaxation fans and sports enthusiasts, golfers, gourmands and conference guests all feel equally at home in the Bavarian elegance and esteemed tradition of the luxury hotel. An open-minded atmosphere comes together with welcoming hospitality to create a harmonious holiday setting.

The new MAX Thermal Facilities

Floating cocoons made of airy basketware, a relaxation room with a salt brick wall in changing colours and an elegant, modern design – the new MAX Thermal Facilities at the MAXIMILIAN Quellness and Golf Hotel in Bad Griesbach certainly impress with the results of extensive renovation work. The five- star hotel’s thermal facilities include an indoor thermal pool and outdoor sports pool, a Turkish aromatic steam room, a Finnish sauna and a sanarium. Guests can then cool off in a glittering winter wonderland – even in summer! The MAX Thermal Facilities include a snow cave where guests can enjoy the refreshing sensation of chilly powder snow after a session in the sauna. The thermal relaxation room then invites guests to relax and enjoy the changing colours of its salt brick wall. Colour has a positive effect on an individual’s state of mind as it transmits particular wavelengths and energy to the body which allow guests to thoroughly relax.

Wellness, beauty, health and activity offers

Since the opening of the Dr Dehoust Institute for Manual Therapy, the Quellness Resort Bad Griesbach has become a new premium destination for the treatment and prevention of arthrosis. The healing properties of the Bad Griesbach Thermal Mineral Water boost the effectiveness of the manual therapy.

The WOO® Nutrition Concept supports every individual who would like to be slim, fit and energised with all of the nutrients that the body needs. In the Beauty Oasis, facials are custom-tailored to suit the individual needs of your skin. The comprehensive sports and activity programme with supervised training in classes such as Aqua Fit, Pilates, Nordic Walking and an excellently equipped fitness room perfectly balances out the peace and quiet provided by the MAX Thermal Facilities.

Fine Dining

From a luxurious breakfast buffet to pleasantly ending the day at the MAX Bar, even the most demanding gourmands will have their culinary wishes fulfilled. Light meals are available at the Café MAX for snacking during the day, while the evening invites with regional and seasonal specialities as five-course set menus or themed buffets. The menu also includes a Fit & Energised option each day. The Sunday buffet offers breakfast classics as well as an array of starters, various main dishes and a delicious assortment of desserts.

Outdoor Activities

The idyllic countryside surrounding the resort is ideal for bike rides and hikes. Golfers will discover fairway paradise on ten different courses ranging from championship courses to a Hackerwiese (hacking lawn) for beginners. Golfing MAXIMILIAN guests enjoy privileges such as a green fee discount, reserved tee times and a shuttle service to all of the resort courses. And even if the weather is not at its best, the golfing pleasure can continue – the MAXIMILIAN just recently added a Golf Simulator Lounge with two state-of-the-art indoor golf simulators.

Meeting and Conference Facilities

The MAXIMILIAN***** Quellness and Golf Hotel impresses with the professional equipment and comprehensive assistance provided in conjunction with its meeting and conference facilities. The hotel is a “Certified Business Hotel” and “Certified Conference Hotel” according to the VDR (Verband Deutsches Reisemanagement). In addition to 13 conference rooms in the hotel itself (16 at the resort) with daylight and outdoor access, the hotel also offers a 900 m² event arena, 205 rooms with complimentary WiFi and a hotel garage with 220 parking spaces. Additional options right next to the hotel include the Large Kursaal (450 guests) and the Resort event venue (2,000 m²). An on-site contact person, outstanding event planning and cutting-edge conference equipment ensure that every event runs as planned under optimal working conditions.

Diverse activity and relaxation programmes offer the ideal change of pace to the planned meetings. The offer ranges from soothing massages or bathing and relaxing in the hotel’s MAX Thermal Facilities to playing rounds of golf on one of the resort’s five 18-hole championship courses or even a team boat excursion on the Danube.

Special offers such as “The Perfect Kick-Off” with cost-effective delegate rates make it possible for companies to hold motivational meetings in an extraordinary atmosphere.

Address:

MAXIMILIAN***** Quellness and Golf Hotel A. Hartl Resort GmbH & Co. SH Land- und Golfhotel Betriebs KG Kurallee 1 94086 Bad Griesbach Germany Tel.: +49 (0)8532 795-0 Toll-free reservation hotline: 00800/1299 1299 Email: [email protected] Website: www.quellness-golf.com/maximilian

FÜRSTENHOF****S Quellness and Golf Hotel

Facts and Figures

 Category: 4-star superior  145 newly designed rooms and bathrooms in three categories; including single rooms, double rooms, maisonette rooms and 8 suites  Restaurant divided into cosy Stüberl (dining rooms) plus an à la carte restaurant “Fürstenstube”, lobby bar and pool bar, each with its own terrace  Panorama terrace with seating for 120 guests  Spacious wellness facilities with 4,400 m2, 1.300 m2 of which belong to the new Thermal Oasis  Beauty at the FÜRSTENHOF, Physical Therapy Practice, Medical Practice with an Anti-Ageing Centre  Fitness studio with up to 25 different classes each week which are held in small groups and free of charge plus personal training six days a week. Open daily from 7:00 to 22:00  Bicycle rental

Fürsten Thermal Facilities including the Thermal Oasis (4,400 m2, 1,300 m2 of which belong to the new Thermal Oasis)

 2 indoor thermal pools (35°C)  1 outdoor pool (28 °C)  2 Finnish saunas, 2 sanariums, 2 steam rooms  1 indoor whirlpool and 1 outdoor whirlpool (both at 37°C)  Fresh air room, plunge pool, experience showers  Relaxation room, heated loungers  Comprehensive sport and health programme offered six days a week  Sunbathing lawn high above the Rottal with sun loungers to relax  Opening hours from 6:30 to 21:00  Every Friday: “Moonlit Bathing” until 24:00  120 lounge chairs with a panoramic view – indoors

Restaurants at the FÜRSTENHOF

 À la carte Restaurant Fürstenstube  Six different Stüberl (dining rooms) from rustic comfort to stylish elegance  Panorama terrace  FÜRSTENHOF Bar with terrace

Themes

 Bavarian hospitality in a friendly atmosphere  Phenomenal panoramic view of the Bavarian Rottal district  Comprehensive fitness and wellness programmes  4,400 m² Quellness facilities with the hotel’s own thermal pools and saunas

Welcoming and intimate Bavarian charm

The Fürstenhof****S Quellness and Golf Hotel is located on the southern slope of Bad Griesbach with a gorgeous view of idyllic Rottal and the southernmost courses of the golf resort. The interior welcomes its guests with a warm atmosphere and cosy Bavarian charm at a four-star superior level. Relaxation, a diverse culinary offer, exciting challenges on the golf course and quellness – wellness in the hotel’s thermal facilities – it all comes together to make for a successful holiday at the FÜRSTENHOF.

Rooms with a view

On-going investments have been made in recent years to increase the quality of the hotel’s offers even further. The light-flooded hotel lobby with its modern interior instantly delights upon arrival. The same harmonious design can be found in the comfort rooms. The bathrooms also boast a new, contemporary look. From the majority of the rooms with a balcony, guests are able to enjoy a view over the Lower Bavarian countryside. The majority of the single rooms and several double rooms were furnished with box-spring beds in 2018.

Wellness offers

Fine Dining

Guests particularly like to enjoy the culinary start to their day or a sundowner on the panorama terrace. A broad range of culinary opportunities are offered by different dinner arrangements each day, themed buffets, a gala menu on Saturday and the option to dine à la carte. At the à la carte Restaurant Fürstenstube, the ambitious kitchen team puts particular emphasis on regional and international cuisine with fresh products.

Golf offers

Golfing guests are already able to take a look at the fairways, water hazards and sand traps from their rooms – elements which were created by Bernhard Langer for the Beckenbauer and Porsche Golf Course. Golfing enjoyment is perfectly completed by the services offered such as tee time and lesson booking, 24 hour internet access to all of the resort golf courses, a trolley room, shoe cleaning services and much more. During the golf season, a complimentary shuttle bus is available which runs to each

course at the golf resort. FÜRSTENHOF guests enjoy privileged green fee conditions on the five 18-hole championship courses at the golf resort.

Prices

 Double room category III including breakfast: starting at 101 euros per person per night  Single room category III including breakfast: starting at 107 euros per person per night  Après Weekend: 2 nights included HB, bathe and relax in 4,400 m2, arrival on Sunday, starting at 182 euros per person

Address:

FÜRSTENHOF****S Quellness and Golf Hotel A. Hartl Resort GmbH & Co. Holding KG Thermalbadstrasse 28 94086 Bad Griesbach Germany Tel.: +49 (0)8532 981-0 Toll-free reservation hotline: 00800/1299 1299 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.quellness-golf.com/hotels/hotel-fuerstenhof/

THE LUDWIG****S Family and Sports Hotel

Facts and Figures

 Category: 4-star superior  178 rooms: 166 Economy, Comfort and Superior double rooms as well as single rooms, 7 Junior Suites, 4 Maisonette Suites and 1 Grand Suite  Room and suite sizes from 26 – 100 m2  800 m2 two-storey Kids and Teens Club  Kids and teens programme from 3 to 15 years of age - open at least 5 days a week from 10:00 to 18:00, 7 days a week during the holiday season from 9:00 to 21:00 (starting at 19:30 for children aged 7 and up) with supervision from trained carers  Separate Tiny-tots Club for baby care - available upon request, subject to availability (from 0.5 - 2.99 years of age) - open at least 5 days a week from 10:00 - 13:00 or from 14:00 - 17:00  Starting in spring 2018: 3,000 m2 outdoor playground in the nearby forest  Beach volleyball court  Small football pitch  Fitness studio (open daily from 7:00 - 21:00)  Group classes and training sessions 6 days a week (including Aerobics, Aqua Fitness, Indoor Cycling, Pilates, Yoga, Nordic Walking, Nordic Fitness, Circuit Training, Back Exercises, Stretch & Relax, Progressive Muscle Relaxation)  Next.Level.Sport programme and swimming school for big and little guests (from age 3 and up) during the Bavarian holiday periods.  Bicycle rental (city bikes and e-bikes, subject to availability)

THE LUDWIG Thermal Hideaway

 1,800 m2 thermal pool complex with four heated indoor and outdoor pools (28-38°C)  Relaxation area, Finnish sauna, sanarium, steam bath, log sauna  Reclining areas both indoors and outdoors  Wellness offers for kids (for a fee)  Thermal facilities opening hours: 6:30 - 21:00

Restaurant Zum Heurigen

 Austrian-Bavarian restaurant and wine tavern  Courtyard open during the summer  Zither, accordion or Schrammelmusik. Live music every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday starting at 19:00  Open show kitchen  Approx. 170 seats

Hotel restaurant

 Alternating themed buffets or set dinner menus  Light Mediterranean cuisine plus international and Bavarian specials  LUDWIG Show Kitchen

Themes

 Cosy comfort and charm for families  Bavarian hospitality for athletic guests  Thermal and wellness facilities with an extensive range of spa offers  A diverse range of culinary opportunities with the “Dine Around” option: Within the scope of the half-board arrangement, hotel guests are free to choose amongst the restaurants at the Quellness & Golf Resort. In addition to the hotel restaurants at MAXIMILIAN, FÜRSTENHOF and THE LUDWIG, the culinary spectrum becomes even more diverse during the golfing season with the addition of the culinary offers at the estates.  Diverse and professional sports programme and leisure activities  As part of the Quellness Golf Resort Bad Griesbach, Europe’s number 1 golf resort, THE LUDWIG offers its guests golfing opportunities on five 18-hole championship courses, three 9-hole courses and two 6-hole practice courses as well as a PGA Premium Golf Academy and first- class golf service.  Comprehensive Health and Prevention Offers, for example for parents including childcare, for workplace health promotion or for managerial staff: www.dasludwig.de/gesundheit  Meetings and events in professionally equipped facilities with diverse conference packages and varied event locations

THE LUDWIG for athletic guests and families with children

The four-star superior hotel is particularly suited for families and embodies with its motto “Fit.Energised.Active” a holiday which offers leisure activities that are perfect for families. The hotel comprises 178 rooms, two restaurants with cosy dining rooms, the hotel’s own 1,800 m2 thermal pool complex plus a comprehensive array of beauty and wellness offers with age-appropriate childcare in the 800 m2 Kids and Teens Club, a 3,000 m2 outdoor playground in the nearby forest and a sports programme for kids, the hotel makes sure that family holidays are a success. The offer includes activities such as beach volleyball, archery, golf lessons on the Chervò Junior Golf Course plus football and riding camps (some for a fee).

Childcare: plenty of action for kids and teens

Diverse and age-appropriate childcare with different themes each day is offered at least five days a week, and the offer is extended during the holiday season to seven days a week. Our youngest guests are attentively cared for in our separate Tiny-tots Club. Slightly older guests are able to play all day in the 800 m2 Kids and Teens Club which includes a climbing wall, creative corner, castle and much more. Even more opportunities to get moving around are offered by the 3,000 m2 outdoor playground in the forest. Having adventures is high up on the to-do list for family holidays, which is why THE LUDWIG offers an exciting and diverse programme that is highly popular amongst young guests. Whether it’s building forts, playing circus games, sitting around the campfire or taking torchlight hikes – there is no such thing as being bored here.

Kids are able to get out and move around on the hotel’s small football pitch or beach volleyball court. The sports programme for big and little kids also includes activities such as archery, swimming classes, golf lessons camps on the 6-hole Chervò Junior Golf Course, riding camps plus football camps for budding football stars (some for a fee).

Sports and Fitness Offers

The 100 m2 fitness studio at THE LUDWIG is open daily for use from 7:00 to 21:00. The professional equipment includes six cable-based machines that feature dual weight stacks, dumb-bells, exercise balls and Airex mats for strength training as well as treadmills, standard bikes, recumbent bikes, cross- trainers and spinning bikes for endurance training. Various training sessions and courses which are supervised and free of charge are offered six days a week. This includes Aerobics, Aqua Fitness, Indoor Cycling, Pilates, Yoga, Nordic Walking, Nordic Fitness, Circuit Training, Back Exercises, Stretch & Relax and Progressive Muscle Relaxation

A special additional offer already says everything with its name – Next.Level.Sport. The intense sports programme was developed for every athlete aiming to reach the “next level” in their fitness training, or for those who have already reached that point and are ready to go even further. The Next.Level.Sports classes can be booked during a stay for an additional fee of 25 euros per person (can be booked based on availability during the Bavarian holiday period).

Exclusive service for golfers

THE LUDWIG is part of the Quellness Golf Resort Bad Griesbach, Europe’s number one golf resort, which gives guests access to five 18-hole championship golf courses, several practice courses, a junior golf course and Europe’s largest golf academy. The scope of services available for golfing guests ranges from special massages after a round of golf to green fee discounts and reserving tee-times. Its sister hotel MAXIMILIAN also offers two cutting-edge golf simulators.

Restaurant Offer

Plenty of activity out in the fresh air can work up quite an appetite, which is why THE LUDWIG takes special care to offer its growing guests a healthy and well-balanced diet. For guests younger than 16 years of age, breakfast, lunch and dinner as well as all beverages from the tea and juice bar are offered at favourable fixed prices for children in our KIDS ALL INCLUSIVE package. The culinary highlights at the end of each day are our themed buffets with show cooking or menus (based on the season) in the hotel restaurant or a relaxed evening at the inviting “Zum Heurigen” wine tavern. It delights its guests with classic Austrian-Bavarian specialities. Authentic live music every other night creates the perfect holiday atmosphere. The exceptional cuisine available at THE LUDWIG has even earned the Bavarian Gastronomy Prize.

Prices

 Double room, Comfort category including breakfast: starting at 95 euros per person per night  Single room, Comfort category including breakfast: starting at 110 euros per person per night  Feel-good days: 2 nights including HB, complementary use of the hotel thermal pool complex with four heated indoor and outdoor pools (28-38°C), a relaxation area and four different saunas covering 1,800 m2 plus THE LUDWIG extras; arrival from Sunday to Wednesday; starting at 189 euros per person  Family wellness days: 2 nights including HB and Kids All-Inclusive, complementary use of the hotel thermal pool complex with four heated indoor and outdoor pools (28-38°C), a relaxation area and four different saunas covering 1,800 m2 plus THE LUDWIG extras; arrival from Sunday to Wednesday; starting at 408 euros for two adults and one child younger than 3 years of age

Address:

THE LUDWIG****s Fit.Energised.Active.Hotel A. Hartl Resort GmbH & Co. Ferienhotel Griesbach Betriebs KG Am Kurwald 2 94086 Bad Griesbach Germany Tel: +49 (0)8532 799-0 Toll-free reservation hotline: 00800/1299 1299 Email: [email protected] Website: www.quellness-golf.com/dasludwig

Press contact:

Quellness & Golf Resort Bad Griesbach Daniela Geiginger Kurallee 1 94086 Bad Griesbach, Bavaria, Germany Telephone: +49 8532 / 790-24 Email: [email protected]