PRESS FOLDER 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.