Stay lengths
- 2-night Bavarian Alps spa weekend
- 4–7 night Chiemgau Alpine wellness programme
- Week-long Bavaria and Salzburg exploration with spa anchor
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Das Achental Wellness Lodge
Eco-luxury Alpine wellness in the Bavarian Chiemgau: organic mountain spa, hay flower treatments, and the Alps at the window
Grassau, Bavaria (Chiemgau)
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From ~€200/night — confirm on das-achental.com
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Included
- Eco-built Alpine room or suite with mountain balcony
- Full spa access (indoor pool, sauna, steam)
- Certified organic breakfast (half- and full-board options available)
- Achen river and meadow walk access from the resort
- Chiemgau Alps trail access and Chiemsee day-trip proximity
Ideal for
- Wellness travellers seeking an eco-certified Alpine retreat with genuine organic credentials
- Couples wanting Bavarian mountain spa with hiking and lake day trips
- North American travellers planning a Bavaria–Austria circuit anchored by wellness
- Walkers and mountain lovers wanting a comfortable high-quality Alpine lodge base
Seasons
- June–September for Alpine hiking, Chiemsee swimming, and outdoor pool in the mountains
- December–March for winter Alpine scenery, cross-country skiing, and maximum cosy spa atmosphere
- September–October for Bavarian autumn colours, mushroom season, and off-peak rates
Getting there
Das Achental, Staudach 2, 83224 Grassau, Bavaria. By car from Munich: A8 motorway east toward Salzburg, exit Bernau/Grassau, ~80 km / ~60 min. From Salzburg: ~50 km west via A8, ~45 min. Train: Munich → Rosenheim → Übersee or Bernau, then taxi (~10 km). Munich Airport (MUC): ~90 km / ~75 min.
From
From ~€200/night — confirm on das-achental.com
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Experience highlights
What a stay here actually feels like.
01
Panoramic Alpine indoor pool
Floor-to-ceiling windows facing the Chiemgauer Alps — one of Bavaria's most dramatic spa pool views.
02
Alpine hay flower treatment
Bavarian meadow grasses and alpine herbs — a traditional Chiemgau healing treatment with 200 years of agricultural origin.
03
Certified organic Alpine cuisine
Three meals daily using certified Bavarian farm products — the organic kitchen as the fourth dimension of Alpine wellness.
04
Chiemgau Alps view
The limestone peaks of the Chiemgauer Alpen from the resort — hiking access directly from the valley base.
05
Chiemsee and Herrenchiemsee
Bavaria's largest lake and King Ludwig II's most ambitious palace island — 12 km from the resort, a half-day that earns the evening spa.
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The setting
Spaces, views, and surroundings at Das Achental Wellness Lodge.
Your journey
Arrive from Munich or Salzburg
The A8 motorway through the Bavarian foothills — Munich or Salzburg are both under an hour, the Alps building on the horizon as you approach Grassau.
Alpine arrival
Mountain air at 550 m, the Achen river below the resort, and limestone peaks against the sky. The quality of the air is the first treatment.
Spa consultation and hay flower
Book your hay flower wrap, mountain herb massage, or hydrotherapy programme. The Alpine pool with mountain panorama is available from check-in.
Chiemgau mountain walk
Valley meadow walks follow the Achen river directly from the resort. Cable car to the Kampenwand above Aschau gives ridge access without a 1,500 m climb.
Chiemsee and Herrenchiemsee
12 km to Bavaria's largest lake — Herrenchiemsee palace, island ferry, Chiemsee swimming, and the particular Bavarian lakeside atmosphere on a sunny morning.
Organic Alpine dinner
Three-course certified organic dinner with Bavarian farm products, regional wine, and the Alps still faintly visible through the restaurant window as the light fades.
Salzburg day trip
50 km to Mozart and Baroque Austria — the old city, the Festung, the Salzach, and the Festival before returning to the mountains for the evening spa.
About
About this getaway
Das Achental is a dedicated eco-wellness resort in Grassau in the Bavarian Chiemgau Alps, positioned on the banks of the Achen river with direct views across the Alpine foothills to the Chiemgauer Alps. The property is built around a coherent philosophy of slow wellness and ecological responsibility: certified organic cuisine, sustainable construction and energy systems, a comprehensive spa programme drawing on Alpine botanical and water traditions, and extensive access to the surrounding Bavarian mountain landscape.
The spa at Das Achental includes a panoramic indoor pool facing the Alps, outdoor cold-water plunge areas, multiple sauna cabins (Finnish, herbal Bio-sauna, steam), and a treatment menu featuring Alpine mountain herb applications, hay flower treatments, and hydrotherapy drawing on the Chiemgau water traditions. The hotel's organic kitchen produces three-meal programmes using certified produce from local Bavarian farms and the property's own herb garden.
The Chiemgau Alps are among the most accessible Alpine landscapes in Germany — the valley base sits at 550 m, with cable car and hiking trail access to peaks above 1,800 m within walking distance of the resort. The Chiemsee (Bavaria's largest lake, with Herrenchiemsee palace) is 12 km. Salzburg is 50 km. For North American wellness travellers planning a Bavarian Alpine retreat — mountain air, spa, organic Alpine food, and the cultural richness of Bavaria — Das Achental provides an exceptional and ecologically grounded base.
The Achental — the valley of the Achen river — runs south from the Chiemsee through the Chiemgau Alps toward the Austrian border, an intensely beautiful corridor of meadows, forests, and limestone peaks that has been spared the overdevelopment of more famous Bavarian valleys.
Packages & pricing
Rates and availability from the property's official booking page.
Alpine Wellness Room
From ~€200/night — confirm on das-achental.com
Eco-built mountain room with balcony, full spa access, and organic breakfast.
Check dates & bookChiemgau Wellness Programme
From ~€600 per person — verify on das-achental.com
3–5 night Alpine wellness stay with daily mountain herb treatments and organic full-board.
Check dates & bookHay Flower Treatment
From ~€75 per session — confirm on das-achental.com
Traditional Bavarian hay flower wrap with Alpine meadow grasses and herbs.
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Availability notes
- • Summer hiking season (July–August) fills quickly — book 6–8 weeks ahead.
- • Christmas and New Year are premium Alpine period — book 3–4 months ahead.
- • Spring (May–June) and autumn (September–October) offer excellent availability and the best hiking conditions.
Accommodation
- Standard Alpine room with balcony
- Superior mountain-view room
- Alpine suite with panoramic Chiemgau Alps view
Location & travel
- Getting there
- Das Achental, Staudach 2, 83224 Grassau, Bavaria. By car from Munich: A8 motorway east toward Salzburg, exit Bernau/Grassau, ~80 km / ~60 min. From Salzburg: ~50 km west via A8, ~45 min. Train: Munich → Rosenheim → Übersee or Bernau, then taxi (~10 km). Munich Airport (MUC): ~90 km / ~75 min.
Policies
- Minimum stay
- Wellness programme packages require 3–5 nights minimum; room-only typically 2 nights for weekends.
- Cancellation
- See das-achental.com or booking confirmation for current cancellation and deposit terms.
- Children
- Confirm child spa access policies when booking — some sauna areas may have age restrictions.
Contact & book
Reach the retreat directly or reserve online
FAQ
Good to know
What is Das Achental's eco-wellness philosophy?
Das Achental is a dedicated eco-wellness resort: certified organic cuisine, sustainable resort construction using local Alpine timber, renewable energy systems, and a spa programme built on locally sourced Chiemgau botanical actives. The philosophy integrates ecological responsibility into every aspect of the guest experience.
What is a hay flower treatment?
A traditional Bavarian Alpine wellness treatment using warm hay flower (Heublumen) packs made from dried Alpine meadow grasses and herbs harvested in the Chiemgau valleys. Applied to the body, the heat and aromatic vapours relax muscles and promote circulation — a treatment rooted in Alpine farming tradition.
Where is Das Achental?
The resort is at Staudach 2, Grassau (83224), in the Chiemgau district of Bavaria — in the Achen valley between the Chiemsee and the Chiemgauer Alps. Approximately 80 km east of Munich, 50 km west of Salzburg.
What hiking is available from Das Achental?
The Chiemgau Alps offer hiking from valley-floor trails (flat meadow and river walks) to high alpine ridge routes above 1,800 m. The Kampenwand cable car above Aschau (15 km) provides lift access to mountain-top terrain. Ruhpolding and the Chiemgauer Alpen long-distance route are within the region.
How far is the Chiemsee from the resort?
The Chiemsee — Bavaria's largest lake, home to King Ludwig II's Herrenchiemsee palace — is approximately 12 km from Grassau, about 15 minutes by car. Lake swimming, paddling, and the palace island ferry are popular day activities from Das Achental.
Can I day-trip to Salzburg from Das Achental?
Yes. Salzburg is approximately 50 km from Grassau — under an hour by car via the A8 motorway. Mozart's birthplace, Hohensalzburg Castle, the old city's Baroque architecture, and the Salzburg Festival make it an exceptional day trip from the resort.
Is the organic cuisine fully certified?
Yes. Das Achental holds organic (Bio) certification for its kitchen, sourcing from certified Bavarian farms and using the hotel's own herb garden. Three meals daily are available with full organic certification. Confirm the current menu and dietary options on das-achental.com.
What are the Chiemgau Alps?
The Chiemgauer Alpen is a sub-range of the Northern Limestone Alps in southeastern Bavaria — a compact, accessible range of limestone peaks, alpine meadows, and forest terrain between the Chiemsee and the Austrian border. Less crowded than the Berchtesgaden Alps, they offer excellent hiking and winter sports with a distinctively peaceful Bavarian character.