Want to cool off?

There are summer days when even the shade seems too warm. Days when the air shimmers over the meadows and every thought cries out for relief from the heat. On such days, a short walk down to the Nature Spa at Ferchenbach is often all it takes for the heat to lose its grip instantly.

Crystal-clear water flows over light-colored stones, undisturbed by the sun, which bathes the surrounding mountains, forests, and meadows in warm light. From the very first step into the stream bed, the heaviness of summer gives way to a wide-awake sense of presence. The water is ice-cold. To call it “refreshing” would be a polite understatement.

Children rarely hesitate. They hop from rock to rock, build dams, race pieces of wood down the stream, and find a new adventure in every little current. 

Anyone who dares to keep their feet in the current a little longer will soon feel the cold seep through their entire body. Their thoughts become clearer, their senses more alert. The heat of the day is forgotten. What remains is a feeling that is both invigorating and soothing.

Surrounded by three tennis courts, the Nature Spa Pool, bocce, and shaded day spa loungers, the stream becomes a natural gathering place for families, friends, and anyone who wants to experience summer with all their senses. You can splash around, play, collect stones, or simply sit on the bank and listen to the rushing Ferchenbach.

Perhaps that’s exactly what makes hot days so wonderful: not complete stillness, but carefree play. And by the time the first raindrops start falling and no one wants to stay dry anymore, a summer day becomes a memory.