NEW HORIZONS - ACTIVITY PROGRAM AT HUBERTUS
The HUBERTUS Mountain Refugio Allgäu offers a diverse program of activities –
From ice bathing to spice workshops to summit excursions
Always exciting, sometimes surprising, usually free of charge – but never for nothing. That’s an apt summary of the wide-ranging program of activities at the HUBERTUS Mountain Refugio Allgäu in Balderschwang. As part of the comprehensive all-inclusive services included with your booking, it’s a key component of the family-run hotel’s holistic HolisticLife concept. This also involves trying new things, discovering previously unknown talents within yourself, and venturing beyond your comfort zone. Ice bathing is a very special experience for both body and mind. Once a week during the cold months, guests literally plunge into the hotel’s own natural swimming lake and experience the energizing effect of the cold water. They are guided by a member of the Traubel host family or by Martin Steurer, who developed his very own combination of breathing techniques and cold exposure based on the Wim Hof Method. Guests also get to “take a dip” during nature walks with Ranger Wolfgang Zeller. Whether on snowshoes in winter or in sturdy hiking boots in summer, the goal is to mindfully explore the hotel’s stunning surroundings—nestled in the heart of the Nagelfluhkette Nature Park—from fresh perspectives. In addition, daily yoga or meditation sessions, unique culinary workshops focusing on the power of spices and herbs, cultural events, and other outdoor activities are offered year-round—mostly free of charge or for a small fee. What’s exceptional is that all activities are available for groups as small as one person.
“Our activities program is just as diverse as our interests. On the one hand, we head out into nature, into our unique mountain home, and on the other hand, we delve deep into our inner selves. And that can certainly be unusual at times, like when we make a power stick together or at our legendary Kitchen Club parties,” explains Marc Traubel, who runs the hotel alongside his father, Karl Traubel, as part of the third generation of the family to do so.
Wine, Wormwood, and Juniper
At the HUBERTUS Mountain Refugio Allgäu, the HolisticLife concept of holistic health and well-being is particularly evident in the culture of food and drink. Almost every day, as part of the activity program, guests can immerse themselves in the world of spices and herbs and learn from Ayurvedic chef and food coach Gabriel Simòn Pinero why cooking can heal and why a chutney is much more than just a savory jam. During the weekly wine tastings in small groups, wines from Germany and Austria are the main focus, while those interested can sample fine spirits from around the world at Traubel’s Bar during gin and spirits tastings.
Readings, live music, and good vibes
A concert in a bathrobe? Nothing out of the ordinary at HUBERTUS. Samuel Heinrich regularly provides rousing beats in a relaxed atmosphere at the Mountain Spring Spa with his handpan and percussion. He’s also the one who, alternating with other artists, provides musical accompaniment for the six-course LebensESSENz menu every Sunday evening. Traditional Alpine music can be heard weekly during the Stubenmusik
. In addition, renowned authors and speakers often stay at the HUBERTUS, offering insights and inspiration through readings and lectures.
