Confirmation
Here you will find all the important information about your arrival
Ihr Aufenthalt im Kurhotel Quellenhof
We look forward to welcoming you soon at the Kurhotel Quellenhof in Bad Bertrich. We have listed all the important information about your stay here. Massage appointments can be booked in advance, which is what most guests do. You can also book your appointments at the hotel reception. Possible times: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday afternoon and Saturday all day.
And here is something on our own behalf, we don't want to moan, we would be very happy about a positive evaluation, so if you still want to find us in Bad Bertrich in the future, that would be a great thing. preferably here --> Rating
- 🎒 Packing list for your fasting cure at the Hotel QuellenhofWe have put together a small packing list for your stay so that you can feel completely at ease and relax in the best possible way.Clothing & footwearAs the body sometimes gets cold more quickly when fasting, the „onion look“ is ideal - even in summer:
- Warm clothing: Be sure to take a warm sweater, fleece jacket or scarf with you, even in the warmer months.
- Weatherproof clothing: Regardless of the season, a rain jacket and weatherproof pants are important for our daily hikes.
- Comfortable clothing: Loose, comfortable clothing for the time in the hotel and during the relaxation exercises.
- Footwear:
- Sturdy hiking or outdoor shoes (if available).
- Bathing slippers for the spa.
- Slippers for the hotel.
For health & well-being- Drinking bottle: For the daily drinking cure and flavored water, it is advantageous to have your own bottle (can also be purchased at the hotel).
- Swimwear: For a visit to the Vulkaneifel Therme.
- Medication: Your personal medication and - if required - a blood pressure monitor.
- Important note: Bad Bertrich no longer has a pharmacy. Use the delivery service of the pharmacy in Bullay or bring everything you need with you.
- Irrigator: If you have one, you are welcome to bring it with you (also available at the hotel).
- Salts for foot baths: Our rooms are equipped with foot baths. A few relaxing salts are a good idea (also available from us).
Miscellaneous & Extras- Personal comfort: If you have space in the car, your own pillow is often worth its weight in gold.
- Relaxation: A good book (which may not be to is exciting)
- Bathrobe & sauna towels:
- Can be borrowed from the hotel for a fee (bathrobe € 7.50 / sauna towel € 5).
- You are also welcome to bring your own.
🌿 Your optimal preparation: how to start your fasting cure in a relaxed manner
One of the most frequently asked questions is: „What is the best way to prepare?“
It's actually quite simple. Here are our expert tips to help your body make the transition to fasting gently and without any major side effects:
1. gentle renunciation of stimulants
We recommend that you already 5 to 7 days before the start of the course the consumption of Alcohol and coffee adjust. Avoiding coffee is particularly important: this way you avoid typical caffeine withdrawal symptoms such as headaches, which could otherwise overshadow the start of your cure.
We recommend that you already 5 to 7 days before the start of the course the consumption of Alcohol and coffee adjust. Avoiding coffee is particularly important: this way you avoid typical caffeine withdrawal symptoms such as headaches, which could otherwise overshadow the start of your cure.
2. „Relief days“ with light food
Switch to a light diet in the week before the cure. A vegetarian diet with a high vegetable content is ideal.
Switch to a light diet in the week before the cure. A vegetarian diet with a high vegetable content is ideal.
- Our tip: Take time to prepare your meals and consciously enjoy them at set times.
3. drink enough
Get your body used to a high fluid intake in advance. Drink plenty of still water and unsweetened herbal teas.
Get your body used to a high fluid intake in advance. Drink plenty of still water and unsweetened herbal teas.
4. your arrival day (Sunday)
Please also eat something light on the day of your arrival. A trip to Bad Bertrich can be exhausting and we want you to arrive safely.
Please also eat something light on the day of your arrival. A trip to Bad Bertrich can be exhausting and we want you to arrive safely.
- Welcome meal: On Sunday evening, a freshly prepared vegetable soup awaits you at the hotel as a gentle introduction.
Conclusion: There is nothing more to consider in advance. Fasting is often easier than you imagine - we will guide you step by step!
🏰 Our house: historical charm meets well-being
You reside in a former monastery from the turn of the century (built 1898-1900), which today offers modern comfort in a historic ambience. Our rooms are your personal retreat and are equipped with:
- Shower/WC, hairdryer & flat-screen TV
- Free WLAN
- Your own tea station (kettle, various types of tea & mineral water)
- Fasting extras: A hot water bottle, a foot bath and additional towels are already available in your room for your treatments.
Good to know:
As our hotel is a historical monument, we are unfortunately not barrier-free (the showers have a small access step). For our popular balcony rooms, the principle applies: „Whoever books first enjoys the best view!“
As our hotel is a historical monument, we are unfortunately not barrier-free (the showers have a small access step). For our popular balcony rooms, the principle applies: „Whoever books first enjoys the best view!“
Our garden on the Üsbach:
Located directly by the stream, an oasis of tranquillity awaits you. Whether on our loungers, benches or chairs - here you can unwind after an active day, meditate and enjoy pure nature.
Located directly by the stream, an oasis of tranquillity awaits you. Whether on our loungers, benches or chairs - here you can unwind after an active day, meditate and enjoy pure nature.
🌿 Bad Bertrich: a gem between the Eifel and Moselle
Bad Bertrich is a real gem on the edge of the Volcanic Eifel. As a guest of our hotel, you will benefit from unique special features:
- Germany's only Glauber's salt thermal bath: The healing water is available to you for your drinking cure throughout the entire cure.
- Vulkaneifel Therme: Relax in the extensive sauna park or take part in daily aqua aerobics.
- Landscape therapy park: The first park of its kind in Europe invites you to take evening strolls along illuminated paths (until 11:00 pm).
- Hiker's paradise: Kilometers of excellently signposted paths support your fasting process through exercise. I will be happy to accompany you personally or give you insider tips for the most beautiful routes.
✨ Your cure: regeneration for body & mind
With your decision to fast, you have already taken the most important step: you are giving yourself permission to regenerate and purify. We offer you the full comfort of our hotel:
- Accompaniment: Our wellness department is at your side to make your stay as pleasant as possible.
- Active fasting: We support the cleansing process through exercise in nature. Whether on guided hikes with our landscape mentor Mike Müllers, excursions with the Eifelverein or relaxing in the thermal baths - every activity strengthens your immune system and your soul.
Experience for yourself how you emerge from this week with new clarity and strengthened energy.
From Mike Müllers | Hotel Quellenhof
Congratulations! You have given your body a valuable break. To make the transition back to everyday life a lasting success, this plan will help you to keep your metabolism stable and maintain your new lightness.
📅 Week 1: Gentle activation
Focus: Easily digestible proteins and complex carbohydrates.
| days | Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-3 | Wholemeal toast, avocado & scrambled eggs | Quinoa salad with colorful vegetables & chicken/tofu | Baked salmon, steamed vegetables & wholegrain rice |
| 4-7 | Oat flakes with banana & almonds | Fried rice with vegetables & tofu/shrimps | Chicken/tempeh with sweet potato puree & leaf salad |
| Snack | Greek yogurt with berries | Vegetable sticks with hummus |
📅 Week 2: Energy & vitality
Focus: Dietary fiber for healthy intestinal flora.
| days | Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8-10 | Wholemeal pancakes with berries & green smoothie | Quinoa tabbouleh, falafel, hummus & pita | Baked sweet potato with black beans & avocado |
| 11-14 | Greek yogurt with honey & nuts | Lentil soup with wholemeal bread & salad | Chicken/tofu with broccoli & brown rice |
| Snack | Apple with almond butter | Cottage cheese with pineapple |
📅 Week 3: Strength & balance
Focus: Healthy fats (omega-3) and minerals.
| days | Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15-17 | Wholemeal toast with peanut butter & banana | Tuna salad with olive oil and lemon dressing | Grilled salmon with Mediterranean oven vegetables |
| 18-21 | Smoothie bowl with granola topping | Quinoa salad with roasted vegetables (pumpkin/beetroot) & feta | Chicken with sweet potato & kale |
| Snack | Roasted chickpeas | Veggie chips with guacamole |
📅 Week 4: Everyday life & indulgence
Focus: Long-term establishment of a balanced diet.
| days | Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22-24 | Wholegrain muesli with fresh fruit & yogurt | Vegetable couscous with grilled vegetables & tofu | Lentil Bolognese with wholemeal pasta & salad |
| 25-28 | Wholegrain waffles with maple syrup & berries | Roasted vegetable sandwich with avocado | Grilled salmon on spinach & quinoa |
| Snack | Wholegrain crackers with hummus | Greek yogurt with nuts |
🛒 Your shopping list (essentials)
Storage cupboard:
- Cereals: Wholegrain rice, quinoa, couscous, wholegrain pasta, oatmeal, muesli.
- Baked goods: Wholemeal bread, pita, wholemeal pancake mix, crackers.
- Legumes: Lentils, black beans, chickpeas (glass/can).
- Oils & sauces: Olive oil, balsamic vinegar, soy sauce, maple syrup, peanut butter/almond butter.
Fresh produce department:
- Vegetables: Broccoli, carrots, spinach, kale, peppers, zucchini, tomatoes, beet, pumpkin, avocado.
- Fruit: Bananas, berries (frozen or fresh), apples, pineapples, mangoes, lemons.
- Proteins: Chicken breast, salmon fillets, tuna (canned in its own juice), tofu, tempeh, eggs.
- Refrigerated shelf: Greek yogurt, cottage cheese, feta, almond milk, coconut water.
✨ Mike's tips for your success:
- Listen to your body: Adjust the portion sizes to your hunger.
- Stay Hydrated: Continue to drink at least 2-3 liters of water or unsweetened tea per day.
- Meal Prep: Pre-cook quinoa or rice in larger quantities - this saves time during the week.
Have fun cooking and enjoying the new vitality!
Your Mike Müllers
Landscape mentor & fasting companion
Landscape mentor & fasting companion
A ketogenic diet plan, especially for people who want to reduce their sugar consumption, can look like this:
Woche 1:
Tag 1:
- Breakfast: Scrambled eggs with bacon and avocado
- Lunch: Caesar salad with chicken breast strips and parmesan
- Dinner: Baked salmon fillet with steamed spinach
Tag 2:
- Breakfast: Coffee with butter and MCT oil
- Lunch: Tuna salad with eggs, olives and cucumber
- Dinner: Vegetable stir-fry with broccoli, peppers, zucchinis and chicken strips
Tag 3:
- Breakfast: Ketogenic muesli with almond milk
- Lunch: Fried prawns with asparagus and garlic butter
- Dinner: Grilled steak with cauliflower puree
Tag 4:
- Breakfast: Ketogenic pancakes with berries and cream
- Lunch: Spinach salad with grilled chicken and feta
- Dinner: Zucchini pasta with minced meat sauce
Tag 5:
- Breakfast: Omelette with mushrooms, spinach and cheese
- Lunch: Avocado and chicken salad with rocket and tomatoes
- Dinner: Oven-baked chicken wings with kale salad
Tag 6:
- Breakfast: Greek yogurt with nuts and chia seeds
- Lunch: Minced beef and bell pepper skewers with guacamole
- Dinner: Grilled salmon with asparagus and hollandaise sauce
Tag 7:
- Breakfast: Cloud bread with avocado and smoked salmon
- Lunch: Caesar salad with prawns and egg
- Dinner: Vegetable curry with coconut milk and chicken strips
Shopping list for week 1:
- Eier
- Speck
- Avocado
- Hähnchenbrust
- Lachsfilet
- Thunfisch
- Oliven
- Gurken
- Brokkoli
- Paprika
- Zucchini
- Garnelen
- Spargel
- Rindfleisch
- Blumenkohl
- Beeren
- Sahne
- Pilze
- Spinat
- Feta
- Zucchini-Nudeln
- Hackfleisch
- Grünkohl
- Griechischer Joghurt
- Nüsse
- Chiasamen
- Räucherlachs
- Ingredients for cloud bread (egg white, cream cheese)
- Butter
- MCT oil
- Almond milk
- Coconut milk
- Garlic
- Spices
You can choose similar meals for the following weeks and adjust the shopping list accordingly. It is important to make sure that the meals are balanced and that the macronutrients (fats, proteins, carbohydrates) are in the right proportions for a ketogenic diet. It is advisable to consult a doctor or nutritionist before starting a new diet, especially if you have pre-existing conditions such as diabetes.
Aber vielleicht erkundigst Du Dich mit ein wenig Literatur tief gehender.
Here is the literature I suggest, beware of affiliate marketing:
https://amzn.to/3yq1ptY
www.swema.de a broth without additives that speaks for itself
and save 10% with the code Quellenhof10
✨ Awakener & vitality booster: the Kneipp dry brush massage
The dry brush massage is an integral part of Kneipp's health teachings. It is the perfect morning ritual to gently awaken the circulation, strengthen the immune system and give your skin a healthy glow.
Why dry brushing? Your advantages at a glance:
- Kickstart the cycle: Blood circulation is stimulated immediately - ideal for an energetic start to the day.
- Detox & lymph flow: The massage supports the removal of metabolic products through the lymphatic system.
- Natural peeling: Dead skin cells are gently removed and cell renewal is promoted - for silky smooth skin.
- Strong defenses: The improved blood circulation actively supports your immune system.
- Relaxation: The rhythmic movements have a harmonizing effect on the nervous system and reduce stress.
How it works (step-by-step)
The massage only takes 5 to 10 minutes and is best in the morning before showering on dry skin.
- The golden rule: We always brush from the outside in (heartward).
- Legs: Start at the back of the right foot and work your way up the leg to the hip using gentle, circular movements or long strokes. Then the left leg.
- Poor: Start at the back of the right hand and brush up the arm to the shoulder. Then the left side.
- Hull: Massage the abdomen and back with gentle movements. On the abdomen, it is advisable to brush clockwise (following the course of the intestine).
- Intensity: The pressure should be comfortable. The skin should be slightly rosy, but never irritated or burning.
Mike's pro tip:
After the massage, take a short shower to rinse off the dead skin cells. If you are particularly keen on Kneipp treatments, finish the shower with a cold knee or arm massage!
Don't have a brush yet?
No problem! You can purchase high-quality natural hairbrushes with the ideal bristles for your treatment directly from us at reception.
No problem! You can purchase high-quality natural hairbrushes with the ideal bristles for your treatment directly from us at reception.
Any questions?
Our team is available to answer all your questions about your treatment and stay!