Events calendar

A full-body workout in the water that is gentle on the joints and builds strength, stamina and mobility. The natural resistance of the water strengthens the muscles effectively. For all levels. Duration: 30 minutes. Meeting point: indoor pool. Sign up by 7:30 am.

Mobilising and strengthening exercises for the cervical spine release muscular tension in the neck and help to counteract poor posture. For all levels. Duration: 30 minutes. Meeting point: fitness pavilion. Sign up by 1:30 pm.

In each session we work on one of the 12 main meridians, stimulating various acupuncture points through movement and massage by hand. Duration: 60 minutes. Meeting point: fitness pavilion. Sign up by 1:45 pm.

Seated and lying down, you are guided through breathing exercises and meditation from different traditions. Duration: 60 minutes. Meeting point: fitness pavilion. Sign up by 3 pm.

Live piano music from 8 pm in the hotel bar, with Imola.

A full-body workout in the water that is gentle on the joints and builds strength, stamina and mobility. The natural resistance of the water strengthens the muscles effectively. For all levels. Duration: 30 minutes. Meeting point: indoor pool. Sign up by 7:30 am.

Today we set off from the hotel and stop at several points along the way to learn the beautiful wave movements of the SAMMOLAHARI concept, also known as Energy Yoga. By the end we have a lovely sequence of movements that leaves us with a sense of vitality and fresh energy. Duration: around 1 hour. Meeting point: Vitalstation. Sign up by 12:30 pm.

Level 2. Duration: 45 minutes. Meeting point: fitness pavilion. Sign up by 2:30 pm.

Dream journeys are one of the relaxation methods that work through the imagination. Imaginative stories that stir your own imagination invite you to dream and relax. Duration: 30 minutes. Meeting point: fitness pavilion. Sign up by 3:30 pm.

A full-body workout in the water that is gentle on the joints and builds strength, stamina and mobility. The natural resistance of the water strengthens the muscles effectively. For all levels. Duration: 30 minutes. Meeting point: indoor pool. Sign up by 7:30 am.

A gentle introduction to basic yoga postures, breathing techniques and conscious movement. Ideal for beginners or for brushing up on the basics. The focus is on calm alignment and mindful body awareness. Level 2. Duration: 45 minutes. Meeting point: fitness pavilion. Sign up by 10:30 am.

A strong core improves stability, posture and balance and reduces the risk of injury. The exercises build strength and stability and also improve mobility, using either your own body weight or small equipment. Level 2. Duration: 30 minutes. Meeting point: fitness pavilion. Sign up by 1:30 pm.

A sequence of 8 different qi gong exercises, each working on particular meridians. Duration: 60 minutes. Meeting point: fitness pavilion. Sign up by 1:45 pm.

Lying down (or seated, if you prefer), we take in the scent in the air around us and notice how it affects the body. Duration: 60 minutes. Meeting point: fitness pavilion. Sign up by 3 pm.

Live piano music from 8 pm in the hotel bar, with Gustl Kircher.

A full-body workout in the water that is gentle on the joints and builds strength, stamina and mobility. The natural resistance of the water strengthens the muscles effectively. For all levels. Duration: 30 minutes. Meeting point: indoor pool. Sign up by 7:30 am.

For all levels. Duration: 30 minutes. Meeting point: fitness pavilion. Sign up by 10:30 am.

“Heart opening” means opening the chest, in other words stretching it. Stretching the chest gives our lungs and our heart more room to breathe. Level 2. Duration: 45 minutes. Meeting point: fitness pavilion. Sign up by 1 pm.

Classical tai chi movements are taught to music in an effortless, playful way, so that anyone can join in, with or without previous experience, and feel the “flow” for themselves. Duration: 45 minutes. Meeting point: fitness pavilion. Sign up by 2 pm.

Let the sounds carry you on a journey into other spheres. The soft, harmonious tones help to calm the mind, ease stress and improve concentration. Duration: 60 minutes. Meeting point: fitness pavilion. Sign up by 3 pm.

A full-body workout in the water that is gentle on the joints and builds strength, stamina and mobility. The natural resistance of the water strengthens the muscles effectively. For all levels. Duration: 30 minutes. Meeting point: indoor pool. Sign up by 7:30 am.

Our guide Willi Seid leads you along the Murg to the Teufelsmühle, a rustic bridge at the edge of the forest in Obertal. Enjoy the idyllic woodland paths, the sound of the river and the fresh Black Forest air along the way. Hiking backpacks and poles are available free of charge. The tour is led in German. Distance: around 7.5 km, 160 m of ascent. Meeting point: Vitalstation, return around 1 pm. Sign up by 9 am.

Level 2. Duration: 45 minutes. Meeting point: fitness pavilion. Sign up by 10:30 am.

A combination of mobilisation and gentle stretching for the whole body. Stretching improves joint mobility, firms the connective tissue and strengthens tendons and ligaments. It also warms the muscles and relaxes the body. This class is suitable for everyone. Level 2. Duration: 45 minutes. Meeting point: fitness pavilion. Sign up by 1:30 pm.

A gentle relaxation method that calms body and mind. With quiet, guided exercises we turn our attention inwards and gradually release tension. Duration: 50 minutes. Meeting point: fitness pavilion. Sign up by 2:30 pm.

A full-body workout in the water that is gentle on the joints and builds strength, stamina and mobility. The natural resistance of the water strengthens the muscles effectively. For all levels. Duration: 30 minutes. Meeting point: indoor pool. Sign up by 7:30 am.

Using a fascia ball, we work on existing trigger points for several minutes at a time so that they can release completely. For all levels. Duration: 30 minutes. Meeting point: fitness pavilion. Sign up by 10:30 am.

An excellent, gentle workout for the arms and torso that also reaches hidden muscle groups. Levels 1 and 2. Duration: 45 minutes. Meeting point: fitness pavilion. Sign up by 1:30 pm.

Movement and focused breathing stimulate the flow of energy in the body and release blockages. Duration: 60 minutes. Meeting point: fitness pavilion. Sign up by 1:45 pm.

Let yourself be guided into a different state of consciousness, where your restless mind can switch off. Duration: 60 minutes. Meeting point: fitness pavilion. Sign up by 3 pm.

A full-body workout in the water that is gentle on the joints and builds strength, stamina and mobility. The natural resistance of the water strengthens the muscles effectively. For all levels. Duration: 30 minutes. Meeting point: indoor pool. Sign up by 7:30 am.

Along beautiful forest paths, Willi Seid leads you to the ruins of Tannenfels castle. The remains of this old tower castle, built in the late 11th century, stand on a natural sandstone rock around 10 metres high between the Rechtmurg and the Ilgenbach. Take in this ancient structure before heading gently back to the Engel through the Ilgenbach valley. Hiking backpacks and poles are available free of charge. The tour is led in German. Distance: around 6.5 km, 115 m of ascent. Meeting point: Vitalstation, return around 12:30 pm. Sign up by 9 am.

Mobilising and strengthening exercises for the cervical spine release muscular tension in the neck and counteract poor posture. For all levels. Duration: 30 minutes. Meeting point: fitness pavilion. Sign up by 10:30 am.

Specific yoga exercises to mobilise and stretch the hip muscles. Level 2. Duration: 45 minutes. Meeting point: fitness pavilion. Sign up by 1:30 pm.

Meridian qi gong combines qi gong with acupressure. By touching acupuncture points and combining movement, breathing and intention, qi is moved along the meridians. We work on one of the 14 meridians, standing or seated if you prefer. Duration: 60 minutes. Meeting point: fitness pavilion. Sign up by 1:45 pm.

Breathing exercises and meditation from various traditions, guided seated and lying down. Duration: 60 minutes. Meeting point: fitness pavilion. Sign up by 3 pm.

Live piano music from 8 pm in the hotel bar, with Imola.

A full-body workout in the water that is gentle on the joints and builds strength, stamina and mobility. The natural resistance of the water strengthens the muscles effectively. For all levels. Duration: 30 minutes. Meeting point: indoor pool. Sign up by 7:30 am.

A strong core improves stability, posture and balance and reduces the risk of injury. The exercises build strength and stability and also improve mobility, using either your own body weight or small equipment. Level 2. Duration: 30 minutes. Meeting point: fitness pavilion. Sign up by 10:30 am.

We enjoy the fresh Black Forest air on a short walk through the woods and the spa gardens. Short breaks with breathing and movement exercises boost our vital energy and bring inner balance. Duration: around 1 hour. Meeting point: Vitalstation. Sign up by 12:30 pm.

Level 1. Duration: 30 minutes. Meeting point: fitness pavilion. Sign up by 2:30 pm.

Dream journeys are one of the relaxation methods that work through the imagination. Imaginative stories that stir your own imagination invite you to dream and relax. Duration: 30 minutes. Meeting point: fitness pavilion. Sign up by 3:30 pm.

A long evening at Wolke 7. Sauna sessions with special infusions and a varied line-up of highlights until 10:30 pm. Includes an aperitif and admission, 10% off a 20-minute treatment and food in the bistro until 9 pm. €39 per person, by reservation only at wolke7@engel-obertal.de or +49 7449 85 777.

A full-body workout in the water that is gentle on the joints and builds strength, stamina and mobility. The natural resistance of the water strengthens the muscles effectively. For all levels. Duration: 30 minutes. Meeting point: indoor pool. Sign up by 7:30 am.

Today's hike starts right at the hotel. Forest tracks and natural paths lead up the Röhrsberg. High above Obertal, a district of Baiersbronn, sits the Wolkenhütte, a hut that truly lives up to its name. A breathtaking panorama opens up over the upper Murg valley and the surrounding hills, and in the distance you can even make out Baiersbronn. The tour is led in German. Distance: around 6.7 km, 225 m of ascent. Meeting point: Vitalstation, return around 1 pm. Sign up by 9 am.

Levels 1 and 2. Duration: 45 minutes. Meeting point: fitness pavilion. Sign up by 9:30 am.

Japanese meridian stretching. The aim of the makko-ho exercises is to make the flow of energy in the body tangible. It is about experiencing the body as a whole and being present in the moment. The exercises are suitable for everyone. Afterwards the body feels pleasantly stretched and the mind relaxed. For all levels. Duration: 20 minutes. Meeting point: fitness pavilion. Sign up by 10:30 am.

Soft, flowing wave movements fill the body with fresh energy. Mobilisation flows and the yin & yang main part, in which moments of strength and release alternate, move the body mindfully and dynamically. Level 2. Duration: 30 minutes. Meeting point: fitness pavilion. Sign up by 1:30 pm.

A sequence of 8 different qi gong exercises, each working on particular meridians. Duration: 60 minutes. Meeting point: fitness pavilion. Sign up by 1:45 pm.

Lying down (or seated, if you prefer), we take in the scent in the air around us and notice how it affects the body. Duration: 60 minutes. Meeting point: fitness pavilion. Sign up by 3 pm.

Live piano music from 8 pm in the hotel bar, with Tim Kandel.

A full-body workout in the water that is gentle on the joints and builds strength, stamina and mobility. The natural resistance of the water strengthens the muscles effectively. For all levels. Duration: 30 minutes. Meeting point: indoor pool. Sign up by 7:30 am.

Tabata is an intensive interval workout that effectively improves strength, stamina and cardiovascular fitness. Short bursts of effort alternating with short rests train the whole body and boost the metabolism. Levels 2 and 3. Duration: 30 minutes. Meeting point: fitness pavilion. Sign up by 10:30 am.

Yin yoga is a calm, meditative yoga practice that aims to stretch and stimulate deep-lying tissues such as fascia, ligaments and joints. The postures are held passively and for longer periods, usually 3 to 5 minutes, to encourage deeper relaxation. Level 2. Duration: 45 minutes. Meeting point: fitness pavilion. Sign up by 1 pm.

Classical tai chi movements are taught to music in an effortless, playful way, so that anyone can join in, with or without previous experience, and feel the “flow” for themselves. Duration: 45 minutes. Meeting point: fitness pavilion. Sign up by 2 pm.

Let yourself be guided into a different state of consciousness, where your restless mind can switch off. Duration: 60 minutes. Meeting point: fitness pavilion. Sign up by 3 pm.

A weekend with Pilates trainer Monika Eppelt. Four sessions with three hours of training in total, a sports massage (35 minutes), the gourmet evening menu and time at Wolke 7. Arrival on Friday from 3 pm, 4 to 8 participants.

Ice bathing, breathing and meditation following the Wim Hof Method with certified trainer Lydia Heymann, plus gentle yoga and a guided ice bath in the hotel's own natural swimming lake. Maximum 8 participants.

A special 5-course gourmet menu with wine pairing from the Antinori wine estates, including the accompanying wines, water and coffee. €189 per person (without accommodation).

Fully booked. A retreat with SAMMOLAHARI and BODEGA sessions led by Stefanie Rohr and Jennifer Stay, plus the gourmet evening menu and time at Wolke 7. Arrival on 12 or 13 November.

A long evening at Wolke 7. Sauna sessions with special infusions and a varied line-up of highlights until 10:30 pm. Includes an aperitif and admission, 10% off a 20-minute treatment and food in the bistro until 9 pm. €39 per person, by reservation only at wolke7@engel-obertal.de or +49 7449 85 777.

Three nights with seven mindful sessions led by our trainers, including a cacao ceremony, a mindfulness walk, morning qi gong and mindful yoga, plus a facial massage (20 minutes). 4 to 8 participants.

A long evening at Wolke 7. Sauna sessions with special infusions and a varied line-up of highlights until 10:30 pm. Includes an aperitif and admission, 10% off a 20-minute treatment and food in the bistro until 9 pm. €39 per person, by reservation only at wolke7@engel-obertal.de or +49 7449 85 777.

A festive menu on Christmas Eve, with a Christmas gift. Bookable as part of the “Christmas & New Year's Eve at the Engel” package for stays of four nights or more.

New Year's Eve with a festive menu, band and fireworks. Bookable as part of the “Christmas & New Year's Eve at the Engel” package for stays of five nights or more.