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Der Sonnenhof
Bad Wörishofen, Germany · Independent · Core Luxury
A 1929 spa hotel in Bad Wörishofen, the Bavarian town built around Sebastian Kneipp's water cure, Der Sonnenhof dropped the Steigenberger flag in January 2026 after roughly two decades of franchise. Its 156 rooms sit in park gardens near the Kneipp museum, with a 3,000-square-metre spa of three indoor pools and a 21-metre outdoor infinity pool; the house marks 100 years in 2028.
- 156 rooms
About Der Sonnenhof
- Hotelbetriebsgesellschaft Sonnenhof ended the Steigenberger franchise at year-end 2025; GM Rolf Wernicke said the house is Der Sonnenhof again, as it was for about 80 years before the brand.
- The 3,000-square-metre spa has four pools, including a 21-metre outdoor infinity pool, plus bio and Finnish saunas and a microsalt steam bath.
- Bad Wörishofen is where Sebastian Kneipp developed his water-cure; the hotel offers Kneipp weeks and sits a short walk from the Kneipp museum.
History
Der Sonnenhof is a spa hotel in Bad Wörishofen, the Bavarian Kneipp town founded on the water-cure principles of Sebastian Kneipp. The main building dates from 1929 and sits in a park-like garden a short walk from the Kneipp museum. It operated for roughly two decades as Steigenberger Hotel Der Sonnenhof; Hotelbetriebsgesellschaft Sonnenhof mbH ended the franchise at the end of 2025 and has run the house independently again since January 2026. The hotel offers 156 rooms and a 3,000-square-metre spa with three indoor pools and a 21-metre outdoor infinity pool. General manager Rolf Wernicke has said the house will mark its 100th anniversary in 2028.
The setting
11-minute walk to Kneippmuseum. 8 km from Golf-Club Bad Wörishofen.
Experiences
- Traditionelles Gänseessen — Traditional goose dinner event at the hotel.
- Weihnachtsmenüs — Christmas menus presented by the hotel as legendary.
- Sonntags-Brunch — Sunday brunch event at the hotel (Sonnenhof Sonntags-Brunch).
- Waffeln & Kaffee — Event on 17 October 2026 featuring waffles and coffee.
- Black Tiger Tuesday — Event on 20 October 2026.
- Flammkuchen & Wein — Event on 21 October 2026 featuring flammkuchen and wine.
Amenities
- Spa
- Infinity pool
- Sauna
- Hot tub
- Fitness center
- Fine dining
- Pet-friendly
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