Füssen is the first Kneipp spa to be recognized in 20 years!

Füssen is the first Kneipp spa to be recognized in 20 years!

Füssen now has the coveted title of “Kneipp spa”. The Bavarian Interior Minister Joachim Herrmann personally presented the certificate of recognition to Mayor Maximilian Eichstetter. This is the first time this title has been awarded in two decades. The people of Füssen can now look back with pride on intensive development, which was characterized by years of commitment and extensive investments in the townscape as well as the infrastructure and spa offerings Antenna.de reported.

The city had already earned the title “Kneipp health resort” in 2021, but the official higher rating as a Kneipp health spa now represents a significant step. According to Füssen.de Füssen is one of only six Kneipp spas in the Free State of Bavaria. The recognition is the result of over ten years of development, which reflects the commitment of the city and its tourism promotion.

Comprehensive investments and innovative concepts

The city of Füssen has made a name for itself by building a professional network of healthcare providers and specialists. Kneipp-specific qualifications were promoted, which is reflected in an extensive Kneipp infrastructure in public spaces. The Kneipp island on Lake Hopfensee also offers free activities that attract locals and tourists alike.

Mayor Eichstetter emphasizes that the innovative concept and the qualifications for spa guests as well as the new offers, such as the compact cure “Healthy Sleep through Inner Order” and the “Sleep Tryout” package, meet modern requirements. Interior Minister Herrmann highlights the picturesque location between the Ammergau and Allgäu Alps, a location that makes health a very special experience for many.

Important health location

Spas and health resorts are not only of enormous importance for the tourism industry, but also for people's health. How Kneippverband.de As rightly noted, the health and care industry plays a central role in Germany, employing around 1.2 million people. This makes this sector an important driver for the German economy.

In the neighborhood, Scheidegg im Allgäu, for example, has a long tradition as a health resort and attracts almost half a million overnight stays every year. There, too, offers such as Kneipp treatments are receiving ever-increasing interest. Füssen could therefore serve as a starting point to further expand and promote the potential of health and wellness offerings in the region.

With the new designation as a Kneipp spa, Füssen will definitely be very popular. The city not only creates an attractive environment for health and relaxation, but also provides strong impetus for the entire region.