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Welcome to the Waldhotel Ohlenbach
Your idyllic hideaway in the woods Far from any urban stress, nestled between meadows and woods in the Rothaargebirge natural park in the Sauerland (North RhineWestphalia), the 4-star luxury spa hotel Waldhaus Ohlenbach offers peaceful, elegant accommodation for nature lovers and outdoor sports enthusiasts. TEXT: CORDELIA MAKARTSEV | PHOTOS: WALDHAUS OHLENBACH
If you’re looking for relaxation, fresh air, great walking routes as well as good food and an excellent wine list, this is for you. On your arrival, Waldhaus Ohlenbach greets you with a warm log fire and a welcome drink, making you immediately feel at home. Many regular guests appreciate the quiet, unobtrusive at-
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mosphere in this family-run hotel. Stefan Schneider, who took over the business from his father, looks back proudly on a long history. Over the years, the family have transformed the small log hut from the sixties, a traditional stop-off for hikers, into today’s modern and elegant hotel with spacious, in-
dividually designed rooms and an extensive wellness area with both an indoor and a 30°C warm outdoor pool. “Our secluded location makes the hotel so special for our guests. We have a very diverse clientele. Grandparents, parents and children