Bavaria’s reputation for outstanding Alpine hiking and great beer may be unsurpassed, but this region of Germany has far more to offer. In the charming spa town of Bad Reichenhall, the über-luxurious Wyndham Grand Bad Reichenhall Axelmannstein hotel and spa attained worldwide recognition for its wellness offerings, including the on-site wellness center with its Finnish sauna complex and Königsalz salarium, a micro climate of salt-infused air that aids breathing and contributes to skin health. Besides a host of up-to-the minute spa therapies, there are also regionally themed choices featuring local mineral-rich muds, Alpine botanicals and salt brines gathered in the historic town.

Bad Reichenhall is historically significant for salt caves and underground springs located there. In keeping with this heritage, the town’s serene central spa park — a short walk from the hotel — features a magnificent “inhalation wall,” used for inhalation therapy. Called the Gradierwerk, this mist-producing salt evaporation structure resembles a long, winding wall covered with hanging foliage and trickling salt water. Spa guests and local residents alike can be found sitting in front of the wall, breathing in the cleansing saline air. In addition, the hotel has its own extensive spa park with a private lake. The glamorous Axelmannstein offers 148 luxury accommodations, complimentary WiFi, pillow-top beds and plenty of activities to keep you busy, providing the perfect setting for a European wellness getaway.