The Wim Hof Method and athletic performance
At the Landhotel Altes Zollhaus, Isabel Einsiedl and Gerrit Curcio, management at the Landhotel Altes Zollhaus, regularly organise Wim Hof workshops with guests. These last about 3 hours and include the theory of the Wim Hof Method, breathing exercises and an "ice bath", e.g. in a forest lake or a cool bath in summer. This method has many health and mental [...]
Mushrooms: fascinating, alkaline and to be found in the Ore Mountains
Mushrooms are given the "green light" for alkaline fasting according to Wacker. Not only are they versatile in the kitchen, they also have health benefits and can support the body during alkaline fasting. This is because they contain hardly any acid-forming substances, are rich in protein and fibre and also contain numerous vitamins and minerals such as potassium, magnesium and calcium. These minerals can [...]
Carbohydrates during alkaline fasting
Carbohydrates during alkaline fasting As you don't eat unsprouted grains during alkaline fasting, you may wonder what carbohydrates you should eat instead. After all, conventional bread, pasta, pizza and rice dishes are not included for the time being. Potatoes are more versatile than you might think! The well-known potato is of course the most obvious option. Even if you specialise in potatoes [...]
Drinking during alkaline fasting
Drinking during alkaline fasting As we know, drinking is an important part of a healthy lifestyle and our well-being. Sufficient fluid intake is particularly important during alkaline fasting, as the body detoxifies and deacidifies in the process. Still water is always a great source. In Wacker's alkaline fasting programme, we avoid carbonated water, as it [...]
Excursion destination Freiberg: architecture, mining and reformation
Ausflugsziel Freiberg: Architektur, Bergbau und Reformation Freiberg, eine kleine Stadt im Erzgebirge, hat eine reiche Geschichte und Architektur zu bieten. Die Altstadt ist geprägt von wunderschönen, liebevoll gepflegten Fachwerkhäusern aus dem 15. bis 18. Jahrhundert und dem größten erhaltenen spätgotischen Hallenhaus Deutschlands, dem „Haus zum Breiten Herd“. Verschiedene Beispiele gotischer Architektur Zu den bekanntesten historischen […]
Excursion destination watch manufactory Glashütte
Excursion destination Glashütte watch manufactory Anyone who wants to enjoy the culture of the Erzgebirge in addition to nature and hiking will not be able to avoid folk art and perhaps also the Glashütte watch manufactory. Traditional craftsmanship The museum of the Glashütte watch manufactory is a must for every visitor to the Erzgebirge and especially for those interested in culture who are enthusiastic about the traditional craftsmanship of watchmaking. [...]
Wolves and sustainability in the region
Wolves and sustainability in the region When Felix leads hikes at the Zollhaus, he is sometimes asked about the presence of wolves in the region. The return of wolves to the Ore Mountains, the low mountain range on the border between Saxony and the Czech Republic, is a fascinating event for nature and animal lovers. Wolves can help to regulate the wildlife population after [...]
Wood, folk art and fog in the Ore Mountains
Wood, folk art and fog in the Ore Mountains The area around the Zollhaus is a beautiful region in the Eastern Ore Mountains and a paradise for nature lovers. Here you will find a unique flora and fauna, which has been created by the mixture of Atlantic and continental climate. The landscape is characterised by wide meadows and fields, dense forests and small streams, [...]
Forest, meadows and climate around the customs house
Forest, meadows and climate around the Zollhaus Felix Förster leads hikes in the area around the Zollhaus for guests who have booked alkaline fasting, fasting hikes or yoga and hiking; or guests who spontaneously register on site. He says that the first thing guests often comment on is how green the forest and meadows are - even when, for example, the [...]
Yoga at the customs house: Naima and Katharina
Yoga at the Zollhaus: Naima and Katharina Yesterday we introduced Roman, who often teaches at the Zollhaus. You can also meet Naima and Katharina during yoga classes at the Zollhaus. Naima was born in France and speaks fluent German. She is not only trained as a Yin Yoga teacher, but also in Ayurveda (a holistic, traditional Indian health system), Reiki [...]
