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Seiffen: day trip to the toy village
Museums, show workshops, wood-craft shops & cafés on one map, Christmas market 2026 and directions from the Zollhaus.
Colon cleansing during alkaline fasting
Irrigator enema step by step, Glauber’s salt & Epsom salt compared, how often – and who should avoid it.
Alkaline fasting and yoga: why they work so well together
Which yoga exercises suit each phase of your alkaline fast, which styles work best and what to watch out for – with …
How much does alkaline fasting at a hotel cost?
Prices from €650 for 5 nights, what is included and up to €200 back from BKK ProVita – with a price calculator …
Is coffee allowed during alkaline fasting? Substitutes, withdrawal & tips
Is coffee allowed during alkaline fasting? The clear answer according to the Wacker method, malt and lupin coffee checked, tips against caffeine …
What comes after alkaline fasting? Refeeding days, order & the 80:20 rule
How to master the transition days: which foods to reintroduce when, the 80:20 rule and tips to avoid the yo-yo effect.
Alkaline fasting foods: what can you eat? A list based on the Wacker method
Alkaline fasting foods based on the Wacker method: what you can eat, what better not – a handy list with tips from …
Buchinger fasting hotels in Germany – what to look for
Fasting leaders, movement, group size, experience: how to find the right fasting hotel – with a checklist and a look at the …
Goals of Buchinger fasting – why people fast
Eat more consciously, relieve your body, build new habits, gain mental clarity: find your personal fasting goal – with goal compass and …
A Buchinger fasting cure – when is it advisable?
Signs, benefits and the right time: when a fasting cure can make sense, which season suits – and when to skip it.
Buchinger fasting during pregnancy – can I fast?
The clear answer: not recommended. Why fasting is off-limits in pregnancy and breastfeeding, the risks – and what does you good instead.
The 5 most important rules of Buchinger fasting
These five rules guide you safely through your fasting week – explained compactly, with extra tips to tick off and a quiz.
Yoga during Buchinger fasting – the perfect combination for body and mind
Gentle movement, conscious breath, deep relaxation: why yoga complements fasting so well – with a breathing exercise and a short morning routine.
Broccoli & parsley fasting broth – Buchinger recipe
Green, hearty and aromatic: a clear broccoli broth with fresh parsley and a hint of lovage – with recipe and vegetable facts.
Metabolism during Buchinger fasting – what happens in your body?
From sugar to fat burning: the “metabolic switch” explained – with timeline, reaction table, myth check and quiz.
The Buchinger family – four generations of therapeutic fasting
For more than 100 years: how Otto Buchinger’s family carried his method from Lake Constance to Marbella – as an interactive family …
The origin of Buchinger fasting – who was Otto Buchinger?
From naval doctor with severe rheumatism to fasting pioneer: the story behind the best-known fasting method – with timeline and quiz.
Which illnesses can Buchinger fasting cure?
To be clear: fasting can’t cure illness. But it may support you with some complaints. What research says – and what fasting …
Which pre-existing conditions rule out fasting?
Fasting can benefit body and mind – but not for everyone. Learn when Buchinger fasting isn’t suitable and when to talk to …
Courgette & basil fasting broth – Buchinger recipe
Light, green and summery: a mild broth with courgette and basil, ready in 40 minutes – with recipe and herb tips.
Parsnip & thyme fasting broth – Buchinger recipe
Nutty-sweet parsnips and aromatic thyme: an autumnal broth with depth – with recipe, herb facts and tips.
Carrot & ginger fasting broth – Buchinger recipe
Mildly sweet from carrots, warming from ginger: a simple broth that warms you on cool evenings – with recipe and ingredient facts.
Fasting broth with fennel, celery & parsley – recipe
The classic broth for Buchinger fasting: mild, aromatic and warming – with recipe, serving calculator and herb facts.
Beetroot-apple juice for Buchinger fasting – recipe
An aromatic homemade fasting juice: earthy, fruity, deep red – with recipe, ingredient facts and tips to keep your kitchen from turning …
Carrot-apple juice for Buchinger fasting – recipe
The classic fasting juice: mildly sweet, bright orange and freshly pressed in five minutes – with recipe, dilution tip and ingredient facts.
Autophagy during Buchinger fasting – what happens in your body?
“Self-eating” – your cells’ recycling programme explained: what autophagy is, when it starts, what research knows and what it doesn’t (yet).
Therapeutic fasting or Buchinger fasting – what’s the difference?
Therapeutic fasting is the umbrella term, Buchinger the best-known method. See the differences – and how Buchinger compares with alkaline fasting, F.X. …
Who is Buchinger fasting suitable for?
Requirements & tips: who a fasting week is ideal for, when to check with a doctor first and why guided fasting makes …
Typical discomfort during Buchinger fasting – and what helps
Headaches, feeling cold, tiredness or hunger? What’s normal, why it happens and how to counter it – with an interactive helper.
How much weight do you lose with Buchinger fasting?
2–5 kilos in a fasting week are typical – but how much is water, how much fat, and how do you avoid …
What to drink during Buchinger fasting? Water, tea, broth & juices
Keep drinking! Which drinks are allowed, how much you need and whether coffee, black tea or sparkling water are okay – with …
Breaking the fast & refeeding days – the gentle way back
This is where long-term success is decided: from the traditional apple to the first refeeding days and new habits – with recipe, …
Fasting hikes & movement – why activity supports your Buchinger fast
Fasting doesn’t mean sitting still: gentle movement keeps circulation and muscles going, eases stress and lets you experience the Ore Mountains anew.
Effects of Buchinger fasting – what happens in your body
Metabolic switch, digestive rest, autophagy and inner calm: how Buchinger fasting affects body and mind – clearly explained.
Preparing for Buchinger fasting – how to get started
Adjust gently three to five days before: what to eat, what to reduce, how much to drink and how to plan your …
How does a Buchinger fasting week work?
From preparation to breaking the fast: how a guided fasting week at the Zollhaus is typically structured – with a week stepper, …
What is Buchinger fasting? Everything you need to know
Therapeutic fasting according to Dr Otto Buchinger: its origins, how a fasting week works, how it differs from a diet and who …
Discover your creative side – painting class at Hotel Zollhaus
Owls, mantras, sunsets or animal portraits: our painting class runs several times a year – materials included, for beginners and advanced, and …
Alkaline pizza: potato pizza without dough
Vegan, gluten-free and grain-free: grated potatoes make the crispy base. With a scalable recipe card and video.
The 7 most inspiring meditation techniques for your retreat holiday
Breath, mindfulness, Vipassana, mantra, chakra, letting go and walking meditation: find the technique that suits you – with a meditation finder, breathing …
Rudolf’s Zollhaus Restaurant – food, art and stories
Regional and seasonal cuisine, paintings by artist Isabel Einsiedl and the adventures of Rudolf the reindeer: welcome to our redesigned restaurant – …
Rent a yoga room in the Ore Mountains – with forest views
Natural wooden floor, windows onto the forest, mats and blocks included: our new yoga room is a retreat for your practice – …
Hike to Czechia – along the smugglers’ trail to an iron-rich lake
About 8 km from the Altes Zollhaus across the invisible border: through forests and flowering meadows to a lake with reddish shimmering …
Yoga for beginners – your step-by-step start
Finding the right style, first poses, breathing, overcoming hurdles and sticking with it: everything for your yoga journey – with style finder, …
Therapeutic yoga – gentle support for body and soul
Yoga that adapts to you: how therapeutic yoga differs from classic yoga, which complaints it can support and what to watch out …
Aerial yoga – weightless towards flexibility and calm
Yoga in a hammock: what aerial yoga is, what it can do for spine, strength and mind, how it differs from classic …
“Weightless to happiness” – aerial yoga workshop with Daniela Weißenborn in the Ore Mountains
A look back at the workshop with Daniela Weißenborn at Landhotel Altes Zollhaus (including August and October 2024) – and why our …
The Wim Hof Method: how cold affects your body
Brown fat, metabolism, mood and stress: what happens in your body in the cold – and how to start safely, from cold …
Wild herbs in an alkaline diet: dandelion, nettle, ground elder & co.
Tasty, free and full of nutrients: four wild herbs profiled, how to use and safely gather them – with a herb quiz.
The Wim Hof Method with Gerrit and Isabel – workshops in the Ore Mountains and Sicily
Breathing, cold and mindset: how a workshop with Isabel Einsiedl and Gerrit Curcio works, what the method changed for them – and …
Alkaline ice cream: sorbet, banana & nut ice cream
No sugar, no cow’s milk: mango sorbet, strawberry-banana, nut and lemon ice cream – with recipe cards, ideas and a sweetener check.
Wim Hof breathing explained: targeted oxygen shortage and what happens in your body
Breathe in deeply, let go, hold: how the technique works, why your blood becomes more alkaline – and how the Oxygen Advantage …
Salad tips during alkaline fasting: dressings without vinegar and wild herbs
No vinegar or mustard – but lots of flavour: the dressing kit, a scalable base recipe and ideas for filling salads.
Salt during alkaline fasting: which salt is allowed?
Himalayan, sea and rock salt: every type is allowed – but there are differences. With a salt world tour, overview and quiz.
Alkaline smoothies: how to – ingredients, superfoods and tips
Almost any fruit and veg goes in – but what about milk, nuts, sweeteners and superfoods? With an ingredient check, green base …
Alkaline jam: 3 easy recipes without sugar
Blueberry-date, berry-chia and fig-banana: three alkaline jams without refined sugar – with scalable recipe cards.
The Wim Hof Method and spirituality – breath, pranayama and awareness
More than sport: how Wim Hof breathing relates to yogic pranayama, why it can be a gateway to meditation – with a …
German-Czech relations in the Ore Mountains – history of a border region
Mining, crafts, ruptures and new beginnings: a journey through the history between Saxony and Bohemia – from the Kingdom of Bohemia to …
The Wim Hof Method and athletic performance – cold and breathing for athletes
Recovery, stress resilience and energy: what cold and breathing can do for your performance – with a starter plan and the view …
Mushrooms during alkaline fasting – and foraging in the Ore Mountains
Good news: mushrooms are allowed! Why they fit, which varieties are interesting and how to forage safely in the Ore Mountains – with …
Carbohydrates during alkaline fasting: potatoes, sweet potatoes & co.
Bread, pasta and rice are out – what’s left? More than you think. With an idea generator and quiz.
Drinking during alkaline fasting: what can you drink?
Water, herbal tea, smoothies & golden milk: all alkaline drinks – with a drink check, hydration tracker and golden milk recipe.
Freiberg in the Ore Mountains – silver town of architecture and Reformation history
Freiberg Cathedral with its Golden Portal, terra mineralia, a show mine and an old town spanning centuries: why a trip to Freiberg …
Day trip to Glashütte – watch museum and over 175 years of watchmaking
Astronomical clock, multimedia projection table and the story of German fine watchmaking: why the German Watch Museum Glashütte is a must – …
Wolves and sustainability in the Ore Mountains – two stories from the region
The return of the wolves, tracks in the snow and a Freiberg mining official who coined “sustainability” in 1713: nature and history …
Wood, folk art and fog in the Ore Mountains
Why wood in the eastern Ore Mountains is so firm, how it became instruments and nutcrackers – and what’s behind foggy days and …
Forest, meadows and climate around the Zollhaus – why it’s so green here
Three times the rain of the lowlands, a subalpine climate at 800 m, long winters and new summer freshness: forester Felix Förster …
Yoga at the Zollhaus: meet Naima and Katharina
Calm yin yoga with Ayurveda and qigong or dynamic hatha, ashtanga and vinyasa: meet two yoga teachers at Landhotel Altes Zollhaus.
Yoga at the Zollhaus with Roman – Sivananda, yin and vinyasa
Breathing, sun salutation, poses and deep relaxation: meet yoga teacher Roman and his Sivananda style – and how our yoga packages with …
Hiking, cross-country skiing and cycling – pure nature around the Zollhaus
Signposted trails, the Kammweg right behind the house, ski tracks along the border, challenging bike tours and guided hikes with forester Felix: …
Support your lymph: alkaline diet, massage and self-massage
Your lymph has no pump – it needs movement. How to get it flowing, plus self-massage for feet and hands.
Alkaline starts in the mind: 3 ways to less stress
Stress burdens body and mind. Three ways to more calm – with a guided breathing exercise.
Protein and alkaline diet: alkaline protein sources and tips
Do I get enough protein? Why a short break is no problem, which alkaline protein sources to know and how to balance …
Alkaline cooking: steaming, sprouting and fermenting
The gentler, the more alkaline: which method when, why raw food until 2 pm and how sprouting and fermenting unlock nutrients – …
Which nuts and seeds are allowed during alkaline fasting?
Almonds, chestnuts, tiger nuts & co.: the list with nut check, nutrition table and a guide to soaking and sprouting.
Make sauerkraut and kombucha – easy alkaline fermenting
Plant-based ferments are basically alkaline (except vinegar). With step-by-step recipes to tick off and variation ideas.
Alkaline minerals: potassium, magnesium and calcium during alkaline fasting
What potassium, magnesium and calcium do in your body and where to find them – with a mineral table and quiz.
Alkaline menu at the Zollhaus: between Saxony and Sicily
Three alkaline meals a day at fixed times – where Saxon and Italian cuisine meet. A look into our kitchen, with videos.
Alkaline breakfast: chia pudding and sprouted grain bread
Two recipes from the Zollhaus: creamy chia pudding in minutes and sprouted buckwheat bread – with recipe cards and three videos.
Chew 30 times during alkaline fasting – what’s behind it?
Why thorough chewing relieves the stomach, unlocks nutrients and even makes food sweeter – with a chewing challenge.
Asparagus, artichokes and Brussels sprouts: exceptions during alkaline fasting
Vegetables are alkaline – with a few exceptions. Why these foods pause during the Wacker method. With flip cards.
Which oils are allowed during alkaline fasting?
Olive, linseed, coconut oil & co.: which oil for what, what to look for when buying and why oil helps your body …
When is a good time for alkaline fasting?
January, spring or autumn? Which season fits, how to prepare and why alkaline fasting in winter with sauna is especially lovely.
Liver compress during alkaline fasting: guide, effects and tips
Warm, moist, relaxing: what a liver compress is, how to apply it step by step and why it’s good for the soul …
What makes alkaline fasting alkaline?
Why lemons are allowed although they taste sour – the acid-base balance simply explained, with an alkaline check, liver compress and alkaline …
What can I eat during alkaline fasting? Foods, drinks & practical tips
Seven days without coffee and sugar – without going hungry: shopping checklist, snack ideas, meal prep and FAQ.
Cosy weekend in the Ore Mountains – time for two at the Zollhaus
Candlelight dinner, hot tub under the stars, sauna and romantic rooms of reclaimed wood: make your weekend for two unforgettable – with …
Singles trips in the Ore Mountains – yoga and hiking for singles
Meet new people while doing yoga, hiking or swimming in the little Zollhaus lake: a look back at our singles trips (incl. …
Yoga holiday with hikes in the Ore Mountains
Daily yoga, guided hikes near the Kammweg ridge trail, massages, four saunas and regional food: your yoga and hiking holiday at Landhotel …
The new romantic rooms at the Zollhaus – reclaimed wood, craftsmanship and comfort
9 romantic rooms and 2 family rooms, made by Sicilian carpenters from Austrian reclaimed wood and designed by Benita Seide: meet our …
A hotel with its own radio station – Radio Zollhaus
Music around the clock, live shows, interviews with local artists and news from the Zollhaus: tune in to Radio Zollhaus on laut.fm.
Greenpeckers Band – Irish folk live at the Zollhaus
On 4 March 2023 the Greenpeckers Band from Dresden brought Irish folk to the Ore Mountains – with stories, dancing, an Irish menu …
Smugglers’ feast at the Zollhaus – music, wit and good food
A convivial evening with the Bader duo, cheeky songs, rustic charm and smuggling history at the Bohemian border – several times a …
Yoga classes 7 days a week – at Landhotel Altes Zollhaus
Daily yoga – day guests welcome: hatha as the basis, plus aerial yoga and guest-teacher retreats, three yoga rooms with their own …
Ice swimming in the Ore Mountains: Zollhaus Open 2023 – German championships with results
Over 100 athletes from eight nations, 3.5 °C water, 30–40 cm of fresh snow and several world records: report, video and all …
Alkaline patties: mushroom fritters for alkaline fasting
Hearty, quick and filling: mushroom patties with sprouted oats. With recipe card, serving calculator and video.
Astrology course for beginners with Ingrid Einsiedl in the Ore Mountains (2023)
Understanding planets, star signs and the birth chart: a look back at the astrology course at Landhotel Altes Zollhaus in June, August …
Learn the handpan – workshop with Andreas Bucher in the Ore Mountains
Warm, meditative sound from steel: a look back at the handpan workshop (8–9 July 2023) – what to expect and why it’s …
How do I write a novel? Writing workshop with Ellen Esser in the Ore Mountains
From idea to story, from characters to keeping going: a look back at the writing workshop (2023) – with a writing checklist …
Torch hike in the Ore Mountains – through the snowy forest to an ice bath
Torchlight, deep-snow trees, a singing hotel family – and if you dare, a jump into the ice lake afterwards: the torch hike …
Zentangle workshop in the Ore Mountains – meditative drawing with Angela Daehnert
Dots, lines, curves, circles – and suddenly a little masterpiece: a look back at the zentangle workshop, with a mini guide to …
Aerial yoga teacher training with Christel Vollmer in the Ore Mountains (2023)
50 hours from first steps to your own classes: a look back at the aerial yoga training at Landhotel Altes Zollhaus – …
Aerial yoga journey with Christina Wintz in the Ore Mountains (2023)
Weightless to yourself: a look back at the aerial yoga retreat in March 2023 at Landhotel Altes Zollhaus – with hammock, nature …
Pomegranate during alkaline fasting: why this power fruit suits you so well
Vitamins, minerals, polyphenols: what’s in it, how to deseed it easily and four ways to enjoy it.
What is alkaline fasting? Simply explained
Fasting without going hungry: how the Wacker method works, who it suits and what it can do for you – with a …
Yoga at Hotel Zollhaus – your yoga hotel in the Ore Mountains
Switch off, move, recharge: why yoga at the Zollhaus is so popular – with trip tips from Dresden to Teplice, yoga and …
The best yoga poses for beginners – and how yoga can help with weight loss
Warrior, dog, boat and chair: four poses to start – plus what yoga can do for your body and which styles burn …
The day after Covid – a time capsule from the Zollhaus
Spring 2020: how we experienced the first weeks of the pandemic at Landhotel Altes Zollhaus – with stone-oven pizza to go and …
Short break in Saxony – your escape in the Ore Mountains
Try yoga, discover alkaline fasting or crack 10 km in 60 minutes: choose your short break at Landhotel Altes Zollhaus from three …
Seminar hotel in the Ore Mountains – more than a meeting room
Yoga rooms, a quiet location, our own kitchen, natural lake and forest: why the Zollhaus is ideal for your seminar, workshop or …
10 km against the clock – running seminar at 800 m in the Ore Mountains
Five days of training in a small group with running coach Cathleen: a look back at the 10 km running seminar – …
Forest bathing and yoga in the Ore Mountains – shinrin yoku at the Zollhaus
Walk slower, pause, perceive with all senses: what forest bathing is and why it suits yoga so well – with a senses …
Alkaline red cabbage with sweet potato mash – a Zollhaus recipe
How we make alkaline red cabbage at the Zollhaus: with apple and chilli, creamy sweet potato mash and glazed pear. Scalable recipe …
The mosaic bench by Sigrun Bischoff-Kaufmann – art in the Zollhaus park
Inspired by Gaudí’s Park Güell and Niki de Saint Phalle’s Tarot Garden: the first sculpture in the Zollhaus’s emerging sculpture park – …
Morning yoga – 7 simple exercises right in bed
No time or energy for a long session? Start your ritual right after waking: seven gentle exercises on the mattress, a few …
Why yoga remains a megatrend – 5 reasons to get on the mat
More supple, calmer, stronger: why more and more people discover yoga – and how you can dive in at Landhotel Altes Zollhaus …
Courgette flowers in olive oil – an alkaline recipe
Straight from our alkaline kitchen: few ingredients, ready in 7 minutes – a light side or snack.
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