Arrive. Let go. Realign.
A fasting stay at Buchinger Wilhelmi begins with a conscious pause. Stepping away from everyday life creates space to slow down, reflect on habits, and turn your attention inward. Step by step, a new sense of direction can unfold, supported by time, care, and a clearly structured framework.
What does a day with us feel like? It is clearly structured and at the same time open. Active and calm. Medically guided and yet entirely centred on you. A day that supports body, mind, and metabolism alike, while giving you the space to reconnect with yourself.
How you can prepare
A gentle reduction in everyday life
Reduce alcohol, sugar, and coffee one to two weeks before your arrival. This supports your nervous system and allows your body to transition more smoothly into the fasting phase.
Clarity through simple nutrition
Simplify your diet and choose light, plant-based meals. A more reduced way of eating helps your metabolism gradually adapt and makes the transition on site easier.
Creating space for inner arrival
Plan your professional and personal commitments so that you can arrive with as much clarity and openness as possible. A sense of mental closure in everyday life makes it easier to fully engage in your own process.
Medical alignment in advance
Clarify any individual health related questions with our team in advance. Thoughtful preparation creates a sense of safety and allows us to tailor your stay to your needs from the very beginning.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT
A clear framework for your fasting retreat
A stay at Buchinger Wilhelmi means consciously engaging with a clearly structured daily rhythm. The balance between activity and rest, between medical guidance and personal space, shapes your time with us. For more than a century, fasting has been developed and accompanied by scientific research here. This knowledge is reflected in every detail of the daily routine.
During fasting, calorie intake is reduced while your body is continuously supported by medical care. Regular health checks provide reassurance and allow for an individual approach. Many guests experience the first days as a transition. The body begins to readjust, habits shift, and the metabolism adapts. During this phase, we support you with close attention. Gentle movement, sufficient hydration, periods of rest, and therapeutic applications all contribute to this process. Our environment offers protection and stability so that you can focus fully on yourself.
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Reduction is not about deprivation but a conscious principle. Fewer stimuli, less strain, and fewer external demands create space for clarity and renewed energy. At the same time, quality and care remain present in every aspect, from medical supervision to therapeutic treatments and our organic cuisine.
Nature, movement, and cultural impulses complement the medical structure. This creates a daily experience that not only supports the metabolism but also encourages mental clarity and inner alignment. A day with us is more than a sequence of activities. It is a protected space in which change can unfold. Your stay is not a cure in the traditional sense but a consciously designed time out that considers both physical processes and inner reflection. Openness, time, and a willingness to embrace a different rhythm form the foundation for a lasting experience.
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DAILY ROUTINE
A day at the clinic
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A gentle start and medical guidance
The day begins in a calm and conscious way, accompanied by a medical check to ensure your safety. Afterwards, you enjoy tea or a light breakfast. Gentle movement such as yoga, walks, or meditation supports circulation and brings the body into balance.
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Reduction with effect
During fasting days, you can choose between freshly pressed juice or a seasonal vegetable broth. As part of the nutrition program, you enjoy a balanced vegetarian meal that combines taste, quality, and metabolic support. Our cuisine follows clear principles. It is organic, plant based, nutrient rich, and consciously reduced.
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Liver compress and regeneration
After lunch, a dedicated rest period follows. A warm and moist liver compress supports circulation and regeneration. This phase is an integral part of the therapeutic concept. Allow your thoughts to settle and enjoy a sense of release and deep relaxation.
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Activation, treatments, and time for yourself
The afternoon offers space for targeted treatments, movement in fresh air, and individual regeneration. Depending on your program, you can choose from therapeutic sessions, lectures, or quiet moments of retreat, allowing body and mind to return to balance.
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Calm, reflection, and preparation for the night
In the evening, the day comes to a close in a peaceful atmosphere. Gentle impulses for mindfulness, conversation, or quiet moments support the transition into rest. This allows recovery to deepen and the body to regenerate optimally.
Contact Marbella
Tel +34 952 76 43 00
Fax +34 952 76 43 05
Email clinica@buchinger-wilhelmi.es
Clínica Buchinger Wilhelmi
Avda. Buchinger 15
29602 Marbella
SPAIN
Contact Lake Constance
Tel +49 7551 807-0
Fax +49 7551 807-889
Email info@buchinger-wilhelmi.com
Clinic Buchinger Wilhelmi
Wilhelm-Beck-Straße 27
88662 Überlingen
GERMANY