For a TennisTraveller a place to relax is just as important as excellent tennis and training conditions, as is good food. Tennis world champion Sepp Baumgartner from long experience. And with his small but exquisite tennis retreat, the Tennis Wellness Garden on Lake Waging in Upper Bavaria, he has perfectly succeeded in creating
an absolute tennis holiday highlight by combining tennis, wellness, and culinary delights
Sepp Baumgartner has been a familiar name to us since our youth – his tennis camps in Waging am See, located between Lake Chiemsee and Salzburg, are almost legendary. Since 2014, in addition to the tennis camp, there has also been a wellness hotel and a wellness garden – both seamlessly integrated with the existing tennis facility.
The wellness hotel comprises just 15 rooms TennisTraveller between forest or panorama rooms, garden rooms with direct access to the natural swimming pond, or two romantic suites . All rooms are very spacious and furnished with attention to detail. Throughout the hotel, it's evident that a cohesive overall concept underlies every aspect. Regardless of your chosen room type, you can expect to enjoy a fully glazed bathroom.
As an alternative to the wellness hotel, there's an apartment building where you can book accommodation for up to four people per apartment. It's a slightly more affordable option, and you can also add on access to the wellness garden or breakfast at the hotel – entirely up to you.
The tennis camp boasts eight clay courts and four indoor courts with artificial turf – all within sight of Lake Waging, situated on the edge of town. Sepp Baumgartner lives and breathes tennis, and it shows. Holding the highest German and US coaching licenses, Sepp learned his craft from the ground up and, together with his five-person coaching team, has been delivering outstanding tennis training on the court day after day for over 30 years. Decorated with two European Championship titles, six World Championship titles in the ski-tennis combination, as well as numerous German and international championship titles, he is happy to share his vast knowledge. And that's simply invaluable for all skill levels and ages.
Tennis lessons for all skill levels are offered year-round . Depending on the intensity and duration of your training, there are full-day, half-day, or weekend courses . Alternatively, you can book a tennis camp tailored to your individual needs. Throughout the year, there are special talent development camps for up-and-coming players (up to 17 years old) and children's courses . You can also book a singles tennis week or a special Christmas or New Year's tennis week .
For active holidaymakers, the hotel is an ideal starting point. In summer, you can swim directly in the warm Waginger See or in one of the other warm lakes in Upper Bavaria. The nearby mountains invite you to enjoy wonderful hikes, as do the numerous cycling routes, which you can explore with either a regular bicycle or a mountain bike. The possibilities are endless.
9-hole Anthal golf course, located 10 kilometers from the tennis camp, is characterized by its natural setting. The varied course also offers something for experienced golfers. Its stunning location against the backdrop of the Alps is sure to delight every golfer.
But a tennis and skiing combination is also ideal in winter: whether it's downhill skiing on the Hochfelln mountain, cross-country skiing in Ruhpolding with its network of over 60 kilometers of trails, or a toboggan run at the nearby Hochplattenbahn lift. There's no chance of getting bored, even in winter!
The hotel's name says it all: the wellness garden created with meticulous attention to detail and according to Feng Shui principles sensory garden and natural swimming pond . There are a total of seven different saunas , all featuring large glass fronts and individually designed interiors.
natural swimming pond offers a refreshing dip – in winter there's even an ice hole! You can relax in various quiet rooms – all small and charming, but with plenty of loungers. You can also make yourself comfortable heated loungers Zen garden there's a lovely Japanese teahouse where you can unwind with a cup of tea.
The range of massages is extensive , as is the selection of cosmetic and beauty treatments. Particularly special are the sound bowl sessions and the soft packs – relaxing cream baths on a waterbed. Various themed wellness packages are available for booking.
The wellness restaurant , where you can even eat in your bathrobe all day long.
A fantastic breakfast buffet in the wellness garden restaurant is included in the room rate. You can also enjoy delicious meals there during the day and in the evening. Alternatively, you can reserve a table in the cozy Seestüberl , where you can savor regional and international delicacies. Here, you can also indulge in a sumptuous four-course gourmet menu. In summer, the beer garden invites you to spend relaxing hours enjoying delicious Bavarian cuisine and a refreshing drink.
Numerous excursion destinations, cultural highlights, and many castles and museums surround the Sepp Baumgartner Tennis Camp.
Whether it's a trip to the impressive Königssee or an excursion to Altötting, Bad Reichenhall, Reit im Winkl, or Ruhpolding – here you'll experience Bavaria at its best. Those interested in culture and history can Herrenchiemsee Palace or the castles in Tittmoning or Burghausen on Lake Chiemsee. The Siegsdorf Mammoth Museum is just as interesting as the EFA Museum of German Automotive History in Amerang. And Salzburg is only a 30-minute drive away – perfect for shopping or exploring the cultural treasures of Mozart's city.
The Sepp Baumgartner tennis camp with the Wellnessgarten tennis hotel was tested and recommended by Michael and Ute:
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