Hotel Palmenwald Schwarzwaldhof

The Hotel Palmenwald is considered as one of the symbols of Freudenstadt. At about 1900 Freudenstadt experienced an economic revival – the town became a climatic spa. Amongst other things this was made possible because new modern and comfortable hotels were built, one of which was „Kurhaus Palmenwald.“

Elegant health resort in Wilhelminian and Art Nouveau style in Freudenstadt.
Elegant health resort in Wilhelminian and Art Nouveau style in Freudenstadt.

After a recreational holiday Paul Lechler, entrepreneur from Stuttgart, found the climate of Freudenstadt and its environment so healthful, that he bought some ground from the city to build the mainbuilding of „Kurhaus Palmenwald“ and a residental house for himself and his family.

Approximately 100 years after it was built as a spa hotel, by the entrepreneur and social reformer Paul Lechler from Stuttgart, the palace resembling building shows its former glory in styles of "the Founder Epoch" and Art Nouveau aera again since 2010, after a moving history of multiple uses.

The cosy salons and the 83 elegant rooms and suites, some of which with balconies or terraces, and the spacious grounds form a convenient setting for a pleasant stay.

The delights from kitchen and cellar, which are served either, depending on the weather, in the palm hall or on the sun terrace with a fantastic view of Freudenstadt and the Black Forest as well as the rose SPA with a wellness offer that does not leave any wishes contribute to a refreshing and unforgettable vacation.

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