Winter is wellness season on Usedom

After I got changed, my massage therapist, Violetta, welcomed me right away—she’s such a charming woman. I felt right at home! Violetta immediately showed me the treatment rooms and explained everything in great detail. I was pampered with a fango trio. So, I was very gently coated with a fango wrap, and Violetta was always very attentive to my comfort. Afterward, I was swaddled like a baby on the fango table. The wrap was slowly filled with water at 35 degrees, and for 20 minutes you float as if on cloud nine. Like a baby, I rocked gently as if in a cradle, and I was able to completely unwind and relax. But I also acted like a baby when Violetta slowly and gently unwrapped me from the pack. NO! I’d love to stay lying here all day! But Violetta explained to me that this wouldn’t make any therapeutic sense. I was persuaded. But after the wrap, a wonderful massage was still waiting for me. Finally, a massage with some pressure again—not one of those light, stroking massages. That did me a world of good. Afterward, Violetta ran me a bath. By “bath,” I mean a whirlpool tub with light therapy and 200 massage jets. This massage—or rather, the jets—really put on quite a show. For a moment, I felt like I was on an airport runway. It’s pretty loud at first. The water, however, was pleasantly warm, the lights kept changing, and I let the massage jets work my entire body thoroughly. A wonderful trio that I can truly recommend.

But another highlight was still in store for me. Violetta took me up to the top floor—the panoramic floor, to be exact. There’s a relaxation room with floor-to-ceiling windows, a terrace, and a direct view of the Baltic Sea, as well as a panoramic sauna. At the tea station, I made myself a wellness tea, immediately curled up on a lounger under one of those fluffy blankets, and simply enjoyed the breathtaking view of the sea. It doesn’t get any more relaxing than this! This quote probably fits best here. After I’d come to my senses again, I made my way downstairs to the bathrobe corridor. Passing the fitness room, I reached the outdoor brine pool. This pool, filled with 2% Heringsdorf brine, is kept at a warm 30 degrees and invites you to enjoy a swim all year round. The Heringsdorf iodine brine is extracted from a depth of 408 meters, has a salinity of approximately 4%, and is therefore classified as a medium-strength brine. This brine is effective against skin conditions, disorders of the musculoskeletal system, cardiovascular diseases, gastrointestinal disorders, respiratory conditions, psychosomatic illnesses, sleep disorders, childhood illnesses, and gynecological conditions. A truly unique selling point for the Strandhotel Heringsdorf. Arrive, take a deep breath, feel at ease—a brief yet very apt description of this historic hotel owned by the Dr. Molik family in Kaiserbad Heringsdorf. This certainly won’t be my last visit here.

The wellness area at the Kaiser Spa Hotel zur Post is quite large; it features a wide variety of treatment rooms, a large indoor-outdoor pool, and even an outdoor cocktail bar. While the cocktail bar is only open during the warmer months, the outdoor pool is open year-round. There are also plenty of lounge chairs here in the garden, so you can escape the hustle and bustle of the beach and just enjoy life. Between the swimming pool and the sauna area, there are additional smaller relaxation rooms, which I really love because it lets you retreat a bit, snuggle up in your bathrobe on the large loungers, and just unwind.

And that’s exactly what I did, because beforehand I was treated to a magnificent Thai massage. Well, “treated” is actually the wrong word, because they really get down to business here. The Thai massage therapist named Nicki completely worked me over. She pressed, pulled, and stretched—a wonderful feeling when the pain finally subsides. After this treatment, I actually felt like I’d been reborn! Afterward, I was able to completely unwind in the floatation tank and just let myself drift. A really great combination. Once again, I was floating on cloud nine, accompanied by soothing music and calming colors in the 35-degree brine bath. The sensation of weightlessness and deep relaxation in this saltwater floatation bath was very unfamiliar to me at first, but after a few minutes, I really enjoyed it. Overall, I felt very comfortable and welcome, so I definitely have to visit the Kaiser Spa again—I was also very impressed by the Private Spa.

An exclusive oasis of well-being in a completely private atmosphere, complete with a whirlpool tub, Finnish sauna, steam room, spa products, and a bottle of champagne and snacks—two hours just for you and your partner, or with your best friend! Actually, that would make a great Christmas gift, wouldn’t it?

After this magnificent massage, I was invited to take a seat on a lounger with a direct view of Lake Balmer. Freddy brought me some tea and shared a few anecdotes from his life. He’s a very wise man—he’s a Buddhist—and I immediately noticed how each story prompted me to reflect on myself. In my opinion, good conversations are also part of a truly great wellness experience. Freddy also took the time to show me all the rooms in the Asia Pavilion and explain everything in great detail. There’s even a yoga room—an exciting topic for me, since I’ve unfortunately let my yoga practice slide quite a bit. Freddy demonstrated mainly balance exercises where you really have to look inward to find your focus and maintain your balance.

Right next door, things take a completely different turn! A large, bright room with big massage tables that are almost at floor level, with poles mounted above them. Here in the Asia Pavilion, they also offer Thai massages, using hands and feet. In the next room stands a large, round wooden tub. An authentic walnut tub with an unbeatable view of Lake Balmer. It’s actually suitable for couples, too, which I find quite romantic. Right next door, by the way, there’s also a small wooden sauna. Here, you simply sit inside with just your head sticking out—and, of course, another breathtaking view of Lake Balmer. Herbs are boiled in hot water and poured directly into this wooden sauna until it’s steaming. I’ve never seen anything like it before. For me, this place is simply a true experience and pure pleasure—something I absolutely must experience again and again. Thank you, Freddy, for this wonderful morning.