In a world where overeating, stress and a hectic pace are taking their toll on the body, fasting is making a comeback as an ancient therapeutic practice with proven benefits. Medically supervised, it becomes a genuine regeneration cure, purifying the body, calming the mind and restoring vitality. Today, several luxury establishments are dedicated to this approach, combining medical expertise, exceptional comfort and dream surroundings. These specialized hotels offer personalized fasting programs, integrated into holistic protocols combining medical care, nutrition, gentle physical activity and deep relaxation. Luxe Wellness Club has selected for you the best luxury hotels for a supervised and transformative fast.
Why choose a luxury hotel for a fast?
Fasting is a powerful practice that requires careful monitoring. In these top-class medical hotels, each cure is supervised by a multidisciplinary team of doctors, nutritionists, therapists and wellness specialists. The stay is not just about dietary restriction: it’s about holistic care, including health check-ups, personalized treatments and emotional support.
The advantages of a luxury hotel for fasting :
- Safety and expertise: daily medical surveillance.
- Individualized programs: adapted to age, metabolism and specific needs.
- Holistic wellness: yoga, meditation, energy treatments, massage and complementary therapies.
- Exceptional settings: nature, mountains, lakes or seaside, for total reconnection.
Our selection of the best luxury hotels for fasting
1. Lanserhof Sylt – The vanguard of seaside fasting (Germany)
Off the North Sea, on the island of Sylt, Lanserhof Sylt has inaugurated one of Europe’s most modern medical resorts. The building, designed by architect Christoph Ingenhoven, blends into the dunes, offering a soothing, iodized environment.
The program is based on the Lanserhof Cure, inspired by the Mayr method, which aims to restore digestive and metabolic balance through therapeutic fasting, individualized nutrition and regenerative techniques. Each stay begins with a complete medical check-up and continues with personalized treatments: hydrotherapy, abdominal massages, body therapies and mental coaching.
On the wellness front, the center also offers cryotherapy, oxygenation, yoga, meditation and fitness in a state-of-the-art medical spa.
It’s important to note that fasting and diet levels are also tailored to each individual. Not all clients follow a strict fast, depending on their diagnosis and the purpose of their stay.
Read our article “We tested Lanserhof Sylt for you”.
The little extra for ideal fasting
Contemporary design, cutting-edge medicine and invigorating sea air. Discover Lanserhof Sylt.
2. Lanserhof Lans – The birthplace of the Mayr cure (Austria)
Located in Tyrol, near Innsbruck, Lanserhof Lans is the Group’s historic address and the pioneer of the famous Lanserhof cure. Surrounded by mountains and forests, it offers the ideal setting for reconnecting with yourself and initiating a genuine detox.
Lanserhof Lans embodies the alliance between tradition (Mayr method) and modern medicine. Its flagship cure, the Lanserhof Fastenkur, is a fully supervised experience based on several key principles:
- Sophisticated input diagnostics, to propose a personalized protocol (medical analyses, history, specific needs).
- A structured fasting sequence: intestinal cleansing (Glauber’s salt), prolonged abstinence from solid foods (juices, broths, infusions), very low calorie intake (~500 kcal/day), depending on objectives.
- Progressive regeneration: gentle start, then entry into ketosis, activation of autophagy (3 days), stimulation of stem cells (7 days), deep detoxification (10 days).
- Daily medical support: adapted hydration (up to 2.5 L/day), analysis of vital signs, personalized adjustments.
- Breaking the fast” phase: gradual reintroduction of food over several days (800 → 1600 kcal), relearning how to eat, transition to a sustainable diet.
- An incomparable setting: alpine nature, outdoor activities (hiking, e-biking, lake bathing, Kneipp), to enhance detox and well-being.
The little extra for perfect fasting
An ultra-structured therapeutic fasting protocol, integrated into a holistic experience combining nature, high-level medical care and deep rejuvenation. Discover Lanserhof Lans.
3. BUFF Medical Resort – Medical excellence for fasting (Germany)
In Bavaria, on the shores of Lake Constance, BUFF Medical Resort embodies a new generation of medical resorts dedicated to regeneration and prevention. Designed as a true sanctuary for holistic health, it combines cutting-edge medical expertise, personalized programs and exceptional surroundings.
Read our article: We tested BUFF Medical Resort for you
The concept rests on four essential pillars: therapeutic fasting inspired by the F.X. Mayr method, precision medicine thanks to advanced diagnostics, the use of innovative approaches such as altitude therapy, and lastly, excellent therapeutic gastronomy. Mayr method, precision medicine through advanced diagnostics, the use of innovative approaches such as altitude therapy, and last but not least, excellent therapeutic gastronomy. The aim is clear: to prolong vitality, strengthen resilience and initiate lasting transformation well beyond the stay.
Behind this vision lies a multi-disciplinary medical team, overseeing every stage of your stay. We spoke to Dr Claas Hohmann, BUFF’s Medical Director, who shares his philosophy of healthcare.
At the heart of the experience, the Buff Cuisine illustrates this innovative vision: transforming therapeutic food into a refined sensory experience. A true gourmet healing and fasting kitchen, it elevates medical protocols to the level of culinary art. Each dish, conceived in close collaboration with the medical team and chef Marcus Zillmann, follows the principles of the Mayr method while bringing pleasure and gustatory finesse.
The little extra for successful fasting
A visionary approach where medical science, prevention and haute cuisine come together to offer a health experience unlike any other in the world. Discover BUFF Medical Resort.
4. Chenot Palace Weggis – The science of good living (Switzerland)
On the shores of Lake Lucerne, surrounded by the Swiss Alps, Chenot Palace Weggis is one of the most renowned centers for preventive medicine and detox.
Founded by Henri Chenot, the spa is based on the Chenot method, which combines Western science with Eastern energetic approaches. Programs include Chenot fasting and restrictive nutrition, combined with treatments such as hydrotherapy, cryotherapy, lymphatic drainage and energetic massage.
Read also : We tested Chenot Palace Weggis for you
The Chenot Diet® is a perfect example of this innovative approach: it’s aFasting Mimicking Diet, providing around 850 calories a day, spread over three meals, for seven days. Entirely plant-based, it activates the body’s fasting mechanisms while maintaining adequate nutritional intake. This protocol limits the side effects of strict fasting, such as muscle loss or deficiencies, and gradually leads the body into a metabolic fasting state. By reducing the availability of glucose, it encourages the body to mobilize other energy sources, stimulating cellular regeneration and repair processes.
This vision is in line with the Chenot family philosophy, which sees the body as an entity capable of regenerating itself when properly stimulated. As Dominique Chenot points out in our exclusive interview, “The current trend is to force the body to react”.
Bioenergetic diagnostics, carried out using state-of-the-art technology, enable each treatment to be personalized. The extensive, state-of-the-art spa also offers beauty and anti-aging treatments.
The little extra for a complete fast
The signature Chenot Diet® experience, a gentle, scientifically validated way to trigger the fasting mechanisms while enjoying Swiss comfort. Discover Chenot Palace Weggis.
5. Mayrlife Altaussee – The legacy of the Mayr spa (Austria)
On the shores of Lake Altaussee, in an Alpine setting of rare purity, MAYRLIFE Altaussee perpetuates and modernizes the legacy of Dr. F.X. Mayr, pioneer of therapeutic fasting. Mayr, pioneer of therapeutic fasting. Here, the art of fasting is not deprivation, but a precise, supervised science designed to deeply regenerate the body and restore intestinal health.
Discover : We tested for you the MAYRLIFE detox in Austria
Each stay begins with an in-depth medical diagnosis, followed by an individualized program that can range from strict fasting to a light, alkaline diet, depending on each patient’s needs. The aim: to give the digestive system a real break, boost metabolism and stimulate autophagy, the cellular cleansing mechanism recognized as a powerful anti-aging and regenerative ally. A holistic, personalized approach that pays off. Dieter Resch, MAYRLIFE’s Medical Director, explains this success story in the interview “We’re achieving remarkable results”.
The cure includes specific abdominal massages, hydrotherapy, detox treatments and daily medical support. The gradual, conscious reintroduction of food is an integral part of the protocol, ensuring a lasting transition to a more balanced lifestyle. Finally, in this natural setting, fasting is accompanied by gentle practices such as yoga, meditation, mountain walks and lake baths, to promote both physical regeneration and mental refocusing.
The little extra for ideal fasting
The experience of medical fasting in the Mayr tradition, sublimated by a serene alpine environment. Discover MAYRLIFE Altaussee.
Organize your fast with Luxe Wellness Club
Fasting in one of these luxury hotels is the perfect opportunity to rejuvenate! Supervised by medical experts, surrounded by nature and supported by a refined environment, fasting stays become transformative experiences. These exceptional addresses combine science, comfort and the art of living, making fasting a true luxury for body and mind. You leave feeling lighter, revitalized and deeply centered.
To organize your fasting stay at one of these establishments, contact us today. We’ll guide you in choosing the location best suited to your needs, and help you prepare your personalized program.
Contact us by phone to discuss your holiday plans:
- from France on + 33 1 85 73 22 14
- from Switzerland: +41 22 501 75 16
- from the Emirates: +971 54 583 1623
- from the USA: +1 (646) 980 6652
- from the UK: +44 20 4577 3258
