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GIVE SOBER ELIXIRS A TRY
Alcohol-free beverages are spiking in popularity and the Baden-Württemberg region is home to several refreshing alternatives to spirits . Nonalcoholic beer was pioneered by Ravensburgbased Max Leibinger brewery that now produces a full-bodied Hefeweizen named Seeweisse . Master brewers have developed an innovative process that uses a special yeast organism so drinkers can sip substitutes that lack nothing in flavor . The BOAR Distillery in the Black Forest is one of the most award-winning distilleries in the world . BOAR ZERO gin is their handmade alcoholfree distillate composed of spring water and local black truffles . Enjoy it with tonic water over plenty of ice with lemon zest and a sprig of rosemary .
LIVE LUXURIOUSLY
In the foothills of Germany ’ s largest national park sits a legendary grand hotel , Brenners Park-Hotel & Spa . Its location on tree-lined Lichtentaler Allee is in the center of Baden- Baden , the historic spa town and a UNESCO world heritage site . Known affectionately as ˝Brenners˝ by returning guests , the property
was the site of early negotiations about the creation of a European Union in 1962 . Book a treatment at the expansive hotel spa located in the House of Wellbeing , Villa-Stéphanie . Stretching over five floors , the spa and fitness center includes a Finnish sauna , steam bath , cold plunge pool , relaxation room and spacious gym . Fritz & Felix restaurant serves an eclectic selection of specialties paired with an awardwinning wine list complemented by live entertainment . More than simply a luxury hotel , it ’ s a cultural monument set in a beautiful , urban oasis , where you can focus on fitness and health , while collecting outstanding culinary experiences .
Swedish Sauna Brenners Park-Hotel & Spa , Baden-Baden , Germany
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