Frequently asked questions

The clinic is approx. 1.2 km from Bad Mergentheim train station and can then be reached either on foot or by bus / cab. For arrivals during the week in the morning, a pick-up can be organized by the clinic (please arrange in good time).

If you are arriving at other times, please inform us in advance. In this case, please report to the medical department on the 3rd floor on arrival (using the bell at the entrance door if necessary).

You are welcome to settle your bill the day before on departure so that you can leave regardless of reception opening hours.

We accept cash and card payment. Please note that there is a 4% charge for payment by credit card.

The visitor's tax is a municipal charge to the spa administration that is levied on all overnight stays. In Bad Mergentheim, this amounts to €2.95 per overnight stay. In return, you will receive a "guest card". This gives you free or reduced admission to municipal services and offers.

Yes, as a participant in a fasting cure at the Hufeland Clinic, you will receive medical care, starting with an intake consultation. Depending on the fasting arrangement and your personal situation, we will also draw up a blood count. As a clinic equipped for internal medicine, we also have the option of further diagnostics, e.g. ECG and ultrasound examinations. If you have any pre-existing conditions (e.g. diabetes or high blood pressure), you will be monitored more closely. In any case, our medical team is available to you at any time should you experience any side effects or discomfort during our fasting offers.

In medical emergencies, medical staff are available around the clock (you can reach them at night via an emergency bell). There is a doctor on standby duty.

Fasting according to Dr. Buchinger can be done alone or in a group at the Hufeland Clinic. Our experience has shown that the positive fasting experience is enhanced by the sense of community in a group. This is why we offer specific group dates (courses start on Saturdays).

You are also welcome to book your fasting stay separately from the group offers (flexible choice of dates).

Despite all the benefits, fasting can be dangerous in the case of serious underlying illnesses (e.g. heart, kidney and epilepsy diseases as well as eating disorders). Pregnant women, nursing mothers, children and adolescents should also not fast. For this reason, you will receive a medical history form when you register with us, in which we can identify risk factors and, if necessary, offer you an alternative to fasting. We can also arrange a telephone consultation in advance to clarify any questions.

A fasting cure at our clinic is particularly suitable for first-time fasters, as they receive continuous support from our fasting leaders and medical team.

The optimal fasting duration is individual. We recommend a fasting period of at least one week. Longer periods are also possible, depending on the effects you want to achieve. We also attach great importance to the subsequent build-up days and therefore also support you during this phase of the fast.

Fasting once or twice a year is certainly recommended. More than 3 months for 7 days is not recommended.

Yes. Emptying the bowels flushes toxins out of the intestines, which can otherwise lead to side effects (such as headaches and a feeling of hunger); in the worst case, to re-intoxication of the body.

In our clinic, we use Glauber's salt. The ideal amount of Glauber's salt for you is determined together with the fasting supervisor during the introductory consultation. Afterwards, a bowel cleansing with enemas or the colon hydrotherapy we offer is recommended every two days.