Family-run since 1898

Diedrich Wellness Hotel & Spa

Our hotel was founded and built over 120 years ago by Anton and Ida Diedrich. Today it is still run by the Diedrich family, now in the fourth generation.

We have always focused on one goal: to turn guests into friends - friends of the hotel and of each other. That's why we keep a close eye on what people actually need.

If we had offered in 1898 what we offer today, we would have failed miserably. If we offered today what we offered then, we would have done the same. Fortunately, we understood this well.

Historical exterior photo of the Hotel Diedrich around 1900
Photo of the former restaurant in the Hotel Diedrich around 1900
Group photo from 1900 in front of the former Hotel Diedrich

1898 until today

Back in 1898, the year we were founded, our hotel was already a place to refuel, as we were a post station that accommodated many people passing through. Here, they could eat fresh and good food, have great conversations and let us support them on their long journeys.

Today, more than 120 years later, we have become the destination of the journey - a place of refuge and an oasis of calm with plenty of space to recharge.

We have created a place that takes account of today's desires and needs - a place of well-being, artistic enjoyment and holistic "wellbeing". But we have not just created any place, we have created a very special place with a very special offer. A place to fall in love with and to remember.

Clear skies ahead

And how did we achieve this? Not by using superlatives and gimmicky bells and whistles, but by listening empathetically to what our guests tell us. We deliberately left out everything superfluous and concentrated on the essentials. On the one hand, this is the proverbial Diedrich hospitality and friendliness that has been anchored in our genes for generations. On the other hand, we are particularly proud of our unique concept, which leads you back to peace, balance and inner center.

The words "seeing land again" always encourage us to think - to reflect; to listen to ourselves. For us, it means clarifying our own view, coming to ourselves and opening up new perspectives. What do you associate with the words "seeing land again"?

A woman stands in the steaming outdoor pool in the morning sun and gazes into the distance
Photo of a beautiful, high-quality leather armchair in the dim daylight at the Wellnesshotel Diedrich Sauerland
Family photo of the Diedrich family from Hallenberg. Five adults, a small child and a dog.

Our milestones

1st generation, 1898: Anton and Ida Diedrich founded our family business with the construction of the hotel building.
June 1899: The overnight guest Landmesser Hüser from Brilon arrived and stayed in one of the nine hotel rooms.

2nd generation, from 1939: Erich and Anna-Luise Diedrich led the house through a difficult period of war and occupation.

3rd generation, from 1980: Reinhard and Dorothea Diedrich took over the hotel and put it on solid ground with consistent investment measures and high gastronomic quality.

2007: Reinhard and Dorothea Diedrich initiated a major investment in the comprehensive reorganization of the hotel as a wellness hotel & spa.

2012: The restaurant "Antons" was opened - named after founder Anton Diedrich.

4th generation, since 2017: The business was handed over to sons Benjamin and Leander Diedrich.

2021: The wellness area was completed with the outdoor pool, more course and training space as well as additional lounging areas and the expansion of the sauna area.

2024: Work is underway on the next milestone ...

The well-being of our guests is always our top priority. That's why we work tirelessly to constantly improve our haven for recharging and enrich it with new ideas. Our passion for hospitality and quality drives us to provide you with unforgettable experiences time and time again.

The Diedrich family
Room photo of the category Stammhaus-Premium valley side
Photo of the Finnish sauna with a view outside through the large panoramic window, through which the sun's rays shine in
Coffee is poured from the pot into the cup at the breakfast table - Hotel Diedrich