Family-run since 1898
DIEDRICH Wellness Hotel & Spa
We have always asked ourselves what our guests really need. Even in 1898, the year we were founded, our hotel was a place of relaxation, as we accommodated travelers passing through as a hotel with an imperial post office. Much has changed since then—today, more than 125 years later, we have become a destination in our own right.
Our hotel was founded and built by Anton and Ida Diedrich. It is still run by the Diedrich family today – now in its fourth generation.
We have always pursued one goal: to turn guests into friends—friends of our hotel and of each other. That's why we pay close attention to what people really need.
If we had offered in 1898 what we offer today, we would have failed miserably. If we offered today what we had back then, we would fail just as badly. Fortunately, we understood this well.
The well-being of our guests is always our top priority. That's why we work tirelessly to continuously develop our retreat and enrich it with new ideas. Our passion for hospitality and quality drives us—so that every stay becomes a special memory.
The Diedrich family
1898 to the present day
Even in its founding year of 1898, our establishment was a place to recharge your batteries. Back then, as a post station, we welcomed many people passing through. They could enjoy good food, engage in interesting conversations, and receive support from us on their long journeys.
Today—more than 120 years later—we ourselves have become the destination of the journey: a place of refuge, an oasis of calm with plenty of space to recharge your batteries.
We have created a place that meets the desiresand needs of our time—a place of well-being, artistic enjoyment, and holistic wellbeing. But not just any place, rather a very special place with something unique to offer. A place to fall in love with and remember.
Clear skies ahead
How did we achieve this? Not through superlatives or flashy gimmicks, but by listening carefully. We deliberately left out everything superfluous and concentrated on the essentials:
- The proverbial Diedrich hospitality, which has been ingrained in our genes for generations.
- A unique concept that brings you back to peace, balance, and inner harmony.
The words "clear skies aheadalways make us pause and reflect. What do these words mean to you? Perhaps the feeling of clearing your mind, finding yourself, or discovering new perspectives?
Our milestones
1st generation, 1898: Anton and Ida Diedrich establish the family business and construct the hotel building.
June 1899: The first overnight guest, surveyor Hüser from Brilon, arrives and stays in one of the nine hotel rooms.
Second generation, from 1939: Erich and Anna-Luise Diedrich manage the hotel through a challenging period of war and occupation.
3rd generation, from 1980: Reinhard and Dorothea Diedrich take over the hotel and put it on a solid footing with consistent investment and high-quality cuisine.
2007: The transformation into the DIEDRICH Wellnesshotel & Spa begins with a major investment.
2012: Opening of the restaurant "Antons," named after founder Anton Diedrich.
4th generation, since 2017: The business is handed over to sons Benjamin and Leander Diedrich.
2021: Expansion of the wellness area: outdoor pool, more course and training areas, additional lounging areas, and an enlargement of the sauna area.
2024: Where Anna-Luise, Reinhard's mother and Benjamin and Leander's grandmother, once stood in the kitchen day after day, a whole new restaurant has been created. Our guests now take their seats here for breakfast in the morning and dinner in the evening – in the "Anna Luise" restaurant, which we dedicate to our grandmother with gratitude.
Located in the Hochsauerland region
15 kilometers south of Winterberg, North Rhine-Westphalia – Address:
Nuhnestraße 2
59969 Hallenberg
- Approximately 45 minutes north of Marburg
- Approximately 90 minutes south of Paderborn
- Approximately 90 minutes west of Kassel
- Approximately 100 minutes south of Bielefeld
- Approximately 100 minutes north of Frankfurt
- Approximately 140 minutes northeast of Koblenz
- Approximately 140 minutes east of Düsseldorf
- Approximately 140 minutes east of Cologne
