Waldbaden-Areal

If you take a leisurely stroll under the green canopy and then slow down considerably, you will slowly get the hang of how it works: forest bathing. Bad Laer offers particularly attractive opportunities to get to know the health trend from Japan. Because away from the hustle and bustle of the hiking trails, there is the forest bathing area on the edge of the species-rich "Natura 2000" protected area of Blomberg.
Here you can experience and discover the forest as you did as a child: in amazement and with all your senses. For example, by feeling the different barks of the trees, breathing in the scent of the leaves or forest flowers, enjoying the colors of the flowers and foliage or - why not? -

But don't worry: no one has to hug a tree while forest bathing if they feel silly doing so. Everyone will quickly find their own personal way to soak up the atmosphere of the forest. Because that's exactly what "Shinrin Yoku", forest bathing, is all about, and its medical benefits have been recognized in Japan for decades.
Because forest bathing ...

• reduces blood pressure,
  
• relieves stress and tension,
• strengthens the immune system with essential tree oils,
  
• balances body and mind.

Qualified instructors regularly show you how to do this on guided walks. This has a lasting effect. Because even if forest bathing is particularly attractive on the Blomberg, which is full of flowers, it works almost as well in the local forest. So once you've got the hang of it in Bad Laer, you can also relax in the atmosphere of the forest at home at any time.
As the number of participants is limited, we recommend registering at the Bad Laer tourist information office