Nordic Walking Tegernsee, © Hansi Heckmair

Convalescent care

Take a break

A convalescent care is a perfect opportunity to take a break and do something good for your health. Since the early 20th century, members of the aristocracy and other famous people have been coming to the Tegernsee to do exactly that.

Over time, the conditions associated with submitting a request for such treatment have changed. Today, the official term is no longer “convalescent care”, but “preventive out-patient care”. This is indeed more accurate, as the care doesn't involve living at a clinic and applies to health problems that have not yet arisen (or have just begun to crop up).

In Bad Wiessee are Germany's strongest iodine-sulfur springs, which have been in use for over 100 years. Iodine is important for a healthy metabolism and stable circulation, while sulfur has an anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving effect. The extraordinarily strong combination of both elements is a special natural remedy: It regulates blood pressure, relaxes the muscles, deacidifies the body, regenerates the skin and respiratory tract, rejuvenates and strengthens the immune system, relieves eye problems and helps with allergies.

In addition, the certified healing climate in the climatic health resorts of Kreuth, Rottach-Egern and Tegernsee supports rebuilding training, holistic relaxation and recovery.

The special healing climate at Tegernsee is characterized by the following properties: In the forested areas of the foothills of the Alps, the climate is particularly mild and mild, in the upper mountainous areas it is ideal for solar therapy thanks to the high level of sunshine and in the high mountainous areas the pure pollen and dust-free air relieves stress the respiratory system. This combination of alternating climatic conditions represents a climatic stimulus that serves to strengthen the cardiovascular and immune systems, the respiratory tract or to support the recovery processes.

The 18 designated terrain spa trails in the Tegernsee valley offer the best conditions for appropriate exercise in the healing climate. Because all routes are classified by the German weather service in terms of performance physiology and bioclimate.

Questions about preventative care

What is an outpatient preventive cure and how long does it last?

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This health measure focuses on prevention – as the name suggests. The individually tailored medical-therapeutic measures serve to prevent a possible complaint or to avert it in the bud. The special feature here is the change of location: away from everyday stress and one's own environment, the applications are particularly successful.

Accommodation is with a host in the Tegernsee valley of your choice. The Tourist Information staff will be happy to help you find accommodation. “Healthy Country Hosts” are the best addresses for a healthy feel-good stay on Lake Tegernsee.

The local spa doctor issues a prescription for treatments such as manual therapy, physiotherapy or exercise therapy, which are carried out by the respective specialists on an "outpatient" basis.

Another special feature of the preventative treatment at Tegernsee is the use of natural regional remedies: the strongest iodine-sulphur water in Germany in Bad Wiessee or the special healing climate in the spa towns of Tegernsee, Rottach-Egern or Kreuth.

As a rule, a preventive cure lasts 3 weeks, although there are also short or refresher formats. The longer, the more sustainable the success.

Employed people have to take vacation for an outpatient preventive cure. There must not be less than 3 years between the cures (with exceptions in the case of medical necessity).

Prerequisites for the outpatient preventive cure?

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In principle, every person with statutory health insurance is entitled to an outpatient preventive treatment. However, there are requirements from the legislature (§ 23 SGB V): At least one outpatient medical treatment at the place of residence or drugs or remedies must have been prescribed and exhausted that have not led to any improvement in the symptoms.

Talk to the doctor treating you, because a doctor's prescription for outpatient preventive treatment is mandatory for submission to the health insurance company.

How do I apply for outpatient preventive treatment?

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There are two options for preventive treatment at Tegernsee: with or without applying to the health insurance company. If you want to apply for a preventive cure, please note the requirements. The check list provides you with important information on applying and preparing.

Further information on how to apply can be found on the website of the German Spa Association.

What are the costs of an outpatient preventive treatment?

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Since July 2021, the outpatient preventive cure has again been a compulsory benefit of the health insurance companies (§ 23 SGB V). The health insurance covers 100% of the costs for the spa treatment and 90% for the remedy or drug. . However, there are co-payments of 10% for medicinal products and 10 euros per prescription. Children under 18, the chronically ill and low earners are exempt from co-payments. Ask your health insurance company about this. The insured persons must bear the costs for accommodation, meals, travel expenses and tourist tax themselves. The subsidies depend on the health insurance and are between 8 and 16 euros per day.

Precautionary cure without application?

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Outpatient preventive care can also be provided at your own expense. Please plan your spa stay at Tegernsee and organize your arrival in advance. Talk to a spa doctor in the chosen spa town beforehand. Treatments can be prescribed by prescription. There is also the possibility of a subsidy from the health insurance company. In addition, the costs you pay for the pension plan are tax deductible.

Therapstic Doctors at Tegernsee

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DR. MED. ANGELA GLASS | Bad Wiessee

  • Specialist in ophthalmology
  • +49 8022 8764, Hirschbergstreet 20

 

DR. MED. BARBARA PFLÜGER | Rottach-Weißach

  • Specialist in General Medicine
  • +49 8022 70660, Tegernseer Street 100

 

DR. MED. BERNHARD RICHTER | Bad Wiessee

  • Specialist in internal medicine
  • +49 8022 81414, Adrian-Stoop-Street 13

 

DR. MED. IWAN NANTSCHEV | Bad Wiessee

  • Specialist in general and internal medicine
  • +49 8022 1886838, Sanktjohanserstreet 84

 

DR. MED. JOCHEN HENN | Tegernsee

  • Specialist in internal medicine
  • +49 8022 3678, Hauptstraße 21

What should i take with me to the spa stay at Tegernsee?

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Use this checklist to be best prepared for outpatient preventive treatment at Lake Tegernsee.