von Niklas Brandt am 13.05.2026

The Hotel Oberstdorf herbalist shares her herbal knowledge

Conny's herb date

Bloodroot, devil's claw and daisy: Herbalist Conny shows how much mountain knowledge grows along the wayside – and how it becomes a source of enjoyment.

Was am Berg wächst, darf ins Herz

Manche Urlaubserinnerungen nimmt man als Foto mit. Andere als Duft. Als Geschmack. Als kleine Geschichte vom Wegesrand. Genau dafür gibt es Conny.

Conny Bader ist unsere Kräuterhexe, gebürtige Oberstdorferin und seit über 25 Jahren Teil unseres Hauses. Als Wildkräuterführerin, Naturparkführerin, Aromaexpertin und Naturpädagogin begleitet sie Gäste unter anderem beim Kräuterspaziergang, bei der Duftreise und bei der Sohlenwellness.

In the herb garden of the 4-star superior Hotel Oberstdorf in the Allgäu region, you can discover many different types of herbs. From chives to lemon balm, everything is there.

Balsamic vinegar from our own herb garden

Why herbal knowledge fits so well with Hotel Oberstdorf

Because for us, it's not just about looking at the mountains.

It's about experiencing them.

With your feet on the hiking trail.

With your nose in the scent of herbs.

With the taste of the Allgäu on your tongue.

And later, with a warm wellness treatment on your skin.

Nature travels with you – from the mountain to the cooking pot, into the glass, and all the way to the wellness cabin.

Three herbs that Conny finds in the mountains

The tormentil has bright yellow flowers, belongs to the rose family and helps with, among other things, stings.

Bloodroot: small, yellow, powerful

The tormentil has bright yellow flowers, belongs to the rose family, and is always in Conny's first-aid kit – for example, for scrapes or stings.

Kitchen moment:

After a good Allgäu dinner, the thought of tormentil fits perfectly into the world of digestive herbs – more as knowledge and tradition, of course, than as a promise of cures.

Native Devil's Claw: the wild vegetable

The native devil's claw is a surprising little herb. Its flavor is comparable to salsify or kohlrabi. The leaves, flowers, and roots are all edible; botanically, it belongs to the bellflower family.

Moment of Pleasure:
Immediately imagine a wild mountain salad: fresh, crisp, slightly nutty, served with a piece of good bread and a view of the Allgäu mountains.

Widespread yet underestimated. Did you know that the daisy can be used as a natural emergency kit?

Daisies: underestimated and known everywhere

Almost everyone knows the daisy – but many underestimate it. It can be used to make tea, serves as a small, natural first-aid kit for insect bites or poultices on hikes, and also tastes delicious as a wild vegetable in salads.

Kitchen Moment:
Sprinkle a few daisies over your salad – and suddenly there's a little piece of meadow on your plate.

Stirred cocktails - the hidden gems at the bar

Vom Kochtopf ins Cocktailglas: der Kräuter-Shrub

Kräuter können nicht nur Suppe, Salat und Likör. Sie können auch Cocktailglas.Ein Shrub ist ein aromatischer Essig-Sirup, der mit Wasser, Tonic oder alkoholfreiem Sekt aufgegossen wird. Rezeptidee: Allgäuer Kräuter-Spritz ohne Alkohol

Zutaten:

2 cl Kräuter-Shrub
Mineralwasser oder Tonic
Eiswürfel
Zitronenscheibe
1 kleines Kräuterzweiglein als Duftmoment

Zubereitung:
Eis ins Glas, Shrub dazu, mit Sprudel auffüllen, Zitrone hinein. Kurz umrühren. Tief einatmen. Prost Bergsommer

Conny's collection rule for home

Wild herbs are wonderful – but only if you can identify them with certainty. Reminder: Only collect what you know for sure. Only where it's permitted. Only as much as you actually need. This way, nature remains what it should be: generous, vibrant, and still here tomorrow.

Enjoy free daily mountain railway tickets for fantastic hiking tours in the Allgäu Alps: Nebelhorn, Fellhorn/Kanzelwand, Hoher Ifen, Walmendingerhorn, Söllereck and Heuberg/Zaferna

Fancy some mountain time with the scent of herbs?

Then experience Oberstdorf not just with its views, but with all your senses. During the Mountain Time Days, hiking trails, moments of pure enjoyment, and that wonderful feeling await you: Today, the day has been filled with the taste of nature.

7 nights including gourmet half-board
Daily free use of all mountain lifts in Oberstdorf/Kleinwalsertal & free bus tickets for many bus lines
Daily use of the 1500 m² Alpine wellness area
High-class guest program, e.g. with herbalist Conny

Offering

7 ÜN inkl. Verwöhnpension & Bergbahnkarten

per person

ab € 1193,-

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