Tradition & History
For 50 years, we have aspired to provide our guests with joie de vivre and an enrichment to their lives which extends beyond their holiday. Grandma Oelkers was already laying the foundations for this in her time with her passionate sense of hospitality. Her devotion to her guests is a trait which has since been passed on to her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. When Annemarie and Wolfgang Oelkers opened the Harzhotel Romantischer Winkel in 1978, they had but one thing in mind: the well-being of their guests. This is something which they handed over to us in 2001, along with the hotel.
RoLigio®, our spa concept for the enjoyment of life, came about as a result of this ambition. This concept was developed with the help of professionals with international experience. RoLigio®, a compound of Romantischer Winkel (RoWi) and religare (Latin), meaning “reconnection”. Back to an enjoyment of nature, culture and adventure. Back to relationships and little whims.
Time and space for forgotten dreams, for old desires and new enthusiasm.
We wish that you too will be able to rediscover the truly important aspects of life and that your life continues to be enriched by your experiences here long after your holiday is over.
With warm regards, the Oelkers family
Over 30 years of the Romantischer Winkel
1978
Anna Maria and Wolfgang Oelkers open the “Romantischer Winkel Hotel” (3 stars)
in Bad Sachsa, the Harz. It has a large swimming pool and a sauna, 30 beds and approx. 15 employees
1980
The hotel is expanded to accommodate 60 beds; approx. 25 - 30 employees
1989
Opening of the round building, an expansion to the restaurant, a Roman-themed pool complex; 4 stars; 120 beds, approx. 70 employees
1992
Opening of the villa, which cost 4.9 million deutschmarks to restore; opening of the first beauty department & massage practice with one employee; 135 beds, approx. 75 employees
1999
the “Romantischer Winkel” hotel receives 5-star status
2001
The hotel is handed over to Nora and Josef Oelkers
2002
The Tuscan Wing of the hotel is opened, with an extended spa department & sauna complex;
80 rooms, 140 beds, approx. 140 employees
2006
Opening of the RoWi Boutique and small shop
2007
Opening of the “Laguna SPA” outdoor pool. The total spa area now amounts to 3,500 m²; opening of the light and sound room, introduction of the new hotel logo
2014
Opening of the new hotel entrance with the hotel driveway
2016
Opening of the RoWi living room and the new hotel bar
