Tradition & History Hotel Romantischer Winkel

Innovation from tradition

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

Tradition – innovation – individuality

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