Buchinger Wilhelmi · Marbella, Spain
Buchinger Wilhelmi Marbella
At a glance
| Price band | $$$ |
|---|---|
| From (USD) | $720per person · 7-night minimum |
| Discipline | Therapeutic fasting (Buchinger method) |
| Best for | Diagnostic-led wellness resets |
| Transfer | 60 min from Málaga (AGP) |
| Programmes | Therapeutic Fast (7 nights) (7n), Therapeutic Fast (14 nights) (14n) |
| Our score | 9.4 / 10 |
| Last verified | 2026-05-10 |
The Marbella outpost of the family-run Buchinger Wilhelmi clinic — the global reference for medically-supervised therapeutic fasting, backed by 70+ years of clinical data.
Programmes
| Programme | Nights | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Therapeutic Fast (7 nights) | 7 | Standard Buchinger fast — baseline metabolic reset, ~3kg loss typical. |
| Therapeutic Fast (14 nights) | 14 | Recommended for first-time fasters; metabolic and inflammatory marker improvements. |
What works
- Longest clinical track record in therapeutic fasting (since 1953)
- Mediterranean climate vs. Lake Constance flagship
- Per-night rate ~25% below Lanserhof for comparable diagnostic depth
Watch-outs
- Fasting is the entire intervention — not suitable for retreat-seekers
- No on-site couples' programme — single-occupancy by design
Diagnostics on day one
What's included
Included
- — Doctor consultations
- — Daily blood pressure / weight monitoring
- — Group classes (movement, breathwork)
- — Buchinger broth and juice service
Charged separately
- — Spa treatments (separate booking)
- — Add-on diagnostics (DEXA, IV)
- — Transfers from Málaga
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- Málaga (AGP)
- Transfer time
- 60 min
- Transfer cost
- ~USD 110
Contraindications
- — Eating disorders (case-by-case)
- — Pregnancy
- — Active oncology treatment
- — Type-1 diabetes
Frequently asked
Buchinger Marbella or Lanserhof Tegernsee?
Buchinger if fasting is the goal — the method is the global reference and the rate is ~25% below Lanserhof. Lanserhof if functional-medicine breadth (Mayr + targeted diagnostics) is the goal. Different programmes, comparable rigour.
Sources
- Buchinger Wilhelmi Marbella — programmesverified 2026-05-10
Where this fits
Cluster
Destination Spas — the full hubAman, Six Senses, COMO Shambhala, Lanserhof — the standalone spa hotels worth the flight, judged on programme depth not pool design.
Pillar
Wellness pillarLucalvry's full wellness coverage
City
Where to stay in MarbellaMarbella city guide
Country
Spain luxury editSpain
Peer
Buchinger Wilhelmi Marbella vs Lanserhof Tegernsee — compareLanserhof Tegernsee
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