Located on the sun-drenched southern shore of Lake Constance, nestled within a 40,000-square-meter park of centuries-old trees, the exclusive resort rises as a place where health, luxury, and high-tech medicine converge like never before. “I want to die healthy, at 120,” says Hans Jürg Buff, founder and CEO, in a calm, deep voice as we sit in the bright lounge overlooking the sparkling lake. A seasoned hotelier and investor, Buff brings decades of entrepreneurial experience into this pioneering project. The resort’s mission goes far beyond prolonging life: it’s about empowering people to live more consciously, healthily, and self-determined.

Here, a diverse team of experts challenges traditional wellness concepts. Instead of simply offering relaxation, Buff Resort combines cutting-edge medical diagnostics, regenerative medicine, and ancient healing knowledge – including traditional Indian Ayurveda – into one integrative approach. “For me, the task of medicine is to ensure people stay healthy, not wait until they’re sick to make them slightly less sick,” explains Dr. Claas Hohmann, the resort’s medical director. His enthusiasm is palpable, whether in one-on-one conversations or during intimate evening lectures. His years of experience have convinced him that much more can – and must – be done.

A Different Kind of Luxury: High-Tech Meets Holism

My Bentley pick-up from Zurich airport set the tone immediately: luxury with uncompromising attention to detail. But Buff is not about superficial distractions. Everything here is meticulously curated with clear, honest intent – starting with the construction itself: At Buff, sophisticated and sustainable design meets medical precision: toxin-free solid wood, metal-free grounded beds, cotton plaster for optimal indoor climate, and bathtubs with park and lake views. “Our guests should truly unwind, reconnect with themselves, and regain energy,” says Buff. Even Wi-Fi is turned off at night for digital detox.

The rooms, starting at 28 square meters and ranging up to the 350-square-meter presidential suite, feel light and airy. Each  suite comes with its own sauna. Wellness lovers will find steam and bio-saunas, an infrared sauna, an Aqua-Shiatsu pool, Kneipp baths, an ice bath, and even a marine-climate graduation house with salt aerosols.

From my junior suite, I look out over the 25-meter outdoor infinity pool, facing Lake Constance. The resort is also an art space, housing a collection of paintings by Konstanz-born artist Hans Breinlinger. The expansive conference room is Buff’s personal sanctuary: “This is my little chapel,” he whispers, a nod to his deep religious life. “The idea of fasting is ancient – it is already suggested in the Bible.” Sundays are reserved as family days, when Buff barely works. For him, commitment begins with small rituals.

The creation of Buff Medical Resort is a story of vision and courage. Over ten years ago, Hans Jürg Buff, a long time hotelier and investor,  bought the property and gathered a team of doctors, therapists, and designers who shared his philosophy. His initiative also grew from frustration with other medical resorts. “I can do this better,” he decided. Almost 100 million euros later, Buff Resort now unites luxury, science, and ancient healing traditions, setting new standards for preventive and regenerative medicine.

“I want to do something honest,” says Buff. And it shows – from toxin-free materials to personalized health programs. No unnecessary excess: even hair conditioner is absent, a reminder that the resort is not about indulgence but about conscious, valuable experiences. Programs range from three to 21 days, customizable from fasting to vitality packages to advanced high-intensity programs, designed to improve gut health, enhance performance, and include extensive diagnostics for assessing cardiovascular risk. Prices start at €3,000, including the F.X. Mayr package, and increase up to €50,000 for extended stays – including accommodation and full board.

Buff himself has experimented with fasting and methylene blue therapy for decades, pushing the boundaries of bodily regeneration. “I would never have invested so much at my age if I didn’t fully believe in it,” he says. But he does believe – and his team is prepared for any guest, from wellness seekers to heads of state. The presidential suite comes with bulletproof windows, its own elevator and entrance, and ample space for family and friends. 

A Place for Awareness

Buff Medical Resort is not a typical luxury wellness hotel. It’s a place where guests learn to eat mindfully, sleep properly, move consciously, and reduce stress. “It’s not just about treatments. It’s about giving people something they can take home,” Buff emphasizes.

Mindful eating plays a central role: eating alone, chewing each bite 40 times to sharpen body awareness. Prevention over reaction is the guiding principle. Guests undergo holistic assessments – cardiovascular, muscular, mobility, and gut health – followed by individually tailored programs. Aftercare packages continue beyond the stay, with check-ins monthly or quarterly and direct medical access if needed. “In my ideal vision, guests come here three weeks a year and learn so much they don’t have to come back,” Buff says. Hardly the most lucrative business model – but his focus is on global impact, not profit margins. 

Four Pillars of Holistic Health

Buff Medical Resort’s philosophy rests on four pillars:  

Firstly, there is the Altitude Climate Technology: All rooms can simulate altitudes up to 2,000 meters by reducing oxygen levels, supporting regeneration, metabolism, and cardiovascular health.  Secondly, we have the Cardiac MRI: A non-invasive, state-of-the-art diagnostics detect risks early and enable individualized treatment.  Then there is the resort’s core: The F.X. Mayr Medicine & Gut Health: Fasting medicine is the key here, cleansing and strengthening the immune system in close collaboration with doctors and nutritionists.  Then last but not least: Gait & Muscle Health: Innovative analysis and training programs correct imbalances and restore strength.

Complementary therapies include Ayurveda, yoga, meditation, Pilates, osteopathy, and extensive spa treatments. My personal highlight: two osteopathy sessions that finally freed me from two years of hernia pain.  Although the medical infrastructure is impressive – including a state-of-the-art MRI – exclusively owned and all done inhouse –  high-performance cycling ergometers, and individually controlled altitude rooms – the human being remains the focus. “We combine the latest technology with human presence. It’s medicine that sees, senses, and understands people,” explains Dr. Hohmann.

Healing Gourmet and a Reflecting on our unnatural Lifestyle

Food at Buff is healing, too. Portions are small but intentional, following F.X. Mayr principles. “We avoid coffee, sugar, and mostly gluten – but we don’t categorically exclude food. We work as locally as possible,” says head chef Marcus Zillmann, who brings 20 years of star-restaurant experience. Even the homemade “chewing trainer biscuit” reminds guests of the forgotten art of chewing: digestion starts in the mouth, as Dr. Hohmann explains.


Yes, a stay at Buff equals the price of a small car – far more than a cruise. But what guests receive is not a holiday, but a catalyst for fundamental lifestyle change.  “Animals, when unwell, stop eating, rest, and let their bodies heal. Humans, instead, pile on medication, stress, food, alcohol. We’ve lost touch with simplicity,” says Hohmann. He’s right. Within hours of arriving, my caffeine cravings overwhelmed me. But Buff was clear: “This is no wellness trip.” Guests must commit – and that is precisely what makes change possible.

Back to the roots, back to simplicity: this is what Buff teaches, and what modern life has made us forget. In a world addicted to symptom treatments, Buff Resort stands as a rare luxury: costly, yes – but offering something far more valuable: holistic, enduring richness.