A retreat that touches the soul: At the Strandhotel Zingst, mindfulness meets open spaces, and coaching meets nature. In February 2026, “Changing Values” invites you to pause, reflect on your own values, and gain clarity for the next chapter of your life.
There are places where we slow down. Places where the sound of the waves is louder than our thoughts—and we suddenly realize what really matters. The Strandhotel Zingst, located between the Baltic Sea and the Bodden, is one of those places. Owner-managed since 2022, the hotel has long since established itself as a destination for people seeking more than just a traditional
wellness weekend. Here, it’s about depth rather than superficiality. It’s about the feeling that true relaxation arises when body, mind, and nature come into harmony. It’s about growth and empowerment. Because even the surroundings alone—the beaches stretching for kilometers, the tranquility of the town in winter, the view of the hotel garden, the
breakfast served until noon—contribute to a sense of holistic well-being.
A retreat that raises awareness of change
Now the Strandhotel Zingst is taking it a step further: From February 23 to 27, 2026, the hotel will host its first “Values in Transition” Auszeit retreat—developed in collaboration with Auszeit mentor Vesna Szalatzky. It is designed for people who sense that something is changing—whether professionally, personally, or internally. Over the course of our lives, our roles and priorities evolve. What once drove us may lose its significance. The retreat offers a space to reflect on these changes—through conversation, silence, movement, and connection with nature. “Shifting Values” combines coaching, wellness, and experiences in nature. It invites you to reflect on your own values, boundaries, and possibilities—and to reevaluate what is important to you.
Strandhotel Zingst: A Place of Peace—and Clarity
It’s the colors, the light, the scents—little things that instantly bring a sense of calm. Just a two-minute walk to the Baltic Sea; on the other side, the hotel garden opens up, with a pool and terrace nestled among old trees. Kai Harmsen, general manager of the Strandhotel Zingst, describes it this way:
“For us, ‘arriving’ doesn’t just mean being physically present. It means finding inner peace. As a team, we’re dedicated to helping people find peace—and we hear this time and again from our guests.”
The hotel underwent a comprehensive redesign in 2024: 122 rooms and suites, a 1,400-square-meter spa area, indoor and outdoor pools, saunas, and light-filled relaxation rooms. Despite its size, the hotel feels quiet and intimate—characterized by mindfulness and understated elegance.
Mindfulness as an Attitude
The path toward a more holistic approach to relaxation is nothing new for the Strandhotel Zingst. As early as 2023, the book
“Zingstliebe” —a lovingly crafted travel guide to inspiring places in the region. And the
hotel’s in-house mindfulness guide , featuring small exercises and daily inspirations, helped guests relax mentally in 2025. Both projects stemmed from the idea that relaxation doesn’t just come from the outside, but grows from within—when we take the time to be mindful.
Winter on the Baltic Sea
Anyone who has ever stood on Zingst Beach in winter knows how quiet the Baltic Sea can be at that time of year. The sand is firm, the wind is crisp, and the sky is vast. Hardly anyone around, hardly any sounds—just the rhythm of the waves. It is this stillness that characterizes the retreat. Walks by the sea, meditation in nature, and moments of reflection create an atmosphere where thoughts can find their place. Vesna Szalatzky describes it this way:
“It’s hard to grasp with your mind what this place does. But time and again I see: Here, something falls away from people. They breathe differently. And suddenly there’s space—for something new.”
Live Consciously, Act with Clarity
The “Changing Values” retreat embodies a new understanding of wellness—one that views mindfulness, reflection, and self-care as integral parts of a healthy life. It’s not about perfection, but about awareness. Not about external change, but about inner clarity. With this retreat, the Strandhotel Zingst aims to inspire a life that breathes more deeply, savors moments more consciously, and is in harmony with one’s own nature.
The “Changing Values” retreat will take place from February 23 to 27, 2026, at the Strandhotel Zingst. Those interested can find more information
here.
