House Rules

At a place of rest and relaxation – such as Buchinger Bodensee – consideration for others and a certain degree of order are is essential for the good of the community and to ensure the success of the treatment.

1. For medical reasons, certain rest times must be observed during fasting. To safeguard the necessary rest periods for all patients at midday and at night, please divert all phone calls between 12.30 and 2.00 p.m. and between 11.00 p.m. and 7.00 a.m. to the voice box. Outgoing calls are however possible at all times, including rest periods. All the doors are locked at 11 p.m.

2. Since, in isolated cases, reflexes may be substantially reduced during therapeutic fasting, open water swimming, horseback riding and driving are permitted only with a written permission of the attending doctor.

3. Should a patient spend a night outside the clinic or remain away from the clinic for a number of days, we reserve the right to discontinue treatment.

4. The minimum age for treatment at Buchinger is 18 years. Treatment of young people from the age of 16 is possible in exceptional cases if they are accompanied by an adult and if it is discussed and agreed with our doctors in advance.

5. No reimbursement can be made for meals which were not consumed.

6. Out of consideration for other patients we kindly request that you do not enter the dining room or the salon in sportswear or bathrobes. We also kindly request not to use your cell phone (mobile phone) in all public areas such as dining room, salon or waiting areas.

7. No pets are allowed on the clinic premises.

8. A strict ban on smoking and on the consumption of alcoholic beverages is enforced at Buchinger Bodensee in all areas including the patients’ rooms. Our doctors will be pleased to enrol you in our smoking cessation programme.

9. Our premises are situated on sloping terrain and are therefore unsuitable for wheelchairs and patients with mobility problems.

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