Ostallgäu district · 48 km to Memmingen

Cryotherapy (Cryo) Waal

Whole-body cryotherapy for people from Waal: dry cold at -110 °C, noticeable from the very first session. Distance: around 48 km.

Location

Kempterstr. 25, 87700 Memmingen

Getting here from Waal

48 km · approx. 41 min by car

Duration

3 minutes at -110 °C, recommended 2–3× per week

Guests from Waal (48 km away) mostly come for recovery, pain relief, skin and energy. Journey from Waal: 48 km, around 41 minutes. Allow about 45 minutes in total for your cryo session, including changing and a short rest afterwards.

Focus: Stress & Cryo Reset

A cryo reset after the working day – for guests from Waal

Constant stress keeps the body on high alert – Cryotherapy interrupts that pattern in just three minutes. The intense cold impulse at -110 °C demands full attention, after which a deep relaxation sets in that many describe as a genuine "reset". The release of endorphins noticeably lifts mood, while guests from Waal often report calmer sleep the night after a cryo session. Coming from work in Waal, plan on about an hour in total for travel, the session and the rest period afterwards – it's around 41 minutes each way.

The most common reason in Waal: Recovery after sport and training. For working people from Waal, the session fits nicely into an extended lunch break. Waal liegt rund 48 km von der Kältekammer in der Kempterstraße entfernt – die Fahrt dauert etwa 41 Minuten. Many then plan another quiet half hour. It's 48 kilometres from Waal to Kempterstrasse 25 in Memmingen, a drive of about 41 minutes über die B12 bzw. die B16 Richtung Memmingen. Appointments from Waal can be booked online; questions are answered by phone beforehand.

Guests from Waal mainly report two effects: a clear head in the evening and calmer sleep the following night.

  • Deeper sleep the night after the session
  • Interrupting stress patterns through the cold impulse
  • More calm in everyday life
  • Compact: three minutes instead of a long wellness session

The physiology

What happens during a cryotherapy (cryo) session

At -110 °C the body first reacts through skin receptors: superficial vessels constrict, blood shifts towards the core and the sympathetic nervous system is briefly activated. After leaving the chamber the vessels widen again – this alternation is the actual training stimulus of cryotherapy (cryo).

The literature mainly looks at inflammatory parameters, recovery after exertion and pain perception. The evidence differs in strength depending on the question, so we deliberately speak of possible effects rather than guaranteed results.

  • Vasoconstriction

    Superficial vessels narrow during exposure, blood shifts towards the core.

  • Reactive perfusion

    Vessels widen again afterwards – the alternation acts like vascular training.

  • Cold adaptation

    Repeated stimuli over several weeks change how the body responds to cold.

For guests from Waal

What the cold treatment can do

Feedback from our Cryotherapy (Cryo) guests in Ostallgäu district falls into four broad areas. We'll discuss which of these matters most to you from Waal before your first session.

The three minutes at -110 °C feel dry, not wet – that regularly surprises first-time visitors from Waal.

After the holidays many from Waal use the chamber as a restart for their own rhythm. If you already use a sauna in Waal, you can combine both: heat and cold complement each other well. For first visits from Waal we deliberately allow a little more time.

Please note: we cannot promise any cure – every body responds differently to cold therapy. Results also depend on regular sessions of at least 2–3 times a week over a longer period.

Cryotherapy (Cryo) Beauty – for guests from Waal

Beauty

  • Fading of varicose veins
  • Improvement of scars (C-section)
  • Stimulates collagen production
  • Refined skin texture and smaller pores
  • Better blood flow in the skin
  • Support for acne and blemished skin
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Cryotherapy (Cryo) Vitality – for guests from Waal

Vitality

  • Mental balance (depression)
  • Hormone balance (fertility, PMS, postpartum recovery, menopause)
  • May reduce night sweats
  • Improved sleep
  • Stress relief
  • More focus and mental clarity
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Cryotherapy (Cryo) Health – for guests from Waal

Health

  • Relief of tinnitus symptoms
  • Less frequent and less intense migraines possible
  • Reduced spasticity in infantile cerebral palsy
  • Relief of skin complaints from psoriasis
  • Eased complaints from atopic dermatitis
  • Support for the airways with lung conditions
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Cryotherapy (Cryo) Sport – for guests from Waal

Sport

  • Less muscle soreness after intense sessions
  • Shorter recovery time between two workouts
  • More readiness to perform before competition
  • Better sleep quality during intense training phases
  • Supports muscle building through faster recovery
  • Mental strength and focus in training
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You can find all effects in detail on the page Effects – the process is described under How It Works .

Crystal-clear mountain lake with ice – cold therapy for Waal

The process for guests from Waal

How it works!

Many first-time guests from Waal underestimate how uncomplicated a Cryotherapy (Cryo) session is. No long preparation, no wet towel, no warm-up phase: you go in dry and come out dry. Here's what the process looks like in detail.

Arrival & briefing

Arrive relaxed

We calmly explain the process and answer all your questions before your first session.

Getting ready

Change & get ready

Swimwear, hat, gloves, socks and a face mask – your skin stays dry and free of creams.

3 minutes at -110 °C

Into the cold

Dry cold down to -110 °C, evenly distributed by our eddy-current cooling (Cyclon).

Step out & feel it

Done. Now feel it.

Warmth, tingling, freshness: many feel the effect right after the very first session.

Chamber temperature

-110 °C

Duration

03:00 MIN

Good to know

Session lasting 3 minutes of dry cold at -110°C.

The difference: whole-body cryotherapy with eddy-current cooling (Cyclon) that circulates the cold air evenly around the body.

The cold penetrates about 1mm into the skin and stimulates the nerve endings – including the vagus nerve, which runs along the cervical spine, is positively stimulated by the cold.

The stimulus on the skin travels to the brain and can trigger the positive effects.

Dry cold in general triggers the release of adrenaline and the happiness hormone dopamine, as well as corticoids, for regeneration.

Blood pressure, blood sugar, cholesterol and triglycerides can gradually normalize.

Even after the very first session you feel better, more at ease – a true mood booster. Already inside the cold chamber you can sense something happening in your body, and afterwards you feel reborn – an indescribable tingling on the skin, a feeling of warmth and a wonderful sense of relaxation follow.

You are professionally supervised throughout the session: we discuss your health situation beforehand, explain the process and stay in visual and verbal contact. We recommend 2–3 sessions per week.

Focus: Sport & Cryo Recovery

Cryo recovery for athletes from Waal

Athletes from Waal rarely have much time to recover between two training sessions. That's exactly where Cryotherapy comes in: three minutes in the cryo chamber at -110 °C trigger a powerful cold stimulus that constricts blood vessels, dampens pain receptors and holds back inflammatory messengers. As soon as the session ends, the vessels open up again and the muscles are flushed with fresh, oxygen-rich blood. Active people from Ostallgäu district therefore deliberately book their cryo session after training or the day after a competition – with around 41 minutes' drive from Waal, that's easy to fit in.

Demand from Waal peaks between October and March; booking early is worthwhile then.

From Waal we often hear that muscle soreness is far milder the next day. The drive from Waal takes about 41 minutes without traffic. Those coming from Waal have often already tried physiotherapy or sauna and are looking for an extra stimulus.

  • A fresh feeling before competition
  • Combines well with physiotherapy and strength training
  • Noticeably less muscle soreness after the cryo session
  • Shorter recovery windows between two training sessions

Practical tips for Waal

How to plan your sessions

Rhythm for Waal

For a start from Waal, we recommend a cryo series of 10 sessions within four to five weeks. During this time the body gets used to the cold impulse, and the effects on sleep, energy and complaints become more noticeable. After that, many guests maintain the level with one cryo session a week.

Summer or winter?

Many people in Waal start a cryo series in autumn to get through the infection season well, and continue in spring for reasons of shape and skin. Cryotherapy works regardless of weather and season.

Cryotherapy (Cryo), ice bath or sauna?

There are lakes, streams and, in winter, plenty of cold around Waal – yet Cryotherapy is something different. Cold water cools the body's core and needs a long time to get used to. The dry cryo cold at -110 °C works within three minutes through the skin's receptors, without the core cooling down. The stimulus is stronger, and the strain on circulation is shorter and more controlled.

Face covered in ice crystals after a Cryotherapy (Cryo) session – prices for guests from Waal

Prices for Waal and the surrounding area

Transparent prices

There are no surcharges for guests from outside Memmingen: from Waal you pay exactly the same prices for Cryotherapy (Cryo) as guests from Memmingen. Regular guests save considerably with a package or the monthly unlimited pass.

Guests from Ostallgäu district often ask about the best time of day – mornings feel activating, evenings more calming.

Opening Offer

3 sessions for €79.00

Only €26.33 per session·incl. 19% VAT

Valid until 31 January 2027

The 3 sessions must be used within 4 weeks of purchase.

Single Session

€46

Maximum flexibility – incl. 19% VAT

5-Session Package

€199

€39.80 per session

Valid for 1 month from purchase

incl. 19% VAT

10-Session Package

€299

€29.90 per session

Valid for 1 month from purchase

incl. 19% VAT

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Monthly Unlimited

€349/ month

Unlimited sessions < €13.42 per session

Monday to Saturday

incl. 19% VAT

Your first visit from Waal

To keep the trip from Waal relaxed, here are the key points for your Cryotherapy (Cryo) appointment.

Whether the trip from Waal pays off usually becomes clear after three to five sessions – that's how long the body needs to settle into the cold stimulus.

Packages don't expire – handy for anyone coming from Waal irregularly. From Waal, two sessions a week is a good starting point for the first four weeks. Normal clothing is enough for the drive back to Waal – the body warms itself within minutes. The waiting area gives you a moment to arrive properly after the drive from Waal.

Allow around 41 minutes of driving time. On site we explain everything calmly, followed by 3 minutes in the chamber.

Recommendation

  • · 2-3x/week for the fastest possible effect
  • · Don't eat anything 1.5h before and after the session

What to bring

  • · Hat
  • · Face mask
  • · Gloves
  • · Swimwear
  • · Socks

No cream on the body, cover piercings and open scars

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Frequently asked questions from Waal

Where is the nearest Cryotherapy (Cryo) for Waal?

The nearest Cryotherapy (Cryo) practice offering -110 °C for Waal is Cryotherapy (Cryo) Memmingen at Kempterstr. 25, 87700 Memmingen – around 48 km or 41 minutes' drive away.

How much does a session cost for guests from Waal?

A single cryo session costs €46, €29.90 per session with the 10-session package and €29.90 per session with the 10-session package. Guests from Waal who come regularly often use the monthly unlimited pass for €349 per month with unlimited sessions (Mon–Sat) – all prices include 19% VAT.

How often should I come to Cryotherapy (Cryo) from Waal?

Two fixed cryo appointments a week have proven effective; in intense phases, more sessions are possible too – the monthly unlimited pass covers unlimited sessions Monday to Saturday.

Is Cryotherapy (Cryo) at -110 °C dangerous?

No – the cold impulse is dry, the session lasts only three minutes and is supervised throughout. Ears, hands, feet and mouth are protected. However, the session isn't suitable for certain pre-existing conditions; all contraindications can be found on the Notices page.

What do I need to bring from Waal?

Swimwear – we provide protection for ears, hands, feet and mouth. Please come into the chamber dry, without creams or jewellery; we'll explain the details calmly before your first session.

Can I do Cryotherapy (Cryo) directly in Waal?

There's no Cryotherapy (Cryo) practice with -110 °C and Cyclon eddy-current cooling in Waal. The nearest address is Memmingen – at 48 km or around 41 minutes' drive, one of the shortest journeys in Ostallgäu district.

Who is Cryotherapy (Cryo) particularly interesting for in Waal?

Guests from Waal come especially often because of recovery after sport and training. Athletes, people with joint or back complaints, and anyone wanting to improve sleep, skin and energy levels also use the session regularly.

Can I also give the session from Waal as a gift?

Yes – vouchers are available for single sessions and for packages. They're a popular gift in Ostallgäu district and can be requested directly at an appointment or by phone.

What's the difference between Cryotherapy (Cryo) and an ice bath?

An ice bath works with wet cold around 4 to 10 °C and quickly becomes uncomfortable. In the chamber, dry cold of -110 °C prevails – the stimulus is far stronger, but it only affects the outermost layer of skin and most guests from Waal find it more bearable.

You can find all contraindications under Notices.

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Helga Maria Freitag – founder of Cryotherapy (Cryo) Memmingen and expert in cryotherapy (cryo), portrait photo
Helga Maria Freitag, founder of Cryotherapy (Cryo) Memmingen: podologist for 37 years, sectoral non-medical practitioner for podology and expert in cryotherapy (cryo) at -110 °C.

Founder

Helga Maria Freitag

Personal care instead of self-service – that's the standard Helga Maria Freitag holds for Cryotherapy (Cryo) Memmingen. For guests from Waal, that means a briefing, advice and a contact person on site.

For beginners from Waal the visit starts with a short briefing; the time in the chamber itself stays at three minutes.

Helga Maria Freitag – known to many simply as Marie – has been working with people for almost 40 years. Her professional roots lie in medical foot care; she has been a state-certified podologist since July 2025 and, since March 2026, also a sectoral non-medical practitioner for podology.

Her daily work with mobility, pain and well-being sparked her interest in cryotherapy. With Cryotherapy (Cryo) Memmingen she has created a place where modern whole-body cryotherapy (cryo) is offered in a personal atmosphere – for people who want to do something good for their body as well as for active athletes.

Everyone brings different conditions, strains and goals. That is why personal support, a responsible approach to health and a suitable application always come first. "Growing old in good health" is her personal credo.

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Cryotherapy (Cryo) Memmingen, Kempterstr. 25, 87700 Memmingen – about 41 minutes from Waal. By phone at 089 15880714 or directly online.