Infinity pools overlooking the alpine mountains, ancient hay baths, herbal organics and forest yoga headline this edit of the best mountain spa and wellness hotels found in the alps.
You can drink as much of that green tea as you like, but it “ain’t gonna cut the mustard” alone, besides what better excuse to pack those bags, than a spot of healthy downtime in the domain of wellness.
Book yourself a little spa break away at one of these wellness boutique boltholes of style and give that bod its beauty back.
They say, your body is your temple, hopefully not an old crumbling one, best check out one of these spa hubs for a little refurb, polish and healing – after all amigos, love thy self, you gorgeous thing.
The vigilius mountain resort, created by architect, Matteo Thun, reclines in effortless eco style set to a fragrant Alpine landscape of larch trees, mountain pine, foxgloves and alpine roses.
read moreA lair of nature wrapped by the mountains and forests with perhaps one of the best nature-inspired spas in Austria, all overlooking the Leogang Rockies. This design hotel hugs smooth modern interiors that brush up to loveliness of the Alps, complete with its own lake.
read moreThe Schgaguler Hotel is a modern pearled white luxury resort in the UNESCO heritage-protected mountain village of Castelrotto. The interior design is eminently simple: floor-to-ceiling windows, bespoke carpentry, and a clean Alpine aesthetic that borrows from Italian design, the Danish principals of Hygge and a touch of sweet sophistication in the Japonesque detailing.
read moreThe chilled design hotel Miramonti sits perched atop Merano, nestled in forestry with spectacular, Bond-like views. Modernity subtly reigns whilst snuggling up to Alpine traditions – the vibe is relaxed, chilled and most definitely easy-going.
read moreA legendary crash pad of royalty, celebs and lovers of Arlberg, this is the chic chalet hotel and spa of consummate five star style. Interiors are dedicated to Alpine heritage and modern luxe running through the hotel’s family history.
read moreBirch and smoked oak hug the thick walls and capture the house’s DNA from the days as a farmhouse barn. Once a resplendent Renaissance home to the Bishop and favoured lodgings for the merchant traders heading along the Romanesque Via Claudia Augusta.
read moreThe designer cool cat of the Alps, this appealingly smart modern lodge opts for a stylish clubhouse vibe alongside re-worked rustic elements. This is all about the luxury of the Alps – traditions and respect, bubbling with fun. A fashionable hideaway with trendsetting, popular eateries, all tucked away close to the Matterhorn.
read moreWith mountain eye-candy stretching out in every direction, this nest egg of casual style is the perfect bolthole for urbanites who love the rural idyll framed by modernity and crowned by its fabulous rooftop infinity pool of sheer wow.
read moreAn epic mountain setting that could easily inspire a novel or two, this is a sleek Bavarian bolthole where the past cuddles up to organic modernity. Hand-finished in every detail, this is Alpine living with a fashionable edge, all authentically wrapped in natural woods, stitched linens and fluffy sheepskin throws.
read moreA lovely Alpine lodge for families that has had a chic, eclectic refit. Quirky design elements, stacks of well-positioned collectables and lively, modern takes on heritage prints and textiles decorate this boutique interior. An urban family retreat that is alive with positive energy, as inspired by the Aveda Spa, yoga and setting.
read moreThe Senses Spa at the Hotel Arlberg Lech has partnered exclusively with Susanne Kaufmann’s plant-world inspired healing remedies formulated using only natural ingredients to add a new dimension to the Spa experience for hotel guests.
read moreDrenched in Tirol originality and crafted by a setting of mountainous vistas. This luxury ski & spa hotel is all about boutique personality, passion, delicious food and a perfect location that hugs the snow-capped plateau, with windows that frame endless Austrian mountain eye-candy.
read moreA striking feat of luxury architecture & design, contemporary Strandbad Seeburg on the edge of Lake Lucerne is the perfect place for Swiss summertime paddling.
read moreWe all lead incredibly busy lives these days, and taking a detox vacation has become a hugely popular option for those seeking to find health and inner balance once again.
It is said that the rhythm of your breath determines the length of your life. At Haus Hirt Hotel in Austria's stunning Gastein Valley, you could almost extend your life beyond the probable just by taking in its purest alpine air in a setting of Bad Gastein that inspires one to live forever.
Step in a natural beauty deep in the Leogang Mountains of Austria, home to the fabulous Forest Spa of Hotel Forsthofgut. Decked in blond woods, wrapped by nature this is a perfect Yoga retreat too.
read moreA peak-side, sophisticated bolthole oozing fifties Vogue glamour. A firm favourite of the design fraternity, it is a trove of timeless, postmodern pieces that feel perfectly at home in this Alpine masterpiece of creative chillax.
read moreThe range has a noble refined touch, again designed in-house, which cleverly includes skin care products through to spa treatments and not forgetting the unmistakable, almost holistic, scents.
read moreRooted in the Viennese capital since 1886, this family apothecary not only kindles the rich heritage of European medicinal practises – it firmly sits in this century embracing an intelligent mixology of herbal, organic, natural and mineral remedies.
In 2005, Hannes Trummer opened a small hair salon with big ambitions in the center of Vienna. The time was ripe for an expansion of the concept when Dr. Doris Brandhuber, a chemist and long-time yoga student, first crossed his path.
read moreHike with the cows in this Alpine adventure of outdoor Austrian idylls, a famed foodie hotspot, the ladies have it good up here in Vorarlberg's Bregenzewald.
read moreThe Senses Spa at the Hotel Arlberg Lech has partnered exclusively with Susanne Kaufmann’s plant-world inspired healing remedies formulated using only natural ingredients to add a new dimension to the Spa experience for hotel guests.
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