From Alpiana’s Sky Spa renovations to revamped packages, including menopause retreats and holistic treatments, Dolce Vita Hotels is welcoming travellers back to South Tyrol this spring with a host of wellness-led experiences
Ideal for a dose of restorative wellness, Dolce Vita Hotels, a collection of five independent hotels in South Tyrol, is re-opening with a series of renovation updates and new packages to explore.
Located at the foot of the Texel Group Nature Park, Alpiana, Preidlhof, Lindenhof, Feldhof and Jagdhof are the go-to wellness hotels for family-friendly and adults-only escapes. Through their innovative hotel-hopping concept, when guests book one hotel, they are invited to use the facilities of all five, free of charge.
Whether it’s enjoying the region’s culinary delights in a choice of 5 restaurants or relaxing in a selection of spas, all the properties are just a short walk or drive away. An hour and 30 minutes from the Dolomites, Dolce Vita Hotels is also perfectly located for a day trip to the UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Leading the way in wellness, the collection offers the largest spa and wellness facilities in South Tyrol made up of 41 pools, 35 saunas, 31 relaxation rooms and 5 SkySpas – including a six-floor Sauna Tower at Preidlhof. The hotels also benefit from a team of award-winning spa therapists and doctors who lead transformative wellness retreats and is also home to Sauna Master World Champions.
Twice annually, Dolce Vita Hotels hosts their sauna retreat – Sauna Around Week – with traditional Aufguss, sauna shows and rituals performed daily.
News for 2025
Preidlhof
Preidlhof is a five-star adults-only hotel with 5,500sqm of wellness facilities, including 14 pools and whirlpools as well as a six-floor Sauna Tower. NEW for 2025, Preidlhof introduces a new infinity rooftop spa that covers 500 square metres with 360-degree panoramic mountain views.
The spa will include a 95-degree sunset sauna, over 30 sun loungers and a panorama snow room of -10 degrees. Preidlhof’s nine Transformational Wellness Retreats have also been expanded ahead of the new season. Package highlights include:
- Glowing Flow Immersive Retreat
Experience a life-changing journey of healing and transformation, led by world-renowned trauma healer, Master Therapist, and Meditation Teacher Stefano Battaglia, alongside Patrizia Bortolin. This award-winning programme is designed to help you heal the past, positively shape your vision of the future, and discover the joy of shared soul-searching.
NEW to the programme are Vipassana-inspired meditation practices as well as post-retreat follow-up support to help sustain your transformation long after the experience. Pivotal are the signature Glowing Flow sessions, which combine trauma release, water massage, and sound healing.
This retreat is available in March–April and September–October 2025. Price is £2,500 per person, excluding accommodation. A minimum six-night stay is required.
- Women’s Retreat
Designed for women of all ages who are navigating milestones and/or key life stages such as perimenopause and menopause, this retreat features consultations with a new Naturopathic Doctor who will be leading the mindful eating sessions and a new Deep Sea Massage. This innovative treatment combines 3D visuals, therapeutic soundscapes, and ambient vibrations in the world’s only Deep-Sea Room – winner of an Innovation Prize – to simulate the calming sensation of deep-sea immersion, delivering profound relaxation.
Price is £1,284 per person, excluding accommodation. A seven-night stay is recommended.
Alpiana
In a green oasis peppered with apple orchards and chestnut groves, Alpiana is a scenic four-star hotel surrounded by breathtaking mountain views. With a 2,200m² spa area, saline pool,Mediterranean garden and Sky Spa, Alpiana invites travellers to unwind and relax beneath the palm trees.
NEW for 2025, the Sky Spa has expanded following substantial renovation and will debut under the new name, “ALCIELO”. Spread across two spacious levels, the new wellness terrace houses a bio-sauna with a glass dome, a rooftop garden with a pool, a yoga platform, and an exclusive lounge area, with additional amenities including a cold plunge pool, steam bath, fitness room, and outdoor cinema for children.
Feldhof
Feldhof is a 4-star wellness hotel in Val Venosta and is the ultimate destination for a family wellness holiday in South Tyrol. With a family spa set to lower temperatures suited to children, the hotel also offers a series of child-friendly spa treatments.
With modern family rooms, suites, and Alpine-Mediterranean-style chalets, Feldhof provides the ideal base to explore the region and keep the kids entertained, all while creating unforgettable memories together.
NEW for 2025, Feldhof now features a wave slide in the garden and has unveiled the renovation of two room categories, the Ötzi Suite and the Dolce Vita Suite. Feldhof has also introduced a new package designed for families:
This package is perfect for parents with children, showcasing how seamlessly a family trip can blend with quality, romantic time for two. While the kids enjoy the fun activities, parents can relax and reconnect with a bottle of sparkling wine and pralines in their room, a private tour in a Porsche Boxster, and exclusive time in the Private-Spa-Suite.
Prices start from £222
Lindenhof
Set in the picturesque village of Naturno, the family-owned five-star hotel, Lindenhof, blends contemporary design with Tyrolean touches. With a climbing wall built onto the hotel’s exterior, a spiral slide, dedicated family spa and children’s clubs, parents can relax whilst children are entertained. With a daily-changing 5-course gourmet menu made with fresh, seasonal ingredients to a 5000m² wellness area with adults-only and family-friendly zones, Lindenhof is ideal for families looking for quality time with a sophisticated edge.
NEW for 2025, Lindenhof has upgraded the Sky Terrace in the wellness tower, with the addition of a nude pool. Lindenhof has also introduced Easter Family Week, where one child up to 11 years old can stay for free during Easter and July.
Leaders in holistic healing, Lindenhof is home to wellness coach and professional counsellor, Astrid Fleischmann, who leads mental coaching sessions and mindful walks to foster a stronger sense of self. This year, Astrid joins Monika Pedross, yoga teacher at Lindenhof, to introduce a new package:
The My Retreat: Body, Mind & Soul – Short Stay offers a rejuvenating experience with daily yoga sessions led by Monika, life balance workshops with Astrid Fleischmann, holistic hikes, meditations, and smoke rituals. Guests can enjoy spa product testing, a personal training session, and a 50-minute massage. The retreat includes a gourmet board with an extensive breakfast, afternoon buffet, and à la carte dinner. Additional amenities include access to saunas, pools, a fitness center, and wellness treatments.
Prices start from £728
Start the adventure
How: Find out more and make a booking via dolcevitahotels.com
Wallet: Prices start from 177 euros per person per night, approx. £152 (includes 3/4 board – breakfast, afternoon buffet and dinner included)
Getting there: Closest airports to all hotels: Bolzano, Verona. Closest railway station: Bolzano (44km to Naturno) Direct flight route from London Gatwick to Bolzano on Wednesday and Saturdays or Sunday’s via SkyAlps
