Alpine Wellness & Relax: In Val Gardena, activities in the Alpine nature and soothing relaxation come together in a unique way

Hiking and cycling tours along idyllic mountain trails, endless skiing opportunities in one of the most beautiful and extensive ski areas in the world – Val Gardena is a true paradise for anyone looking to combine active outdoor pursuits with relaxation.
With DOLOMITIVITY, you can also discover how the unique natural forces of the Dolomites can naturally support the wellbeing of body and mind and help restore new energy.
Numerous first-class wellness hotels invite you to unwind with spacious spa areas, swimming pools and a wide range of treatments. But also many smaller accommodation establishments offer cosy wellness areas with saunas and other facilities where body and mind can relax and unwind.
With our accommodation search and the appropriate search criteria, you can quickly and easily find the accommodation that best suits your needs.

Discover the Alpine Wellness accommodations in Val Gardena

Wellness for a day

Treat yourself to a stay at one of the beautiful wellness hotels in Val Gardena or enjoy a relaxing spa day. Some spa accommodations also offer Spa Days to external guests. Let a soothing massage or relaxing sauna session ease muscle tension and help you leave everyday life behind. The wellness experience is rounded off by high-quality beauty treatments that pamper both body and mind.
You can find an overview of the available options here.

Discover the Day Spa facilities – Wellness & Beauty in Val Gardena

Mar Dolomit: swimming and sauna

If you are travelling to Val Gardena with your family, don’t miss a visit to the Mar Dolomit family and leisure pool in Ortisei. The sauna area has been completely renovated and now offers plenty of space to unwind, with an infusion and herbal sauna, infrared sauna, spacious relaxation areas and an outdoor pool with a large open-air sauna area. A special highlight is the “Kelo” sauna. The wellness offer is completed by several steam baths, a Brechelbad, stone bath and Vitarium.

When it comes to swimming and water fun, the whole family is well catered for: the new waterslide with spectacular light effects, “fake” effects and integrated timing adds even more excitement. You can also enjoy an indoor sports pool, a heated outdoor pool with current channel, bubble loungers and massage jets, a large whirlpool, as well as children’s and baby pools. In summer, the outdoor pool with its spacious sunbathing lawn is perfect for relaxing in the open air.

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If you are interested in swimming lessons, these are organised by the local swimming club “Nuoto Gardena”, offering both group courses and private lessons.

The spacious Fitness & Wellness Fit 181 in Ortisei is also well worth a visit. Take some time for yourself and enjoy a little extra relaxation during your holiday in Val Gardena!

The highlights for your spa holiday

  • Sauna, massages & beauty treatments for every demand
  • Healthy & light nutrition
  • Targeted meditation to reduce stress successfully
  • Wood Emotion Val Gardena – the forest as source of energy
  • Fresh mountain air and the scent of flowering meadows: Yoga in Val Gardena
  • Diving in the family and adventure pool & sauna Mar Dolomit or Fit 181

DOLOMITIVITY

Where nature restores energy

Dolomitivity is the energy created by the connection between people and the natural power of the Dolomites.

What is the DOLOMITIVITY-Effect??

As the Dolomites light up with the colours of the Enrosadira, silence settles over the mountains and the crisp high-altitude air invites you to breathe deeply, creating a sense of renewal for both body and mind. A natural source of fresh energy. We call it DOLOMITIVITY.

The special effect of the Dolomites goes beyond what we simply feel. Scientific research suggests that natural light, tranquillity and pure high-altitude air can positively influence our well-being in different ways. In the Dolomites and Val Gardena, these elements come together in a particularly powerful way, creating conditions that are difficult to experience elsewhere.

The LIGHT of the Dolomites - The Magic of Enrosadira

At certain moments of the day, the Dolomites are transformed by light.

The Dolomite walls take on warm tones of rose, orange and violet, creating the spectacular glow known as the Enrosadira – one of the most distinctive natural phenomena of these mountains. Natural light is closely linked to our well-being. Scientific studies show that it contributes to processes such as vitamin D production and helps regulate serotonin, melatonin and our natural sleep–wake rhythm. But the Enrosadira is also something to be experienced emotionally. It encourages you to slow down, look around and simply take in the moment, while the mountains seem to change before your eyes.

A phenomenon that has inspired stories and legends for generations – and today offers yet another way to experience the restorative power of the Dolomites.

The SILENCE of the Dolomites - The Value of Quiet

Today, noise has become a constant presence.

In a world filled with constant noise, messages and movement, moments of genuine quiet have become increasingly precious. Yet silence and low-noise environments can play an important role in helping the body and mind recover. Scientific studies suggest that reduced exposure to noise can support relaxation and may contribute to lower stress levels, heart rate and blood pressure. The Dolomites offer many places where natural quiet can still be experienced in a particularly intense way. And then there is the silence that cannot be measured. The rustle of the wind through alpine meadows. The gentle sound of water between the rocks. The moment when everyday distractions fade and space opens up for your own thoughts.
In the Dolomites, silence is not simply the absence of noise.

It becomes part of the experience – helping you slow down, reconnect and perceive your surroundings more consciously.

The AIR of the Dolomites - The Energy of High Altitude

In the high-altitude air of the Dolomites, every breath feels different.

At elevations between 1,800 and 3,000 metres, the Dolomites reveal a very distinctive alpine environment. The air at higher altitudes is generally cooler, drier and often contains fewer airborne allergens than in the valleys below. Scientific research has long explored how the human body responds to altitude. These natural adaptation processes, together with the particular characteristics of the mountain climate, are also an important aspect of alpine climate therapy. The surrounding larch and Swiss pine forests add another dimension to this environment. Trees release natural compounds known as phytoncides, which are being studied for their possible connection with relaxation, well-being and reduced perception of stress. Yet some aspects of mountain air are best experienced rather than measured. The first deep breath after gaining altitude. The breeze crossing a mountain ridge. Cool air moving through the forest. That unmistakable feeling of freshness and lightness that comes with being high in the mountains.

In the Dolomites, breathing becomes part of the experience.

Your way to Val Gardena

Your way to Val Gardena

Your holiday destination in the heart of the Dolomites – how to get there.

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