Preidlhof Luxury Dolce Vita Resort

DESTINATION

Preidlhof Luxury DolceVita Resort (“Preidlhof”) is a multi-award-winning Wellness Destination located in Naturno, South Tyrol, Italy. Privately owned, Preidlhof has carved out a first-class reputation as a holistic, preventative, and medical health retreat for guests aged 16 years and over. It remains steadfast in its commitment to wellness and to the continual research, innovation and investment in its talent, facilities, and services.

Preidlhof was the first Wellness & Spa facility in the world to have received ISO 17679 certification in recognition of the highest levels of hygiene, sustainability and quality of services provided.

In September 2019, the arrival of award-winning Spa Concept Creator and Co-Founder of Glowing Flow Wellness Specialists, Patrizia Bortolin, heralded a new and innovative wellness concept – ‘The Preidlhof Way’, and 360° makeover. Patrizia introduced sensorial wellness programmes and award-winning Transformational Healing Retreats, new signature Rituals and treatments, a new Wellness VIP Lounge, and new fitness and beauty concepts. Renovations were also undertaken to some public spaces and a new outdoor Mediterranean pool experience added.

In 2022, Preidlhof introduced thermal water and thermal wellness treatments for the first time, the mineral-rich water is sourced from a 400-year-old spring located under the Reinhold Messner Castle, 5km away. Spa experiences include private thermal bathing experiences in whirlpools infused with detox or regenerative bath oil blends; these are inspired by the traditional Merano bathing ritual, the famed Italian spa town just 20-minutes from Preidlhof.

In Summer 2023, Preidlhof unveiled a new 500m² Wellness Floor on the rooftop of the DolceVita Lodge building. This connects via a ‘sky walkway’ to the top of the six-floor Sauna Tower and offers a 360° panoramic view of Val Venosta and the surrounding mountains, in addition to numerous loungers and an XXL Whirlpool.

The Preidlhof Way balances the twin ‘souls’ of the Resort as well as the dual character traits and heritage of the Valley and Region.Located on the 46° Parallel where the Mediterranean begins, the Resort is situated in the mountains and enjoys a mild climate all year-round. In this unique microclimate, palm, lemon and olive trees thrive alongside high mountains often covered in snow. Preidlhof is situated in the Texel Group Nature Park, South Tyrol’s largest, and an endless array of hiking and biking trails, fitness and outdoor adventures are all directly accessible from the Resort.

Alto Adige / South Tyrol is an autonomous Italian Region comprising a mix of Italian and Germanic culture. These contrasting styles and characteristics are very perceptible: a teutonic blend of efficiency and precision twinned with Italian flair and a more laid-back approach; introversion and empathy coupled with extroversion; and an Austrian kitchen with a love for Italian cuisine.

TRANSFORMATIONAL WELLNESS IN NINE RETREATS

Preidlhof’s signature retreats are designed to stimulate guests physically, energetically, spiritually, psychologically, socially, and emotionally. Each programme and every guest experience is tailored according to what the individual seeks, their stage in life, and what he or she is ready to integrate.

All beauty treatments and services are designed and personalised exclusively for Preidlhof, including the rituals and massages.

Special Classes are reserved exclusively for Retreat guests and integrate with the work of the healers and therapists. They unlock innate and natural self-healing powers by means of sound yoga, mindful eating & sensory analysis, dance, yoga nidra, holistic movement and postural gym. There is also mindfulness, sensorial eating, forest bathing, barefoot meditation, laughter yoga, Doa Yin yoga, cosmetic rejuvenation, and cleansing rituals with alpine herbs. Flow Rope is an exciting new addition for 2024, a mobility class utilizing ropes to promote rhythm, coordination between the left and right brain and to attune with the flow.

All are exceptional sensorial experiences designed in collaboration with holistic trainers and artists, based on extensive research. The Special Classes add the playful touch or expand the sensorial experience necessary to keep the balance between hedonic and eudaemonic wellbeing. Other experiences aim to increase self-awareness, transform quality of sleep and movement, and help attain a happier and more creative life through deeper sensorial integration. Colours, aromas, sounds, and touch all play an important part in some of the latest generation of treatments and wellness consultations.

Sensory analysis and mindful eating experiences include chocolate, salt, and olive oil tastings, in addition to a slow meditative coffee experience, to help guests overcome judgement and limitations with food. Learn how to taste, observe, and harness the natural intelligence of your senses.

WELLNESS TEAM

The outstanding multi-generational Preidlhof SPA team comprises experienced therapists who specialise in TCM, Shiatsu, trauma management and complementary medicine. The healers work very closely and intuitively together to achieve the desired, longterm results for the guest. There is a high vibe and interactions with are kept as spontaneous and authentic as possible.

The team includes the internationally renowned therapist Stefano Battaglia recognised by both Tatler Spa Guide and Condé Nast Traveller as one of the best healers in the world; Martin Kirchler, a specialist in ancient healing methods including TCM, Ayurveda and Hawaiian; and Dr. Med. Alexander Angerer who specialises in complementary medicine and oversees and integrates all experiences. There is also Andrea Martinelli, a highly sensitive Shiatsu expert, and Irmgard Moosmair, the award-winning forest bathing expert and “Lady of the Woods“.

Mindfulness trainers, yoga teachers, transformational coaches, holistic masseurs, and beauty therapists complete the Spa team. A holistic nurse supports Dr. Med. A. Angerer in the MED Spa in administering Heart Rate Variable measurements and infusions.

NATURE IMMERSION

Preidlhof and surrounding area play a central role, not just in terms of facilitating the opportunity to wander and discover, but also in their transformative power. Here, the silence of the natural environment is promoted and prized as part of an evolutionary way of life. The mix of cultures that characterise South Tyrol offer an opportunity to deal with the unexpected and to embrace differences, etc. Time and space are integrated into the experiences as well as precious time alone, in solitude. So is immersion in nature and landscapes that inspire awe, amazement; the emotions associated with healing and documented in Positive Psychology studies.

Preidlhof's gardens are alive with the fragrances of 50 lemon and olive trees, cypresses, and aromatic herbs from across the globe, serving as a captivating guide to evoke memories, emotions, and new sensations. These scents permeate the Spa, enhancing the products, therapies, and room amenities. Guests can enjoy massages in the privacy of the Garden Spa; the two spa Suites, warmed during cooler months, offer an open-air experience amidst lavender, olive trees, and citrus plants, overlooking the valley.

RESORT FACILITIES

Set within beautiful, landscaped grounds with breath-taking views, Preidlhof’s impressive 5500m² of wellness space includes the Sonnenschlössl with its stunning Rooftop Infinity Sport Pool, the DolceVita Lodge, the Sauna Tower, and the Spa Reception and Treatment Rooms.

The Spa Reception and 9 treatment rooms are centrally located on the ground floor overlooking the central pool and relaxation area. The treatment rooms are all spacious and decorated in light colours, the vast majority enjoying natural daylight. There are treatments dedicated to couples, including a private Spa Suite.

ACCOMMODATION

Preidlhof has 71 rooms and suites and every room offers breath-taking views of the valley and mountains. All the suites feature loggias and some have their own whirlpool and private sauna. The penthouse suites each have an outdoor cinema and the Luxury Penthouse Suite Dolce Vita Premium also has a private pool. Preidlhof’s dedicated Sleep Suite won an Innovation Award at the European Health and Spa Awards.

The rooms embrace the outdoors to take advantage of the 315 days of sunshine a year. All rooms have a balcony or terrace and several rooms also offer the possibility of sleeping outside in the fresh clear air, day or night. The high-quality furniture is made from local wood.