Vacation for the soul – slowing down and mindfulness in South Tyrol

Vacation for the Soul: Holidays for the Self in South Tyrol

Spiritual travel is often associated with religion, but this term can also be understood in a more holistic way, encompassing an engagement with body, mind, and soul. Numerous offerings for vacationers show that spiritual tourism is becoming increasingly popular in South Tyrol.

In recent years, countless books have been published that deal with the search for meaning, mindfulness, or self-care, and terms like slowness, timeout, or deceleration are gaining relevance in a time characterized by rapid pace. Many people are searching for depth and authenticity, prompting tourism to try to meet the guests' desires for balance and relaxation with new offerings. These include not only pilgrimage journeys and forest wellness but also Eastern arts of living and healing practices, as well as engagement with philosophy and religion.

Enhancing Mindfulness

For example, there are now dedicated meditation hotels, such as the Schenna Resort, where one can take a break from the stressful everyday life to return to mental and physical well-being. The hotel's concept combines the scenic beauty with the power of silence, allowing its guests a stay of a very special kind. In breathtaking surroundings, one can participate in guided meditation sessions designed to promote mindfulness and concentration or to find inner peace. Furthermore, the resort also offers special retreats where one can focus on their spiritual growth.

Back to the Roots

A nature-oriented lifestyle is at the heart of a stay at the Vegan Hotel LA VIMEA. As part of a retreat, you can immerse yourself in a vegan vacation world, experience yoga and relaxing sound baths, and get to know local herbs. Additionally, guided meditations await you to help you regain balance.

Spirituality at Nonsberg

The oldest pilgrimage site in Tyrol is the hamlet of Our Lady in the Woods, located on the South Tyrolean Nonsberg. For centuries, pilgrims and travelers have been drawn to this mystical area, where they are still hosted at the inn Zum Hirschen. Nature and culture-loving vacationers can explore the pilgrimage routes and hiking trails at Nonsberg or visit monasteries, such as the San Romedio Monastery, various chapels and churches, as well as museums. Moreover, you have the opportunity to hike along the Cammino Jacopeo or the Via Vigilius or undertake a mountain bike tour through solitary forests and gorges. Our Lady in the Woods is a very special holiday destination, a place for those not seeking action and entertainment but rather relaxation and tranquility, wanting to refocus on what is essential. Here, movement, contemplation, and enjoyment are at the center, as physical and mental health is a true gift that one should take good care of.