Wellness Holiday · South Tyrol · 20 minutes from Bolzano Airport
Thermal water in the south, mountain air at 2,000 metres, a therapeutic tunnel far to the north. South Tyrol is small enough that everything lies one to two hours' drive apart — and you fly direct to Bolzano.
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Direct flight on the SkyAlps network to Bolzano (1–2 hours) + wellness hotel in South Tyrol + transfer. From the Merano Thermal Baths to the high-altitude hotels on the Alpe di Siusi and the Climate Tunnel at Predoi — South Tyrol has its own destination for every kind of recovery.
- Direct flight to Bolzano
- Best price guarantee
- EU-protected package holiday
- Just 20 minutes' transfer from Bolzano
Why South Tyrol?
Why is South Tyrol a good wellness destination?
South Tyrol brings very different forms of recovery — thermal baths, mountain air and a therapeutic tunnel — together in a small area, and is reachable from Bolzano in one to two hours.
The region is compact. From Bolzano Airport you reach Merano in 30 minutes, the Alpe di Siusi in 45, and the upper Ahrntal (Valle Aurina) in one and a half hours. Between those points lie around 300 kilometres of landscape as the crow flies, ranging from the Mediterranean valley floor to the glacier — a variety that hardly any other Alpine region offers in such compressed form.
Correspondingly varied are the options. Merano has focused on spa treatment since 1836 and has, with the Thermal Baths, the largest wellness centre in the region. On the Alpe di Siusi and in Val Gardena, altitude and mountain air take the lead. In Predoi in the Ahrntal, guests ride the mine train into the Climate Tunnel, where the humid, pollen-free air is used therapeutically. And in Brixen the spa segment mixes with wine and a city — a combination unique in South Tyrol.
What all regions share is the density of hotels with in-house spa facilities. South Tyrol has the highest proportion of wellness hotels in the Alps — many family-run and in the third or fourth generation. Sauna, pool and treatments are here typically part of the room rate, not an extra offering. That noticeably distinguishes South Tyrolean spa hotels from most other Alpine destinations.
since 1836
spa tradition in Merano
1 – 2 hrs
flight time to Bolzano
5 regions
from thermal baths to therapeutic tunnel
Which wellness regions are there in South Tyrol?
The most important wellness regions lie at different altitudes and therefore have quite different characters. Merano is the classic spa town on the warm valley floor. The Alpe di Siusi and Val Gardena sit at 1,200 to 2,000 metres. The Ahrntal in the far north has, with the Climate Tunnel at Predoi, a special option for allergy sufferers. All are reachable within an hour and a half from Bolzano.
Merano and Surroundings
Location300 – 700 m
ScopeThermal baths with 15 pools, Trauttmansdorff Gardens
LevelSuitable for everyone
Suited toCouples, seniors, year-round travel
Mildest climate in South Tyrol, only 30 minutes from Bolzano Airport
Alpe di Siusi and Val Gardena
Location1,200 – 2,350 m
ScopeHigh-altitude hotels, Sciliar-Catinaccio Nature Park
LevelSuitable for everyone
Suited toHikers, allergy sufferers, summer escape
Largest Alpine meadow in Europe, car-free during the day
Which flights are available to South Tyrol (Bolzano)?
SkyAlps flies direct to Bolzano from Berlin, Hamburg, Copenhagen, Warsaw, Paris, London and other cities — flight time 1h – 2h. All prices are per person and include return flights plus nights at the booked hotel.
When is the best time for a wellness holiday in South Tyrol?
The valley regions around Merano and Bolzano work year-round; there it is mild even in winter. The higher elevations have two seasons: June to October for hiking and mountain huts, December to March for skiing and winter wellness. In between lie November and May with quieter periods, when many high-altitude hotels close. For a wellness-focused stay, September to November for Merano works especially well — mild, quieter and more affordable. For those seeking real quiet, January is the calmest month for the valley regions.
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Spring in the valley
Jun
Mountain huts open
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Warm, mountains pleasant
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Peak season
Sep
Mild, clear views
Oct
Autumn colours, Törggelen
Nov
Shoulder season
Dec
Christmas Markets
Jan
Quiet, affordable
Feb
Winter wellness
Mar
Sun, still snow
Apr
Shoulder season
Peak season
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That depends on what you're looking for.
Merano combines thermal baths, old town and gardens and is mild year-round — good if you want to switch between sauna and café. The Alpe di Siusi and Val Gardena sit significantly higher and are about quiet, wide landscape and mountain air. The Ahrntal, with the Climate Tunnel at Predoi, works best for allergy sufferers. And Brixen mixes a small city with the Plose mountain plus wine. All regions are within an hour and a half of the airport, so a rough combination during a longer stay is also possible.
Ready for your South Tyrol wellness holiday?
Direct flight to Bolzano, a wellness hotel in South Tyrol and the transfer – all in one booking. Book online now, securely, flexibly and at the best price.