How long does the journey to South Tyrol take?

The direct flight to Bolzano takes 2h 10min depending on your departure city. SkyAlps flies from London. From the airport it's 30 minutes to Merano, 40 to Brixen, 45 to the Alpe di Siusi and to Val Gardena, and an hour and a half to the Ahrntal. The transfer takes you straight to the hotel. Total travel time from your departure airport: two-and-a-half to four hours — much less than the car drive over the Brenner.

What distinguishes South Tyrolean wellness hotels?

South Tyrol has the highest proportion of hotels with an in-house wellness area in the entire Alpine region. Sauna, indoor and outdoor pool, and a treatment offering are almost standard in the upper category — not an exception. Many houses are family-run and, in the third or fourth generation, have set the industry standard. Half-board with three or five courses is common, treatments with regional ingredients such as Swiss stone pine, hay or Alpine herbs are almost the rule.

Can you combine wellness in South Tyrol with hiking?

Yes, and it's the most common reason for the combination. In Merano the spa promenades lead straight from town into the vineyards, plus the high-altitude paths above Tirolo (Dorf Tirol). On the Alpe di Siusi trails begin right at the mountain station, many of them flat enough for gentle days between sauna sessions. In Val Gardena, the Seceda gondola takes you in four minutes to 2,450 metres. In the Ahrntal, hikes in the Rieserferner-Ahrn Nature Park combine with the Climate Tunnel — walking and breathing at high altitude.

Can I book flight, hotel and transfer together?

Yes. SkyAlps Holidays bundles the flight, a hotel in Südtirol and the transfer into one package. You choose your travel dates and hotel, we handle the rest. As a package holiday under EU Directive 2015/2302 you are fully protected against insolvency, and cancellation is free up to 30 days before departure. Instead of the transfer you can also add a rental car.

Wellness Holiday Südtirol from London ✈️ Flight + Hotel

Wellness Holiday · Südtirol · 60 minutes transfer

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 2h 10min' drive apart — and you fly direct to Bolzano.

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Direct flight London – Bolzano (2h 10min) + 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.

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Only 60 minutes transfer

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 2h 10min.

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 there from London to South Tyrol?

SkyAlps flies direct from London to Bolzano several times a week, flight time 2h 10min. All prices are per person and include the return flight as well as the nights in the hotel you book.

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.

May

Spring in the valley

Jun

Mountain huts open

Jul

Warm, mountains pleasant

Aug

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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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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.

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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 2h 10min.

Which wellness regions are there in South Tyrol?