The five-star Mirabell Dolomites Hotel - Luxury . Ayurveda & Spa in Olang in the Puster Valley brought the ancient healing knowledge of Indian teachings to South Tyrol many years ago and has since combined it with local herbs and plants such as arnica or Swiss stone pine. In the 1,800-square-metre wellness area of the hotel, which is run with great attention to detail, guests enjoy holistic wellness treatments and health-promoting treatments that release stress and blockages. To strengthen the immune system holistically and restore inner balance, the Mirabell Dolomites Hotel also offers various packages.

Customized applications

There is no one-size-fits-all: In order to individually and personally compile the right treatment for each guest, spa manager and naturopath Alexander Kirchler determines the respective Ayurveda type at the beginning of the stay. In addition to pulse and tongue diagnosis, with which constitution and personality type are determined according to Ayurvedic tradition, the check-up also includes iris diagnosis. Here Kirchler determines possible physical weak points on the basis of abnormalities in the iris and then develops tailor-made Ayurveda applications, a fitness programme and nutritional recommendations. Depending on your needs, the Mirabell also offers various treatments for pain patients, for weight reduction, smoking cessation or for sleep disorders, as well as for facilitating childbirth. The modern saunas and steam baths, a cold water swimming pool and a Kneipp corner also provide gentle deceleration. Guests can find soothing exercise in the hotel's activity programme with qigong or yoga sessions, as well as golfing on the hotel's own 3-hole golf course. Special nature experiences are offered by the enchanting mountain scenery of the Dolomites in winter, and the practice of winter sports on the local mountain Kronplatz, South Tyrol's No. 1 ski mountain and 2018 voted the best ski area in the Alps.

Culinary pampering program

Culinarily, chef Ulrich Plankensteiner and his team spoil the guests of the house with delightful South Tyrolean specialties and Mediterranean delicacies from the gourmet kitchen at hood level. From the multi-faceted breakfast buffet to the afternoon vitality snack with freshly baked cakes, soups and appetizers to the exclusive 6-course menu in the evening, gourmets can expect culinary highlights of regional and Mediterranean character. The luxurious living comfort in traditional alpine style provides additional cosiness and rounds off an eventful day.

Picture credits: Hotel Mirabell Dolomites, Hannes Niederkofler