Vacation for the Soul: Spiritual Holidays in South Tyrol

Spiritual travel is often associated with religion, but this term can also be understood more holistically, including an exploration of the body, mind, and soul. Numerous offerings for vacationers show that spiritual tourism is also becoming increasingly popular in South Tyrol.

Search for Meaning and Mindfulness

In recent years, countless books have been published that deal with searching for meaning, mindfulness, and selfness, and terms like slowness, time out, and deceleration are gaining more and more relevance in a time characterized by rapidity. Many people are searching for depth and authenticity, so tourism is also trying to meet the guests' desires for balance and relaxation through new offerings. This includes not only pilgrimages and forest wellness, but also Eastern life skills and healing practices, as well as an exploration of philosophy and religion.

Increasing Mindfulness

For example, there are now meditation hotels, such as the Schenna Resort, where one can take a break from the stressful everyday life to find mental and physical well-being again. The concept of the hotel combines the scenic beauty with the power of silence, thus offering its guests a stay of a very special kind. In breathtaking surroundings, one can participate in guided meditation sessions aimed at promoting mindfulness and concentration, or finding inner peace. In addition, the resort also offers very special retreats where one can dedicate themselves to their spiritual growth.

Back to the Roots

A natural way of life is the focus of a stay at the Vegan Hotel LA VIMEA. As part of a retreat, you immerse yourself in a vegan holiday world, experience yoga and relaxing sound baths, and can get to know local herbs. In addition, guided meditations await you, supporting you in finding balance again.

Spirituality in Nonsberg

The oldest place of pilgrimage in Tyrol is the hamlet of Unsere Liebe Frau im Walde, located in the South Tyrolean Nonsberg. For centuries, pilgrims have been drawn to this mystical area, where they are still hosted at the Gasthof Zum Hirschen today. Nature and culture enthusiasts can explore the pilgrimage routes and hiking trails in Nonsberg, or visit monasteries, such as the San Romedio Monastery, various chapels and churches, as well as museums. Additionally, you have the opportunity to hike along the Cammino Jacopeo or the Via Vigilius, or take a mountain bike tour through lonely forests and gorges. Unsere Liebe Frau im Walde is a very special holiday destination, a place for those who are not looking for action and entertainment, but seek relaxation and tranquility, and want to focus on the essentials again. Here, movement, contemplation, and enjoyment are at the center, as physical and mental health is a true gift that should be taken good care of.