Forestis Dolomites
Dolomites · Italy
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Character and identity
Perched on the south-facing Plose slope above Brixen, this 28-suite retreat fuses a century-old sanatorium building with three pinewood towers that rise from the forest like tree stumps, all framing the snaggle-toothed Dolomite peaks. Every material, from beeswax-coated Dolomite stone to oatmeal fabrics, comes from South Tyrol. The vast glass-and-stone spa runs on Celtic-inspired rituals with tree-circle ceremonies and every variety of sauna (nude only). Dinner unfolds in a low-lit amphitheatre of curved booths facing the mountains, the cocktail bar claims to be the world's highest rooftop, and service is efficient, warm and quietly attuned.
Who's it for
Best for:
Couples and solo travellers drawn to design-literate wellness, foraged Alpine cooking and serious hiking or skiing straight from the door. The sinewy, sporty crowd here values silence, sustainability credentials, sauna culture and big mountain views over nightlife or status signalling. Wyda forest meditation and detox menus appeal to the regeneration-minded.
Should look elsewhere:
Families wanting a kids' programme, anyone uncomfortable with nude sauna etiquette, or travellers who want a buzzy village on the doorstep. Palmschloss is sleepy, the wellness register is earnest rather than playful, and the cooking, while excellent, leans hearty and regional rather than internationally varied.
Bottom line
What sets this place apart is the totality of its South Tyrolean rootedness: every stone, fabric, sapling and pine shoot ties back to the surrounding forest, and the spa and kitchen carry that conviction without preaching. Book one of the new tower suites for floor-to-ceiling Dolomite views, or stretch to the two-floor penthouse with private pool and open fire. Shoulder seasons reward best.
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What this place offers
- Wi-Fi
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Room service
- Breakfast
- Breakfast buffet
- Smoke-free property
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
