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Winter holidays in South Tyrol: ten moments of joy
When snowflakes are dancing outside the window, a thousand little lights are shining in the town and the scent of Christmas biscuits fills the kitchen, it must be the most magical time of the year. It is when little moments of joy can be consciously sensed, whether on a winter holiday with us in South Tyrol or at home, and kept in your heart for many years to come. Let these ideas inspire you!
1. Look out from the sauna over snow-covered peaks
One thing is a must on a winter holiday in South Tyrol: a visit to the sauna with views of the snow covering the mountains.
Each of our Vitalpina hotels has at least one sauna room. Most not only promise warmth that will (literally) get under your skin and a peacefulness that will pervade your heart, but also views of the beautiful winter landscape. Breathe out, let all your thoughts go and inhale the deep feeling of joy.
You can also find healthy winter wellness in the public saunas in your hometown – or (sweating a little less, but with no less well-being) by a warm stove in your living room!
2. Experience traditions like a local
Inhale the tang of fir twigs while making Advent wreaths, listen to festive sounds at an evening concert or meet the carol singers on a walk through the village: you can experience traditions at first hand winter in South Tyrol during the Christmas season. From the eery attraction of the Krampus parades to living nativity scenes, there are customs and events to enchant all the senses.
Which is your favourite Advent and Christmas tradition? You can experience them consciously at home – and you’ll be amazed at how quickly the magic of Christmas makes us feel like children again!
3. Ski straight out of your hotel
It’s the dream of all ski lovers: to get up and go! The Vitalpina Hotels in South Tyrol, some of which are located right on the piste, let you enjoy the best of ski in, ski out, every day of your holiday. Whether you are the first out onto the pristine slopes or the last one to ski down to the hotel at sunset, a skiing holiday in South Tyrol means you won’t forget moments like these in a hurry.
4. Savouring the scent of fresh Vitalpina bread
We not only bake biscuits in South Tyrol in winter, but also delicious bread. Do you know that moment when the aroma of freshly baked farmhouse bread fills your nostrils, and your mouth starts watering just from sniffing it? The authentic Vitalpina organic bread baking mix, made from regional grain, means you now can recreate this moment of joy in your own home. Or simply let your hosts spoil you “live” with their baking skills during a winter holiday in South Tyrol.
5. Feel nature on your skin
Herbal aromas that bring a touch of spring into the winter landscape? Or the wintry scent of apple and juniper? If you stay at one of our Vitalpina wellness hotels in South Tyrol in winter, you definitely have to choose your favourite wellness treatment from the spa menu. We will pamper you with soothing, natural, chemical-free essences and apply treatments to make you glow inside and out.
By the way, it is also possible to make high-quality cosmetics with no artificial ingredients at home. Make use of the slower winter months and try out our recipe for deodorant cream!
6. Listen to the fire crackling
Whether on a winter wellness holiday in South Tyrol or at home, fire is the one element that brightens up the winter and stands like no other for comfort and warmth. Whether it’s the soothing, crackling fire in the quiet room, the warm tiled stoves in ski huts, or romantic torch-lit hikes at dusk – we at the Vitalpina Hotels promise you “fiery” moments of joy throughout the winter season.
Our tip for when you are at home: looking into a crackling open fire or at a flickering candle is a particularly good way to relax, reflect and meditate. Give one of our mindfulness rituals a try!
7. Sample South Tyrolean sweet biscuits
These are the sweetest temptation of all during a winter holiday in South Tyrol: Christmas biscuits and cakes in all their forms. Let typical delicacies, such as South Tyrolean “Spitzbuben”, literally melt in your mouth – or make them at home! We recommend our recipe for South Tyrolean Christmas “Stollen” cake and our recipes for gluten-free vanilla crescents – and even vegan “Spitzbuabm”!
8. Trek through the snow together
Happiness will rarely feel as pure as on a winter walk in South Tyrol. Footsteps crunching in the snow, muffled sounds, sleeping nature – the atmosphere in this winter wonderland has a deeply touching effect. Join a guided snowshoe excursion while on a winter holiday at one of our Vitalpina Hotels in South Tyrol and share the magic with other nature lovers.
You can of course also set off into the snow from the comfort of your own home and happily trek straight into the fresh winter air.
9. Relive childhood at the Christmas markets
Are there sparkling, tuneful, fragrant Christmas markets where you live, bringing in people from near and far?
They are an integral part of the Advent and Christmas season here in South Tyrol – and the nice thing about them is that they are by no means all overcrowded or hectic. In the smaller towns and villages can also be found Christmas markets that are ideal for quiet browsing, all with their very own ambience that makes us marvel as we once did as children. Simply wrap up warm and soak up the atmosphere!
10. Catch the sun in the snow
The months around the turn of the year can be cold, wet and grey: a winter holiday in South Tyrol, on the other hand, will often see “snowflakes meeting sunshine”! Whether it’s making the forests sparkle or warming you on a panoramic terrace, the sun can be enjoyed as you top up your vitamin D levels in no time at all.
Do you also seek out these little moments of joy? We at the Vitalpina Hotels of South Tyrol look forward to welcoming you to your next winter holiday here and to sharing numerous unforgettable moments of happiness with you.
One thing is a must on a winter holiday in South Tyrol: a visit to the sauna with views of the snow covering the mountains.
Each of our Vitalpina hotels has at least one sauna room. Most not only promise warmth that will (literally) get under your skin and a peacefulness that will pervade your heart, but also views of the beautiful winter landscape. Breathe out, let all your thoughts go and inhale the deep feeling of joy.
You can also find healthy winter wellness in the public saunas in your hometown – or (sweating a little less, but with no less well-being) by a warm stove in your living room!
2. Experience traditions like a local
Inhale the tang of fir twigs while making Advent wreaths, listen to festive sounds at an evening concert or meet the carol singers on a walk through the village: you can experience traditions at first hand winter in South Tyrol during the Christmas season. From the eery attraction of the Krampus parades to living nativity scenes, there are customs and events to enchant all the senses.
Which is your favourite Advent and Christmas tradition? You can experience them consciously at home – and you’ll be amazed at how quickly the magic of Christmas makes us feel like children again!
3. Ski straight out of your hotel
It’s the dream of all ski lovers: to get up and go! The Vitalpina Hotels in South Tyrol, some of which are located right on the piste, let you enjoy the best of ski in, ski out, every day of your holiday. Whether you are the first out onto the pristine slopes or the last one to ski down to the hotel at sunset, a skiing holiday in South Tyrol means you won’t forget moments like these in a hurry.
4. Savouring the scent of fresh Vitalpina bread
We not only bake biscuits in South Tyrol in winter, but also delicious bread. Do you know that moment when the aroma of freshly baked farmhouse bread fills your nostrils, and your mouth starts watering just from sniffing it? The authentic Vitalpina organic bread baking mix, made from regional grain, means you now can recreate this moment of joy in your own home. Or simply let your hosts spoil you “live” with their baking skills during a winter holiday in South Tyrol.
5. Feel nature on your skin
Herbal aromas that bring a touch of spring into the winter landscape? Or the wintry scent of apple and juniper? If you stay at one of our Vitalpina wellness hotels in South Tyrol in winter, you definitely have to choose your favourite wellness treatment from the spa menu. We will pamper you with soothing, natural, chemical-free essences and apply treatments to make you glow inside and out.
By the way, it is also possible to make high-quality cosmetics with no artificial ingredients at home. Make use of the slower winter months and try out our recipe for deodorant cream!
6. Listen to the fire crackling
Whether on a winter wellness holiday in South Tyrol or at home, fire is the one element that brightens up the winter and stands like no other for comfort and warmth. Whether it’s the soothing, crackling fire in the quiet room, the warm tiled stoves in ski huts, or romantic torch-lit hikes at dusk – we at the Vitalpina Hotels promise you “fiery” moments of joy throughout the winter season.
Our tip for when you are at home: looking into a crackling open fire or at a flickering candle is a particularly good way to relax, reflect and meditate. Give one of our mindfulness rituals a try!
7. Sample South Tyrolean sweet biscuits
These are the sweetest temptation of all during a winter holiday in South Tyrol: Christmas biscuits and cakes in all their forms. Let typical delicacies, such as South Tyrolean “Spitzbuben”, literally melt in your mouth – or make them at home! We recommend our recipe for South Tyrolean Christmas “Stollen” cake and our recipes for gluten-free vanilla crescents – and even vegan “Spitzbuabm”!
8. Trek through the snow together
Happiness will rarely feel as pure as on a winter walk in South Tyrol. Footsteps crunching in the snow, muffled sounds, sleeping nature – the atmosphere in this winter wonderland has a deeply touching effect. Join a guided snowshoe excursion while on a winter holiday at one of our Vitalpina Hotels in South Tyrol and share the magic with other nature lovers.
You can of course also set off into the snow from the comfort of your own home and happily trek straight into the fresh winter air.
9. Relive childhood at the Christmas markets
Are there sparkling, tuneful, fragrant Christmas markets where you live, bringing in people from near and far?
They are an integral part of the Advent and Christmas season here in South Tyrol – and the nice thing about them is that they are by no means all overcrowded or hectic. In the smaller towns and villages can also be found Christmas markets that are ideal for quiet browsing, all with their very own ambience that makes us marvel as we once did as children. Simply wrap up warm and soak up the atmosphere!
10. Catch the sun in the snow
The months around the turn of the year can be cold, wet and grey: a winter holiday in South Tyrol, on the other hand, will often see “snowflakes meeting sunshine”! Whether it’s making the forests sparkle or warming you on a panoramic terrace, the sun can be enjoyed as you top up your vitamin D levels in no time at all.
Do you also seek out these little moments of joy? We at the Vitalpina Hotels of South Tyrol look forward to welcoming you to your next winter holiday here and to sharing numerous unforgettable moments of happiness with you.
