Wellness & Spa. Italy. Dolomites - Schwarzenstein.
Premium Spa in South Tyrol – Wellness on 7,700 m² in the Ahrntal Valley
With 7,700 m² of wellness facilities, the Premium Spa at the Alpine Luxury Spa Resort Schwarzenstein is one of the largest and most versatile spa areas in South Tyrol. This makes the Schwarzenstein one of the largest wellness hotels in South Tyrol. Set amidst the impressive mountain scenery of the Ahrntal valley, guests can enjoy a combination of adults-only wellness, family wellness and alpine nature, a combination of this scale rarely found in South Tyrol
The highlight is the adults-only Sky Spa, featuring a 23-metre rooftop infinity pool, panoramic saunas and spacious relaxation rooms with views of the surrounding peaks of the Zillertal Alps. The facilities are complemented by a total of 6 pools, 8 different saunas, a natural swimming pond and numerous relaxation and activity areas, each specifically tailored to different needs.
Whilst peace and relaxation are the focus at the Sky Spa, the separate family wellness area, featuring a family pool and a 60-metre-long water slide, offers space for activity and family time. This clear distinction makes the Schwarzenstein both an ideal wellness hotel for couples and a high-quality family hotel in South Tyrol.
The combination of a spacious spa, an alpine setting and year-round activities makes the resort the perfect destination for a wellness holiday in South Tyrol, where relaxation, nature and exercise come together in perfect harmony. The result is a wellness experience that uniquely blends tranquillity, wide open spaces and alpine luxury.
Covering 7,700 m², the Premium Spa at Schwarzenstein is one of the largest wellness areas in South Tyrol and boasts one of the most impressive infinity pools in the region. Nestled within the unspoilt natural surroundings of the Ahrntal valley, guests can enjoy wellness in one of South Tyrol’s most peaceful and unspoilt regions.
Discover the ultimate wellness holiday in South Tyrol at the Alpine Luxury Spa Resort Schwarzenstein – your spa hotel for pure relaxation and a wellness holiday in South Tyrol
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Master Fact Check: The Alpine Luxury SPA Resort in the Ahrntal Valley / South Tyrol at a glance
| Category | Details & All-inclusive Services |
| Wellness Overall | 7,700 m² Premium SPA (separate Adults-only & Family zones) |
| Sky SPA Highlights | 23 m Sky Pool & large Sky Whirlpool (36°C) with mountain views |
| Sauna Experience | 8 saunas incl. daily event sauna infusions (several times a day) |
| Water Worlds | 6 pools (680 m² water surface), incl. large whirlpool in the sauna area |
| Family Action | 60 m waterslide, 25 m Family Pool & baby pool |
Indoor & Fun | Trampoline area, i-Wall Playground & private sports hall |
| Gaming & Social | Billiards, table football, pinball & darts (dedicated activity room) |
| Fitness & Active | 200 m² cardio center & daily guided vital program |
| Kids' World | "Baumhaus" kids' club with childcare & large indoor play area |
| Culinary Plus | 3/4 All-inclusive (soft drinks, coffee & tea from the buffet included) |
Beauty Vital Center
Over 100 different treatments and massages
Oases of quiet
Large panoramic relax area in the sauna department
Large panoramic relax area in the sauna department
Enjoy some peace and quiet with a view to the Alps.
Sky Relax
Sky Relax
With the incredible view of the Ahrntal mountains, put your feet up and just relax.
Relax lounge “Fire”
Relax lounge “Fire”
A self-contained, dimly lit relaxation area with a congenial atmosphere created by mystical play of the flames.
Relax island “Earth”
Relax island “Earth”
The ideal retreat for chatting and lounging. The design houses the theme of Mother Earth, depicted as a sea of foliage. This area is furnished with individual cuddle loungers and surrounded by tree trunk-shaped elements.
Relax lounge “Water”
Relax lounge “Water”
The cheerful interplay of colours created by water can be enjoyed from the relax decks at different heights and invites to enjoy some delightful idle-time. This comfortable, welcoming lounge is flooded with light.
Honeycomb relax area “Air”
Honeycomb relax area “Air”
A somewhat different way to lounge! This area is beautifully designed in the charming shapes of honeycombs, swallow nests and butterfly cocoons and offers cuddly spaces on two floors.
Rooftop terrace “Cloud 9”
Rooftop terrace “Cloud 9”
Float on your favourite lounger while enjoying the splendid landscape of the South Tyrolean Alps.
Our pool highlights for you
6 pools, endless relax
- Relaxation pool and 25 m infinity panoramic sports pool, heated all-year round (30 °C), indoor and outdoor (14 years old and over)
- Rooftop! New: Sky Spa (Adults Only) with 23m infinity sky pool (31° C), hot whirlpool, Finnish sauna with panoramic view, sky bar with terrace and sky panorama lounges
- Family pool "ACTIVPOOL", indoor with outdoor water attractions, 30 m long, heated all-year round (31 °C), with dress-on sauna for the whole family, baby pool, gigantic 60m water slide
- Natural bathing pond with expansive lawn for sunbathing in summer
- 2 hot whirlpools in the outdoor area, heated all-year round (36 °C)
- Whirlpool loungers and benches, massage nozzles
- Spacious wellness showers
- And much more
The water world of Hotel Schwarzenstein – Pools & whirlpools.
In South Tyrol, a hotel with pool is not hard to come by. Calling our wellness hotel in South Tyrol a “hotel with pool” though is nothing short of an understatement. What we have here is a water world of lavish proportions and unique variety, with an array of 6 big swimming pools and 2 big whirlpools. The Top is the new Sky Spa with an unforgettable view with a 23m swimming pool, a large hot-Whirlpool, a Skysauna, and a Skybar. In the pools of the Alpine Luxury Spa Resort Schwarzenstein in Valle Aurina/Ahrntal, the whole family can enjoy the finest water pleasures both indoors and outdoors. Also we offer an 60m waterslide. Our pools, whirlpools and water attractions are places for laughter, for swimming and for splashing about. We take pride in being one of South Tyrol’s best hotels with pool and to be able to offer you a divine wellness & spa holiday in South Tyrol.
Saunas, pools, park, & more
If a spa hotel with sauna in Italy is where you want to spend your next holiday, the Luxury Spa Hotel Schwarzenstein in Valle Aurina/Ahrntal is the perfect choice. The Hotel Schwarzenstein in South Tyrol, with its luxury sauna world, provides an unparalleled spa experience for relax-seeking connoisseurs.
Six of our saunas in the sauna world –ranging from the brine steam bath to the Alpine hut sauna and the Tepidarium– are open every day from 11 a.m. to 7.30 p.m. for you to indulge in deep relaxation and wellbeing. The Eventsauna and the Sky Sauna expect you from 3 p.m. to 7.30 p.m. You will be provided with all the sauna towels you may need for your sessions! (only 14 years old and over)
The ice lion fountain and the plunge pool in the natural pond can be used all-year round for a revitalising refreshment after a sauna session, before basking in the relaxing oases of quiet in our wellness and spa hotel in the Dolomites
Among the various highlights of our spa hotel with sauna world in Italy there is also the elegant panoramic relaxation room, offering a spectacular view to the surrounding mountains. Here you can let go of everything, be yourself and savour the true South Tyrolean-style wellness at its undisputed best.
Eight saunas for the ultimate spa experience
Steam bath with panoramic window
Steam bath with panoramic window
The ultimate steam bath for radiant and soft skin. The soothing steam gently opens your pores and promotes the skin's natural purification. After the steam bath, your skin will feel wonderfully smooth and silky!
37-40 °C
100 % humidity
Infrared gallery sauna with panoramic window
Infrared gallery sauna with panoramic window
The deep-penetrating radiant heat of this sauna has soothing effects on your back and joints, enhancing your well-being.
ca. 45 °C
Bio sauna with panoramic window
Bio sauna with panoramic window
This elegant, “Stube-style” wood-panelled dry sauna features a combination of slowly-induced hyperthermia in a hot, humid climate and the inhaling of vapours flavoured with local herbs or essences. It also offers a panoramic view to the surrounding nature!
55-60 °C
50% humidity
Event sauna and "Aufguss"
Event sauna and "Aufguss"
The experts at the towel show their skills and really heat up. Whether in black light, with video support or great beats - the Aufguss is a real highlight.
80-90 °C
10 % humidity
Herbal sauna
Herbal sauna
Soothing radiant heat and an automatic herbal infusion, for up to 30 minutes of bliss on warm benches.
ca. 75-80 °C
10 % humidity
Sky Sauna
Sky Sauna
So close to the sky. Under a starry sky and surrounded by mountain peaks make his body sweat. The automatic infusion creates the necessary moisture.
ca. 85 °C
10 % humidity
South Tyrolean outdoor hut sauna, near the natural pond
South Tyrolean outdoor hut sauna, near the natural pond
Our large, traditional Finnish sauna with infusions – a classic for the perfect sauna experience. Located directly at the natural bathing pond and plunge pool, it is a must for all true sauna enthusiasts.
90-95 °C
20-30 % humidity
Dress-on bio sauna – sauna sessions in your swimsuit
Dress-on bio sauna – sauna sessions in your swimsuit
You can keep your swimsuit on while having a healthy sweat on hygienic seats and loungers. Ideal for families, it is located in the pool area.
ca. 55-60 °C
20 % humidity
How to enjoy your perfect wellness day
Arrive & breathe deeply
Arrive with a cup of tea, breathe consciously, loosen the shoulder girdle. Light stretching to gently awaken the body.
Activate in the water
A few relaxing lengths in the sports pool or floating weightlessly - ideal for getting your circulation and muscles into wellness mode.
Heat phase I - start gently
Choose a herbal or organic sauna, breathe deeply, then take a lukewarm shower and relax in a relaxation lounge for 10-15 minutes.
Cool down & rest
Refresh at the natural bathing pond or Kneipp, then snuggle up and rest. Drink water and tea, replenish minerals.
Signature treatment
A massage or a personalised beauty ritual deepens relaxation, relieves tension and prolongs the effects of the sauna.
Sky moments
To the rooftop: let your gaze wander over the Ahrntal mountains in the infinity pool and whirlpool - pure head-clearing pleasure.
Heat phase II - intensive enjoyment
Event sauna with infusion for the "wow" effect. Then get some fresh air in the outdoor sauna lounge, cool down again and rest.
Floating & sensing
Alternate between the hot whirlpool and quiet relaxation zones. Read, doze, "re-sort" your body to soft music.
Indulgence & aperitivo
Light snacks, lots to drink. Later, a fine aperitivo - the perfect bridge to dinner.
End the evening
A last quiet warmth (infrared or steam bath) or a quick dip in the water. Wrap up warm and bring the day to a grateful close.
Small tips for a big impact
- 2-3 sauna sessions with a 10-15 minute break each.
- Drink plenty before and after infusions.
- After intense heat, finish with gentle warmth (herbs/infra).
- Eat lightly, enjoy weightlessly - your body will thank you.
Useful tips for a perfect sauna session
Some like it hot… With these sauna tips, we hope to guide our guests through their first sauna session and help them enjoy this experience here at Hotel Schwarzenstein in the Dolomites. There are some important rules for sauna that we recommend following to make it a pleasurable and safe experience.
- Before starting a sauna session, please shower and dry thoroughly. Then, your first sauna experience may begin!
- Sit or lie down on a towel – if possible, with your legs raised.
- Have a healthy sweat and enjoy your sauna session! Once you are done, stand up slowly and go outdoors.
- Take a deep breath of fresh air. This way you can cool off your airways!
- Now it’s time to shower! Start by setting the water temperature to lukewarm and gradually proceed to colder temperatures. Use the overhead or dousing shower, the lateral shower heads or the rain shower.
- If you wish, you can rub your body with crushed ice from the Ice lion.
- Rest and relax for ca. 15 minutes. We highly recommend that you keep your legs raised.
- Depending on how you feel, you can repeat the sauna session twice to three times.
Read our sauna tips carefully and your spa session in the Dolomites at Hotel Schwarzenstein may begin! Stand by to be amazed by our lavish sauna world ... we wish you a regenerating, unforgettable experience!
Discover our natural bathing pond: dive into South Tyrol's nature
A unique bathing experience at Hotel Schwarzenstein
The expansive natural bathing pond you find at Hotel Schwarzenstein in South Tyrol is one of the most popular summer highlights among our guests. Surrounded by idyllic mountain landscapes, you can relax undisturbed. The loungers by the pond invite to snug moments of togetherness and water-inspired romance.
No room for boredom though – a swim in the outdoor pool or a session in one of our 8 saunas are a good way to enliven your spa holiday in Italy. Along with the natural bathing pond, the array of spa highlight also includes – among others – the water world and a sports and activities programme which is on offer all-year round.
The wide park and the large lawn around our natural bathing pond in South Tyrol, not far from the UNESCO-listed Dolomites, will reward your daily activities with relaxing moments of wellbeing. Bask in the warm sun, relax reading a good book or listen to music and forget the daily grind … you deserve it!
A wellness holiday at one with nature in South Tyrol
A wellness & spa holiday in Italy at our wellness hotel in South Tyrol is not just about enjoying our wide palette of beauty treatments! The wellness experience in our spa begins when you acknowledge the surrounding nature: listening to the birds singing, beholding the dew drops sparkling in the meadows, smelling the scent of pine needles in the woods and feeling the grass tickling your feet with every step – a priceless experience for all your senses that make of your wellness & spa holiday in Italy a matchless pleasure.
Taking wellness to a new level
In our sauna world, in the pools and in the stylish relax area you will discover an entirely new kind of wellness & spa experience – and you will love it! The trademark je ne sais quoi of our wellness & spa hotel in Italy, resulting from the combination of a stylish ambience, hearty hospitality, and the rich menu of activities, will introduce you to the most ensnaring facet of South Tyrol. This is where you will want to spend next year’s wellness & spa vacation. And the following one. And every wellness & spa break in the years to come.
A romantic holiday. An ode to love.
Love is… sharing pleasurable hours of tenderness. A wellness holiday in South Tyrol is the perfect occasion to do that. At Hotel Schwarzenstein, you will have plenty of time to devote to your special someone and many cosy places to dream and indulge in, from the snug rooms and suites to the premium spa. There is also an idyllic natural bathing pond shimmering in the heart of our vast park, where double loungers are available for sunbathing.
Aquatic romance is also guaranteed with no less than six different pools.
To crown your romantic getaway in South Tyrol, why not treat your sweet half and yourself to an intimate experience of pure relaxation in our Private Spa?
The active side of wellness – regenerating at one with nature
When the mountain calls, there is nothing for it but to lace up your boots. To many, a wellness holiday in South Tyrol means first and foremost spending quality time at one with nature, experiencing this contact with all their senses. After an exciting tour at dizzy heights, it is even easier to let go of all thoughts and relax completely in our 8 saunas. Each one has its own unique atmosphere and setup, with pleasant scents and different temperatures. There is something for everyone: if you are new to the world of sauna, we recommend reading our sauna tips. If you are already experienced, you will love our sauna infusions. A sauna session offers a range of health benefits, including relaxed muscles, a clearer complexion and increased general well-being.
Our extensive selection of wellness and beauty treatments is cherished by our guests as the crowning highlight of a perfect spa holiday in South Tyrol.
Your wellness hotel in South Tyrol for pure sauna pleasure
When you arrive at the wellness hotel Schwarzenstein in South Tyrol, you will wish your wellness & spa holiday in Italy never ended. For it is hard to find a match for our Premium spa, with its variety of sauna infusions that contribute to the ultimate spa experience several times a day.
The eight saunas at our wellness hotel in South Tyrol are an absolute highlight, including but not limited to the new bio-sauna with a breathtaking view, or the panoramic steam bath with peeling-infusions (salt-olive oil peeling, honey peeling, raw sugar peeling, yogurt peeling and more).
The sauna infusions carried out in the outdoor South Tyrolean hut sauna and in the other saunas of our wellness hotel are inspired for example by the Tyrolean farmer style and contain alpine herbs, fresh orange or Eucalyptus notes or relaxing fragrances with fine-sounding names such as Glacier, Good night, Singing bowl, South Tyrol pure and Relax. After the infusion, dive into the the natural bathing pond.
Our wellness offers
South Tyrol - Italy at its most relaxing
Frequently asked questions about the Premium Spa in the Schwarzenstein
How big is the wellness area in the Schwarzenstein?
The premium spa in the Schwarzenstein comprises 7,700 m2 and is therefore one of the largest wellness areas in South Tyrol. Guests can expect 6 pools, 8 saunas, spacious relaxation areas, a natural swimming pond and an exclusive Adults-Only Sky Spa.
Is there an infinity pool in the Schwarzenstein?
Yeah. Yeah. The Adults-Only Sky Spa features a 23-metre-long rooftop infinity pool with panoramic views of the mountains of the Ahrn Valley.
Is there an adult-only wellness area in the hotel?
Yeah. Yeah. The Sky Spa is an exclusive adults-only area with infinity pool, panoramic saunas and relaxation areas. Here adults enjoy particularly quiet wellness moments.
How many pools and saunas are there in the spa?
The wellness area includes a total of 6 pools and 8 different saunas, complemented by a natural swimming pond and several relaxation areas.
Is the Schwarzenstein only a wellness hotel or also suitable for families?
The Schwarzenstein is both a wellness hotel and a family hotel. In addition to the Adults-Only Sky Spa, there is a dedicated family wellness area with a family pool and a water slide of 60 metres.
What makes the Premium Spa in the Schwarzenstein special?
The combination of 7,700 m2 spa, infinity pool, adult-only area, family wellness, alpine location in the Ahrntal and year-round activities makes the spa particularly versatile and unique in South Tyrol.
Can you combine a wellness holiday with an active holiday in the Ahrntal?
Yeah. Yeah. The Ahrntal valley offers ideal conditions for hiking, biking and skiing. After active days in the mountains, guests can enjoy relaxation in the spacious spa in the Schwarzenstein.
Are there enough relaxation rooms in the spa?
Yeah. Yeah. The Premium Spa of the Schwarzenstein offers numerous spacious relaxation areas – in the sauna area, around the pool area and in the exclusive Adults-Only Sky Spa. Due to the extensive design and the clear division of the individual areas, each guest will always find a quiet retreat and a free lounger. This generosity ensures a particularly relaxed and pleasant atmosphere during your wellness stay.
Who is the Premium Spa at Schwarzenstein particularly suited to?
The Premium Spa is aimed both at couples and those seeking peace and quiet who wish to relax in the adults-only Sky Spa, as well as at families who wish to use the separate family wellness area. Thanks to the clear separation of these areas, the hotel is ideally suited to a variety of holiday preferences.
