Well-being in the Dolomites Region Seiser Alm

The hay bath originated in Völs am Schlern. More than a century ago, farmers noticed that their fatigue vanished when they rested in hay during the hay harvest. Today, the tradition continues: guests relax in the warm, moist hay of unfertilised meadows, allowing the healing herbs – such as thyme, arnica, cinquefoil and gentian – to unfold their full effect.
The hay is collected early in the morning or late in the evening to preserve its essential oils. Even a natural cosmetics line made from Seiser Alm hay has been developed – by Trehs. Several hotels still offer the hay bath as a wellness treatment:

• Hotel Heubad
  
• Romantikhotel Turm (registration required)
  
• Hotel ABINEA - Dolomiti Romantic SPA Hotel | Hay bath with steam (registration required)
  
• Verleierhof

Every spring, the Seiser Alm Balance event series takes place in the Dolomites Region Seiser Alm. The themes of the numerous events and workshops revolve around relaxation and wellbeing for body, mind and soul. Let yourself be inspired and start the spring with us full of energy and lightness!

The Dolomites Region Seiser Alm is home to numerous top-quality wellness hotels where you can deeply relax. You can enjoy first-class wellness as a Day Spa guest – or book a massage, a hay bath or a sauna session. Look forward to the extensive wellness facilities in the region’s wellness hotels!

The Kneipp facility in Ratzes lies at the foot of the Schlern, close to Hotel Bad Ratzes. It is fed with fresh spring water. You can look forward to invigorating Kneipp treatments in the foot basin and pure refreshment at the arm and face basin. Comfortable seating areas invite you to relax while listening to the soothing trickle of the Frötsch stream.
By the way: there is also a Kneipp facility at the entrance to Kastelruth and one at the Völser Weiher. A visit to the Völser Weiher is best combined with a swim in this popular bathing lake.