DAS GERSTL Alpine Retreat

Arrive, take a deep breath, let your gaze wander: THE GERSTL Alpine Retreat is enthroned on a sun-drenched slope above Burgeis and welcomes its guests with an atmosphere of tranquillity. At an altitude of 1540 meters, the horizon opens up: from the gentle slopes of the Vinschgau Valley to the Ötztal Alps and the majestic Ortler group. A panorama that accompanies every moment - whether relaxing in the infinity pool, in the cozy warmth of the outdoor whirlpool or in the Venosta Spa with massages and treatments. A highlight: the pool suite with private infinity pool and whirlpool, its own veranda and private garden for undisturbed togetherness. The adults-only hotel also impresses with its culinary delights for guests aged 12 and over. The hotel's cuisine is based on Gerstl's own "R30 philosophy", which skillfully combines indulgence and sustainability. The majority of ingredients are sourced locally. This is celebrated once a week on r30 Day, when only local produce from a maximum radius of 30 km as the crow flies is served. Those who want to delve even deeper into the world of cuisine have the opportunity to look over the shoulder of the kitchen team and head chef Michael Ziernheld at the weekly kitchen party.

But DAS GERSTL doesn't just invite you to linger. Outdoor enthusiasts will find hiking trails, historic irrigation channels and mountain bike trails all the way to nearby Switzerland. Guided tours take guests to hidden places of power, for forest bathing in quiet forests and, brand new, for barefoot walking and ice bathing. The wellness and sauna area with its panoramic sauna and guided infusions also leaves nothing to be desired. A time-out here will stay in your memory - and in your heart.

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