Indulge in a Pre-Christmas Spa Break at an Italian Forest Lodge

Venture into the exclusive forest sanctuary of ADLER Lodge RITTEN in South Tyrol, to ensure your batteries are fully recharged ahead of the Christmas festivities.

ADLER Lodge RITTEN is the perfect antidote to the frenetic run-up to Christmas. A peaceful haven resting on a secluded plateau with breathtaking views of the Dolomite mountains. The sheer tranquillity at ADLER Lodge RITTEN is enough to melt away any stresses and tiredness that the festive season so often brings.

Relax by a crackling fire and gaze out across the snow-capped mountains and endless pine forests through the floor-to-ceiling windows. Soothe your soul with a warm cioccolata calda (hot chocolate) and let this lodge’s peaceful atmosphere calm your nerves and ease your mind.

Rest your head in any one of the 20 spacious chalets, 20 junior suites or 2 panorama suites each with their own sauna.

Embrace the all-inclusive arrangement of ADLER Lodge RITTEN where all meals and drinks are included in the price, along with a selection of seasonal experiences and activities.

You can wake up to a restorative woodland yoga class each morning. Or spend your day at the zen-like forest spa where therapies and rituals help you reconnect with nature and find inner calm.

There are several spa therapies unique to ADLER Lodge RITTEN, including a hay sauna that uses local Alpine herbs and dried flowers, and the traditional multisensory steam wafting ritual of an Aufguss sauna. Plus, you’ll find a Turkish Bath, and many enticing ADLER Revive massages to indulge in.

Also included in your stay are the regional specialities found in the panoramic restaurant, with signature dishes such as parsley risotto with breadcrumbs of schüttelbrot (a South Tyrolean crunchy flatbread with spices), or tortelli with sauerkraut, smoked meat, and mustard.

And, if you have a sweet tooth, you might like to try kaiserschmarrn, a scrambled crêpe served with icing sugar and apple jam! All the ingredients used at ADLER Lodge RITTEN are thoughtfully sourced from local organic farms, including the lodge’s own farm and gardens.

What’s more, amid the snowy landscapes you can replace the usual festive high street hustle and bustle with a more traditional shopping opportunity. Just a short drive or cable car ride away lies Bolzano, a town best known for Ötzi the Iceman, a Neolithic man who was naturally preserved in ice for thousands of years. However, it’s also home to Christkindlmarkt, one of Italy’s best Christmas markets, which takes place from 24 November 2023 to 6 January 2024.

Bolzano is an ideal spot for purchasing beautiful, handmade Christmas gifts and decorations from the local wood craftsman, glassblowers, and potters.
Bolzano’s historic centre is brought to life by the festivities, as its streets are illuminated by twinkling lights and local carollers sing hymns. Discover an array of local food delicacies such as zelten, a traditional South Tyrolean Christmas cake, which you can take home with you.
You can easily reach ADLER Lodge RITTEN with rail connections from Milan and Munich, while the international airports of Innsbruck and Verona are both less than a two-hour’s drive away.

Find your winter haven at ADLER Lodge RITTEN, the perfect pre-Christmas retreat.