Hotel Der Waldhof Lana

The Wellness Hotel Der Waldhof² is a fine hideaway in a magnificent location in Foiana / Völlan-Lana near Merano. Special charm and an attentive service by the hospitable hosts will turn your holiday at the Belvita Romantic You & Me Hotel into unadulterated pleasure.

No holiday wish is too much for us to fulfil here. Love and care are put into every detail of the multi-faceted indulgence offert. Come along, sit back and feel completely at ease.

Surrounded by 30,000 m² of our very own forest park with idyllic natural pond, the Waldhof² offers plenty of space, tranquillity and dreamlike views. Modern design and Italian Dolce Vita meet traditional South Tyrolean hospitality … an excellent mix for your holiday pleasure at our wellness hotel in South Tyrol.

You can experience carefree holidays entwined with warm hospitality – authentic and without complication.

The very large forest park surrounding the hotel together with the natural pond, large sunbathing area with outdoor pool, tennis court and fitness mile guarantees a relaxing spa holiday as well as a revitalising active holiday.

The Waldhof² with its comfortable rooms and suites is a romantic retreat especially for couples, but also for families and solo travellers. Individually supervised exercise programmes at the Waldhof and out in nature will clear your mind once again.

Your host – herself “crazy about mountains” – takes you on two fascinating adventures into the South Tyrolean mountain landscape every week. You will find the perfect starting point for hiking, golf or cycling holidays in South Tyrol here surrounded by Alpine panorama.

Our much-praised 3/4 luxury board with gourmet menus every evening as well as our selected South Tyrolean wines will captivate your palate. Our cuisine is one of the best in the country and has been awarded the Belvita Gourmet Seal.

Our head chef was also chosen by the renowned “Hotel and Restaurant Guide” as the “Discovery of 2016” for South Tyrol.

THE HISTORY
The Waldhof² was opened in 1973 and has been family-owned ever since then. The founder, Ivo Mahlknecht, passed the management on during the early years and later leased the hotel out. Nephew Kuno Mahlknecht inherited the business in 1988 and has managed it ever since together with his wife Dorothea.

The Waldhof² has grown harmoniously over the years. It has been modernised and constantly adapted to meet the requirements of the guests.

In doing so, we have always taken great care to preserve the style of the hotel, to combine tradition with modernity and to offer our guests the highest living and holiday comfort as well as to maintain the uniqueness of this location with its special place nestled in a 30,000 m² forest park.

Constant renovations and innovations have followed us throughout the years. We took a huge step during the winter of 2008/09 by exquisitely expanding the hotel and adapting it to the surroundings while adding a variety of new features to the original building.

In 2019, a major refurbishment was due. In the spring we were able to present a sensational 22-meter-long panorama infinity pool, a newly designed large panoramic indoor pool with jet stream, a spacious forest event sauna and a new relaxation room with a dream view to our guests.

WELLNESS IN SOUTH TYROL WITH NATURE AT THE CENTRE
What exactly does “wellness in South Tyrol” mean? It is important for the Leading Wellness Hotels in South Tyrol, which have come together to form the Belvita group, to offer guests a holiday rich in indulgence for all the senses.

The Hotel Waldhof² is part of the Belvita Leading Wellness Hotels South Tyrol group and is fully focused on thoroughly indulging its guests. All Belvita member hotels place great importance on well-being, beauty, fitness and a cuisine full of vitality.

It is also important to inform guests about their personal responsibility when it comes to their own health. This increases their quality of life – not only while on holiday, but also when back at home. The Belvita Leading Wellness Hotels in South Tyrol are located in the most beautiful places spread across the region.

Nature is an important part of our philosophy, whether this be in the spa treatments, in the cuisine or in sports. Nature, and of course our guests, are always the focus of our wellness here in South Tyrol.

BEST LOCATION & DREAMLIKE VIEWS
The hotel Waldhof² is quietly located on the edge of the village of Foiana, just outside of the spa town of Merano, in the midst of the idyllic Merano region.

Surrounded by forests, chestnut plantations, orchards and vineyards, as well as a fascinating mountain landscape, Mediterranean and alpine influences and traditions combine here to create a distinctive piece of South Tyrol.

Our village is part of the municipality of Lana and is located at 690 m above sea level. With just 800 inhabitants, it has remained a little village with plenty of charm that offers a great place for a lovely stroll, walk or hike all year round thanks to the mild climate and geographically privileged location.

Even though we are situated in the countryside, the centres of Merano and Bolzano can be reached in just 20 minutes by car, where exquisite cultural delights and a variety of shopping experiences await you. The popular Golf Club Lana is just a 10-minute drive away.

A ROOM OR A SUITE?
Comfortable rooms and luxurious suites with dreamlike views overlooking the idyllic forest park or the romantic Mayenburg Castle are the perfect feel-good tonic for you to unwind. Turn your back on everyday life and let the harmonious, stylish interior bestow upon you a feeling of pure enjoyment.

The tastefully furnished rooms and suites at the Four-Star Superior Hotel Waldhof provide modern living comfort and an appealing decor. High-quality mattresses ensure a healthy sleep and a refreshing feeling the following morning. Just the right feel-good nest for your next holiday in South Tyrol!

PANORAMA SUITE
Spacious suite flooded with light benefiting from separate living and sleeping area, south-facing balcony with wonderful views of the surroundings and castle, wooden floor

DELUXE ROSENQUARZ
Stay in a wonderful atmosphere. A homely atmosphere with emphasis on the contemporary and a refined residential quality. Balcony with great views overlooking the park, wooden or carpeted floor.

HEAVENLY DELIGHTS
South Tyrolean cuisine is famous for its high quality. The fusion of Alpine culinary art and Mediterranean influences makes it so unique. Culinary pleasures created by our distinguished kitchen team will be served up to you while on your gourmet holiday at the Waldhof² in South Tyrol.

Our head chef Tibor Sztepanek will captivate you again and again with creative culinary delights for the palate. By the way, did you know that he was chosen as the “Discovery of the year 2016” by the renowned “Hotel and Restaurant Guide”?

In addition to the artistry demonstrated by our chefs, the high quality South Tyrolean products that we use make up the ingredients for an extraordinary explosion of flavour.

OUR ¾ LUXURY BOARD
Indulgence knows no time of day. Therefore, as a guest at the Hotel Waldhof, you can look forward to enticing treats for the palate from early till late, from revitalising and hearty delicacies to sweet and irresistible temptations.

Breakfast brunch
A richly diverse gourmet breakfast buffet with homemade delicacies awaits you. Enjoy the magnificent views overlooking the idyllic South Tyrolean landscape. The breakfast is served on the terrace when the weather is nice. How could a day start without being more delicious and beautiful?

Lunch
Enjoy our warm and cold dish every day from 12.30 pm to 2.00 pm. Refresh yourself with our homemade cake or strudel specialties from 3.0 pm to 4.30 pm.

Dinner menu
The crowning glory to round off any day of holiday is our five-course menu of choice with the very best from Mediterranean and traditional South Tyrolean cuisine, accompanied by a noble drop of wine. Quality products, fresh and prepared with great skill, turn your gourmet evening experience into a real treat for the palate.

The “Drink & Smile” Waldhof² Bar
“True to its name“… our hotel bar is a popular meeting place for an invigorating aperitif, a nice conversation or for a sociable finale to round off a wonderful day of holiday. Listen to relaxing piano music while you sip away on your refined cocktail or your nightcap.

The Waldhof² Hotel Restaurant
You can look forward to delicacies from Mediterranean and South Tyrolean cuisine with international overtones against the noble and stylish backdrop of our winter garden restaurant with romantic views overlooking Mayenburg.

Accompanied by a glass of exquisite wine, your meal with be a sensual experience for both your eyes and palate.

Waldhof Restaurant
Culinary delights of the highest level await your palate at the Waldhof² Restaurant. Look forward to the kitchen masterpieces of the “Rising Star of the Year 2016”.

The Waldhof² panoramic terrace
Let the sun make your smile beam more radiantly and take a place on our idyllic panoramic terrace, and enjoy the views overlooking the Mayenburg Castle and Merano mountain landscape.

We would be happy to serve you your breakfast and any other culinary delights you might fancy on this cosy Waldhof² gem, weather permitting.

BELVITA “GOURMET CUISINE“
A luscious experience for the eyes and palate. All senses are indulged in Belvita Gourmet-Cuisine Hotels – the sight of exquisite dishes resembles a culinary work of art, the fragrances are reminiscent of high quality ingredients while the palate is indulged by an exciting mixture of Alpine and Mediterranean delights.

Look forward to an exquisite gourmet holiday in your feel-good Hotel Waldhof² situated in the Merano region of South Tyrol.

WELLNESS & SPA
Your spa holiday in South Tyrol will be an experience for all the senses at the Waldhof². The eye will delight in the beautiful views of the forest park, the nose will be tickled by the aromas of spicy mountain herbs and wood, while the skin will feel pleasant perspirations in the diverse saunas and a tingling sensation in the jet stream hot whirlpool.

You can listen to the stillness in the beautiful panoramic relaxation room, while, quite simply, the view of nature can only do your body and soul the world of good. Indulge in wellness at its finest at the Four-Star Superior Hotel Waldhof² in the Merano region.

WELLNESS / SPA OFFERS
Allow yourself to be spoiled by our lovingly put together spa offers during your spa holiday in South Tyrol. The best trained members of staff look forward to delighting you with skilful hand manipulations and superior cosmetic products.

Superb massages, beauty applications, therapeutic baths with Alpine ingredients and wonderful masks promise relaxation and a sense of well-being for body and mind.

An insider tip for lovers and all of those who like to be undisturbed is our private suite Toscana. Replenish strength and leave your cares behind… that is the motto in our spa hotel.

Panorama-Inndoor-Pool
Enjoy our spacious panoramic indoor pool with access to the garden, with relaxation loungers, and the wellness sanctuary in the heart of the Waldhof² forest park.

• Large 31 °C panoramic indoor pool (11 x 6 m) with jet stream
• Hot tub
• Panoramic infinity pool with 22 meters swimming length

Outdoor-Pool
Is there anything more wonderful than sunbathing on our lawn on extremely comfortable relaxation loungers? Cooling down opportunities can be found in our romantic outdoor pool with a dreamlike view of the Mayenburg Castle.

• Outdoor pool for a fun and relaxing get together with area for non-swimmers
• Dreamlike sunbathing area with loungers and parasols
• Blankets for rental during outdoor stays

SUMMER MEADOW DRY STEAM BATH
Pleasant warmth, low humidity and the fragrance of mountain herbs pamper and relax you in this dry sauna bathing experience.

PANORAMIC BIO SAUNA
You can fully relax your body and mind while enjoying pleasant temperatures in our generously proportioned bio sauna with magnificent panoramic views.

FINNISH OLD WOOD SAUNA
Enjoy the perspiration at high temperatures and low humidity in our new cosy old wood sauna. A true sauna experience.

“HOLZALM“ WOODEN REFUGE
Your body is gently warmed from the inside in our infrared cabin with comfortable lounger for two – a very relaxing and soothing experience indeed.

KNEIPP HYDROTHERAPY FACILITY
Your circulation will really get going in the Kneipp waterway experience. This not only makes you more lively and energetic, but also strengthens your immune system.

BRINE STEAM BATH
A brine steam bath with salt purification ritual. Rub yourself in salt beforehand. The fine brine steam opens the pores and gently cleanses the skin.

“WOLKE 7” RELAXATION LOUNGE
Pleasant duty after every sauna session: the relaxation and after-effect phase. Close your eyes and drift away or enjoy the beautiful panoramic views from our relaxation lounge.

MULTI-SENSORY SHOWER
Cascade showers stimulate the circulation, massage showers relax and loosen up your muscles. And our showers with fog and rain effects are fully tuned to wellness from head to toe.

PANORAMIC RELAXATION ZONE
Listen to the silence – an absolute treat for the body and soul and a rarity in our time. Enjoy the equally soothing views overlooking the Waldhof² nature park at the same time.

FUNCTIONAL FITNESS
… is the modern way of training your body. Muscle development, strength and stamina are built up primarily with the aid of your own weight. In our new, superb Functional Studio, we offer circuit training several times weekly, in which Luc will show and explain efficient exercises to you.

CARDIO TRAINING
We have the perfect infrastructure and a dreamlike, natural setting, the ideal requirements to get active.

We will happily impart to you on a daily basis the joy of movement with our conducted training sessions, as per the weekly plan at the hotel: Do it with us and stay fit!

Flooded with light, inviting and with a view of the woodland area. That is our Fit & Fun Point with modern cardio equipment amidst the greenery. This is where fitness and exercise really become fun.

WALDHOF FIT MILE
We can provide you with simple exercises to enjoy in the health benefits of the great outdoors. Pick up the instructions at the reception for our relaxing stretch exercises and enjoy the wonderful feeling after your workout of having done your body the world of good, as well as the soothing tranquillity, the private atmosphere and the fresh woodland air in our park.

THE BREATHTAKING NATURE
The breathtaking, natural beauty is one of the principal reasons for the choice of travel destination for most South Tyrol holidaymakers. The enchanting region will win you over with paradisiacal views, a charming landscape and tingly mountain air, while sporting activities make for twice as much the fun here.

A rich range of leisure time opportunities is on offer at any time of the year in South Tyrol mountains, so that anyone will find something to suit his or her taste.

Indulgence in pure nature is also the order of the day in the hotel’s private forest park. A spectacle of nature, as far as the eye can see, awaits you in the Merano region …

YOUR HIKING HOLIDAY AT THE WALDHOF
Active enjoyment of nature in the Merano region – right in the heart of South Tyrol. The climatically healthy village of Foiana, surrounded by vineyards, chestnut groves and orchards, is the perfect starting point for idyllic strolls, unhurried hikes and sporty Nordic walking trips.

The choice of adventurous walking and hiking possibilities is well-nigh unlimited. In good weather conditions, a dreamlike view into the distance can be enjoyed from Foiana across the Adige Valley / Etschtal as far as the Dolomites.

Twice weekly, Frau Mahlknecht will guide you through the striking mountain world of South Tyrol, in autumn even three times a week. We are passionate hikers ourselves and guarantee you unforgettable impressions of a unique landscape.

Whether on the almost flat, South Tyrolean Waalweg paths (trails along irrigation channels) or on hikes through the low or high mountain ranges, the Merano region offers all in abundance.

Experience nature alone or in twos or enjoy a snack as part of a convivial walking group. Hiking in South Tyrol is always an unforgettable experience at any time of the year.

MOUNTAINEERING

An especially spectacular, natural adventure: mountain climbing in South Tyrol mountain world. Imposing summit ascents and challenging high-altitude tours: The choice of diverse mountain and summit tours in the Merano region offers the right tour for any mountain climber.

Especially popular are the peaks in the Texel Group Nature Park, South Tyrol’s largest nature park, as well as the Merano high mountain trail which encircles the Texel Group.

Whether it is an easy tour on a low mountain range or demanding trekking tours between crystal clear Alpine lakes and striking peaks and glaciers, unforgettable natural adventures are guaranteed.

We will gladly give you tips on great tours and summits and would also be happy to personally whisk you away into South Tyrol mountain world.

CLIMBING IN SOUTH TYROL

Unforgettable climbing adventures throughout the Merano region, in the heart of South Tyrol, are guaranteed at our Belvita Wellness Hotel, close to Merano.

All around Foiana in the Merano region, climbing enthusiasts and those who wish to be one, will find a multitude of climbing parks, climbing halls and high rope courses for all skill and performance levels.

South Tyrol is a climbing paradise for sporting and pleasure climbers, as well as climbing professionals. The broad palette of diverse tours guarantees a variety of possibilities to experience the Merano region from a vertical perspective.

BIKING AND CYCLING
The Merano region is the insider’s tip for pleasure cyclists and sporting mountain bikers!

Whether it be professionals, beginners or racing cyclists, from level cycle paths in the valley and gently ascending woodland and forest paths to challenging single trails at a height of 3,000 metres, fun while cycling and biking is guaranteed for all.

PLAY GOLF

We are the founder hotel in the Lana Gutshof Brandis Golf Club. Enjoy all the benefits of club membership; for example, 20% green fee reduction and guaranteed tee off times. On all courses, you will receive a discount of 10%, except private lessons with a trainer.

On nine holes (par 36) on a length of 3,001 m, with driving range, putting green, pitching and chipping area, sheer golfing fun is guaranteed. Also perfect for beginners.

TENNIS

Tennis enthusiasts will certainly get their money’s worth at the Waldhof². In our hotel park there is an easy on the joints, artificial grass tennis court with quartz sand sealing.

This is available free of charge exclusively to our hotel guests for their sporting and leisure time enjoyment. Tennis rackets and balls can also be borrowed free of charge. The court can be reserved on a short-term basis at reception.

WINTER PLEASURE IN THE INIMITABLE SOUTH TYROL
Winter impressions to touch anyone. Any winter sports enthusiast will find their way with us, whether going up or down the mountain, or on snowshoeing hikes in the midst of our beautiful winter landscape in Foiana.

That also applies, of course, to cross-country skiers, Alpine skiers and ski tourers, and superb fun is to be had setting off on the toboggan by day or night. More details about the activities for the perfect winter holidays in South Tyrol:

SNOWSHOE HIKING
Experience the wintry Merano region from a new perspective while snowshoe hiking.

An extensive path network and adventurous routes enable easy snowshoe tours through small side valleys, as well as spectacular tours on the circular trails of our high plateaus. Above the tree line, you will enjoy especially beautiful, panoramic views into the valley.

SKIING IN SOUTH TYROL
With radiant sunshine, winter all around the Waldhof² is a real joy. The air is clear and cold and the strikingly blue sky competes with the sun for attention.

A winter holiday at the Spa Hotel Der Waldhof² is something special and the wonderful range of wellness opportunities top off the cold season holiday programme perfectly.

With the ski areas of the Ultimo Valley, Senales Valley or Merano 2000 the facilities of three superb ski areas are available to you. There is something to suit every taste, with alpine slopes, cross-country ski runs and toboggan trails.

SKI MOUNTAINEERING IN SOUTH TYROL
On holiday, swap the clamp of the ski lift for climbing skins and draw your own trail in the soft, powder snow. Ski tours promise a winter adventure at the very pulse of nature in South Tyrol.

Complete equipment, including an avalanche transceiver, probe and shovel, as well as up-to-date information about weather and snow conditions in South Tyrol are, in any case, essential. Be inspired by our tour recommendations.

TOBOGGANING IN SOUTH TYROL
Ascent by foot and stopping off on the way for a bite to eat and a drink in a quaint mountain hut are part of a fun toboggan ride in South Tyrol. There, the toboggans can often also be borrowed.

Night revellers indulge in moonlight tobogganing on illuminated runs, while on holiday in South Tyrol, and families appreciate the sunny toboggan runs through nature.

CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING IN SOUTH TYROL
Gliding through the snow-covered landscape, the winter sun behind you – cross-country skiing in South Tyrol releases energy and sets you free in every way.

Connoisseurs of this winter sport can let off steam on approximately 1,800 kilometres of cross-country ski runs while on holiday in South Tyrol. Whether it is a classic or skating style, there is the right cross-country trail for everyone in South Tyrol.

MY MERANO
In Merano, Tyrolean hospitality, Italian Dolce Vita and Austrian charm come together. Merano is regarded as a pearl of South Tyrol and is somewhat unparalleled due to its climatic location. The idyllic spa town is situated in a hollow at 324 m and forms a Mediterranean island at the heart of the Alps.

In the Mediterranean climate prevailing here, palm and cypress trees, as well as cacti flourish, to name just a few of the special plants and trees to be found in Merano.

One can also partake in superb shopping in Merano, people watch in cosy cafes on the promenade and, of course, also experience much in the way of cultural activities. It is worth a visit time and again.

SIGHTS WORTH SEEING IN OUR SURROUNDING AREA
There is so much to discover all around Merano in South Tyrol. And that is not only for nature lovers, but also holidaymakers with an interest in cultural activities.

The surrounding area of Foiana / Völlan is rich in landmarks and places of interest: Museums, castles and gardens make it a thrilling holiday destination. Although, one does not always know what is truly worth seeing in just a few days holiday. Making a choice is inevitable.

• Evelyn Ortner Women’s Museum in Merano
• Touriseum & Trauttmansdorff Castle in Merano
• Typewriter museum of Peter Mitterhofer in Parcines
• Andreas Hofer Museum in San Leonardo in Passiria
• Scena / Schenna Castle near Merano

Gardens of Trauttmansdorff Castle
The blossoming gardens of Trauttmansdorff Castle spread out on the sunniest slope on the edge of Merano.

A botanical garden to enchant you!
Plants from all around the world have been collected in the botanical garden, and typical South Tyrolean landscapes are also presented.

Walkways wind their way through the water and terrace gardens up the slope, leading into the sensory garden or the Japanese gardens, on the cacti and succulent hills or to the crop plants of the south like olive trees and grapevines.

Ötzi Museum
The world-famous glacier mummy is exhibited in the South Tyrol Museum of Archaeology in Bolzano. Tourists from all over the world visit this museum – and a visit is well worth it.

Not just for the mummy alone, but everything else all around is also extremely interesting. The visitor will be impressed by the artefacts, the clothing and the tools, as well as the other archaeological exhibits.

FOIANA / VÖLLAN NEAR MERANO
The Waldhof² is peacefully situated on the edge of Foiana, at the gates of Merano, in the heart of the popular Merano region, surrounded by woodland, meadows, hills and mountains.

Our village is part of the municipality of Lana and is located at 690 m above sea level. With just 800 inhabitants, it is a very small village with much charm, sitting amidst the greenery of the countryside.

Tranquillity and seclusion, as well as the clear air of a healthy climate location make the invitation to unhurried strolls and extended hikes in and around Foiana.

By car you can be at the valley station of the Vigiljoch cable car in just 10 minutes, which will take you to an extensive hiking and skiing area, and you only need just as long to reach the popular golf course in Lana.

To visit the beautiful spa town of Merano or South Tyrol’s provincial capital Bolzano, you will need 20 or 30 minutes by car. Here, countless artistic and cultural events present themselves to you, as well as appealing shopping and promenading opportunities.

WALDHOF NATURE PARK
The Four-Star Superior Hotel is a small, yet especially refined retreat amid idyllic surroundings close to Merano, the second largest town in South Tyrol.

Embedded in its own 30,000-m2 nature park, the Waldhof² will win you over with its unique harmony of restful peace, ideal balance between achieving and experiencing so much more in the great outdoors and a dreamlike setting as far as the eye can see.

Website: www.derwaldhof.com

Rooms: 43

Price: from 284 EUR per night