The first Lanserhof wellness center was opened in Tyrol in 1974. This unique hotel was a forerunner in wellness tourism. Since then, he has become renowned for his holistic approach to naturopathy and modern medicine. Here, a thorough detox is the order of the day, and the beauty of the setting is such that many foreign guests don’t hesitate to come here to restore their intestinal health.
The idyllic village of Lans lies at the foot of the 2,260-meter-high Patscherkofel mountain, just a 15-minute drive from Innsbruck, the capital of the Tyrol region. This is where you’ll find Lanserhof Lans, which isn’t a luxury hotel – it’s a medical spa in the truest sense of the word. Here, a one-week stay is the bare minimum (you can’t stay for less), and the focus of a stay is clear: it’s all about getting back into shape.
A medical spa using the MAYR method
After an initial consultation with a physician, you embark on a personalized, holistic program of detoxification diets, fasting, therapies and relaxation, based on the approach of Austrian physician FX Mayr, for whom a healthy gut is the key to good health.
The facilities are modern, with daily treatments and a variety of therapies ranging from cryotherapy at -110° to ionic footbaths… The expert team of in-house physicians can also suggest more specific treatments, such as allergy testing, acupuncture, intravenous oxygen therapy and 24-hour sleep monitoring.
The hotel’s design features superb views of the mountains and forest in the background. All the rooms have huge picture windows, allowing you to feel at one with nature.
In the spirit of a health retreat that remains rather elitist, the atmosphere is very discreet (confidentiality is important…) and absolutely calm.
Here’s a video presentation of the hotel:
Course of a stay and activities
For many of us, the words “body cleanse” or “body detox” can have negative connotations such as fatigue, discomfort or abstinence. However, a detox can also be a pleasant and soothing experience, at least that’s what the Lanserhof team is aiming for. Before starting the program, the center’s specialists assess the client’s body constitution. Because there is no one-size-fits-all solution, each host requires a personalized detox program.
The facility also offers testing for various food intolerances and allergies, as foods that assault the body can also disrupt the immune system and deplete energy reserves.
The Lanserhof spa area has been ingeniously designed, with indoor and outdoor saltwater pools – the latter with hydro-massage jets – a hammam, a menthol-scented sanarium, a mountain-facing sauna and a relaxation area arranged around a modern fireplace.
The dermatology center combines medical cosmetics with pioneering techniques in treatments such as cell-enhancing facials, seaweed wraps and anti-cellulite masks.
Every stay at Lanserhof involves chewing training (30 times per mouthful, please) and an individual detox plan based on the principles of FX Mayr… Depending on your personalized diagnosis, you will be entitled to either a rigorous fast (water only) or three meals a day… light, healthy and balanced, of course.
In addition to the treatments, there is a daily program of activities (included in each package): yoga of course, but also Nordic walking, meditation, kinesa, aqua zumba…
Guests can take part in a wide variety of nature-related outdoor activities: hiking, mountain biking, Nordic walking or swimming. In winter, the surrounding area offers ideal conditions for snow sports.
Uncluttered rooms
The rooms are uncluttered, with a soothing palette of beiges and grays, walnut desks and wooden beds. Some rooms and suites open onto spacious balconies or terraces, with sun loungers for relaxing and watching the mountains.
Bathrooms are equipped with showers or bathtubs, Lans Derma toiletries, robes, slippers and bottles of hot water, rich in magnesium, which is an essential part of the detoxification protocol.
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Prices: From approx. 6,000 euros per person for a 7-day treatment.
