Forestis Dolomites: High-altitude minimalist sanctuary at 1,800m on Mount Plose in the Dolomites with 2,000 sq m Celtic Spa and forest cuisine

Situated at an elevation of 1,800 metres on the southern pine-covered slopes of Mount Plose above Brixen in South Tyrol, Italy, Forestis Dolomites opened in 2020 as a revolutionary architectural masterpiece of high-altitude wellness. Conceived by Stefan Hinteregger and Teresa Unterthiner and designed by architect Armin Sader (Asaggio), the 62-suite sanctuary merges a historic 1912 sanatorium with three sculptural timber towers. Untreated regional spruce, local stone, pure Plose mountain spring water, and floor-to-ceiling glass frame unobstructed 360-degree panoramas of the UNESCO World Heritage Dolomite peaks (including the iconic Odle/Geisler massif).

Arrival introduces travelers to an atmosphere of deep elemental tranquility: personal hosts welcome guests in the minimalist glass atrium with chilled pure Plose spring water and pine needle tea. Day-one logistics focus on coordinating alpine, ski, and wellness journeys: ski-in/ski-out departures directly onto the Plose ski resort slopes, guided summer hiking along the high-alpine Dolomite panoramic trails, mountain biking through larch forests, practicing ancient Celtic Wyda movement, and reserving dinner at the stepped Forestis Restaurant.

Sanctuary living balances alpine minimalism with extraordinary wellness: the 2,000-square-metre Forestis Spa is built around the four elemental pillars of water, air, sun, and climate, featuring an indoor/outdoor heated spring water pool, outdoor saunas, Wyda Celtic yoga studio, and signature Celtic tree treatments. Dining is anchored by the Forestis Restaurant, arranged in stepped semi-circular tiers ensuring every table enjoys total privacy and floor-to-ceiling mountain views while enjoying Chef Roland Lamprecht’s wild forest cuisine.

Accommodations comprise 62 suites distributed between the historic lodge and the three modern timber towers ranging from 50 to 200 square metres. Highlights include Tower Suites with custom daybeds on private terraces and two-story Penthouse Suites featuring private rooftop pools, Finnish saunas, and wood-burning fireplaces.

Architecture enthusiasts, design purists, and wellness seekers seeking high-altitude minimalist design, Celtic tree spa rituals, and direct ski-in/ski-out Dolomite panoramas should book Forestis Dolomites without hesitation. Travelers seeking bustling party resort centers or traditional ornate chintz hotels should look elsewhere. Grounded review consensus confirms legendary standing with a 4.9 out of 5 on Tripadvisor across 840 reviews and a 4.8 out of 5 on Google across 760 reviews.