Palace Merano

Set amidst a large park, Palace Merano welcomes its guests with warmth and hospitality. Just a few minutes' walk away are the large Merano thermal baths, the spa promenade, and the historic old town of Merano. The stylish and elegant hotel consists of the main building and a castle, which are interconnected. From both buildings, you can reach the spa via the elevator.

In the inviting premises of Palace Merano, you will enjoy an exclusive treatment program that not only ensures maximum well-being but also improves your health. The experienced team is eager to accompany and support you on your journey to a better lifestyle.

The spa town of Merano - nestled between mountain peaks and palms, Belle Époque and modern architecture - with up to 300 sunny days a year, offers the perfect setting for a relaxed and successful therapy, as already known by Empress Sissi! Sheltered in the mountains, Merano enjoys a relatively mild climate, allowing for Mediterranean vegetation. Numerous flat promenades such as the Tappeinerweg, the Gilfpromenade, and the Kurpromenade along the Passer river, as well as numerous Waalwege in the surrounding area, invite for relaxing walks. Only a 6-minute walk from the hotel is the spacious Merano Thermal Baths. Sports enthusiasts can enjoy the Merano 2000 winter sports area or the virtually limitless hiking area. A visit to the historic horse racing track or the Botanical Gardens of Trauttmansdorff Castle is worthwhile.

The hotel boasts 2 dietary restaurants and a lounge bar for evening entertainment. The hotel bar is alcohol-free. Elegant attire is requested in the evenings.

Nourish your body, nourish your mind! The foundation of a good and healthy life is proper nutrition with carefully selected ingredients and the appropriate preparation method of dishes. Delicious recipes have been developed for the detox diet to find physical balance through deacidification, detoxification, and deep cleansing while delighting the palate.
The menus planned as part of this diet force the body to release toxins accumulated over time. Thus, they can be eliminated, mainly through the kidneys and liver. The resulting weight loss is merely a pleasant side effect, not the main goal.
The predominantly vegetarian meal plan is based on fresh and seasonal products, whose taste is enhanced by herbs and spices. The detoxifying and cleansing detox nutrition concept complements the treatments of the therapy.

With the detox menu, there is no meat, salt, refined foods, or dairy products. Instead, foods are used that have a predominantly neutral pH value, rich in minerals and vitamins.
Breakfast consists of a freshly prepared fruit salad, a cup of herbal tea, and barley coffee. The menu for lunch and dinner mainly consists of vegan dishes, as seasonal, regional, and organic as possible, with salads, vegetables, and fruits, rich in vitamins, fibre, and antioxidants. Products from soybeans like edamame and tofu (plant protein), legumes, beans, grains, nuts, seeds, whole grains, spelt, quinoa, couscous, and fish. The detox diet also includes a "liquid diet day" based on vegetable broth.
Alternatively to the detox menu, there is the Biolight menu with light and healthy dishes, with fish, poultry, white meat, inspired by Mediterranean cuisine. The meals can serve as an ideal inspiration for a healthy and balanced diet at home.

On New Year's Eve, the dinner is expanded with additional courses (at no extra cost).

Cooking Classes

Special cooking classes (for a fee) have been designed for a continuation at home. The kitchen team and dietary advisors share the secrets and tricks of healthy, balanced cooking without sacrificing taste with the guests.

Dietary Advice

In collaboration with the qualified staff of the nutrition department, a medical history regarding individual dietary habits is conducted. Based on this, a personalized diet is developed, the application of which is recommended during the treatment and afterwards.

The Medical Department offers approximately 1,500 sqm of space dedicated to Health & Nutrition, Bioenergetics, Hydro-Fangotherapy, SPA & Fitness, and Relax & Balance. On-site doctor's office, 24-hour emergency service. A team of specialists, osteopaths, physiotherapists, bioenergetic and hydro-therapy therapists, nutrition and diet advisors, cosmetic medicine experts, alternative practitioners, and naturopaths.
Bioenergetic check-up and measurements of the body's energetic state.
Comprehensive range of treatments including acupuncture, hydro-colon therapy, bone density measurement, vitamin and anti-age infusions, pain management, cell resonance treatment, and Resonax. Revitalising hydro-fangotherapy with hydro-aromatherapy, phyto-mud therapy, and hydro-jet. Manual massages, muscle and fascia massage, lymphatic drainage, reflexology, and yoga massage. Treatments for the abdomen, chest, head, and cellulite. Floating therapy for deep physical and mental relaxation. To reduce physical and emotional stress, improve sleep quality, yoga massages, floating therapy, connective reflexive massages, mindfulness training, and treatments for deep relaxation and energetic renewal are offered.

On-site laboratory for general profile analyses such as hormone, cardio, and longevity profiles, measurements of iron levels, rheumatoid factor, tumour markers, Helicobacter, fatty acids, and vitamin content, urine tests, detection of food intolerances, and antibiotic resistance determination.

The Goals:

• Achieving an optimal psycho-physical balance
• Hormonal balance
• Improvement of muscles, joints, and the skeletal system
• Enhancement of sleep quality
• Boosting the immune system
• Improvement of the digestive, liver/gallbladder, and kidney systems
• Promoting longevity
• Enhancement of the cardiovascular system and circulation
• Restoring metabolic balance and achieving ideal weight

The Palace Merano Method

Maximum well-being, revitalisation of the body and preservation of health thanks to advanced treatments and continuous research. The Palace Merano Method is applied holistically, focusing on the uniqueness of each individual. The main pillars of the method are detoxification - prevention - longevity.

The foundations of the Palace Merano Method are found in TCM, Traditional Chinese Medicine, complemented at Palace Merano by the application of the most advanced functional, allopathic, and energetic treatments for preventive purposes (Western medicine). The basis is the theory of the five elements. Personal assignment to an element is an essential part of an individually tailored therapy program.
Aging is a natural process that is the same for all people. How we deal with biological aging is up to each individual. The therapy contributes to strengthening the immune system, making tissue more elastic, and improving the absorption of food, vitamins, minerals, and essential fatty acids. The body is strengthened and can recharge with new energy and strength.
The close cooperation with the company Piroche from Merano enables the development of various product lines in the fields of nutrition, diet, and cosmetics. Thus, it is possible to preserve the optimal state of health and well-being achieved during the therapy program at Palace Merano at home for as long as possible.

Quote: "Well-being and health are assets that require continuous effort to preserve. Maintaining well-being means not only avoiding diseases but also strengthening our health day by day and promoting longevity. This is achieved through a diet rich in antioxidants and natural products that support the body's defence processes against free radicals, slow down cell degradation, and strengthen organic functions. Healthy aging in a state of general well-being is indeed possible. The prerequisite for this is the appropriate care for one's own body and mind, allowing a person to harmoniously experience each phase of their existence." Dr. Massimiliano Mayrhofer (Palace Merano).

Wellness Area (daily 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.) spanning approximately 1,800 sqm with an indoor pool (about 16 x 7 m, approx. 84°F), outdoor pool (31 x 13 m, heated to about 79°F, May to October). Sauna, steam bath, whirlpool, and Kneipp path. Pool bar in the outdoor area. A wet area exclusively for ladies is available! Oases of tranquility in the spacious hotel park with its Mediterranean vegetation.

Fitness Studio covering about 160 sqm with park views through a 162 sqm panoramic window, equipped with Technogym® and Artis equipment. Power Plate training, TRX Activity Sling training, Vs Max Plus Performer for Pilates, vacuum power training, CRYO-Lifecube cold therapy. Personal trainer (for a fee). Wide range of activities including aqua fitness, Kinesis training, kickboxing, Pilates, Qi Gong, posture-correcting gymnastics, and yoga, which can also take place in the park. Guided hikes and Nordic walking.
NEW: Posture and Movement Analysis: In the spirit of preventive health promotion, the Palace Merano hotel now offers a new innovative method of movement analysis. Developed by experts in biomechanics, neurology, physiotherapy, and engineering sciences to improve posture, gait, and body stability. The method uses gait analysis technologies, checks pelvic positioning, and dynamic body stability control to identify and correct posture errors, problems with foot strike, and leg movements.

Beauty Spa (daily from 8 a.m.) predominantly with daylight cabins.
Energetic massages, treatments for scalp, neck, and shoulders. Manicure, French manicure, nail strengthening and extension, pedicure, depilation, peelings, facial and body treatments (detox, anti-aging, drainage).
Medical Aesthetics for treatment and body sculpting and tightening of face and body with high-tech procedures like Skin Analyzer Q1, MesoJet, Plasmozon, Rexon-age 2, Indiba Deep Care Diathermy, and Robolex or TriLipo high-frequency.
Products by PIROCHE Cosmétique and Revital Cosmetics made from South Tyrolean spring water and phytoextracts of medicinal plants. The Revital, Detox for Longevity cosmetic line encompasses detox, revitalization, and anti-aging properties. Detox rebalances the body and aids the skin in eliminating toxins accumulated through negative lifestyle habits, stress, and environmental pollution. Revitalization reactivates the natural cell regeneration process and can counteract the aging process.

NEW: Float to Total Relaxation!

The state-of-the-art floating tank (for a fee) shields your body and mind from the distractions of the outside world, creating a state of tranquility ideal for physical recovery and mental relaxation. The state of deep relaxation activates the body's "parasympathetic response." Spending an hour in the floating tank begins to release all physical tensions and accumulated psychological stress, leading to a sense of pure well-being.

Numerous walking and hiking trails, mountain tours, mountain bike trails, and cycling routes are available. The Merano 2000 ski area is well-equipped for winter sports. There is a rich cultural offering with events such as concerts and museums.

Golf

The 18-hole Passeier Golf Course, about 17 km from Merano, designed by the renowned golf architect Wilfried Moroder (member of the European Institute of Golf Course Architects - EIGCA), is cleverly integrated into the landscape and alpine terrain. The gently modelled terracing with the scenically arranged ponds and bunkers requires strategic play. With a total length of 5,791 m and Par 71, the course is a highlight for golfers. Only about 13 km from Merano, golfers will find the Eldorado of the Lana "Gutshof Brandis" Golf Club designed by golf course designer Michael Pinter (9-hole, 2793 meters length - ladies 2436 meters, Par 70). The pleasantly playable 9-hole course is suitable for golfers of all ages and experience levels due to its rather flat layout. Attached is the golf school of the former national coach of England, Head-Pro Chris Mawdsley.