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SILENA is one of those rare places that welcomes you before you’ve even taken off your shoes. It’s not just the serene setting or the feng shui-inspired design. It’s the sense that this place was created with soul – and is held with care.

You’ll meet Magdalena and Ida at the front desk, Simon and Sepp in the garden or by your side when you didn’t even realise you needed something. This is the kind of hospitality that speaks softly – in handwritten welcome notes, curated book trolleys, and a little “Soulful Book” that surprises you with daily delights. It’s these small, quiet gestures that turn time into treasure.

If we had to put a label on it? Think: a yoga retreat for the soul. What begins with a gentle morning flow stretches into your whole day – moments of clarity, soft pauses, an invitation to let go.

And perhaps, that’s the new luxury: watching sunlight play across the room. Breathing in the scent of tea. Listening to birdsong from a pool with mountain views. Letting body, mind and spirit move back into harmony – naturally, softly, without trying.

From the very first glimpse, SILENA stirs something quiet inside you. Maybe it’s the dark aluminium façade, rising from the landscape like a sculptural echo of the surrounding moor. Or the earthy tones and organic curves that flow through every space – designed not just to impress, but to soothe. This is not design for design’s sake. It’s a careful choreography of nature, architecture and soul.

Inside, the story continues. Japanese inspiration meets South Tyrolean heritage, woven together by siblings Magdalena and Simon, who brought home ideas gathered across Asia – without ever letting go of their roots. You’ll find them in thoughtful details, in rooms that breathe calm, and in little nods to the past: like the 300-year-old farmhouse parlour, lovingly dismantled and rebuilt by hand. Or the “Irene” room, crafted almost entirely from reclaimed wood – every groove a memory, every imperfection part of its charm.

STEP INTO A SOULFUL SUITE AND YOU'LL FEEL IT: stillness made tangible. 

In the Deep Recreation Suites, you sleep low to the ground, Japanese-style. There’s a private sauna, a meditation nook, and on the balcony, a wooden Ofuro tub for long, contemplative soaks under the open sky.

The Inspiration Suites, meanwhile, are bathed in natural light – opening toward the sunrise or sunset, depending on what your inner self longs for. A tatami mat anchors the space. A singing bowl waits nearby. Here, everything is set up for moments that matter – quiet, grounding, and entirely your own.

TEA. BOOKS. STILLNESS. AND THE ART OF DRIFTING.

Tucked away like a secret, the tea and reading library is one of SILENA’s most soul-soothing spaces. Over 1,000 carefully chosen books wait here – some new, some timeless – alongside rare teas that are brewed with quiet reverence. The ritual is simple: sit, sip, disappear into a story or a thought. Time loses its grip. Screens fade from memory.

Around the lobby, bar and garden, you’ll find cosy little hideouts for daydreaming and unwinding. A quiet creative corner offers mindful distractions – origami, mandalas, coloured pencils instead of pixels. There’s no pressure to do. Only permission to be.

And then there’s the rooftop – the stillest place of all. A soft green terrace covered in moss, with daybeds, hidden nooks and sweeping views of meadows, forests and alpine peaks. Up here, you’ll sweat gently in the panoramic sauna or float in the 40-degree onsen pool as your thoughts dissolve into steam and sky.

A spa lift glides you effortlessly between rooftop and lower floors, where more saunas, calm zones and the indoor-outdoor pool await. Everything flows here – even you.

At SILENA, dining isn’t just about satisfying hunger – it’s about nourishing all the senses. Mornings begin with a generous breakfast spread that’s as beautiful as it is fresh: local cheeses, homemade pastries, seasonal fruits and daily changing specials. You can take your time – and your breakfast – wherever you like. A quiet table in the garden? A sun-drenched seat on the rooftop terrace? Or barefoot by the pool? At SILENA, mealtimes are made for wandering.

Throughout the day, light snacks and soul-satisfying bites are served with a sense of ease. The house favourite? A gourmet “Soulful Burger” – delicious proof that even comfort food can carry a sense of calm. Every dish is thoughtfully made, often surprising, always honest.

As evening sets in, the five-course dinner becomes a love letter to two worlds: South Tyrolean alpine roots and delicate Asian finesse. You’ll choose what speaks to you – fish, meat, plant-based – with each course arriving like a quiet celebration.
Strawberry gazpacho, wild mushroom crêpes, mint-zucchini soup, melting Iberico pork – and yes, a crème brûlée that crackles like a slow-motion firework.

And just when you think you couldn’t possibly fit in another bite? Say yes to the cheese. Simon, the host and trained cheese sommelier, personally curates five perfectly balanced varieties each night. It's less a course, more a finale – understated, elegant, unforgettable.

At SILENA, simply being feels like a full-time activity. But when the urge to move comes calling, the landscape answers – with wide-open skies, soft forest paths and the kind of silence that hums with clarity. Perched at 1,350 metres in the Jochtal-Gitschberg region, the hotel sits right at the gateway to a network of hiking trails. Join the SILENA family for a guided walk or set off solo with handpicked suggestions, shared at check-in with a knowing smile. (The best routes? Always whispered at reception.)

WALK INTO STILLNESS: HIKING IN JOCHTAL-GITSCHBERG

Whether it’s the panoramic stroll to Stoanamandl at sunrise or a ridge walk into the Altfasstal, every path has its own rhythm. And just an hour and a half away on foot: the fairytale-like Fane Alm – perhaps South Tyrol’s most charming alpine village. For those who like to aim higher, crystal-clear mountain lakes and remote huts beckon beyond.

WHEELS, SLOPES & ALPINE FREEDOM

In winter, the slopes are close – the Jochtalbahn cable car departs almost at your doorstep. And year-round, the complimentary Almencard opens doors to mountain lifts, public transport, museums and guided tours across the region. It’s your quiet pass to everything. Prefer two wheels? Mountain bikes and fatbikes are ready to go, while e-bikes offer an easier way to chase the horizon.

SOFT MOVEMENT, DEEP PRESENCE

Back at the hotel, movement turns inward. Begin your day with a guided yoga flow or forest Qi Gong. Join a breathing walk. Trace your steps with intention. At SILENA, even motion feels like meditation – soft, present, undemanding.

A TOUCH OF TOWN LIFE

Need a little contrast to all that stillness? The nearby towns of Brixen, Bruneck and Sterzing offer cobbled streets, small boutiques and the kind of coffee that comes with a side of Dolce Vita. The perfect pairing to all that mountaintop clarity.

CIN: IT021074A1PWRYZ2N8

Published: 2018 | Last Updated: 26.06.2025