Sarentino, ItalyPozza
Hotel & Restaurant Bad Schörgau
Sarntal mineral bathhouse
Sarntal mineral bathhouse
Life here follows the habits of an alpine bathhouse, shifting between warm mineral soaks and meals gathered from the valley.
What it’s good at
Notable
Pedevilla Architects built the spa pavilion in native Sarntal porphyry and Swiss pine shingles.
Notable
An on-site mineral spring feeds traditional wooden bathing tubs and the outdoor saltwater pool.
Notable
Traditional bathing rituals feature locally harvested Sarntal mountain pine oils and regional alpine hay.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
The Talvera river rushes right beside the grounds, and forest trails climb directly up into the Sarntal mountains.
The rooms
Interiors in the historic main house are spare and minimal. Next door, the Wood Hotel wing is lined with alpine timber.
The outdoor pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The outdoor saltwater pool is paved with oxidized quartzite stone, kept chlorine-free beside the timber spa pavilion.
The spa
Traditional wooden tubs sit outside for open-air bathing, and a curved timber relaxation dome rests beneath a round skylight.
At the table
Restaurant Alpes serves South Tyrolean tavern dishes under sloping timber beams, with wide glass walls looking out across the valley.
How it began
A violent storm destroyed the 16th-century bathhouse in 1846. It was rebuilt in 1897 with twenty beds and ten wooden soaking tubs.
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.