This is the third part of our series “Tips for a sustainable weekend getaway”. Every three weeks, you can expect a new green idea on our blog!

Need some time off? Just to be by yourself and relax? Then treat yourself to a whole weekend alone! The South Tyrolean Hotel My Arbor is the perfect place for this – because “My” is already in the name and the focus on the very personal wishes and needs of the guests is essential here. But before we introduce you to this special hotel, let us allay any fears you may have about traveling alone! 😉

The trend toward solo travel

As a solo traveler, you’re not alone – in fact, you’re right on trend. According to a Booking.com survey of 27,000 travelers in 33 countries, 59 percent plan to travel alone in 2024.

Of course, as with any trip, you should do some research to find out what kind of accommodation will suit your weekend alone. After all, you likely don’t want to sit just among couples or find yourself surrounded only by families with children. You may want to get away from the hustle and bustle. At the Adults Only Hotel My Arbor near Brixen you will find a diverse mix of vacationers: young and old, families and friends, couples and singles.

For some general tips on what to consider when planning, we recommend this interview about Solo-Travel:

Tree hotel on stilts in the spruce forest of South Tyrol

My Arbor is an unusual and unique hotel. It stands on 34 meters high stilts in the middle of a spruce forest. Each of the 104 suites has a balcony with a wonderful panoramic view of the South Tyrolean mountains. A highlight is the 2,500 square meter spa area with an infinity pool, panoramic whirlpool, five saunas and yoga rooms. The perfect setting for a little me time!

Your weekend alone at My Arbor might look like this

Friday:

Arrive at noon and either take a shuttle from the Brixen train station to the hotel or leave your car with the dedicated concierges. As part of the service, the concierges will bring your luggage to your room while you enjoy a welcome apéritif.

After checking into your room, head straight to the spa and relax from your journey. In the afternoon, enjoy themed sauna infusions with the infusion masters.

In the evening, you can look forward to a 5-course menu of your choosing using local ingredients. The sustainably managed hotel has its own small farm and sources fresh vegetables directly from there or from other (organic) farms in the area.

Saturday:

Start the morning active with a yoga or Pilates session before breakfast. The breakfast buffet features local products and homemade specialties. This continues into the afternoon! If you want to sleep in, it’s no problem at My Arbor. You can enjoy a leisurely breakfast until 2:00 p.m!

But if you would like to get out into nature, take the gondola up to Plose at lunchtime. It is free with the BrixenCard that you receive as a hotel guest. Once at the top, you can enjoy a leisurely hike to one of the traditional mountain huts. You can take in the breathtaking panorama of the Dolomites and strike up a conversation with one or two other hikers. In the mountains of South Tyrol, people are on a first-name basis, even with the elderly 🙂.

Back at the hotel, pamper yourself at Spa Arboris, and after dinner, end the evening with a cocktail/mocktail at the bar accompanied by live music.

Sunday:

On the day of your departure, you will enjoy another sumptuous breakfast. You will also have the opportunity to use the spa for free for the entire day before heading home.

If you would like to see more of the surrounding area, we recommend a trip to Brixen (about a 15 minute drive). Brixen has many beautiful buildings, such as the Baroque Cathedral of Brixen or the Cloister of Brixen with its medieval frescoes. Some shops, such as the gift shop TRIGON ART, are also open on Sundays (11 am to 6 pm). This shop has been selling all kinds of decorative knick-knacks (some of them sustainably produced) for over 40 years, and you might just find a souvenir or two – for those who stayed at home – or just for yourself!

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