With a spa tradition dating to the Roman era, Austria has long been a destination for pioneering systems in holistic health. Now it has another draw: the newly renovated Lanserhof Lans, one of three European spas from the Lanserhof Group.
Based in the village of Lans, just minutes from Innesbruck, the 30-year-old medical spa sits amid a scenic setting of meadows, expansive forests and the dramatic Alpine backdrop of snow-capped mountains. The real draw however, is what lies behind its brand new facade. A recent makeover by Düsseldorf-based architect Christoph Ingenhoven has elevated Lanserhof from a resort to a bells and whistles mega-retreat with the addition of a five-storey curvilinear building. The new structure houses a collection of light and airy modern suites dressed in a soothing mineral-based palette and filled with sensory materials such as wood, stone, linen and loden, while a chosen few also include access to a bucolic roof terrace.
And while the architectural renewal is stunning, it’s the spa menu that is the real game changer. New facilities — including a new bathhouse, medical cold chamber and a saltwater pool — support the spa’s signature LANS Med Concept programme, which is tailored to guests’ needs and touted as a regeneration process involving detoxification, purification and de-acidification. A minimum of seven days is required to complete the plan, not that anyone is complaining.
INFORMATION
ADDRESS
Kochholzweg 153
-
The Alfa Romeo Junior and the ups and downs of modern automotive brand buildingCompact, sporty and neat, with over a century of heritage to contend with, the Alfa Romeo Junior is a flawed but fascinating EV
-
Tropical gardens envelop this contemporary Brazilian home in São Paulo stateIn the suburbs of Itupeva, Serena House by architects Padovani acts as a countryside refuge from the rush of city living
-
Forget the sensor-stuffed smart home and opt for these bots made from warm Danish oak insteadSwift Creatives have debuted their conceptual Wooden Bots, smart notification systems concealed within a trio of sculptural, highly crafted, but still recognisably robotic devices
-
Why Kitzbühel remains the ultimate Alpine escapeMore than a world-class winter sports playground, colourful Kitzbühel has character as well as cachet
-
The world's most heavenly destinations for astrotourism in 2025We're in for a big year for celestial events. These are the world's best hotels to see the cosmos as you've never seen it before
-
The cosiest alpine retreats to book in EuropeBrowse the Wallpaper* edit of European alpine retreats where to fully embrace the ski season
-
This mountain retreat in the Alps will seduce you into stillnessAt an elevation of 1,500 m, mountain retreat Eriro reconnects guests with nature through its serene interiors and relaxing offerings
-
Spend the night at Vienna’s Imperial Riding School, a revitalised hotel with a horsey heritageImperial Riding School, a former military equestrian camp, canters back into Vienna’s hotel scene after a contemporary refresh led by Goddard Littlefair
-
The Hoxton, Vienna is a hotel rooted in history and quirkinessThe Hoxton, Vienna offers everything from a dynamic auditorium to a Cuban-inspired rooftop bar and pool
-
Take a dip at Badeschloss Hotel, a storied bathing sanctuary in AustriaBadeschloss Hotel in the Austrian spa town of Bad Gastein is newly renovated by BWM Designers & Architects and bubbling with vitality
-
Villa One at the One & Only Palmilla — Los Cabos, Mexico
