About the hotel
Forestis stands at 1,800 m at Palmschoß on the Plose, above Brixen (Bressanone) in South Tyrol, beside the Puez-Geisler Nature Park and facing the Dolomites UNESCO World Heritage Site. According to the hotel’s press kit, the site was chosen in 1912 by the Austro-Hungarian Monarchy for a sanatorium, and the wood-and-stone house was used by clergy for recreation until the 1950s. Alois Hinteregger found the building in 2000 and the family opened it as a hotel in 2010. It reopened as Forestis on 20 July 2020. The owners and hosts are Teresa and Stefan Hinteregger.
The hotel has 62 suites: 20 in the historic building, 40 in three towers designed by architect Armin Sader, and two penthouses. The Forestis Villa, restored in 2022, is let separately for up to ten guests. The spa covers about 2,000 sq m with connected indoor and outdoor pools. Dining includes the main restaurant, a garden restaurant, a bar and the cave restaurant Yera.
Rooms and keys
62 suites: 20 in the historic building, 40 Tower Suites and 2 Penthouse Suites; the separate Forestis Villa sleeps up to ten (press kit 2026)
Inside the hotel
Restaurants and bars
- Forest Cuisine restaurant
- Garden Restaurant
- Bar
- Yera
- Wine cellar
- Tea Lounge
Facilities
- Forestis Spa of about 2,000 sq m over two floors
- Indoor pool (20 x 4.3 m) connected to an outdoor pool (22 x 5 m)
- Five saunas and steam baths
- Wyda (Celtic yoga) area and fitness studio
- Forestis Villa: 1,200 sq m private house with its own spa
- Shuttle from Brixen railway station
As listed on the hotel’s own website. See sources.
Architecture and design
Architect Armin Sader of Asaggio designed the three towers and the restoration of the Villa; lighting by Viabizzuno.
Recognition
- No. 68
- The World's 50 Best Hotels 2026
Questions readers ask.
Who operates Forestis Dolomites?
It is independent and run by its owners and hosts, Teresa and Stefan Hinteregger.
How many rooms does Forestis Dolomites have?
It has 62 suites, plus the separate Forestis Villa for up to ten guests.
When did Forestis Dolomites open?
The building opened as a hotel in 2010 and reopened as Forestis on 20 July 2020.
Sources & context.
Facts are taken from the pages listed below. Where a detail could not be confirmed it has been left out. Profile last checked 10 October 2026.