Alpine Wellness Retreat: Gentle Hiking & Yoga in Austria's Silvretta Alps

This is the third time this retreat has run in the Silvretta Alps, and the formula is refined. Each morning kicks off with a Vinyasa yoga session led by Gabi Johnson, a teacher who found her way to yoga after a high-pressure career in TV production. Her classes are about presence, not performance—preparing your body for the day's hike while settling your mind. After a hearty breakfast, a local guide takes the group up into the hills. Hikes vary in difficulty, so there's something for everyone, from gentle valley walks to more challenging ascents. The pace is relaxed, with plenty of stops to take in the views, and the guide knows the best trails to avoid the crowds.

Back at the hut, the afternoons stretch out. Some people nap, some read on the terrace, and some just sit and watch the clouds roll over the peaks. Before dinner, there's a Yin Yoga class—long, passive holds that release tension from the hips, lower back, and shoulders after a day on your feet. Dinner is a proper Austrian affair: four courses of hearty, locally sourced food, eaten family-style with the group. Evenings come with drinks, cards, and conversation, and by 9 p.m. most people are ready for bed, exhausted in the best way.

The Jamtalhütte itself is worth the journey. It's run by the German Alpine Club and is one of the larger, more modern huts in the region, with 180 beds, hot showers, and a sleek wooden parlor that seats 225. It also has seminar rooms and an indoor climbing facility with a 120-square-meter climbing area and a five-meter height—a fun bonus for anyone who wants to try their hand at climbing. But the real luxury is the location: you're 2,165 meters up, in a glacier-carved bowl, with a 360-degree view of the Alps. It's rare to find comfort like this so far off the beaten path.

What's included

- 5 nights accommodation in a shared room at Jamtalhütte - 2 daily meals (breakfast and dinner) with vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options - Hot tea and coffee - Daily morning Vinyasa Yoga - Daily evening Yin Yoga - Guided nature hikes with an experienced local guide - Pre and post-retreat support from the team - Shuttle transfer from Landeck Train Station to the hut - Wifi connection - Free parking at Galtür for those driving

What's not included

- International flights - Airport transfers - Travel insurance - Visa fees - Lunch meals (not specified in the package) - Table service beverages (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) - Hiking and yoga gear - Alpine sleeping bag (available for purchase)