Imagine … you are standing in the middle of the forest. Apart from the crunching of old twigs under your shoes and the chirping of birds high above your head, there is nothing to be heard far and wide: no car noise, no cell phones ringing, no everyday hustle and bustle. Again and again, the sun struggles through the thicket of leaves and branches in thin rays. Where its light falls, the world glistens for a brief moment and allows you a glimpse at the magic of this place. Because, just as the huge, old trees provide you with delicious shade, they also manage to make you feel calmer with every passing moment. Can you feel it? How your heartbeat slows down? How even the smallest muscles in your body begin to relax? Hey, welcome to the forest!

The Top 3 Benefits of Forest Wellness:

A day in the forest has all kinds of positive effects on our bodies, and we don’t want to keep them from you. So if you want to know exactly what it’s all about, then stay tuned:

• Immune Booster: Did you know that just one day in the forest is enough to increase the number of natural killer cells in your body by up to 40%? This in turn means that diseased cells can be fought and removed more quickly, and you stay fit as a fiddle. The forest is therefore a real immune booster, and the best thing about it: the effect lasts for up to a week.
• Stress Buster: Time in the forest has been proven to lower the stress hormones cortisol and adrenaline, making you feel much less stressed after just a short time. This regulates your general well-being and helps you to actively counteract illnesses such as anxiety and sleep disorders or depression.
• Brainpower: In addition to its positive effects on your body, forest bathing also has an amazing effect on your brain: the movement in nature releases happiness hormones which, in combination with the reduced stress levels, help to improve your creativity and ability to concentrate. So brilliant ideas are only a matter of time in the forest.

Are you curious? Then visit the Forest Wellness Trail in Saalbach Hinterglemm and explore the 200-year-old forest. Between almost a thousand spruce trees, you will also find cosy hammocks, yoga spots, an inspiring forest library and the opportunity to enjoy a delicious picnic far away from the stress of everyday life. Ingenious!

Fancy some Mountain Air?

Not a fan of the forest? Then grab your hiking boots and head up the mountain. Similar to the air in the forest, fresh mountain air also has a positive effect on the body. For example, the low oxygen pressure above 1400 m leads to a stronger binding of red blood cells, which can transport more oxygen through the body. At high altitudes, your immune system is also strengthened, fat and sugar metabolism is boosted and, thanks to the stronger sunlight on the mountain, vitamin D levels are also increased. By the time you reach the summit, stress, and rumination will have come to an end and your body will be flooded with happiness hormones, giving you a real mountain high.

See for yourself and spend a few days with us at the Dorfhotel Glücksschmiede, where the magic of nature lies at your feet. By the way: We also offer the best sleep after a trip into nature. Book your super comfy room now.