SILENA is a truly “soulful” escape tucked in the remote alpine valley of Vals, South Tyrol. Run by the Messner family, this adults-only (14+) hotel artfully fuses South Tyrolean and Southeast Asian influences – think tatami mats and dragonfly motifs alongside local loden fabrics and pine wood.

The result is a design hotel that feels like a monastery in the mountains: tranquil, introspective, and nourishing for the spirit.

Architecture & Design

Built in 2018, SILENA followed strict building biology and Feng Shui guidelines. Its striking façade of laser-cut aluminum trees and living green walls mirrors the surrounding forest, while the interior incorporates untreated regional wood, clay paint, and stone to ensure healthy air quality.

Renewable Energy & Eco Practices

The hotel is powered entirely by renewable energy:

• 100% green electricity from Alperia (Bolzano’s hydroelectric provider).
• Heating and hot water from a biomass district heating plant.
• Solar panels on the roof for additional energy supply.

Sustainability is woven into every detail – linens are organic cotton, bath amenities are refillable and made from alpine herbs, and a natural reed-bed system filters greywater from the spa.

Wellness & Rooftop Experiences

SILENA’s ethos is holistic well-being in harmony with nature.

• The rooftop Onsen pool and panoramic sauna use water heated by the sun and wood pellets.
• Guests are encouraged to cool off naturally in the nearby peat bog, a protected high-moor with healing properties.
• Wellness practices include yoga, Qi Gong, and guided meditation.

By night, the absence of light pollution reveals a breathtaking star canopy, which guests can admire from the rooftop while sipping on herbal infusions.

Literature & Mindful Living

The hotel’s literature lounge houses hundreds of books in multiple languages, inviting guests to unplug. Rooms intentionally have no TV to encourage mindful relaxation, creating a space for reflection and inner balance.

Organic & Fusion Cuisine

The cuisine at SILENA is indulgent yet healthful. The menu is 100% organic and seasonally local, with an Asian twist.

• Start the day with a Japanese-style tea ceremony using herbs from the hotel’s own garden.
• Breakfast features alpine porridge with mountain honey.
• Dinner offers creative fusions such as Sushi tirolese (nori rolls with barley, speck, and pickled radish) or vegan green curry made with local vegetables and lemongrass.

Sustainable Travel & Guest Experience

Guests receive a discount if arriving by train, and an electric shuttle transports them up the valley, reducing the hotel’s carbon footprint. Every aspect of the stay is designed to align luxury with ecological awareness.

A Sanctuary in the Alps

At SILENA, guests are invited to “sleep, eat, breathe, and reflect” in harmony with the earth. Between its eco-conscious operations, wellness rituals, and soul-soothing design, SILENA offers a sanctuary where nature and culture unite to nourish body and spirit.