Saturday, July 4, 2026
10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Alpine Wellness - Kneipp & more
Health, exercise, and nature in the Villabassa thermal park
Kneipp Event Villabassa
Enjoy a special day dedicated to Sebastian Kneipp's five pillars. Health tips, yoga, physical activities, a craft and farmers' market, a cooking show, and numerous interactive activities for young and old await you, all immersed in the natural surroundings of the spa park.
Kurpark Villabassa
Dogs are not allowed in the spa park.
Entrance free
The event will not take place in case of bad weather!
Event information
Living health according to Sebastian Kneipp
The Kneipp event in Villabassa invites visitors to learn about and actively experience Sebastian Kneipp's holistic philosophy.
Numerous activities based on the five pillars of Kneipp's philosophy await you in the spa park:
- Water
- Movement
- Nutrition
- Medicinal plants
- Lifestyle
Experts and instructors demonstrate practical applications and give valuable tips for a healthy and conscious lifestyle.
Program & Highlights
Here's what you can expect at the Kneipp event: discover all the program points and highlights at a glance.
03.07. Conference with Gottfried Hochgruber
On Friday, July 3, at 8 p.m., the Raiffeisen Kulturhaus Niederdorf will host the event “Alternating herbal baths – experiencing the seasons as they once were.”
Gottfried Hochgruber will take participants on a journey into the world of herbs and talk about life following the rhythm of nature, as it was lived in the past. During the evening, he will share interesting facts and knowledge about folk traditions and the importance of herbs throughout the year. The event will be held in German.
Kneipp treatments
Every hour from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Discover the practical applications of Kneipp therapy for body and mind.
Topics covered:
Water and movement (Anna Lerchner & Maria Theresia Mairhofer)
› Anna Lerchner: nurse, Liebscher-Bracht certified pain therapist,
Kneipp health instructor
› Maria Theresia Mairhofer: Kneipp health instructor, medicinal herb expert
Nutrition and herbal medicine (Waltraud Auer)
› Kneipp health instructor, medicinal herb expert
Lifestyle and relaxation (Natascha Cosso Kristler)
› Natural resonance and holistic relaxation instructor
Yoga in the spa park
Program
9:00 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.
Gentle Awakening – gentle morning flow
10:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.
Oh Happy Day – energetic yoga flow
11:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.
Take a Break – relaxing yoga
Yoga suitable for all levels.
Vroni Fischer is a certified yoga teacher in various styles of yoga (Hatha/Vinyasa Yoga, Yin Yoga, Hormone Yoga & Restorative Yoga) with a yoga studio in Dobbiaco. In addition to regular classes, she also holds workshops and yoga retreats.
More information is available at: www.vronifischer.yoga.
Cooking program - healthy eating
From 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
With health experts Rita Bernardi and Gertrud Gummerer from the South Tyrol Health Promotion Association.
They will show you how to prepare healthy and wholesome dishes in a simple and tasty way.
Dishes:
- Fresh cereal muesli
- Homemade wholemeal bread with sesame butter
- Colorful oat salad
- Summer salad with walnuts
Rita Bernardi, Marlengo: GGB-certified health consultant, cookbook author, president of the South Tyrolean Health Promotion Association SGGF, lecturer for whole food cooking courses, whole food nutrition consultant, conferences/round tables.
Gertrud Gummerer, Nalles: GGB-certified health consultant, cookbook author, speaker for wholefood cooking courses.
Craft and farmers' market
From 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Regional producers present their handmade products:
Sylvias - Handicrafts
Sewn and printed items for adults and children Barbabell
Unique handmade jewelry
Frieda Steger
Lace, turned objects,
Kräuterparadies Kofler
Tea blends, spices, herbal salts, flower salts, sleeping pillows, creams
Villabassa Beekeepers' Association
Honey, propolis, pollen, beeswax, honeycomb honey
Oltholz Ossi
Lamps, key rings, coasters, and much more made from recycled wood
Thaler Rudi
Recycled wood frames, pendants with symbols and images, various wooden decorations
Geschenkewelt
Sewn and knitted items
Original Barbiano mountain pine oil distillery
100% natural essential oils (organic), natural cosmetics, various products made from stone pine wood
Alta Pusteria Orienteering Club
From 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Exercise for body and mind.
Try orienteering with the help of expert instructors.
For all ages!
From the old comes the new!
From 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Together with the Catholic Family Association, children transform old yogurt pots into mini gardens and plant seeds.
A creative experience that combines nature, sustainability, and fun.
Healthy eating in Villabassa
From July 3 to 5, 2026, several restaurants and hotels will offer special dishes dedicated to healthy eating and Kneipp therapy.
Green Event - sustainable event
What is a Green Event?
Green Events are events that are planned, organized, and carried out according to sustainability criteria.
The essential factors are the use of environmentally friendly products, energy efficiency, waste management, the creation of added value at the regional level, and social responsibility.
We have implemented a series of measures to obtain Green Event certification.
- Waste prevention through the use of reusable tableware and the complete elimination of plastic bottles.
- Use of local and regional products, as well as regional service providers.
Separate waste collection for the reuse of valuable raw materials even after use. - Eco-friendly mobility and related communication. The event venue is easily accessible by train and bus.
- Printing on FSC paper and targeted distribution. Increased use of digital communication.
- Limitation of noise pollution.
How to get there & mobility
The event in the thermal park is easily accessible by train/bus (lines 400, 402, 441, 442, 443), on foot, and by bicycle. As a guest of a company associated with the Tourist Association, you will receive the digital South Tyrol Guest Pass. With this guest card, at the invitation of your hotelier, you are entitled to unlimited use of public transport (including regional railways) throughout South Tyrol.
The cycle path runs right past the event area. “Please arrive by eco-friendly means of transport.”
Take advantage of the convenient and eco-friendly journey by public transport to reach the Kneipp event. Bicycle parking spaces are available on site.
