10/27/2026
Forget everything you know about a hotel spa. In Austria and Bavaria, a whole new adventure begins the moment the hiking boots come off.
The Art of Alpine Living is a new kind of Boundless Journeys adventure, pairing spectacular mountain hikes and authentic cultural encounters with something entirely different: time to immerse yourself in the region’s spa traditions, including the Aufguss, a beloved ritual where professional Saunameister circulates waves of fragrant, herb-infused heat throughout the sauna.
TRADING BOOTS FOR A BATHROBE
Mornings are made for hiking through mountain meadows, following trails through grazing cows and stopping at traditional Alpine huts for lunch on a sunny terrace. By afternoon, you’re back at the hotel, primed for rest and relaxation.
Slip into a robe, step into the spa, and prepare to be surprised. This isn’t a swimming pool with a sauna tucked into the corner. It’s an entire world devoted to the pleasures of alternating hot and cold-water circuits.
Start with the pool. Ease onto a submerged lounger and let thousands of bubbles massage your back. Move to a series of underwater jets, each aimed at a different part of your body. Then swim outside, where warm water meets cool mountain air and the peaks rise beyond the pool’s edge.
To be clear, you’re just getting started.
READ MORE ABOUT OUR ALPINE LIVING TOUR--OUR FIRST WELLNESS TRAVEL-FOCUSED TRIP--ON THE BOUNDLESS JOURNEYS BLOG.
https://www.boundlessjourneys.com/blog/german-aufguss-alpine-sauna-tradition/
