Are you someone who prefers to travel more often, but for shorter periods of time? Or do you just need a short break from everyday life? Either way, you’ve come to the right place!
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But first, here are three reminders for a successful getaway
- Don’t try to do too much. One highlight is enough for a short trip. Otherwise, simply enjoy having nothing to do for a change.
- Pack light. You need less than you think. Really!
- Choose a nearby destination and take the bus or train. This will significantly reduce your vacation emissions. You’ll also have more time at your destination.
13 hotels, destinations, and offers for sustainable short breaks
SCHWARZWALD PANORAMA, Bad Herrenalb, Germany
Escape everyday life and head to the northern Black Forest: at SCHWARZWALD PANORAMA, treat yourself to two nights of wellness for your body and mind. Look forward to a generous zero-waste breakfast buffet each morning and a three-course gourmet dinner (served or buffet-style) each evening. Relax with a 60-minute full-body massage or a natural cosmetics treatment that includes a skin check, cleansing, exfoliation, a mask, and final care. Choose what you desire and then sit back and relax. In addition to the offerings of this renowned wellness and health hotel, be sure to explore the region’s hiking and biking trails and, above all, take a deep breath. Bad Herrenalb is a recognized climatic health resort.
Two nights’ break available from €449.00 per person. | To the offer
Hotel Korinjak, Insel Iž, Croatia
Slow down the pace and spend a few days by the sea. Between March and June, the Hotel Korinjak on the Croatian island of Iž offers opportunities for mindful relaxation. During the „Festival of Sound & Movement” (April 29–May 3, 2026), enjoy daily gong baths, nightly gong pujas, aerial restorative yoga, and voice and bodywork sessions, all in the tranquil setting of the island. The special festival rate is €78 per person per night and includes a 4+1-night offer for those who want to immerse themselves even more.
From June 4 to 7, 2026, the Women’s Weekend will follow, offering an opportunity for exchange and fresh inspiration in a relaxed and safe atmosphere. The program for this long weekend includes yoga retreats, creative workshops, and more. Even outside of these events, the vegetarian hotel is a special place for a short break or pause during a longer trip to Croatia. Three to four days of daily yoga, vegetarian cuisine, and time by the sea will give you an intense reset.
My Arbor, Brixen, South Tyrol
Enjoy a long weekend in South Tyrol and experience the special evening atmosphere of the Brixen Water Light Festival (April 29 to May 16), which transforms the old town into an open-air gallery. Local and international artists will stage installations around water and light spread across the city’s historic water locations. You can easily combine your short trip to My Arbor with the festival: enjoy nature or wellness treatments during the day, then immerse yourself in the magical light displays in the evening. It’s an absolute spring highlight if you want to spend your time off enjoying a special event.
LA VIMEA, Naturno, South Tyrol
LA VIMEA is all about conscious relaxation, offering a purely vegan concept and various short-break packages. The „Active Vegan Getaway,” for instance, is perfect for a long weekend (three nights) and caters to active vegans. It includes the rental of two e-bikes for two days, as well as packed lunches and energy bars for excursions. For couples, there is the „Romantic Vegan Getaway”: two nights in a relaxed atmosphere with e-bike rental, exclusive sauna access, and romantic room decorations.
Klosterhof – Alpine Hideaway & Spa, Berchtesgadener Land, Germany
When nature awakens in the Berchtesgadener Land region, it’s the perfect time for a fresh start. Before summer really gets going, treat yourself to a relaxing solo getaway at Klosterhof – Alpine Hideaway & Spa in Bayerisch Gmain with the „Zeit für mich” (Time for Me) package. The focus is clearly on your health, relaxation, and enjoyment, with multi-course dinner menus prepared by Chef Sascha Förster every evening. Outside, nature beckons you to enjoy gentle exercise: observe how everything grows, get active yourself, bathe in the forest, and recharge your batteries. All of this can be enjoyed with a view of the mountains right outside your door.
Naturhotel Outside, Matrei in East Tyrol, Austria
Arrive and start hiking at the Naturhotel Outside on trails leading through one of Europe’s oldest national parks begin right outside. You don’t have to plan much for your short hiking trip because you can just set off. The hotel’s hiking concierge is available to provide ideas and recommendations. The equipment pool provides poles, backpacks, child carriers, and more for your mountain adventures. After a day of outdoor exercise, the Natur SPA awaits as a place to unwind. The combination of time in the mountains and relaxation works perfectly at the Naturhotel Outside, especially since sustainable travel by train is absolutely uncomplicated. Lienz train station is easily accessible, and the hotel shuttle will pick you up from there.
Head straight to the offers at Naturhotel Outside
Hotel Luise, Erlangen, Germany
Hotel Das Rübezahl, Schwangau, Germany
Lifestyle Resort Zum Kurfürsten, Bernkastel-Kues, Germany
Hotel Okelmann’s, Warpe, Germany
Time for a change of scenery? Then head out to the countryside! At Hotel Okelmann’s in Warpe, Lower Saxony, you’ll find plenty of inspiration for a short break, thanks to seasonal packages for spring and early summer, daily wellness and mindfulness offerings, and cozy retreats with views of nature. A few relaxing days surrounded by nature, good food, and simply time to unwind work wonders. It doesn’t have to be a long vacation far away. How about enjoying a short break over the Easter holidays, for example? With an Easter bonfire, a leisurely Sunday brunch, and plenty of time to relax.
See the offers at Hotel Okelmann’s.
Naturresort Gerbehof, Friedrichshafen, Germany
ADLER Spa Resort SICILIA, Agrigento, Sicily, Italy
