Ice Bathing & Breathwork Retreat – Strengthening & Relaxation in Großarl
Mentally and physically strong – ice bathing and breathwork at Hotel Nesslerhof
Immerse yourself in a transformative retreat in the Salzburg region, where you will rediscover your mental strength and physical vitality. At the Ice Bathing & Breathwork Retreat with Edith Aigner (Kraftzeit), you will experience how the combination of conscious breathing, targeted cold exposure, and mindful movement strengthens your entire system.
Imagine stepping into 6°C cold water, surrounded by the powerful silence of the mountains. In that moment, you are completely in the present – connected to your inner strength, clear in mind, alert in body. The ice bathing method has a profound effect: it activates the immune system, improves stress resistance, and supports a natural anti-aging process.
In intensive breathing sessions, based on techniques such as the Wim Hof method, you will learn to direct your energy and regulate your emotions. In addition, there are daily yoga sessions that mobilize and recharge the body. After three days, you will not only have reached new physical limits, but also gained noticeably more focus, inner peace, and vitality.
This retreat is accompanied by the Nesslerhof spa experience: during the day, you can relax in the 1,800 m² wellness area with heated outdoor pool, saunas, and natural swimming pond—or pamper yourself at Beauty by ness. The cuisine also fits in with the holistic concept: the sophisticated kitchen serves balanced, fresh dishes that nourish body and soul.
The retreat is aimed at anyone who wants to make a conscious fresh start – with a lasting effect on their immune system, mental strength, and inner balance. And don't worry: if the swimming pond is too warm, we will of course prepare our own ICE pool for ice bathing.
*If the temperatures in the swimming pond are already too warm, we will prepare our own ICE pool for you!
*Single room bookings directly via: info@nesslerhof.at
Included amenities:
- 2 nights in a room or suite of your choice
- Theory and introduction to ice bathing & breathwork
- Breathing techniques for everyday stress management, including a 1.5-hour breathing session
- Mental training with methods and tools for everyday stress reduction
- Special: Biohacker Coffee, for an afternoon energy boost. Learn more about biohacking and longevity and why this coffee is an ideal energy boost.
- Kulinarium by ness with breakfast, snack, and 5-course dinner
- Spa by ness – spacious wellness area & 800 m² natural swimming pond
- Fit by ness – participation in indoor & outdoor fitness program
- Free participation in the varied Mountain Health Program
- Free underground parking
* min. 6 participants, max. 16 participants
RETREAT PROGRAM
FRIDAY, 09.01.2026
- 12.00 - 03.30 pm
- Arrival & getting acquainted
- Introduction to theory, breathing techniques, and 1.5-hour breathing session
- Ice bathing
- 06.30 pm - 5 Course dinner together
SATURDAY, 10.01.2026
- 13.00 - 03.00 pm
- Biohacker Coffee, for an afternoon energy boost
- Breathwork & ice baths
- Optional guided sauna session
- 06.30 pm - 5 Course dinner together
SUNDAY, 11.01.2026
- 07.45 am Morning Yoga
- Check Out 11.00 am
- CAUTION: If you have high blood pressure or heart or vascular disease, you should not take ice baths. As a general rule, everyone bathes at their own risk. If you have a mild cold, you can participate in all activities, including the breathing session, with the exception of the ice bath.
- No prior knowledge is required for the retreat!
