Summary

Enjoy wonderful winter days in the beautiful region of the Kalkalpen National Park with yoga, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing or winter hikes. Feel the snow-covered landscape with all your senses, keep your body fit with yoga & experience the power of tranquillity!

The retreat at a glance

The most important facts in a nutshell:

Categories: Nature Vacation, Yoga Retreats, Hatha Yoga, Cross-country skiing, Hiking, Detox Retreats, Active Retreats
Date: 2026-01-28 - 2026-02-01
Language(s): German
Level: Advanced, Beginner
Place: Roßleithen, Austria
Accommodation: Overnight stay included
Catering: Half board
Types of food: Vegetarian
Services: Trail use

4 nights Villa Sonnwend National Park Lodge

Half board

Pick-up from Windischgarsten train station (by appointment)

"Winter magic: yoga, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing in the national park" program

Accommodation

The Villa Sonnwend, built in Art Nouveau style and carefully renovated, offers the best conditions for you to devote yourself to your chosen vacation program away from everyday life thanks to its secluded location at the end of an imposing chestnut avenue. Spacious green areas and hiking trails, which start directly at the house, offer you the opportunity to get to know the natural treasures of the Kalkalpen National Park in both winter and summer.

Catering

At Villa Sonnwend, special emphasis is placed on balanced and varied cuisine. Seasonal aspects are at the forefront of the menu design and the products are mainly sourced from the region. You can indulge your palate at the breakfast and evening buffet, which always includes vegetarian dishes.

sequence

With invigorating exercises on the mat, we prepare our bodies for snowshoeing (or cross-country skiing) and then, following the beneficial exercise in nature, we lead the stressed muscles and fasciae into well-deserved relaxation with a gentle yin yoga practice.

We gain our inner balance from the stillness that resides within us all. We will (re)discover this inner place through meditation in order to draw strength from it for everyday life. Each day has a specific motto, such as:

- Ahimsa (non-violence)
- Leg stretching and spine
- chakras
- Gratitude
- Discovering inner spaces
- Kidney bubble

The daily topics are individually adapted to the needs of the group. Our group yoga sessions take place before breakfast and before dinner.

Note: We undertake winter activities on three days (depending on snow conditions). Joint cross-country skiing tours (classic and/or skating) do not replace cross-country skiing lessons, but beginners are very welcome.
Please bring your own cross-country skiing equipment if you have it, but it can also be rented for a fee in Windischgarsten. Snowshoes are available at Villa Sonnwend.

PROGRAM DETAILS

January 28th:
from 14:00 Arrival & room check-in
17:00 Meeting point in the yoga room with a yoga get-to-know-you session
followed by dinner

January 29-31:
08:00 - 09:30 Yoga morning session
followed by breakfast
Joint winter activity
17:00 - 18:30 Yoga evening session
followed by dinner

February 1st:
08:00 - 09:30 Yoga morning session
followed by breakfast
Departure after breakfast together

Arrival

Arrival by car
Via the Pyhrn highway. Villa Sonnwend is located 90 km south of Linz.

Arrival by train
The nearest train station is Windischgarsten. A free pick-up service is available from there. (by prior arrangement)

Mayrwinkl 80, 4575 Roßleithen, Oberösterreich, Austria

Cancellation policy

If you cancel up to 30 days before arrival, you will receive a 80% refund of the booking price.
If you cancel up to 20 days before arrival, you will receive a 70% refund of the booking price.
If you cancel up to 10 days before arrival, you will receive a 50% refund of the booking price.
If you cancel up to 4 days before arrival, you will receive a 30% refund of the booking price.
If you cancel up to 2 days before arrival, you will receive a 15% refund of the booking price.
After this, the booking is non-refundable.

You will receive the current cancellation conditions with the offer when you make an inquiry.