Quiet holidays in nature with children at the foot of the Sciliar

A place for families who value tranquillity

Walking barefoot through the grass.
Clear water on your skin.
The scent of the forest in the air.
Little discoveries by the wayside.
Moments that will last a lifetime.

Bad Ratzes is situated in a peaceful, secluded spot – a nature hotel in the Dolomites.
A retreat where the days don’t have to be filled.
Instead, they unfold – outdoors, at your own pace.
Time spent together opens amidst meadows, woodland and water.
Quiet, mindful and very close.
You follow whatever’s there in the moment.
The light. The path. The moment.
In harmony with nature.
And with one another.

In harmony with nature

We believe that the most wonderful family holidays happen when the surroundings set the tone.
Where children discover things in their own way.
Following the water as it dances over the stones and finding in the forest what cannot be sought.
Where adults too can unwind, outdoors, at one with themselves.

There is space here for time spent together.
No distractions. No affectations.
What emerges is more than just relaxation.
It’s a quiet togetherness, borne by mindfulness,
consideration and the special tranquillity of this place.

Discover with every one of your senses

A natural playground surrounds Bad Ratzes.
Right outside the door.
 

The flower meadow behind the hotel.
A place to unwind, especially in June, when all is in full bloom.
Walk barefoot through the grass, watch the butterflies, breathe the scent of the flowers.

The neighbouring woodland. Quiet, shaded, full of little discoveries.
Birdsong, soft moss, paths that invite you to wander on.
And a feeding spot where, with patience, you might even see deer.

A mountain river runs alongside the grounds. Clear water, distinctly cool.
Quiet spots where you can pause – or dip your feet in the water.
There is also a Kneipp facility here.
A peaceful place to spend mindful moments with the water.

Very close by is a play area made of wood and natural materials.
Spaces to explore that set no boundaries.
And that is exactly why they make so much possible.

Discover with all senses

The wonders of the great outdoors

Some things happen all by themselves,
some go hand-in-hand with mindfulness.

Outdoors, spaces open up for the first discoveries.
Children follow whatever interests them.
And are fascinated by what then transpires.
Attended by people who provide inspiration without imposing.

Exploring nature

Recognising tracks.
Observing what moves.
Understanding what happens in secret.

Depending on the season, little prompts emerge from the surroundings.
Children follow tracks in the forest, observe animals and insects
discover connections that are only apparent at a second glance.
Encounters with bees or learning about plants are also part of these silent discoveries.
Everything takes place in small groups with plenty of space for individual exploration.

Mother and child on flowerfield

Mindful experiences of nature

Creating with your own hands.
Collecting, shaping and transforming materials.
Allowing what emerges to take shape.

New objects emerge from what can be found outdoors.
Twigs, stones, leaves and earth become materials, with which to create, build and experiment.
With no set rules.
Instead, there is time, tranquillity and a sense of what is waiting to emerge.

Father and son at riverbed

Nature workshops

Moving freely.
Sensing heights.
Discovering your own courage.

Sometimes you need to move.
Balancing, climbing, testing your limits.
Sensing your own body and discovering new perspectives.
All in a setting that provides security, without restricting you.

Insecthotel

Support for the little ones

Feeling secure.
Finding your feet at your own pace.
And discovering the world, step by step.

The hotel provides care and support for the youngest guests.
Calm, safe and with plenty of attention for individual needs.
A protected environment where first impressions can take shape.
Supplemented by space for movement and encounters as well as quiet corners for junior explorers.
A place where time passes entirely at their own pace.

Help for the little ones

Space to choose their own paths

Setting off on their own.
Trying things out.
Finding a place that is their very own.

The need to do things yourself emerges over time.
Older children discover their own possibilities: balancing on a slackline, rock climbing or building with natural materials.
They find their own place: somewhere that, for a while, is entirely their own.
Without being told what to do, but with the reassuring feeling of knowing someone’s there.

Space in nature
 
 

Time for one another. Up close in the great outdoors..

Time spent together often develops almost in silence.
 

While hiking with children around the Alpe di Siusi and through the Sciliar area of the Dolomites.
Paths that open up – both for smaller steps and bigger discoveries. On foot or relaxing in a pushchair.

In the forest.
Feeling the ground beneath your feet.
The air changes.
Slowing down, step by step, sometimes just stopping in your tracks.
Hearing what you’d otherwise miss.

In the flower meadow behind the hotel.
A picnic on the grass.
A book in your hand.
Watching the butterflies and bees.

And in between, time and again, those moments when nothing is planned.
Which is precisely when all comes about.

Simply being there.
Together.

Family

Everything is there. Quite naturally.

When everything is there, a sense of lightness occurs.
A break that takes off the pressure.
That leaves room for what matters: time together.

For the little ones
  • wooden cot with headguard
  • safety rail for larger beds
  • changing mat and baby bath
  • lidded nappy bin
  • socket covers
  • night light and baby monitor (on request)
  • roller blinds to darken the room
  • potty and toilet seat adapter
Baby holding mothers finger
Mealtimes
  • children’s menu and evening children’s menu
  • children’s lunch menu with light dishes
  • freshly prepared baby food
    (vegetables, meat purée, unsweetened apple purée)
  • high chairs, bibs, children’s cutlery and cups
  • bottle warmer, kettle and microwave on request
Food
On the move and outdoors
  • pushchair with reclining position (suitable for uneven terrain)
  • frontal baby carrier (on request)
  • child carriers up to approx. 20 kg
On the move and outdoors
Our childcare services
  • Childcare for toddlers (6 months – 3 years) – included in the accommodation price
    - Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday: 8.00 am – 3.00 pm | + lunch: €6.00 surcharge
    - Monday & Thursday: 2.00 pm – 8.00 pm, including an afternoon snack
    - Monday – Saturday evening childcare: 7.30 pm – 8.30 pm
  • Childcare (ages 4–11) – included in the accommodation price
    - Monday–Saturday: 5.30 pm – 9.30 pm
Our childcare Services
Other amenities
  • in-house library for quiet moments
  • summer: family-friendly walks
  • winter: accompanied return from ski lessons (on request)
Ambience