Located in the heart of Merano, the historic spa town at the gateway to the Dolomites, Villa Eden – The Private Retreat is one of Europe’s most exclusive destinations for longevity, medical wellness and refined relaxation. This adults-only boutique retreat offers an exceptionally personalised experience, with just 25 suites and a maximum of 45 guests, ensuring absolute privacy, tranquillity and transformation. The retreat is a member of Leading Hotels of the World, a Virtuoso and Serendipians Hotel Partner, and was recognised with two Michelin Keys in both 2024 and 2025.
Founded in 1982 by visionary Karl Schmid, Villa Eden was Italy’s first Destination Spa, pioneering a holistic approach to health and aesthetics. Early collaboration with Henri Chenot helped validate the concept, and since 1993, Schmid’s daughter Angelika has led its evolution into a world-renowned luxury medical wellness retreat.
Today, Villa Eden draws on nearly 40 years of expertise, combining medical science, innovation and hospitality. At its core is the award-winning Longevity Medical & SPA Centre, offering tailored programmes designed to enhance long-term health, vitality and quality of life. The experience is complemented by elegant accommodation, gourmet wellness cuisine and privileged access to Merano and the surrounding Dolomites.
Eden’s Health – The Longevity Medical Centre
Eden’s Health – The Longevity Medical Centre at Villa Eden is the scientific heart of this pioneering destination spa, dedicated to preventive medicine, cellular regeneration, and the art of better aging. Rooted in a deeply personalised and holistic philosophy, Eden’s Health combines advanced medical diagnostics with luxury hospitality to optimise long-term wellbeing and quality of life. Each guest begins their journey with state-of-the-art assessments that can identify imbalances and health risks at an early stage – even at cellular, genetic, or epigenetic level – allowing tailored interventions long before symptoms arise. By integrating cutting-edge technology, lifestyle evaluation, and medical expertise, the centre creates bespoke longevity programmes designed to preserve vitality, energy, and physical resilience over time.
The centre offers an extensive range of advanced diagnostics and regenerative treatments, including epigenetic and biological age testing, gut microbiome analysis, ANS and HRV stress assessments, and in-depth blood analysis. These findings inform highly tailored treatment plans incorporating therapies such as Cellgym® intermittent hypoxia training, biothermic regeneration, cryotherapy, ozone oxygen therapy, NanoVi cellular repair, and targeted intravenous infusions including NAD+ and antioxidants. Supported by medical consultations, personalised nutrition, detox and metabolic programmes, and stress-regulation therapies, Eden’s Health delivers a fully integrated approach to sustainable, healthy longevity.
25 Exclusive Suites:
Designed by Italian interior designer Luca Miazzo, Villa Eden’s 25 suites feel like private retreats, combining comfort, style and well-being. Highlights include the Pavarotti Junior Suite, honouring the legendary tenor Luciano Pavarotti, who considered Villa Eden a home away from home; the Signature Park Suite, offering 70 m² of space and panoramic views over the Adige Valley; and the Fendi Suite, inspired by Carla Fendi’s timeless elegance and featuring a light-filled circular balcony. Each suite reflects the retreat’s philosophy that true luxury lies in both beauty and well-being.
Wellness Gourmet:
Wellness extends to the table under the direction of Michelin-starred Chef Marcello Corrado. Menus focus on seasonal, sustainable cuisine using ingredients from Villa Eden’s organic garden and selected local producers. Eden’s Park Restaurant champions biodiverse, regenerative cooking, while the Tasting Room by Marcello Corrado offers a refined gourmet experience that balances indulgence with health. Vegetarian, vegan and detox-focused options reflect the retreat’s “from the earth to the plate” philosophy.
Events & Experiences:
Guests can also enjoy various curated experiences, from private wine tastings at the family’s very own Castel Rametz Wine Estate to walking, hiking and cycling routes that begin directly in Merano, including the Tappeiner Walk, Sissi Path and trails in the Merano 2000 area. Golfers can choose between two nearby courses, the 18-hole Passiria.Merano Golf Club and the 9-hole Tenuta Brandis di Lana course, and bespoke experiences such as helicopter tours, tandem paragliding and sunrise ascents can also be arranged. Cultural highlights include Merano’s Art Nouveau architecture, castles and festivals such as the Merano Wine Festival, Südtirol Classic Rally, and music concerts at the Trauttmansdorff Gardens.
Just minutes from Merano’s historic centre and thermal baths, Villa Eden is easily accessible via Bolzano Airport (30 km), as well as Innsbruck and Verona, making it an ideal retreat for those seeking longevity, discretion and understated luxury in the heart of the Alps.
