Elements Sauna
Well-being rituals
In the sauna universe of the Dolomiti Spa Hotel Fanes, well-being is a real ritual. In every cabin, you revitalise your senses through warmth, in an atmosphere of total peace. In this setting, the soothing embrace of steam combined with the majesty of the Dolomites gives a sensation of true renewal.
What makes the experience even more immersive are the evocative Aufguss rituals - authentic wellness ceremonies during which the sauna master diffuses the heat with gentle movements, taking you on a sensory journey through aromas, essences, and deep relaxation.
This extraordinary wellness space was honoured with the prestigious 2023 DNA Paris Design Award, an international prize that celebrates excellence in design and architecture, and which highlighted the perfect harmony between aesthetic appearance, innovation, and the connection to the Dolomite landscape.
An innovative structure, hanging in the sky
The real gem at our hotel is the Elements Sauna, the latest, extraordinary addition to Fanes. A structure with a cylindrical base, suspended about nine metres above the ground and rotating gently on its axis. Through the large window, you get a stunning view of the surrounding peaks, with the perspective slowly changing as the sauna moves round. A unique experience of mountain well-being, blending contemporary design with unspoiled surroundings.
Only the Hotel Fanes offers this special experience of feeling the power of the elements while also enjoying the beauty of the mountains
HARMONY OF THE FIVE ELEMENTS
The design of the Elements Sauna drew inspiration from ancient traditions, celebrating the interaction between earth, air, water, fire and ether. Each of the components used - wood, fire, metal and water - was chosen to reflect the basic forces of nature. This continuous, reciprocal interaction ensures a balanced cycle—a real journey through the sources of energy that brings harmony to the spirit.
SHAPES AND ENERGIES
The essential geometric shape of this architectural masterpiece is that of a toroid, a symbol of the self-sustaining energy field found in every living thing. The flow of heat and the constant rotation of this circular structure create a feeling of total well-being that goes beyond physical relaxation. At the Dolomiti Spa Hotel Fanes, the sauna has become a functional work of art, with the beauty of the Dolomites and the power of the elements coming together.
