Slumber in the Treetops Near the Dolomites at My Arbor

Few places offer luxury accommodations as an adults-only treehouse, let alone above a picturesque town more than 1,000 years old. My Arbor lures guests from all over Europe for its uncanny rooms set aloft ancient fir pines, extensive sauna and spa services, and a pristine setting by Brixen, the oldest town in South Tyrol where medieval church bells still ring nearby the Dolomites and Sarntal Alps.

Past a few farmhouses and quiet storefronts, an undulating single lane road leads up to the band of land where fields stop and the forest begins. My Arbor begins here as well, a sleek block hoisted 30 meters off the ground that obtains a nest-level perch amid the trees. All 104 suites open up to views of the Eisacktal valley below and are West facing, guaranteeing a private sunset from each room’s daybed nook. Towards the East, guests can hike hundreds of miles of trails or take a quick stroll to thePlosebahn gondola for sweeping views of the Dolomites, a UNESCO World Heritage designated region.

Brixen beloved restaurateurs, Markus and Renate Huber, long conceived of a hotel property tucked within the forest that could spark more tourism in the area. In 2010, they acquired the land for My Arbor’s site and received numerous proposals from architects around the world, eventually selecting Paul Seeber from Architektur Plus studio to begin the complex design of a structure built on dozens of steel silts. Since 2021, the Huber’s daughter, Alexandra, has overseen the day to day operations along with family members Armin, Anna, and Andreas.

It’s always a joy to find your room just as alluring as the main spots of a gorgeous hotel. My Arbor delivers with each room nearly brushing the pines of its surrounding forest, and I hardly wanted to leave mine. Every morning, I watched birds flutter around, landing on the highest branches as if to say, “Don’t you

An ariel view of the main pool at My Arbor.