Lanserhof Lans: Guide & Expert FAQ

Lanserhof Lans is one of Europe’s most established and medically rigorous health resorts, located in the Austrian Alps near Innsbruck. It is best known for the Lanserhof Method, a clinically grounded approach focusing on detoxification, gut health, metabolic balance and sustainable lifestyle change.

Lanserhof Lans: The essentials

Location: Lans, Tyrol, Austria, approximately 20 minutes from Innsbruck Airport.
Setting: A contemporary medical spa set in a quiet Alpine environment, surrounded by mountains and natural landscapes.
Wellness Focus: Medical detox, gut health, metabolic health, weight management, stress reduction, regeneration and preventive medicine.
Recognitions: Frequently featured by Condé Nast Traveller, Tatler, Vogue and international wellness rankings as a leader in medical wellness.
Recommended Length of Stay (Healing Holidays tips): 7–21 nights depending on health goals, detox depth and medical requirements.
Best For (Healing Holidays tips): Guests seeking clinically led detoxification, a full medically supervised Detox, digestive reset and disciplined medical wellness in a highly structured environment.

Lanserhof Lans: Signature programmes & exclusive offers

When you book Lanserhof Lans with Healing Holidays, you benefit from expert programme guidance, pre-arrival medical coordination and personalised planning, ensuring the Lanserhof Method is applied in the most appropriate and effective way for your health needs.

Recommended programs at Lanserhof Lans

• Cure Classic – Medical Detox & Digestive Reset
  What it is: The foundational F.X. Mayr cure. The core Lanserhof programme focuses on intestinal cleansing, metabolic balance, targeted medical treatments and therapeutic nutrition.
  Ideal for: Detoxification, gut health, inflammation, fatigue, metabolic imbalance.
• Weight Management – Metabolic Rebalancing
  What it is: A medically supervised programme addressing weight through digestive optimisation, metabolic assessment, nutritional therapy and movement.
  Ideal for: Sustainable weight loss, insulin regulation, lifestyle reset.
• Regeneration & Stress Reduction – Nervous System Reset
  What it is: A restorative programme combining medical monitoring, stress diagnostics, therapeutic treatments and structured rest.
  Ideal for: Chronic stress, burnout, sleep disorders, mental fatigue.

Exclusive benefits when booking with Healing Holidays

Healing Holidays helps you determine whether Lanserhof Lans is the right Lanserhof destination and advises on the ideal programme length and intensity. You receive pre-arrival planning, medical liaison where required and one dedicated expert point of contact. They can arrange pre-arrival medical consultations, so you can see if the Doctor suits your needs.

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Is Lanserhof Lans the right wellness retreat for you?

Lanserhof Lans is often chosen by guests seeking medical seriousness with the very best facilities. Below are the most common questions Healing Holidays clients ask before booking.

The Concept: The Lanserhof Method & Medical Detox

What makes Lanserhof Lans unique in Europe?

It is the "Original". Lanserhof Lans is the birthplace of the Lanserhof Method or MAYR  cure, a medically grounded approach centred on gut health, detoxification, metabolic regulation and prevention-focused medicine.

Is Lanserhof Lans a medical clinic or a wellness retreat?

Lanserhof Lans combines clinical supervision with a retreat environment focused on discipline, routine and recovery.

How does Lanserhof Lans compare with other luxury wellness retreats?

Lanserhof Lans is more clinical and prescriptive than most luxury spas, prioritising medical outcomes and physiological reset over leisure or indulgence.

What is the Lanserhof Lans' wellness philosophy?

The philosophy focuses on cleansing, regeneration and education , helping guests restore internal balance and adopt healthier habits long-term.

Clinical excellence: Diagnostics & Medical expertise

What medical specialists are available at Lanserhof Lans?

The in-house medical team includes:

• Mayr Physicians (Specialists in abdominal diagnostics)
• Medical doctors specialising in internal medicine and prevention
• Gastroenterologists and metabolic health specialists
• Physiotherapists and movement therapists
• Nutrition and fasting specialists
• Stress and regeneration practitioners

What diagnostic tests are offered?

• Blood and biomarker analysis
• Digestive and metabolic assessments
• Cardiovascular screening
• Body composition analysis (Bioimpedance Analysis)
• Functional and lifestyle evaluations
• Food intolerance testing
• HRV(Heart Rate Variability) for stress

Are programmes personalised?

Yes, strictly. Each guest undergoes an initial medical consultation, followed by a personalised treatment plan and ongoing monitoring.

Is medical supervision available throughout the stay?

Yes. Programmes are medically supervised with on-site clinical teams.

Is Lanserhof Lans suitable for guests with medical conditions?

Yes, subject to pre-arrival medical screening. Programmes are adapted to ensure safety and suitability.

Can I receive advanced screening at Lanserhof Lans?

Yes. Advanced diagnostics may be included depending on programme choice and length of stay.

What languages are spoken by staff?

Lanserhof Lans has a multilingual medical and therapeutic team. Language requests can be arranged in advance.

Food as medicine: Nutrition & Diets at Lanserhof Lans

What type of cuisine is served?

Lanserhof Energy Cuisine. Lanserhof follows a therapeutic nutrition model, often low-calorie, organic and digestion-focused, designed to support intestinal cleansing and metabolic recovery. It encourages chewing your food 40 times to ease digestion.

Are meals personalised?

Yes. Nutrition plans are tailored to your medical programme and digestive needs.

Can special diets be accommodated?

Yes. The kitchen is entirely gluten-free focused and handles severe allergies. However, the goal is often to reintroduce foods after the "cure" resets the gut. Food intolerances and medical dietary requirements are addressed following medical consultation.

Will I feel restricted on the Lanserhof Lans diet?

Yes, initially. The diet is intentionally disciplined and minimal. It is designed for therapeutic effect rather than indulgence and suits guests committed to medical detox. This "restriction" is the therapy.

Rooms & Suites: Calm & Functional Design

What accommodation is available?

Minimalist Luxury. Modern rooms and suites designed to support rest, recovery, simplicity and include a "kill switch" for electricity (electrosmog reduction) to ensure deep sleep. They are all beautifully presented.

How do room categories differ?

Higher categories offer more space, enhanced views and additional comfort, while maintaining a consistent minimalist design.

What is included in the room rate?

Accommodation, therapeutic meals and core programme elements are included. Certain diagnostics and medical treatments may be additional.

What is the price of a stay?

Prices start from £4,769pp per week for single rooms or £4,879pp for shared accommodation, including transfers, full board and a 7-night programme. Prices vary by room category and additional diagnostics. Contact Healing Holidays for the most current exclusive offers.

The guest experience: Daily life at Lanserhof Lans

What does a typical day look like?

Days follow a structured routine of medical consultations, treatments, movement

07:00: Epsom salts & Morning tea.
07:30: Active awakening (group movement).
08:00: Breakfast (Chewing training).
09:00: Medical appointments & Abdominal treatment.
11:00: Kneipp therapy or Detox bath.
13:00: Lunch (Main meal of the day).
14:00: Liver Wrap (Rest period in room).
18:00: Dinner (Tea or light broth).

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What facilities are available?

Medical treatment rooms, physiotherapy studios, pools, saunas and relaxation areas.

Is the atmosphere relaxing or clinical?

The atmosphere is calm, disciplined and medically focused, designed to support deep physiological reset.

Is there free time?

Yes, though schedules are structured and intentionally minimal to encourage rest and recovery.

Personal goals: Is Lanserhof Lans right for you?

Which health goals does Lanserhof Lans best support?

Detoxification, gut health, metabolic balance, weight management, stress reduction and preventive health.

Who is Lanserhof Lans best suited for?

Guests who are comfortable with structure, simplicity and medical discipline. It may not suit those seeking luxury indulgence or flexible schedules.

Is Lanserhof Lans suitable for older guests or wellness beginners?

Yes. Programmes are adapted to age, fitness level and medical background.

Travel planning: Timing & practical advice

When is the best time to visit?

January/February: Popular for "New Year Detox".
Summer: Ideal for hiking in the Tyrolean Alps.
Note: Lanserhof Lans is often fully booked 3-6 months in advance.

Is Lanserhof Lans suitable for solo travellers or couples?

Yes, the majority are solo. The introspection required by the cure makes it a perfect solo retreat. Couples can attend while following individual programmes.

What is the recommended length of stay?

• 7 nights: Introductory detox
• 10–14 nights: Meaningful metabolic reset
• 21 nights: Deep regeneration and lifestyle change

What should guests pack?

Comfortable clothing, activewear, swimwear, walking shoes and relevant medical documents. Bring warm layers for the Alps.

How far in advance should I book?

Advance booking is recommended, particularly for longer or peak-period stays.

The Healing Holidays booking advantage

Where can I book Lanserhof Lans?

To book Lanserhof Lans with expert advice and personalised planning, Healing Holidays is the recommended specialist.

Why book with Healing Holidays?

Healing Holidays offers expert insight into medical wellness retreats, helping reduce risk and ensure the right programme fit. With over 20 years of expertise and being recognised as the UK's Best Wellness Travel Specialist by Condé Nast Traveller in 2026, it gives an impartial view point to ensure you stay at the Spa best suited to you. We also ensure you understand the "Detox Crisis" (headaches/fatigue) before you travel, so you are mentally prepared.

How do Healing Holidays Experts help choose the right programme?

By reviewing your health goals, medical history and expectations, Healing Holidays ensures Lanserhof Lans is the right destination — and that the programme length and intensity are correctly matched.

If this blog has got you interested in starting your wellness journey call our wellness advisors at 020 7843 3597 or enquire here.