Respiratory health

Why a retreat changes the outcome for respiratory conditions

Breathing problems are easy to underestimate. Most people adapt around them, sleeping upright, avoiding stairs, cancelling exercise. A GP visit might yield an inhaler or a CPAP machine, but rarely a full diagnostic picture of why lung capacity has declined.

A medical retreat strips back those compensations. Over one or two weeks, a specialist team runs pulmonary function tests, blood gas analysis, and sleep diagnostics under controlled conditions. The daily structure removes stress, pollution, and poor sleep habits from the equation. What remains is a clear clinical baseline and a treatment plan built on actual data.

Lanserhof operates two dedicated respiratory programs in Austria and northern Germany. Both sit within the LANS Med Concept, combining modern pulmonary medicine with regenerative therapies that support tissue repair and autonomic rebalancing.

Types of respiratory health programs

Serenity Ways currently lists two specialist respiratory programs, each addressing a different root cause.

• Long COVID recovery (Lanserhof Lans, Austria). A 14-night clinical stay for guests with persistent post-viral symptoms. The program targets impaired lung function, reduced stamina, and autonomic dysregulation. Diagnostics include VO2 max testing, heart rate variability analysis, and inflammatory markers. Treatment combines oxygen therapy, physiotherapy, and nutritional support. From €4,897 per person.
• Sleep apnoea (Lanserhof Sylt, Germany). A 7- to 8-night program focused on obstructive and central sleep apnoea. The stay includes full polysomnography, ENT assessment, and metabolic screening. Therapies address airway tone, weight factors, and stress-related breathing patterns. From €5,327 per person.

How to choose the right respiratory program

If you still have fatigue, brain fog, or breathlessness months after a viral infection, book the Long COVID program at Lanserhof Lans. It was built specifically for post-viral recovery.

If your main concern is disrupted sleep, daytime exhaustion, or loud snoring, the Sleep Apnoea program at Lanserhof Sylt is the right fit. Many guests arrive having tried CPAP without success and leave with a clearer picture of the underlying cause.

If you are unsure which program fits, contact the Serenity Ways team. A short conversation about your symptoms will narrow the choice quickly.

What to expect during the stay

Day one at either Lanserhof site begins with a medical intake. Expect blood panels, lung function tests, and a consultation with the lead physician. At Sylt, an overnight sleep study is typically scheduled within the first two nights.

The middle of the stay alternates between targeted treatments and recovery time. Sessions might include respiratory physiotherapy, craniosacral work, IV micronutrient infusions, and guided breathing exercises. Meals follow the Lanserhof LANS Med cuisine, which is light, anti-inflammatory, and timed to support energy levels.

Before departure, the medical team delivers a written report and a home protocol. This usually includes breathing exercises, supplement recommendations, and follow-up markers to retest with your GP at home. Most guests report improved energy and sleep quality within the first week of the stay.

What does a respiratory health retreat cost?

Both programs sit in a similar price range. The Sleep Apnoea program at Lanserhof Sylt starts at €5,327 for 7 nights. The Long COVID program at Lanserhof Lans starts at €4,897 for 14 nights. That makes it the stronger value per night given the longer stay.

These prices cover medical consultations, diagnostics, and a core set of therapies. Accommodation is additional and varies by room category. Lanserhof Lans offers rooms from around €350 per night. Lanserhof Sylt starts at around €450 per night.

Contact the Serenity Ways team for a full quote matched to your dates and room preference.