It tastes even better at high altitude: South Tyrolean cuisine is characterized by rural down-to-earthness and Mediterranean lightness. On the mountains, you can enjoy the lovingly prepared dishes made from local products even more with a special view. Here is a selection of places to enjoy great food in an alpine atmosphere.
Since almost 40 years now, you are able to relax and enjoy life at the Kaser Alm in a wonderfully secluded and peaceful location. Here you can look forward to regional, homemade specialties like the Kaseralmburger with meat produced on the owner’s farm. In the cozy “stube” (snug) or on the sunny terrace, you’ll find the perfect place to unwind.
Starting point: Val Casies Valley – S. Maddalena, head of the valley (1465 m)
Walking time: 02:00 h
Difference in altitude: 611 m
Trail number: 47 + 12
The family, that has been running the Kradorfer Alm since 1996, offers you a selection of typical alpine dishes made from the farm's own meat and homemade yoghurt from their own milk. Particular emphasis is placed on the regionality of the food, including some homemade juices. The cozy indoor area, the spacious terrace and the balcony invite you to linger.
Starting point: Val Casies Valley – S. Maddalena, head of the valley (1465 m)
Walking time: 01:10 h
Difference in altitude: 239 m
Trail number: 49 + 49A
Kastelruth/Castelrotto, Dolomites Region Seiser Alm
The Hut "Schafstallhütte" is located at an altitude of 1500 meters above Kastelruth.
In this rustic alpine hut, you can expect warm hospitality and homemade traditional South Tyrolean specialties.
The hut can be reached on foot in 15 minutes from the top station of the Marinzen cable car via trail no. 9.
From Kastelruth, trail no. 8 leads via the Witches' Chairs to the Schafstallhütte.
Open only during the summer months.
Welschnofen/Nova Levante, Dolomites Region Eggental
Welcome to South Tyrol's highest panorama lounge at the foot of the famous Rosengarten. Enjoy the finest, freshly prepared homemade South Tyrolean and Mediterranean specialities at 2334m. Every day we offer a delicious brunch by appointment with sweet and hearty culinary delights. Enjoy the limitless view of an eagle over the whole blessed land of South Tyrol.
Perfectly comfortable reachable with the cable car either from Welschnofen/Nova Levante, or with the unique cabrio cable car from Tiers/Tires or directly from the Frommer Alm with the cable car König Laurin.
Online reservation:
Tischreservierung Laurins
Coupon Laurins Brunch
More than a place: happiness, vacation, and the magic of the Dolomites
The breathtaking panorama is the setting for a rustic cuisine, where traditional Ladin and Tyrolean flavours meet Mediterranean influences in a tantalizing symbiosis. The aesthetics of the dishes are well taken care of. The ambience is perfected year after year, in pursuit of a unique welcome that best reflects the spirit of the Vittur family, traditional and youthful at the same time. A good aperitif, a tasty and hearty lunch or a sophisticated gastronomic event - there is always a chance to capture the authentic essence of Piz Arlara, made of flavours, emotions and landscapes!
St.Leonhard in Passeier/San Leonardo in Passiria, Meran/Merano and environs
Jaufen Alp (1,850 m)
The alp is located directly on the street below the Jaufenpass mountain pass.
Starting point: Walten/Valtina, parking place in front of the inn Alpenrose
Hiking trail number: 17a+17b+17 or 17
Difference in altitude: 600 m
Walking time: 1,5 hours
Difficulty level: medium
Opening hours: June - October
Closing day: Monday (holidays no closing day)
Accessible by car - playground
Rasen-Antholz/Rasun Anterselva, Dolomites Region Kronplatz/Plan de Corones
At our restaurant you are served dishes typical to the area such as delicious starters, plain yet tasty meat and egg dishes as well as the South Tyrolean Brettljause, a local snack that will make your mouths water.
Power outlet is available for E-bikes
At the Lazaun Refuge, fun meets good things
Deciding to take a break at the Lazaun Refuge means regenerating amid nature, as well as enjoying the pure mountain air. Summer or winter, Val Senales offers a host of opportunities for all: hiking, walking, sledding, skiing, events, a playground with a small zoo for children-- here, everyone can find their place in the sun.
Kastelruth/Castelrotto, Dolomites Region Seiser Alm
Opened daily from 11.30 a.m.!
Naturally we serve you typical South Tyrolean dishes and specialties in the restaurant.
Vegetarian and food on a biological basis are marked with corresponding symbols lactose and embers-free; to simplify your choice!
Enjoy your leisuretime on our big sunroof or in the comfortable hut!
The mountain pasture and its rustic hut are situated at an altitude of 1.980 m. The hut offers homemade South Tyrolean delicacies and is known for the staff's hospitality. You reach the hut from Ponticello over the hiking trail n. 18 (time required: ca. 2 hours) or after a short hike from Prato Piazza.
In the winter time the Stolla Alm hut is closed!
Kastelruth/Castelrotto, Dolomites Region Seiser Alm
Idyllic destination on 2054 m for day and holiday guests. We offer a fine cuisine, cosy rooms and dormitory and a relaxing sauna oasis. With playground, E-bike station and luge track.
Kastelruth/Castelrotto, Dolomites Region Seiser Alm
Homemade South Tyrolean specialities provide a welcome refreshment at lunchtime.
The hut is just five minutes on foot from the Saltria bus stop and 100 metres from the valley station of the Florian chair lift, which is in operation both in summer and in winter. During the winter season, the ski slope leads directly to the hut.
Karneid/Cornedo all'Isarco, Dolomites Region Eggental
The guesthouse Untereggerhof, located directly in the inviolated nature is the perfect place to relax after a walk or to enjoy a traditional and first-class food.
During winter at evening only with reservation!
Kastelruth/Castelrotto, Dolomites Region Seiser Alm
Welcome at the point of departure and arrival of exploratory tours of the Alpe di Siusi!
We invite you to enjoy the fantastic views of the stunning mountain world from our sunny terrace and enjoy delight from homemade desserts, fantastic ice cream, pasta and South Tyrolean specialities and refreshing drinks.
In this natural alpine hut, which is handled as a real insider tip, you can enjoy simple, homemade delicacies, partly made from the farms own products such as butter, yogurt and cheese. The particularly quiet and idyllic location and the charm of the hut, including the cozy interior of the kitchen where you can sit, invite you to linger.
Starting point: Val Casies Valley – S. Martino, Tourist information office (1276 m)
Walking time: 02:00 h
Difference in altitude: 666 m
Trail number: 44
The Hochrautalm, or Alpine pasture Hochrautalm, is accessible from Tesido. It is preferable to travel to the starting point with the Citybus Monguelfo-Tesido line 438. In Tesido, you start from the parking lot (€) above the mountain inn Mudler and enjoy a pleasant hike either along the forest road (marked with signs 31/5A/5) in about 90 minutes or, alternatively, take the forest road first and then the shortcut (marked with signs 31/5A/5C) in about 40 minutes. Once you reach the Hochrautalm Alpine pasture, you can indulge in South Tyrolean specialties for both young and old, as well as enjoy a breathtaking view towards the Antholz Valley and Plan de Corones. Marvel at gentle green hills and distinctive mountains... All of this combined with delights like dumplings or apple strudel! Or perhaps you'd prefer a burger?
The ideal destination for the whole family, located in the hiking and skiing area Klausberg, reachable also by mountain-bike and with baby strollers. Our restaurant lies next to the Family Park Klausberg with water world, balance parcour and dinoland. Enjoy traditional dishes and local specialties.
In the cold season we are the ideal destination for winter hiking and snow shoe hiking. In addition our restaurant lies on the toboggan run “Kottersteg”.
An exclusive refuge in Alta Badia - the ideal place in summer and winter.
The PIZ BOÉ Alpine Lounge, at an altitude of 2,200 metres, adjacent to the mountain station of the Boé cable car, is conveniently accessible for everyone: skiers, hikers or even families with children.
Here, an unusual, modern alpine hut awaits you, characterised by ample space and modern furnishings.
You can admire the Dolomite panorama from the large windows of the KELINA Fine Dine, sip a special aperitif in our AMIRÉ Lounge or have lunch together in the PLAN DE SASC - Show Cooking Area with a breathtaking view of the Sassongher.
Kastelruth/Castelrotto, Dolomites Region Seiser Alm
Our mountain hut is located on a sunny hill in the middle of unspoiled nature on the Alpe di Siusi at 2011 m altitude and can be easily reached in summer and winter.
Try our different homemade dishes while enjoying the breathtaking panorama of the beautiful mountains of the Dolomites. We wish you unforgettable moments in an enchanting environment.
The hut is reachable from Ortisei by the cablecar Alpe di Siusi and then on the footpath nr. 6 in approx. 20 minutes. From Compaccio you can reach the hut in 40 minutes walk.
Rasen-Antholz/Rasun Anterselva, Dolomites Region Kronplatz/Plan de Corones
The Cottage is on 1.600m at Anterselva di Mezzo.
Here South Tyrolean hut specialties are prepared using local quality products, with much love on the original wood stove.
Mühlbach/Rio di Pusteria, Brixen/Bressanone and environs
The Bacherhütte is an ideal finish after a calm hike with the family.
Open from mid May to end of October and from the beginnings of Dicember to Easter.
You can reach the Bacherhütte from the parking lot Gitschberg in about 1 hour and 15 minutes.