Vakantie in Sterzing/Vipiteno en omgeving

The Sport- and Wellnesshotel*** Ratschings spoils you also with its culinary specialties which represent the climate, the landscape, the culture and the people of this wonderful valley. The meals are sunny and light, typical of the place and at the same time vivacious, traditional but also innovative. On one side the cooks of our hotel try to rediscover traditional recipes.

Helmut, the head of the house, will spoil you with traditional South Tyrolean cuisine and exquisite culinary delights, prepared with fresh products from our own garden and our farm. Autumn time is Törggele time: especially for Törggelen in autumn we serve game specialties, tasty dishes such as smoked meat, meat platters with cabbage, Dumplings, Schlutzer, homemade farmer's bacon, chimney sausage, church donuts, and - of course - roasted chestnuts!

In our three dining-halls – two in Tyrolean rustic style from the year 1908 and one with vaulted ceiling – we serve you delicious creations from our chef Georg Steurer made of the best ingredients of the respective season, fresh fruit and vegetables of local produce as well as home made pasta and sweet delicacies. Elaborate preparation with mainly local ingredients, partly produced on our own farm, which leave nothing to be desired.

Starting from the north of the country, the cycle route gently descends along the railway line in winding curves, leading you to Colle Isarco (Gossensass) and then on to Vipiteno (Sterzing). Shortly after leaving the Brenner Pass, you can enjoy your first Italian cappuccino in a charming cultural gem along the way.

The route then takes you straight into the heart of the Fugger town of Vipiteno – simply ride through the open arch of the iconic Zwölferturm (Tower of the Twelve). From there, the path continues over flat and slightly uphill sections, passing through villages and hamlets until you reach the impressive Franzensfeste Fortress. A stop here is highly recommended to explore the exhibition rooms of this historical structure, originally built for war but never actually used in combat.

The cycle path then takes you past the Vahrn Lake before arriving in the medieval bishop's town of Brixen. There, you can reflect on your tour with a glass of wine, stroll beneath the arcades, explore local culture, or head straight back into the peaceful natural surroundings.

And if your legs are running out of motivation, don’t worry – the train offers a comfortable way back to your starting point.

In the Ratschings ski area, not far from Sterzing/Vipiteno, advanced skiers carve across 28 kilometers of perfectly groomed slopes, while little ones can practice skiing and playing in the snow at the “Kinderland”. Freestylers are drawn to the “Fun-slope”, featuring steep turns, tunnels, and small jumps. Skiers particularly love the north-facing slopes, offering firm snow conditions well into spring, as well as the forest descent. Above the mountain station, the forest opens up to feature a wide plain that invites you to winter hikes. The toboggan run is the perfect way for the whole family to descend into the valley together. Cross-country skiers will find a challenge on the "Platschjoch High-Altitude Trail," which runs diagonally through the gentle winter landscape on the main chain of the Alps and through spruce forests.

Welcome, you will feel comfortable with us. Enjoy the hospitality, nature, entertainment and the food. Our home offers everything your heart desires.

Good cafè right at the entrance of the Sterzing pedestrian zone.

Hospitality, comfort and a friendly atmosphere - these are principles we attach great importance to. When spending a wellness vacation in South Tyrol or skiing holidays in the Alps, our hotel with apartments in South Tyrol will make you feel at home easily. After an eventful day in the mountains or on the ski-runs, you can relax and unwind in our comfortable country-style restaurant or in the cosy Tyrolean parlour.

Welcome to Sterzingerhof – your traditional hotel in the charming town of Sterzing! Our hotel offers not only cozy rooms and warm hospitality but also the perfect location – just a few minutes' walk from the historic town center. In the summer, our idyllic garden invites you to relax and enjoy the warm season in peace. At arbor's wine & bistro, you can spend a relaxed evening with a fine glass of wine, creative cocktails, and small, carefully selected dishes from our bistro kitchen. For a special culinary experience, we invite you to the arbor Stube. Here, our chef Armin Siller will delight you with gourmet creations from our award-winning kitchen – the ideal setting for an unforgettable evening. At our Restaurant Pizzeria Sterzingerhof, you can enjoy traditional Tyrolean cuisine and crispy pizzas – homemade and always freshly prepared. Experience a wonderful combination of relaxation, indulgence, and the unmistakable atmosphere of South Tyrol. We look forward to welcoming you!

Typical regional dishes, Mediterranean and international specialities, products from our own farm, comfortable rooms and genuine hospitality are the hallmarks of good restaurants - our Restaurant Lener near Vipiteno is no exception. We look personally after our guests and serve mainly homemade dishes. We are famous for our homemade sauerkraut.

We will spoil you with the best of the South Tyrolean cuisine and cellar.

Every day a large breakfast buffet, that leaves nothing to be desired, awaits you at our comfortable dining area. Once a week whoever wants to fully enjoy a special breakfast, can sweeten his morning with a sweet Champagne flute

In our restaurant you can find tyrolean and italian food. There you can find place for about 90 persons. In the summer you can also sit outside.

Tribulaun Lodge is an ideal base for climbers and mountaineers both before their climb to the summit and as overnight accommodation, or for those who wish to have a relaxing holiday and enjoy the fantastic view. Tasty mountain dishes are served with refreshing drinks. Treat yourself in the heart of the mountains!

Grown gastronomic culture with regional roots are tradition. We use fresh trout, lamb, venison, vegetables, dairy products, wine and others from the farmer and from South Tyrolean production. However, we prepare wood-fired pizzas and international dishes too. The gastronomic specialties week "Eisacktalerkost" delight guests from near and far for more than 43 years on meals with a rich history.

Families feel particularly at home in the Pflerschtal valley ski area between the Brenner/Brennero border and the medieval town of Sterzing/Vipiteno. Kids from age 2 can have a blast at 'Fichti's Kinderwelt, a 5,000 m² children's winter park. At the ski school, which has received several gold awards, the ski instructors know exactly how beginners best learn to take their first turns. Experienced skiers can carve over the slopes of the forest valley ski run or enjoy the panoramic trail with a view of the Tribulaun and the Weißwandspitze peaks. The nearly 7-km toboggan run from the Ladurner Alm Alpine pasture is fun for young and old. Alternatively, the idyllic landscape in the Ridnauntal, Pfitschtal and Pflerschtal valleys boasts countless winter hiking routes and an exquisite network of cross-country skiing trails. Experienced ski tourers can climb up to the Stubai Glacier or the Zillertal Alps.

Let us spoil you with our culinary delights, a delicious combination of local and Mediterranean cuisine. In addition you can enjoy a glass of good wine.

Let yourself be pampered by our chefs Florian and Klaus ... • ... with salad appetizers buffet • followed by a 4 course meal • typical South Tyrolean dishes • and light Mediterranean flavors!

We offer fine Italian cuisine, typical South Tyrolean specialties and a variety of drinks list. In the morning we serve the guests a rich breakfast buffet. At noon they are a long range of pasta dishes, fine soups and hearty meat dishes to choose from. In the evening our chef spoils you with delicious healthy vegetables from the salad buffet menus and desserts.

Our tasty cuisine... not only offers Tyrolean specialties but also a wide choice of international dishes.

From the valley head Ridanna follow path no. 9 through the forest and along the Fernerbach moderately steep up to the Aglsboden, then stronger ascending to the refuge Grohmannhütte (2.254m) and steep up to the refuge Teplitzer Hütte.

Especially suitable for traveling buses, situated on the main road between Vipiteno and Bressanone.

We heat up the oven for shoes and souls, cook with love and fantasy, support dance and music, appreciate tradition and fresh thoughts, enjoy telling and listening to good stories.

Our chef and his team is able to thrill you with refined South Tyrolean and Mediterranean delicacies. In the Restaurant Zum Engel in Vipiteno we pay much attention to choose only seasonal and biological products cultivated in the surroundings. In our restaurant near the ski and recreational area Monte Cavallo we spoil you with culinary delights of our gourmet cuisine. The gastronomic weeks dedicated to specialties such as asparagus, yogurt and mushrooms are highly appreciated among our guests. For table reservations in the Restaurant Zum Engel please call the phone number 0472/765132. Tuesday closed.

Are you coming to the Zillertal Alps for mountaineering or climbing? Then don't miss out on a visit to our uniquely situated Europahütte. Many alpinists still know us under the former name Landshuter Hütte. Here you can stop off on your hiking vacation in the Pfitschertal, enjoy the magnificent view with hearty Tyrolean delicacies and spend the night at a wonderful altitude. We have a total of 65 beds available.

Few cities are so close to the slopes: From the picturesque shopping streets of the former Fugger town of Sterzing/Vipiteno, it’s just a five minutes to the valley station of the Rosskopf cable car, which quickly transports guests up to 1,860 m above sea level. On Sterzing's local mountain, also known as the 'Sterzing sun terrace,' the panorama over the entire Wipptal valley is quite impressive and the Dolomites of the southern Odle mountains reach for the sky. The quickest way back into the valley is via the spacious slopes. Alternatively, discover the idyllic winter landscape of the family-friendly skiing area by snowshoes. The toboggan run is winter fun for young and old at its most popular. With a distance of 10 km, it’s the longest track with artificial snow cover in Italy.

Enjoy our dishes in the cozy furnished rooms or on the sun terrace surrounded by greenery and flowers.

A dinner in our restaurant will be the perfect conclusion of your day in the mountains of South Tyrol. For our kitchen team at the Hotel Alpenhof is it very important to enchant you with every dish.