Törggelen is one of the oldest and most authentic traditions in South Tyrol, still cherished by locals and visitors alike. This autumn custom combines convivial evenings with good food, wine, and the picturesque landscapes of South Tyrol’s vineyards. But what exactly is Törggelen, where does the term come from, and how can this special tradition be experienced in connection with modern Lifestylehotels?
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Eating, chatting, being together – it doesn’t take much for a successful meal. The houses of the Alto Group in South Tyrol show how it’s done. They are places that tell stories and create stories. Places with charm that are simply there without pushing themselves to the fore. Places where culinary delights are celebrated together. Buon appetito!
If you feel good, you can slow down. How do you succeed in feeling good? The Hotel Schwarzschmied has a lot to offer here, but one thing above all: a holistic wellness concept that is more than just the sum of yoga sessions and spa treatments. It is a feeling. The feeling of letting go, slowing down and finding yourself.
How can you explore South Tyrol? How about on a racing bike! The Parkhotel Mondschein in Bolzano and the Hotel Schwarzschmied in Lana are ideal starting points for rides on narrow wheels: the tours on offer are as varied as South Tyrol itself…
The circle closes at OLM, the round Eco Aparthotel in the South Tyrolean Taufer Valley. It all began with a millstone – now guests can expect a refined “Olm” character in harmony with nature. Harmonious architecture, a forward-looking catering concept and a hotel that is energy self-sufficient and certified for its sustainability characterise the OLM. Everything runs smoothly here:
The apartment residence Michael am Waal in Schenna, in a beautiful sunny location high above the spa town of Merano, is a true retreat for all those who prioritise peace and recreation, nature and experience, as well as relaxation and enjoyment …
The recently renovated Steinach Townhouse Meran is a hidden gem in the historic streets of Merano in Italy’s South Tyrol. Owned by two designers from Milan, the B&B provides a warm welcome to this central European city, and is the perfect retreat in the heart of the Alps.
Hotel Post in the heart of Innichen has perfected the Alpine lifestyle, and celebrates that lifestyle with its guests each day …
Chef Hannes Tanzer stands for divine pasta creations. And for refined family tradition […]
Fresh, healthy and conscious – it’s under this motto that the Bergland Design and Wellness Hotel in Sölden started its Regional 200 initiative, which requires all goods to be locally sourced …
Things can be tough at the top. At the peak of your profession, the top means hard work, dedication and extreme stress. On holiday and out of doors, fortunately, the top is very different – above all in East Tyrol…
How do you capture the essence of a place? One way to do it is through language. Learning basic words and phrases doesn’t just show respect, it also helps you to understand the people and their region a little better. It’s particularly interesting in South Tyrol, where melodic Italian meets rustic Tyrolean, resulting in as many dialects as there are valleys.
It feels like a warm embrace when autumn lovingly welcomes us. As the leaves glide off the trees, it is also easier to let go. The Eco-Aparthotel Olm in South Tyrol’s Ahrntal Valley is a great place to unwind. The wellness offer is harmonious and characterised by freedom, individuality and naturalness.
It’s not quite a hotel, but neither is it a simple house with holiday flats. So how should we describe the Hofergut with its suites and flats in Reischach in South Tyrol? How about a holiday home.
Even as a child, she was welcomed by the guests at her parents’ establishment with a glass of schnapps in their hands. As a born and bred “Puschterin” [someone from Pustertal] and with experience in hospitality, Gudrun Huber now runs the Hofergut in her South Tyrolean homeland. With a great deal of passion and enthusiasm, she looks after both her guests and the almost 1,000-year-old property. She’s like the Fairy Godmother of the building. We asked her about where the walls express their historic charm, which collector’s items are hidden here and what she takes out of the smokehouse at night, plus much more.
It would actually be more appropriate to call Willi Stürz a master miner than a master cellarer, as he doesn’t store his most valuable wine in the cellar, but in the mountain tunnel. This wine was even awarded 100 Parker points in 2019. A portrait of the exceptional Epokale from the Cantina Tramin – a bottle that has made history in South Tyrol.
All good things come in threes, so the saying goes. Among these good things is the trio of hosts at the Pfösl nature hotel. Brigitte, Eva and Daniel have created an oasis of well-being with a holistic concept in South Tyrol, near Bolzano.
The Küglerhof in South Tyrol is surrounded by vineyards, meadows, forests and panoramic views. Owner Karoline Dilitz affectionately calls the surrounding 3.5 hectares of her hotel the Green Island. What is there to experience in the garden oasis? Lots of greenery, plus this and that, but above all peace and dolce vita.