The South Tyrolean Nature Resort
is a family-friendly wellness hotel located in the Dolomites.
Total capacity:
- 20 double rooms
- 50 family rooms
- 9 suites
- 12 chalets
- 1 luxury chalet
Useful things to know:
- The closest airport is in Innsbruck (in Austria), about one hour away by car. Verona Airport (in Italy) is a 2.5-hour drive away, while Munich Airport (in Germany) can be reached by car in just under 3 hours.
- The hotel’s philosophy is to provide a fun and relaxing family holiday in harmony with nature
- Experienced child carers provide a relaxed, creative environment following Maria Montessori’s principles
- Childcare for babies and toddlers aged 0 to 3, Kids Club for children aged 4 and up and special teenager programme
- Indoor activities for kids include: a wood workshop and an art studio; a huge play barn to jump in hay, including a bouldering wall, a big trampoline and a wall-labyrinth; an indoor mud room and a sports hall
- Yoga and meditation sessions are offered in the yoga loft
- Swimming pond and outdoor infinity pool with magnificent views of the surrounding mountains
- 4 indoor pools for kids of all ages, including a baby splash pool, a learning pool with an underwater obstacle course, and a water park with a water slide
- 2 restaurants with excellent Mediterranean and Alpine cuisine made with local, seasonal products
- The hotel’s Mountain Spa runs on alpine natural resources (water, warmth, wood and rock) and guarantees a relaxing and fun experience for all age groups
- The hotel will remain closed from 23.11. till 03.12.2025 and from 12.04 till 28.05.2026
The South Tyrolean Nature Resort is a 5-star hotel located in the Dolomites that combines a fun family holiday with gourmet experiences, beautiful surrounding nature and many opportunities to relax. The resort is car-free, meaning that children can run around freely.
Its idyllic location at the edge of a valley offers guests stunning views of the surrounding mountains. The property is an ideal destination for any time of year. In the winter, the hotels offers ski-courses, ski-equipment rental, and a shuttle service to the ski slopes that are only about 5 minutes away. For more experienced skiers, organised ski tours are also available. The natural lake on site becomes an ice-skating rink and the surrounding meadows are perfect for sledding.
During the warmer summer months the valley offers numerous family-friendly excursions, which are accessible on foot or by mountain bike. There are even buggy-friendly hikes, so everyone can join the fun! More adventurous families can go white-water river-rafting on one of the nearby rivers – guided tours for all skill levels are offered from June to September.
Not even rainy days can stop the fun at the South Tyrolean Nature Resort. There is a 400 m² hay barn for kids on site, with a hay-loft children can jump off of to land in the soft hay below. The facilities also include a bouldering wall with a climbing net, a large trampoline and a wall-labyrinth. In the costume room children can try on a large collection of hats, shoes and clothes for a fun afternoon indoors. Another great facility for younger guests is the 30 m² mud room, where kids will find tools and material to dig and build.
The 3.000 m² Mountain Spa is split over 4 stories and includes areas especially designed for families, with different pools to cater to all age groups as well as water park with a 100-meter slide. In the learning pool kids can play underwater memory games and improve their motor skills with an underwater obstacle course. The hotel’s childcare philosophy is based on Maria Montessori principles, and provides a relaxed, creative environment for children to enjoy their holiday in the mountains to the fullest. Activities include walking to the waterfalls nearby, woodworking in the hotel’s workshop, archery, and picnics in the surrounding woods.
The hotel offers age-appropriate programmes for babies, toddlers, children and teenagers. Parents can enjoy their alone-time at the hotel’s fully equipped gym, relax in the adult-only areas of the Mountain Spa, or take a yoga class in the Yoga-Loft – all while enjoying breath-taking views of the valley and the majestic mountains beyond.
The hotel is also known for its exquisite cuisine made primarily with regional and seasonal products to create a blend of Mediterranean and Alpine delicacies. Supervised childcare is also available during dinnertime to allow parents to enjoy their meal and help kids wind down slowly to prepare for bedtime.
Recent News:
Italy's best kept secret - South Tyrol
- For the second time this year, the world is holding its breath as everything has changed again within a very short time. But if there is one thing we have learned during this pandemic, it’s how important it is to slow down and to enjoy the important role nature plays in our lives. And, if you have young children like me, how crucial it is to find some well-deserved “alone time”.
Check-in time
15:00
Check-out time
11:00
Minimum Stay
There is a 5-night minimum stay throughout the year and a 7-night minimum stay in high season.
Prices from
Rates vary according to season and daily demand. Please contact us for a precise quote.
Deposits / Cancellations
Depending on the rate you choose, different cancellation policies apply. We will be happy to send you a quote with all necessary details.
The Area
The property is located at 1.250 m above sea level, at the edge of a valley in the Dolomites, a mountain range located in north-eastern Italy that is also a UNESCO World Heritage site. The region is a popular skiing destination in winter. In the warmer months the sports activities offered include mountain climbing, hiking and paragliding. The majestic peaks of the mountains provide stunning views all year around. The lovely Italian towns of Merano, Bolzano and Trentino are all reachable by car in about 1 to 1.5 hours. You can also cross over to Austria and reach Innsbruck is less than one hour to do some sightseeing and enjoy typical Tyrolean cuisine, such as smoked sausages and hearty dumplings. For those willing to spend a bit longer on the road, Verona is located about 2 hours south of the hotel. The city is well known for being the setting of one of the world’s most famous love stories, Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet.
Pets
Dogs are allowed at the resort for an additional fee of 15€/day.
The hotel also has an exclusive yoga loft, with large windows that bathe it in natural light. It is located on the top floor and opens up onto a rooftop balcony high above the resort. The yoga sessions are for all experience levels and are sometimes also held outdoors.
Every afternoon (between 4 p.m. and 6 p.m.) the hotel organises special family activities, including group art projects in the wood and painting workshops, baking bread, going on treasure hunts and guided hikes.
The picturesque town of Vipiteno (Sterzing in German) is the northernmost city in Italy. This medieval town is charming and picturesque. Take a stroll along the main street in the old centre of the town and stop for ice cream or a coffee in one of the many cosy cafés.
The several skiing areas around the resort offer hundreds of ski slopes for all experience levels. You can also try snowshoe hiking or go down some of the country’s longest snow-covered toboggan runs. Whenever you need a break, you will find various idyllic, cosy mountain huts with delicious local cuisine. And the views of the mountains from the panoramic cable cars will certainly take your breath away!
Hundreds of hiking trails are located within a few kilometres from the resort. There are options for every mood, from leisurely family-friendly hikes to mountain hut tours on high-altitude trails. Along the way, there are several huts that offer great spots for a break. Enjoy the spectacular panoramic views of the Dolomites at one of these idyllic spots!
At the painting studio children (as well as teenagers and adults) can let their imagination run free on paper – or even on the atelier’s walls, which can be used as a canvas too! Painting equipment and paints are available free of charge. The children’s programme in the art studio runs 4 times a week in high season and guests can make use of this offer up to two times a week.
Here children can cut, plane, saw, file and work with wood in a supervised environment. The wood used in the workshop comes from the surrounding forest and is either supplied to the hotel or collected by the children during their walks in the forest. Activities at the wood workshop are offered several times a week. In order to make sure that all of the youngest guests have access to these activities, visitors can make use of this offer up to two times a week.
This is definitely one of the highlights of the resort: a 30m2 mud room that uses pure water from the surrounding mountains to create a muddy landscape, perfect for digging and building. There are tools and toys available, as well as mud trousers and boots.
This climbing park offers guaranteed fun for everyone! Both adults and children can try their skills climbing on a course in the middle of the treetops, glide on long zip lines, climb high on a tree or relax in a hammock. It is located in the town of Vipiteno (Sterzing in German), about a 20-minute drive from the resort. You can find more information 
During the winter months there are several different skiing options located only a few kilometres away from the resort, as well as ski schools for the little ones to start learning or improve their skills on the slopes. Additionally, beautiful snowshoe hikes and long toboggan rides await you all winter long!
Farah was at the South Tyrolean Nature Resort with her family and 3 other families in June 2023: "When trying to plan a trip for 4 families (8 adults and 9 kids), I reached out to The Little Voyager for their advice. The team went over and beyond to ensure our trip went smoothly from car transfers and communication with the hotels. They also kept checking in to make sure everything was going well. We really appreciated the personal friendly service in planning and overseeing our vacation. Our trip started out with a week at the South Tyrolean Nature Resort. It was the perfect way to start a holiday. Everyone at the hotel is very kind and accommodating. No request is difficult, and the staff try their best to make the vacation a memorable one. The hotel has so many activities that you never run out of things to do. The kids club is fun for the kids and gives the parents an opportunity to unwind. Afternoons are spent doing activities together and bonding. Highly recommend the treasure hunt set up by the hotel. We had a wonderful stay!"
