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Leave everyday life behind, have a break, lie back and let yourself be pampered – in our 4 star gourmet hotel in South Tyrol, all of it becomes reality in both summer and winter holidays.
Look forward to relaxing moments, pamper your palate with delicacies, find peace and relaxation and recharge your batteries in a quiet atmosphere at the Hotel Salten in Hafling near Meran.
Vacation at the Hotel Salten is a piece of South Tyrol from its most beautiful side. Despite all the changes over the course of the years, the Hotel Salten remains a place that you can understand.
The exceptionally flowing, harmonious blend of modernity and tradition creates an ambience of comfort in our hotel, and expresses our close bond with nature. And all with genuine South Tyrolean hospitality, the very best of cuisine and outstanding wines.
Nature is something that lies particularly close to our hearts because, ultimately, we work within and alongside it. The proximity of the countryside and the mountains is no mere advertising slogan here; it’s a way of life that has been shaped by the strength of nature.
We are certain that the greatest rest and relaxation comes from mindful eating, a healthy dose of activity in the fresh mountain air and through observing the intriguing goings-on in the open countryside.
Sometimes taking a break is more important than we think. And here you can do just that. In our heated indoor pool, our sauna, in our garden or at the new outdoor swimmming pool – just let yourself go.
From the mountains to the city in a moment! Our garden is a perfect antidote to the hustle and bustle of daily life, a heaven where you can just breathe in the beauty of our surroundings.
A perfect starting point to discover a fascinating plateau with plenty of exciting excursions nearby. Head down to Merano for a some shopping or to discover some of the city’s culture then come back to us and revel in the freshness of the mountain.
ROOMS & SUITES
When South Tyrol’s mountains invite you to dream! Our Hotel Salten has only 27 rooms & suites. We believe this contributes to the overall comfort of our structure and is much cosier for you. Here everyone can find rest and can do what they love. We are sure you will find your new holiday home here.
After your arrival, you’ll immediately feel at home – The Hotel Salten in Hafling near Meran has 27 rooms and suites, each of them renovated with careful attention to even the most minor details.
Enjoy the magnificent panorama of the surrounding mountains and experience a special kind of well-being ambience. Bright colours, natural materials and the stylish interior ensure you time to relax and a perfect night’s sleep.
APARTMENT
This uniquely situated one-bedroom flat is located on a hill in Hafling near Merano, in the immediate vicinity of the Sulfner Haflinger stud farm, the romantic church of St. Kathrein and and on the edge of a 30-hectare wood.
The skiing and hiking area Merano 2000 and the spa town of Merano are only a few minutes away by car.And all this in front of a spectacular view of the town of Merano, the Adige Valley and the Vigiljoch.
DINING
What would a holiday be without delicious food and cool drinks? Jam, eggs from the nearby farm, fruit smoothies as well as freshly prepared egg dishes are on the table every morning. An open buffet with specialties from regional production where guests can choose whatever they like.
We’ve also thought of those who can’t keep up until dinner. Katharina serves hearty and light dishes and homemade cakes prepared with much love in the afternoon. At dinner time our chefs Robert and Katharina spoil you with refined Alpine and Mediterranean dishes.
The outstanding cuisine, under the charge of Herr Plank himself and his daughter Katharina, is overflowing with both Mediterranean specialities and South Tyrolean delicacies.
An extensive variety of dishes, served by candle light or the romantic evening light of the panorama winter garden, create a magical atmosphere here in Hafling every night of the year. Recharge your batteries for the day ahead and indulge in the delights of your ramblers’ special gourmet breakfast.
BREAKFAST
Jam, eggs from the nearby farm, fruit smoothies as well as freshly prepared egg dishes (omelettes, fried eggs, scrambled eggs and poached eggs) are on the table every morning. An open buffet with specialties from regional production where guests can choose whatever they like.
AFTERNOON
If you feel peckish in the afternoon Don’t worry! We’ve also thought of those who can’t keep up until dinner, Katharina serves hearty and light dishes and homemade cakes prepared with much love. Enjoying the sun on the terrace surrounded by tulips and plants
DINNER
Enjoy our 5-course tasting menu, because every beautiful day deserves an exquisite conclusion! You choose from different dishes with regional and seasonal ingredients: Vegetarians will also find everything they could possibly wish (also gluten- and lactose-free)
WELLNESS
Close your eyes, stop thinking, get to know complete peace and quiet and simply take time from your everyday stress. You will certainly manage this in our spacious relaxation area from the moment you arrive; either relaxing on a temperate water bed or putting your feet up on one of our loungers. Courtesy bathrobes, sauna towels and poolside sandals in every room
IN-& OUTDOOR POOL
The best place to relax in our wellness hotel in Hafling? In our outdoor infinity pool, endlessly long and heated all year round. Accompanied by an indescribably beautiful atmosphere: blooming flowers, contrasting mountain scenery and impressive panoramic views. Our indoor pool provides the necessary relaxation after an eventful day in South Tyrol’s mountains.
Our indoor swimming pool counter-current facility and waterfall lets you relax in a soothing temperature of 31°C. Enjoy a wonderful holiday experience with a warmly coloured ambience. The large, separate jacuzzi lets up to nine people relax in the pleasant water jets, with fine spray nozzles to massage your skin and loosen your muscles.
Our new outdoor infinity pool is endlessly long and heated all year round. Accompanied by an indescribably beautiful atmosphere: blooming flowers, contrasting mountain scenery and impressive panoramic views.
WELL ALPINE SPA
Find peace and quiet in the Finnish sauna and Turkish bath – here stress evaporates away. Up here in Hafling coolness reigns in the summer and nothing soothes the senses more than steam and a little bit of sweat. Come and wind down after a day of activity, relaxation is only a breath away.
THE SUMMER TIME
Wanderlust? Then you only need to take a step outside your front door. From your hiking hotel near Merano on the beautiful Tschögglberg plateau, there are lots of walking and hiking trails leading to wonderful new destinations: Hike high above the rooftops of the town Merano over soft mossy ground, up hill and down dale, past ponds and towering mountain peaks.
The signposted paths are suitable for people of all ages – ask us for tips for your hiking holiday in Merano! Enjoy the summer holidays to the fullest and experience as much variety as possible.
HIKING
Hotel Salten is an awesome place to start AND to finish a day out. Hiking trails in the surroundings of Hafling are plentiful with an option for everyone. From here everything is close: Hafling, Vöran, Meran 2000, even the Peaks of Texel are all in easy reach.
Enjoy the hiking paradise of Hafling in the Meran region with its breathtaking panoramic views. Take a leisurely hike through the mountains of Merano 2000 with its well-marked walking and hiking trails, mountain lakes and wide meadows. In this impressive world of mountains you will have a real South Tyrolean holiday.
On the numerous huts and alpine pastures you can rest, refresh and strengthen yourself with South Tyrolean specialties and simply enjoy it. Try a piece of the exquisite apple strudel on the sunny side of South Tyrol and relax amidst the beautiful mountains.
SADDLE UP
Avelengo, Italy is the ideal place for your riding holidays in South Tyrol. The small village is known far beyond the national borders for its good-natured horses with the blond mane. The first Haflinger horse was actually bred only 5 minutes away by car – by our neighbours, so to speak.
In the historic stud farm, you will meet the beauties and you can expect courses for beginners, children’s tours, individual or group lessons in the sand track for beginners and advenced students or trekking for several days and also carriage trips.
During the summer months, the Haflinger horses can be seen on the mountain pastures of the Hafling, Vöran and Meran 2000 hiking area. You can also visit them in the local riding stable Sulfner
BIKING
Newbie or Pro, all are welcome! Explore the South Tyrolean mountain world by mountain bike while enjoying a unique view. The well-marked routes lead past beautiful courses and promise a lot of fun. The cycle paths along the green valley bottom are ideal for leisurely cyclists and families.
If you like undiscovered trails, fantastic views and particularly cosy places to stop for a bite to eat, you will love a bike holiday in Hafling and the surrounding area. Explore the South Tyrolean mountains on a mountain bike or e-bike and enjoy a unique view the whole time.
The well-signposted routes lead past beautiful places and promise lots of fun. Professionals will work up a sweat on demanding routes up to about 2000 metres in altitude, but are always rewarded with a spectacular 360-degree panoramic view. The cycle paths along the green valleys, on the other hand, are ideal for casual bikers and families.
THE KREUZJÖCHL AND THE STOANERNEN MANDLEN
This tour is a balancing act – in the truest sense of the word. High above the Etschtal valley in the Sarntal Alps, the legendary, mystical cult site of the “Stoanerne Mandln” stone towers. Here, disputes about the use of the alpine pastures are said to have been guided by good and evil spirits.
The arrangement of the many stones is somehow reminiscent of a natural chessboard. I wonder who won? With over 1,000 metres of altitude gain and some technically tricky but still doable passages, this tour has made an international name for itself.
THE ALM CULINARY TOUR
This enjoyable tour with just under 700 metres of altitude gain is an ideal leisurely half-day tour – assuming you manage to cycle away from the tempting aroma emanating from numerous alpine huts.
However, if you don’t stop in, you’re missing out. After all, there is no reason to rush on this tour; the climb is constant, without extreme steep sections, and the descent is no technical challenge either.
TYROL CASTLE
The provincial museum for culture and heritage lies within the castle. The museum’s aims are to promote research and representation of Tyrol’s history, to create a permanent collection, to support scientific research into the history of this land as well as to cooperate with institutions of a similar nature.
THE WINTER TIME
Not everyone bombs it down the mountain like a Pro. Some like it sweaty, so ski tours up the mountain can be arranged, some like to do it sitting down – for them we suggest tobogganing and some like it slow, so winter hiking is what we recommend for them. 6 kilometers of cross country ski trails at all levels in Falzeben/Meran 2000.
There is nothing better than discovering an untouched winter landscape with mountaineering skis. The winter hiking area Meran 2000 offers you countless possibilities. Conquer the peaks and when you reach your goal, congratulate yourself.
SKIING
On a skiing holiday in Hafling, you don’t have to! The Merano 2000 ski resort is only a few minutes’ drive away. The free shuttle will take you there in no time. All the slopes have snow-making facilities to ensure consistently good snow conditions throughout.
Thanks to its straightforword and varied approach it’s perfect recreational skiers and beginners. With a total of 40 km of varied intermediate-level slopes, beginners as well as freeriders and carvers will find at Meran 2000 a true paradise for their winter vacation.
Your heart will beat faster when you see the terrific panoramic view on our snow-covered world of mountains and on Meran. During winter the sun terrace of Meran is also a popular destination for snowshoe hikers, ski tourers, cross-country skiiers and tobogganers. Be the first to make tracks in the fresh snow – whether in boots, on skis or on a sledge – it is up to you.
LISTEN TO THE SNOWFLAKES
Do you dream of embracing the total silence while cross-country skiing? Then you are at the right place in Hafling! The perfectly groomed and medium-difficulty trail runs for about three kilometers through the snowy winter forest. Make your tracks on the fresh snow…
ON SHARP RUNNERS
Do you love sledding? Then listen up, because pure winter fun expects you while tobogganing on the high plateau of Hafling! Sweep the snow off the treetops as you flash by and feel free like a child. A fast and winding natural toboggan run through the winterly forest awaits you.
QUIET WINTER HAPPINESS
Discover the snow-covered winter landscape of Hafling and Merano 2000 by foot. Explore the countless huts and alpine pastures and treat yourself with South Tyrolean specialities.
ADVENT IN MERANO
Get to know Meran’s Advent in the wonderfully decorated city of Meran. From the end of November to January, you will find the Christmas market on the Passer promenade.
