Hotel Villa Kastelruth

Hotel Villa Kastelruth in the heart of Castelrotto (Alpe di Siusi) offers modern comfort in a historic Villa ambience. Hotel Villa Kastelruth, built over in 1903 as an alpine nursing home and recently renovated, welcomes you with only 28 rooms in the centre of the famous village of Castelrotto in the Italian Alps.

With its sunny garden, the year-round heated outdoor pool and the two spectacular panoramic saunas, it offers breathtaking views of the surrounding Dolomites, UNESCO World Heritage Site. Come and discover the legendary Dolomites in summer with our guided hikes and in winter with our guided skiing and exciting snowshoe hikes in the snow.

Not two rooms in our historical Hotel Villa Kastelruth are alike, because no two guests are alike. Our guests can choose between comfortable Standard rooms, slightly larger Comfort rooms, generous Superior rooms with cozy seating corner, spacious Deluxe rooms with large balcony and Junior Suites with a separate living area. Most of the rooms have balconies and wonderful views of the surrounding mountains.

Rest and relax in the panoramic Finnish sauna and the heated outdoor pool overlooking the Schlern and the Dolomites. A generous 15-meter outdoor pool overlooking the mountains of the Dolomites invites our guests to swim, cool off and relax.

At the Villa Kastelruth you will find an extensive breakfast buffet (until 10:30 am), a courtesy afternoon snack at the bar and a 4-course à la carte dinner including local Alpine and other Italian dishes.

When composing our menus, we prefer seasonal, local products, which are processed to seductive creations every day with a lot of refinement. The selection also includes vegetarian specialities, fine fish dishes and special gluten-free dishes for coeliacs.

Hotel Villa Kastelruth is located centrally in Castelrotto, the largest town in the Seiser Alm region. It is an ideal starting point for walks in the Dolomites, hikes on the Seiser Alm/Alpe di Siusi, to Tires, Val Gardena and the Schlern mountain.

The public shuttle to the cable car to the Alpe di Siusi stops directly in front of the hotel. In addition, the Villa Kastelruth is an ideal starting point for motorcycle tours over the Sciliar plateau and the different high mountain passes in the Dolomites.

THE HISTORY

Until the end of the 19th century there was no road leading to Castelrotto and cities like Bolzano could only be reached from here by a laborious day’s walk. Only in 1887 the first road was completed and more and more visitors were attracted to the plateau.

The enterprising town doctor Dr. Luis Mayr immediately realized the potential of the new guests and in 1903 started to build the thermal guesthouse “Kastelruth” (today Hotel Villa Kastelruth).

In addition to hydrotherapy, electrotherapy and medicinal baths, an advertising brochure from 1906 also advertises tobogganing (via the road to Ponte Gardena) and skiing (on the still completely undeveloped Alpe di Siusi).

Tourism boomed at the beginning of the 20th century and the transformation into a renown vacation destination seemed unstoppable. The only one who was less enthusiastic was the parish priest, who, in view of the many “strangers” brought by the new road, wondered “whether the road is also profitable in terms of the salvation of souls”…

Two world wars and the intermediate period of crisis interrupt the vigorous development of tourism in Castelrotto and the villa changes hands in 1924 and 1941. In 1962 family Plattner acquires the “Kastelruth” guesthouse.

In 2013 Mr. Anselmi from Bolzano becames the new owner. He renovates and expands the villa with great care into a 4 star hotel and in 2015 gives it to the Demetz family who is managing it since.

PANORAMA SUITE
The Panorama Suites have a separate living area and offer the perfect accommodation for an unforgettable family holiday in the Dolomites.  Our exclusive Panorama Suite (35 sqm) in the attic is characterized by the cozy living room that can be divided by a door from the bedroom and, most importantly, by its 2 balconies and the unique view of the majestic Sciliar mountain.

Especially popular with families, it offers free WiFi, 2 TVs, a safe, a fridge and quality toiletries. It also includes a water kettle with a selection of teas and infusions. Soft bathrobes, towels and slippers for the pool are also freely available.

JUNIOR SUITE
The Junior Suites have a separate living area and offer the perfect accommodation for an unforgettable family holiday in the Dolomites.  Our Junior Suites (from 35 m²) are characterized by the cozy living room that can be divided by a door from the bedroom. They are particularly suitable for families or those who appreciate having two separate rooms with 2 TV’s.

The Junior Suites all have a balcony or terrace and include an electric kettle and a free selection of tea and infusions. They are moreover equipped with free WiFi internet, TV, safe, fridge and high quality courtesy products. They also come with fluffy bathrobes, towels and slippers for the pool.

DELUXE ROOM
The spacious and light-flooded Deluxe rooms have a balcony with wonderful panoramic views of the Sciliar. Starting from 31 m2 they are amongst the most spacious rooms in the villa.

They are characterized by their great southern exposure, the sunny balcony or terrace and a courtesy selection of tea and infusions. Also the Deluxe rooms are equipped with free WiFi internet, TV, safe, fridge, balcony and high-quality courtesy products. They also come with fluffy bathrobes, towels, and slippers for the pool.

SUPERIOR ROOM
The spacious Superior rooms at family-run Hotel Villa Kastelruth are the perfect choice for a relaxing holiday at our SPA & Wellness Hotel in Castelrotto (Dolomiti). They are furbished in a more rustic “Dolomite” style or in an alpine “Villa” style. Starting from 25 m2, the Superior Rooms are equipped with all the amenities that our guests appreciate at the Hotel Villa Kastelruth.

They are slightly larger than the Comfort rooms and equipped with a cozy sitting area. Like all rooms, also the Superior rooms are equipped with free internet access (Wifi), SAT-TV, safe, minibar and high quality courtesy products. They also come with fluffy bathrobes, towels and slippers for the pool. Some of the rooms have a balcony.

DINING
At the Villa Kastelruth you will find an extensive breakfast buffet (until 10:30 am), a courtesy afternoon snack at the bar and a 4-course à la carte dinner including local Alpine and other Italian dishes.

When composing our menus, we prefer seasonal, local products, which are processed to seductive creations every day with a lot of refinement. The selection also includes vegetarian specialities, fine fish dishes and special gluten-free dishes for coeliacs.

WELLNESS & SPA
Rest and relax in the panoramic Finnish sauna and the heated outdoor pool overlooking the Schlern and the Dolomites. A generous 15-meter outdoor pool overlooking the mountains of the Dolomites invites our guests to swim, cool off and relax.

SWIMMING POOL 
A generous 15-meter outdoor pool overlooking the mountains of the Dolomites invites our guests to swim, cool off and relax. The pool offers a year-round excitement of bathing outdoors.

In winter it is well heated to 33° degrees and offers the thrill of taking a bath surrounded by snow. To swim in the enveloping warmth of the water as the snowflakes fall is an experience not to be missed! In summer the temperature is adjusted to the outside temperature to ensure a refreshing and relaxing dip into the pool after a strenuous day in the mountains.

SAUNA
Enjoy a break and recharge your batteries in our Finnish sauna with amazing views of the Sciliar. Our Villa Kastelruth offers a spacious Finnish sauna with panoramic views of the Schlern and the surrounding Dolomites. Enjoy furthermore the access to a BIO sauna in the garden cabin!

Both saunas have direct access to the garden and the pool area for pleasant coolness for body and lungs. Refreshing spring water and herbal teas are available throughout the day in the sauna area.

RELAX IN THE DOLOMITES
Our relaxation room in Alpine style is a place of rest and leisure. Recall the days in the magnificent Dolomites and the experiences you have lived in the mountains by listening to the soft melodies of this lovely place. Retire with a good book or just in thought. Enjoy time to dream and let your soul relax in an atmosphere of complete tranquillity.

SPRING HOLIDAYS
Skiing, hiking and walking – Unforgettable holiday in South Tyrol, amidst the majestic Dolomites, UNESCO World Heritage Site

SKIING- AND HIKING GUIDE
Spring is the season of variety: from skiing to hiking everything is possible. When skiing season comes to an end, guests at Villa Kastelruth can still enjoy great days on the snow participating in the Winter program offering skiguiding and snowshoe walks.

From the start of the hiking season three times a week our free hiking guide shows our guest the best peaks and meadows in the Dolomites.

SKIING IN SPRING
When the first spring crocus sprouts through the snow cover and the winter splendour of the Seiser Alm glistens in the spring sun, passionate skiers once more really get going. The days are getting longer, the sun is gaining in strength and the mountain terraces and the pool of Villa Kastelruth invite you to a chilling day in the montains.

The Dolomiti Superski area offers perfectly prepared slopes and a unique skiing experience until the beginning of April. Whether you choose the “Witches circuit” on the Alpe di Siusi, the world-famous Sellaronda ski carousel, a comfortable ski day in the Val Gardena – Alpe di Siusi area or one of the many panorama cross-country trails, your day will surely be a great one!

HIKING IN THE HEYDAY OF THE DOLOMITES
The Seiser Alm, the surrounding Dolomites and the plateau of Kastelruth offer an unbeatable hiking and trekking experience also in spring. Whether on the mountains, where the snow fights against the warmth of the sun, or in deeper locations, where the flowering of the spring flowers accompanies the adventurous, there are plenty of incredible places for astonishment and relaxation.

Mountain hikes should be thoroughly prepared. At Hotel Villa Kastelruth we are at your complete disposal to help you organizing your day, giving you local advice and information.

RUNNING & JOGGING
The Seiser Alm, the surrounding Dolomites and the plateau of Kastelruth offer an unbeatable hiking and trekking experience also in spring. Whether on the mountains, where the snow fights against the warmth of the sun, or in deeper locations, where the flowering of the spring flowers accompanies the adventurous, there are plenty of incredible places for astonishment and relaxation.

Mountain hikes should be thoroughly prepared. At Hotel Villa Kastelruth we are at your complete disposal to help you organizing your day, giving you local advice and information.

MOUNTAIN BIKING & CYCLING
Montainbike rides for everyone! The beautiful UNESCO World Natural Heritage of the Dolomites offers cycling options for of every level of difficulty. Expert cyclers as well as courageous families will appreciate the waste variety and possibilities.

The Alpe di Siusi – Val Gardena area comprises over 33 marked cycling tracks for a total of 1,000 km and 35,000 vertical meters. The varying degrees of difficulty, length and elevation require different degrees of fitness and technique. For a bike ride or chilled family day, the town of Castelrotto and its surroundings also offer comfortable and scenic bike paths.

EQUESTRIAN TOURNAMENT OSWALD VON WOLKENSTEIN
At the end of May, the traditional Oswald von Wolkenstein equestrian tournament takes place in the area of Castelrotto and Völs. In this tournament of medieval origin teams of four compete against each other in four stages on the road from Ponte Gardena to Völs, where the race ends at Prösels Castle with the famous Torritt.

KASTELRUTHER SPATZEN
The “Kastelruther Spatzen” is South Tyrol’s most famous musical group. They have won many honours and awards for their German “Schlager-Musik”. As their name suggests, the group’s seven members, including lead singer Norbert Rier, all come from the town of Kastelruth and surroundings.

In June the Kastelruther Spatzen organize an open air concert in their home town Kastelruth. The event is one of the largest of its kind in South Tyrol and fix date for all fans of traditional German folk music.

TRADITION
Religious festivals have always been important in South Tyrol and traditions and costumes are still lived in Kastelruth. For visitors they are a great way to get to know the country and the people and participate in their everyday life. Spring awaits you with many special celebrations. Highlights include the great processions in early summer to Corpus Christi and the Ascension.

SUMMER HOLIDAYS
Spend an adventurous holiday in the marvelous Dolomites thanks to the wide range of leisure activities such as hiking, mountain biking, swimming and golfing

GUIDED HIKE
Three times a week our private & free hiking guide Victor shows our guest the best peaks and meadows in the Dolomites. With lots of experience and a good mood, he will make every hike an adventurous one.

Mountain hikes should be thoroughly prepared. At Hotel Villa Kastelruth we are at your complete disposal to help you organizing your day, giving you local advice and information as well as maps, sticks and backpacks.

GOLFING
The alpine golf course of Castelrotto (St. Vigil) is a 18-hole, Par 69 and covers an area of 60 hectares. From each of the 18 holes you can enjoy a beautiful landscape and astonishing views of the south Tyrolean landscape! The course is open from March to November and offers interesting tournaments, thanks to its favourable position and excellent climatic conditions.

BATHING IN THE VÖLSER WEIHER
The small alpine lake of Fiè, considered one of the most beautiful bathing lakes throughout Italy, is located close to Hotel Villa Kastelruth, at the foot of Mount Sciliar. It has an enviable water quality and is ideal for spending a great family day.

During the summer months the water reaches a pleasant temperature of around 23 degrees. The lake is within walking distance from the Castelrotto and also offers rowing boat rentals.

MOUNTAINEERING & CLIMBING IN THE DOLOMITES
The Dolomites in South Tyrol are a unique climbing area. The massifs of the Sciliar and Sassolungo mountains are legendary and offer several climbing routes as well as vie ferrate.

The Sciliar Alpine Climbing School offers a comprehensive program of rock climbing for beginners, extreme mountaineers and professional climbers. Climbing enthusiasts will also find a large bouldering hall in the sports center in Telfen, about a 3-minute drive from Hotel Villa Kastelruth.

PARAGLIDING
Take off, feel free and observe the magical world of the Dolomites from their top. That’s what awaits you during an exciting tandem paraglide flight! Together with an expert pilot, you will see the Alpe di Siusi and the surrounding Dolomites from a completely new perspective.

COLOURFUL AUTUMN
Before taking his leave, the summer of Castelrotto dresses up in his most beautiful dress, offering the eye of his visitor a beautiful spectacle of autumn colors. Looking down towards the Valle d’ Isarco, one can spot the leaves of the trees and vineyards coloured red and yellow.

When looking up, the larches start to turn yellow and lose their needles and on the top the peaks of the Sciliar and the Dolomites start to be covered in white by the first snow. And all this while in the kitchens of the farmhouses the families start preparing the autumn specialties for the traditional “Törggelen”…

TÖRGGELEN: EATING TODAY, AS THEN
“Törggelen” is an ancient autumnal South Tyrolean custom in which, between September and November, the farmers begin to make their own wine and invite neighbours and friends to come and taste it. Groups of friends thus go from farm to farm, sit down together in the farmhouses cosy parlour and taste hearty dishes along with the delicious wine.

The farmer will provide his locally grown and produced dishes (like cheese, sausage, bacon, sauerkraut, barley soup, etc.) and the young wine. Every autumn this popular tradition attracts many visitors, aiming to spend wonderful Törggelen evenings in homey taverns and rustic inns.

BURNING DOLOMITES
In autumn the low sunsets create a spectacular red light, which gives the pale Dolomite rocks the impression as if they were burning.

From the Alpe di Siusi, this phenomenon can be seen particularly well given the great views on the Sassolungo and Sella mountains. In late September and October our hiking guide organizes special sunset hikes to witness this natural spectacle called “Burning Dolomites”.

THE DOLOMITES FOR WINTER SPORTS LOVERS 
Cross-country skiing, tobogganing, hiking, skiing and snowboarding in the Dolomiti Superski area with the Alpe di Siusi – Winter holidays at the Hotel Villa Kastelruth

FREE SKIGUIDING
Discover the most beautiful slopes and views of the Dolomites with Viktor our ski guide. As a guest of the Villa Kastelruth you can participate for free 3x week in a ski safari in the Dolomiti Superski area!

SNOWBOARDING
The famous ski resort Alpe di Siusi – Val Gardena is surrounded by the beautiful nature of the Dolomites, declared Natural World Heritage Site by UNESCO. The Alpe di Siusi – Val Gardena resort is part of the Dolomiti Superski, the largest connected skiing area in the world, comprising 12 valleys and 1,200 km of slopes.

It is suitable for families and experienced skiers. On the Alpe di Siusi plateau kids and youngsters also find an award winning fun park, a kindergarten for children and ski courses for all age groups. The ski bus to the slopes stops just a few steps from Hotel Villa Kastelruth and is free for our guests!

CROSS COUNTRY SKIING
In Castelrotto cross-country skiing has a long tradition! The Alpe di Siusi offers 80 km of tracks for the classic discipline and for skating. A beautiful landscape and breathtaking views: these are the perfect ingredients for a holiday dedicated to cross country skiing in the Dolomites.

The beauty of the landscape also attracts international teams who like to train in this area. In the center of Castelrotto beginners find an easy starter track.

SNOWSHOEING
Snowshoeing on immaculate snow, savoring the silence of the woods, makes these excursions a unique experience. It is a popular alternative to alpine skiing, providing access to pastures and mountains in contemplative silence. As guests of Hotel Villa Castelrotto you can freely join a guided snowshoe hike organized with a local guide. Snowshoes are available at the hotel.

WINTER WALKS
The area of Castelrotto has more than 60 km of winter hiking trails. Castelrotto and the surrounding villages of Siusi, Fie, Tiers and the Alpe di Siusi are connected by one of the most comprehensive networks of winter walks in the Dolomites.

ROMANTIC RIDES IN HORSE-DRAWN SLEIGH
The silent rhythm of the blades on the new-fallen snow and jingle bells from the horses bridles sound like a sweet melody in the winter cold.

The beautiful landscape of the Dolomites covered with snow offers a moment of peace and relaxation without equal. Wrapped in a warm blanket, kissed by the sun, you will be able to enjoy to the full the quietness of nature and the incredibly romantic atmosphere of a magical winter landscape.

ICE-SKATING & CURLING
Lace up the skates and spend a fun day at the Lake of Fiè or the ice rink Telfen. Beginners can learn how to skate or, as a fun alternative, try the game of curling, which in addition to precision and talent also requires a good deal of arm strength.

TOBOGGANING
Sledging on the Alpe di Siusi in South Tyrol is pure fun. Children and adults love the ten toboggan runs in the area. Full moon toboggan rides will turn into an unforgettable experience.

Website: www.hotelkastelruth.com

Rooms: 28

Price: from 338 EUR per night