Welcome to the Gourmet Hotel Sonnalp in Obereggen! Spend your South Tyrol holidays amidst the wonderful landscape of the Dolomites, UNESCO World Natural Heritage site. Located at the bottom of Latemar Mountain you’ll find a place for pleasure, pure relaxation and wellbeing.

Our house is a place of culinary delights and recreation. The finest culinary local and mediterranean creations from our 3 toques awarded cuisine combined with a selected wine from our assortment make your stay a true gourmet experience.

Here at the Gourmet Hotel Sonnalp the word “vacation” reaches a new level when dining in our modern panoramic restaurant or the stylish gourmet rooms, during a hike through green meadows and on the trails at the bottom of Latemar Mountain or when relaxing in the Sonnalp wellness area surrounded by unique nature of the Dolomites.

From the beginnings to the present
The Gourmet Hotel Sonnalp has been managed by our family with lots of love for decades. It’s not long ago when Obereggen was still a contemplative mountain village…While many South Tyroleans recognised the increase in tourism at the end of the 50’s and started to offer tourist accommodation and food, Obereggen was still difficult to access.

The narrow Eggental Valley was almost non-accessible until the construction of the first proper road in 1972. While tourism flourished in other parts of the region, Obereggen was still only at its beginnings.

Only individual holidaymakers reached this secluded village in the Dolomites via a modest carriage trail. Tourism in Obereggen started to slowly develop only with the construction of the first proper road and the first ski lift in 1972 with the participation of our senior, Georg Weissensteiner.

We are the second generation to manage Hotel Sonnalp with great passion and joy. Many things have changed over the years: however, the host family and many of our guests are still the same.

Panorama Suite
Stylish and spacious! Our new Panorama Suites with separate living and sleeping room with cosy box spring beds, modern bathroom with rain shower and bathtub, separate WC and Bidet.

Superior Suite
The new and modern panorama suite with approx. 60 m² features a elegant wooden floor and a spacious south-facing balcony or terrace. The first view from the window in the morning will be of the unique and breath-taking Dolomites.

The cosy bedroom and the spacious living room are separate. Some of the luxurious suites of this category have 2 bathrooms or an additional children’s room.

Double Room Panorama
Our new double rooms, approx. 30 m², present themselves modern but still cosy with south-facing balcony, where you enjoy a splendid panoramic view of the unique Dolomites. The bathroom features either a rain-shower or a bath tub. This new rooms offers plenty of space for relaxing and enjoy your precious holiday time.

Dining
A summer vacation at the Sonnalp is a true gourmet journey, which starts with spoiling your palate from the morning: Enjoy your breakfast on the panoramic terrace with a view of Latemar Mountain and the aroma of the best of South Tyrolean products.

After a great summer day in the Dolomites you will be spoiled with alpine-Mediterranean delights in the panoramic restaurant or the “Gourmet Stube”. Our cuisine of chef Martin Köhl has been awarded with 3 toques by the gourmet guide Gault Millau since many years in a row.

Within the framework of the Sonnalp Gourmet Half Board you will be spoiled with a 5-6 course menu daily. Combined with the best of wines from our excellent selection, this makes the hearts of gourmets and connoisseurs miss a beat.

Breakfast or dinner in the panoramic restaurant with a view of Latemar Mountain or enjoying the sun on our terrace: Those who spend their holidays at the Sonnalp have no choice but simply have to enjoy the culinary delights.

Wine Cellar
If you stay at the Sonnalp you enjoy a journey through the international gourmet and wine world: Culinary compositions from the Sonnalp cuisine are refined with the various excellent wines to become a perfect work of art.

Our well assorted cellar holds exquisite bottles of white and red wines, from top South Tyrolean wines to noble classics from the rest of Italy, as from Toscana and Piemonte or the finest international wines.

David Weissensteiner keeps a close eye on the wine cellar and will recommend the best wines to match your gourmet dinner. Have a look at our wine list and look forward to your holidays.

Sonnalp’s lunch bistro
On the terrace or in our cozy lounge; also for lunch our chef Martin Köhl and his team indulge you with exquisite dishes. Refreshing king prawn salad, local beef filet or our classic “Kaiserschmarrn”, this and many more specialties can be found on our lunch menu card.

Also for a small afternoon snack we take care of. Enjoy our cakes and apple strudel in the sunshine. Our restaurant is open every day from 12.00 AM to 01.30 PM.

Gourmetstube
Spent an unforgettable evening in our Gourmetstube. Let you indulge from our chef Martin Köhl and his team with his unique creations from the traditional South Tyrolean kitchen with mediterranean and international influences. A special experience for your palate. This experience lets your connoisseur heart certainly beat higher.

Our Gourmetstube and the cuisine of chef Martin Köhl were awarded 3 toques by the gourmet guide Gault Millau for the sixth year in a row. Enjoy our 5 – 7 course tasting menus accompanied by a bottle of wine from our wine cellar. Our Gourmetstube is open from Tuesday to Saturday. Reservation at least a day before.

Wellness
Our modern and spacious wellness area awaits you for unique moments of wellbeing with a splendid view of the imposing Latemar and the surrounding natural landscape. Our stylish wellness oasis is a place for full relaxation and regeneration.

In addition to a classic Finnish sauna, a steam room, an infrared sauna and a bio sauna, a modern and spacious relaxation room, a light-flooded indoor pool and heated outdoor pool await you. A vast offer of wellness treatments to spoil body, spirit and soul round off this wellness experience.

Pool area
You have never had an outdoor swimming experience at 1,500 m of altitude? Look forward to a very special pool experience at the Sonnalp. What could be more beautiful than enjoying the pool area at the Sonnalp after an active day in the unspoiled Dolomite landscape? Relaxation at the highest level await you for wellbeing and revitalisation.

Whether your prefer to swim in the stylish indoor pool or under the sun in the heated outdoor pool amidst a blooming meadow – switch off and dream your dreams far from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

Hot Stone
A stress-relieving therapy for complete well-being. This fascinating mix of massage and energy treatment with hot stones and aromatic oils is certain to bring your body and soul in total harmony. Full body massage.

South Tyrolean hay bath
Enjoy the effects of the finest grasses, flowers and herbs, which release the essential oil of coumarin when moistened and heated. This demonstrably helps to ease chronic joint pains, arthritis, rheumatism and muscle strains.

Active summer in the Dolomites
Radiant sunshine, fresh mountain air and unique natural landscape: Obereggen in the Dolomites is the ideal place for hiking, biking (& e-biking) golfing and Nordic walking.

A summit adventure on Latemar Peak or a cosy biking tour on the lush green alpine pastures in the Latemar- Rosengarten Nature Park… our hotel provides the ideal starting point for your active holidays in the South Tyrolean mountains.

Thanks to the varied outdoor options at the bottom of the UNESCO World Natural Heritage site, the holiday region surrounding Obereggen and the Eggental Valley is an Eldorado for sports and nature fans. Experiencing nature from close-up and gaining lasting memories for home is a top priority of the Sonnalp active programme.

Hiking in the Dolomites nature paradise
Hiking is not only a nature experience, but also healthy for body and spirit. However, most of us don’t know which medicinal effects the different herbs and plants have, which we encounter on our excursions. Botanist Dr. Sigrid Thaler will accompany you on a discovery tour through the Latemar and Rosengarten area and introduce you to the world of herbs.

You will get to know useful information about the different flowers and wild herbs, and you will lern how to use them to produce tinctures, cough syrup, herbs liquors, different tea mixtures and more…In the middle of the picturesque mountain world of the Dolomites, a vacation at Hotel Sonnalp is ideal for hiking and mountaineering.

The Eggental Valley and Obereggen are known for the endless hiking options, and are therefore a popular destination for passionate mountaineers and hikers. Located amidst the Rosengarten-Latemar Nature Park, the region offers 530 km of sign-posted hiking trails and nine fixed-aid climbs.

We weekly offer different guided mountain excursions for our guests! From simple tours to demanding excursions, Obereggen features a great choice for hikers. Along the lush meadows and viewpoints you’ll find numerous alpine huts where you can rest and enjoy the fantastic view of the mountain scenery of the Dolomites.

Cycling in the UNESCO World Natural Heritage site
The Sonnalp Gourmet Hotel provides a perfect starting point for unforgettable cycling adventures. Routes of various levels of difficulty await passionate cyclists in the heart of the Dolomites between Rosengarten and Latemar mountain.

The holiday region surrounding Obereggen and the Eggental Valley features 800 km of mountain-bike trails and excellent guided tours with unforgettable panoramic views.

You can rent your e- bike directly in the Hotel and book guided mountain-bike tours with expert guides of Siefried Bike Rental in Obereggen. Further information about our onsite Bike Rental Shop and tour proposals are available at reception. Once per week David Weissensteiner guides you on his preferred e-bike tour!

Golf adventure in the Dolomites
Playing golf at more than 1.200 metres amidst the South Tyrolean Dolomites: a guarantee for a special golf experience. The 18-Holes- Petersberg golf course and the golf course Carezza (9-Holes) are amongst the most beautiful greens in the South Tyrolean Alps, and are only 20 minutes car drive from Obereggen.

Even celebrities like Winston Churchill and Agatha Christie have played golf here and enjoyed this picturesque landscape. Get enchanted by the impressive vicinity to Rosengarten Mountain and the breath-taking view of the Brenta Dolomites. With the GOLF-IN Card, you get special green fee discount on all golf courses in South Tyrol.

The Dolomites – Natural Wonder of South Tyrol
Imposing mountain massifs, unmistakable shapes and the shiny red colours at sunset – these are only a few of the numerous characteristics that make the Dolomites part of the most beautiful mountains in the world.

Embedded between Latemar and Rosengarten mountains, our Gourmet Hotel Sonnalp provides the perfect starting point for your hiking and active holidays in the Dolomites.

However, this fantastic mountain chain does not only offer numerous outdoor options like climbing, mountaineering, hiking, walking and mountain-biking, but also an extraordinary panoramic landscape.

In the evening, when the last sunrays of the day are reflected on the rock walls, you can admire the popular alpenglow. The white Dolomite rock of the mountains gleam in gentle colours like light pink and red. This is only one of the reasons why the Dolomites were declared a World Natural Heritage site by UNESCO in 2009.

Summer in the UNESCO World Natural Heritage site Dolomites
“The sublime, monumental and colourful landscapes of the Dolomites have also long attracted hosts of travellers and a history of scientific and artistic interpretations of its values.

” This is how the UNESCO committee described these unique mountains when they were declared a UNESCO World Natural Heritage site in 2009. The extraordinary beauty and fascinating geology are only a few reasons, why these spectacular mountains had to be protected.

In addition to the area of the Rosengarten-Latemar, the following South Tyrolean regions have been listed as UNESCO World Nature Heritage sites: Bletterbach Canyon, Trudner Horn Natur Park, Puez-Geisler Nature Park, Fanes-Sennes-Prags Nature Park, the Sextner Dolomiten Nature Park, and the renowned Three Peaks.

Sights & Culture
Start an exciting journey through the landscape and history of South Tyrol. Combine a pleasure vacation at the Sonnalp with a visit to historic sights and exciting places. The Eggental Valley and the Dolomites are filled with treasures that await discovery.

Bletterbach Canyon
This canyon is also called the Canyon of South Tyrol. The Bletterbach Canyon is about 8 kilometres long and up to 400 metres deep. The canyon developed about 15,000 years ago as a result of weather influences and erosion.

Fossils, imprints, impressions of parts of plants and many traces of animal activity (eating, burrowing), provide information of times gone by. Get a fascinating insight into mountains and discover how they developed over millions of years!

Pyramids in Steinegg
Legendary and definitely worth a visit are the pyramids in Steinegg. The fascinating pyramids developed due to erosion and the climatic conditions. A comfortable 3-hour hike leads from Steinegg to the Katzenbach Canyon and through the Lahnenweg Trail past the pyramids. A wonderful interplay of nature that you should not miss out on!

Karersee Lake
Not far from Obereggen you’ll find the most beautiful alpine lake in the Alps: the legendary Karersee Lake. This alpine lake is located at 1,520 m above sea level in the community of Welschnofen.

It impresses with gentle deep green water and the breath-taking mountain scenery of the Rosengarten and Latemar mountains in the backdrop. In the early morning and in the evening, when the mountains are mirrored in the water, the lake is extra beautiful.

Weißenstein Pilgrimage
Maria Weißenstein is one of the most important and most well-known places of pilgrimage in South Tyrol. The origins of Maria Weißenstein date back to 1553, when the Virgin Mary appeared to the farmer Leonhard Weißensteiner.

As a sign of gratitude he constructed a chapel, where people could pray for help. This chapel quickly became a popular destination for many pilgrims. To this day, the Weißenstein pilgrimage church is one of the most renowned and most important places of pilgrimage in the Alps.

The Planetarium Gummer
Regardless of weather and time you can admire the starry sky true-to-life in the planetarium in Gummer. The unique combination of high-resolution 360° 3D pictures and sound will bring you right into the middle of a cosmic experience. The high picture resolution of about 12 million pixels on a dome of 8m in diameter is unique worldwide.

Observatory in Gummer
The Observatory in Gummer awaits you with fascinating views of the sun: In addition to the panorama facility, a 6 m large dome with reflecting telescope, an observation terrace, and the sun observatory will lead you on an exciting planet trail with interesting information and facts about our solar system.

South Tyrolean Museum of Archaeology
Enjoy an exciting tour through the history of South Tyrol from the Stone Age to the Carolingian period! In addition to numerous original findings, the museum also hosts the 5000 year old and most well-known mummy in the world, namely the Ice Man “Ötzi”.

The museum does not only tell the story of Ötzi, but also features yearly special exhibitions on the archaeology of South Tyrol.

Karneid Castle
High above the Eggental Canyon you’ll find the imposing Karneid Castle. The symbol of the community was constructed by the Earls of Grafenstein around 1200. Now it is one of the most beautiful historic buildings in South Tyrol. The wonderful yard, the open stairway, and the two-level loggia of the historic castle will bring you back to times gone by!

Fruit market in Bozen
For many centuries the fruit market in Bozen has been a popular meeting point for locals, tourists and people passing through, but it has always mainly been and still is a place for the senses and culinary pleasures.

The numerous market stands offer fresh fruit, vegetables, cheese and other regional specialties daily. While you can taste freshly cooked chestnuts on the fruit market in autumn, in winter you are spoiled with mulled wine, and with Mediterranean fruits and vegetables in spring and summer.

Shopping in Bolzano
Bolzano is the perfect destination for your shopping trip. The town centre is only a 30-minute drive away from Hotel Sonnalp. Here, in the Arcades (Via dei Portici), trendy boutiques sit side-by-side with international shops and craftsmanship stores.

This is also where you can enjoy the city’s cultural offer. Numerous museums will take you back to times long gone by. The most famous museum is the South Tyrol Museum of Archaeology, where you can admire Ötzi, the famous Man from the Ice.

If you need a break, there are various bars and restaurants offering the best South Tyrolean and Italian specialities. Having an aperitif in the streets of Bolzano is the best way to capture the town’s Mediterranean atmosphere: just sit back and enjoy the hustle and bustle.

Website: www.sonnalp.com

Rooms: 38

Price: from 265 EUR per night