Short and tasty. Our tips for great things to do and enjoy in South Tyrol for an entertaining weekend in the mountains.
WINE & DINE
1447 Reichhalter, Lana
The historic Gasthaus 1477 Reichhalter in the centre of Lana is a place that wonderfully combines the advantages of the past with those of the present. High-quality Alpine cuisine with top-quality local, seasonal ingredients and excellent South Tyrolean wines.
https://www.1477reichhalter.com
Wirtshaus zur Blauen Traube, Algund
A historic inn with a young spirit. The motto of the dedicated chef Christoph Huber is “radically local”. His plates are not only eye-catchers, but also top in terms of taste – whether homemade gnocchi, smoked paprika risotto with cheese fonduta or buttery game.
https://www.blauetraube.it
Luna Bar, Parkhotel Mondschein, Bozen
Located in the middle of Bolzano’s old town in a large garden, the Bar Luna of the Parkhotel Mondschein is the best place for an aperitif in the evening. Enjoy your drinks amidst the fashionable crowd.
https://www.parkhotelmondschein.com
SHOP
The Monocle Shop, Meran
The shop in Merano offers an edited collection of products suitable for both locals and visitors to the region. It offers the full range of Monocle products as well as a number of special products from northern Italy, Austria, Bavaria and Switzerland. All put together by the Monocle edit.
https://monocle.com/about/contacts/monocle-shop-merano
Victorienne, Bozen
The not-so-secret insider tip in Bolzano. Here you will find unusual and fashionable pieces by international designers well curated and styled by the owner Charlotte Marschall in her very own way.
https://www.victorienne.com
Bäckerei Schuster in Laatsch
A traditional bakery in Laatsch since 1939, still a family business in the fourth generation. Famous for its Palabira bread and the Vischger Paarl.
SLEEP
Villa Arnica, Lana
Surrounded by vineyards, in the centre of Lana, lies this old villa from the Gründerzeit. An adults-only retreat with an artistic, sophisticated flair and a pool including a pool house suitable for Saint-Tropez in the midst of vineyards, apple trees and the charmingly tended plots of the fruit and vegetable garden used for the guest kitchen.
https://www.villaarnica.it
Parkhotel Mondschein, Bozen
The building was erected as early as 1330 and rebuilt in 1860 in the style of the Belle Époque. The surroundings alone, the palm trees casting their picturesque shadows on the ivy-covered façade with the white shutters, promise deceleration and dolce far niente. Charming small Hotel in the middle of Bozen.
https://www.parkhotelmondschein.com
A former sanatorium transformed into a wellness hotel with its head in the clouds (1,800 metres above sea level) in a particularly picturesque part of the Dolomites. The remedy: the omnipresent view of a mighty massif that can be enjoyed from all the stylishly minimalist rooms, the restorative effect of the mineral-rich water from the hotel’s own spring, the fresh mountain air, the temperate climate and the many days of sunshine.
https://www.forestis.it
