Hotel Weihrerhof
Quiet, family-run alpine lake retreat. Nature-forward and genuinely sustainable — not as a marketing angle, but as a way of operating. The design is warm and grounded: local wood everywhere, handmade details, no pretense. Families, couples, and solo travelers all mix comfortably. Think less 'hotel experience,' more 'staying at a very well-run family home on a mountain lake.'
Book the Breakfast Island for your group — it's a separate little island in the lake accessible by a wooden bridge, and you can reserve it exclusively for breakfast surrounded by water
Why It Matters
One of the smallest 4-star hotels in South Tyrol, certified by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council, and it sits on 100,000 m² of private grounds right on one of the cleanest swimming lakes in Italy. The signature boathouse sauna perched on the lakeshore is genuinely unique. In winter, the lake freezes and becomes a natural ice rink — guests can skate directly from the hotel grounds.
Hotel Weihrerhof is a 23-room, 4-star nature hotel run by the Pichler family, sitting right on the banks of Lake Costalovara (Wolfsgrubener See) on the Ritten plateau, about 1,200 meters above Bolzano. It's small by design — and that's the point. Every room has a balcony, nearly all face the lake, and the whole place is built from local materials: stone pine, larch, spruce, chestnut, porphyry. The hotel's philosophy is called 'Laxn' — a South Tyrolean concept of deliberate, unhurried rest — and it shows in everything from the GSTC-certified sustainability practices to the fact that Wi-Fi switches off at night.
Where You'll Stay
9 room types available
Bio Deluxe Double Room Merl
Light-filled room with a large panoramic bay window that creates a sense of floating above the lake. Swiss pine wood furnishings. Balcony with lake and mountain views. Fits 2 adults and 1 child.
34 sqmComfort Double Room Oartl
The entry-level room, built from local spruce wood. Compact but complete with a balcony, seating area, and desk. Dog-friendly. Fits 2 adults and 1 child.
22 sqm
Deluxe Double Room Johannis
Corner room with a balcony facing the lake, furnished in local chestnut wood. Sitting area with a table and comfortable sofa. Fits 2 adults and 1 child.
35 sqmDeluxe Double Room Windspiel
Distinctive room renovated in 2023 according to cradle-to-cradle® circular design principles. Balcony with lake and forest views. Comfortable seating area with sofa. Dog-friendly. Fits 2 adults and 1 child.
35 sqmNaturdesign Double Room Mitterstiele
Warm and cozy room built from Swiss stone pine, known for its calming scent. Balcony with lake and mountain views, seating area, and desk. Fits 2 adults and 1 child.
28 sqmSingle Room
Compact single room in local spruce wood. Balcony, desk, and shower bathroom. Dog-friendly. Works for 1 adult and 1 child.
18 sqmSuite Koben
Corner suite built from local oak, with a massive 40 m² wraparound balcony fitted with sun loungers. Separate seating area, modern bathroom with both bathtub and shower. Ideal for 2 adults and 2 children. One of the larger options in the hotel.
50 sqmSuite Roarer
The largest suite, with a panoramic bay window and its own cozy corner. Separate master bedroom, a sofa bed, sitting area, and desk — good for families of up to 4. Swiss pine wood throughout. Balcony with lake and mountain views.
52 sqmSuite Wallner
Spacious larch-wood suite with a panoramic bay window and a balcony overlooking the lake. Undergoing a full redesign in 2026. Dog-friendly (upon prior notice, €32/day surcharge). Fits 2 adults and 2–3 children.
40 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
3 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Traditional Alpine curling ('Stocksport') on the frozen lake, with equipment provided complimentary during winter season.
When Lake Costalovara freezes (typically December–January, conditions permitting), the hotel provides ice skate rentals at no extra charge. The lake becomes a natural ice rink directly in front of the hotel.
Snowshoe rental available complimentary during winter months for exploring the snow-covered Ritten plateau.
The hotel offers a curated digital detox experience with analog tools (binoculars, compass, polaroid camera, guidebooks). Wi-Fi also switches off nightly across the property.
Kneipp hydrotherapy in the small stream running through the hotel garden, plus a barefoot path in the outdoor area — both complimentary.
E-mountain bikes available to rent from the hotel for exploring the Ritten plateau trails and surrounding area. Extra charge applies.
Hiking backpack and walking sticks available to borrow at no charge. The hotel grounds connect directly to forest trails, including the Lake Costalovara circular trail and routes to the Rittner Horn. Weekly guided excursions organized by the local Tourist Office.
Lake Costalovara (Wolfsgrubener See) is directly accessible from the hotel grounds. One of the cleanest swimming lakes in Italy, sitting at 1,200 meters elevation. Open for swimming May through October.
Hotel provides its own fleet of rowing boats, pedal boats, stand-up paddleboards, and kayaks for use on Lake Costalovara. No charge.
Table tennis table and a lakeshore playground for children, visible from the hotel terrace.
Private tennis court on the hotel grounds, surrounded by forest and meadows. Use is included for all guests.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Elevator on site. Hotel is a member of 'South Tyrol for All' accessibility program. Not all rooms are barrier-free — call ahead to confirm specific needs.
High-speed Wi-Fi throughout the hotel, but deliberately switched off during nighttime hours as part of the hotel's digital detox philosophy.
An on-site herb garden that supplies the kitchen with fresh herbs and vegetables. Part of the hotel's commitment to hyper-local, seasonal cuisine.
A curated bestseller library with a 'Blind Date with a Book' feature — books are wrapped so you pick without knowing the title.
The hotel's private grounds stretch across 100,000 m² (7 hectares of forest) down to the lakeshore, including sunbathing lawns, a dock, fire pits, a wooden swing, and seating areas.
Saltwater indoor pool fed by the hotel's own spring source (not drinking water), with panoramic views of the Dolomites and a counter-current system. Open to guests of all ages; children welcome all day.
An on-site shop and wine cellar stocking regional South Tyrolean wines, BergSea cosmetics products, and local specialties.
Traditional Finnish sauna, brine steam bath (Turkish-style), and infrared cabins within the SeaSpa. Accessible to guests 16+ (family sauna sessions available until 3:30pm on request).
The hotel's showpiece: a sauna built into the boathouse directly on the lakeshore, with direct cold-water access to the lake. In winter, you step onto the frozen lake.
Complimentary RittenCard for each guest for the entire duration of stay. Covers all South Tyrol public transport, the Bolzano–Soprabolzano cable car, the historic Ritten narrow-gauge railway, one daily ascent/descent to the Rittner Horn (seasonal), and free entry to ice hockey games and public ice skating at the Ritten Arena.
Underground garage parking for guests. Electric vehicle charging stations available for an extra fee.
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