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Hotel Gasthof Zum Hirschen in the Val di Non Valley, Trentino – Alto AdigeSerenity in a pristine mountain landscape

Pure mountain air, sunshine and tranquillity, genuine hospitality and culinary delights. You’ll find all these and more at the Hotel Gasthof Zum Hirschen in the natural mountain wonderland of the secluded Val di Non, in Trentino – Alto Adige.

In the remote mountains of the Val di Non Valley, visitors, hikers and mountain bikers in search of unspoiled nature discover an ideal environment for outdoor holidays and relaxation. Forests, meadows, majestic summits, gorges and thunderous waterfalls – the locals call this unspoilt natural landscape “Little Canada”.

As a third-generation family business, the Hotel Gasthof Zum Hirschen is renowned for its warm hospitality. We’ll be delighted to show you the culinary specialities of our region, and the best spots to visit – to ensure you’ll have a fantastic stay with us. Blissful recreation in nature is what outdoor holidays at the Zum Hirschen in South Tyrol are all about!
Architecture & Ambience

The centuries-old pilgrim’s hospitium and tavern that later evolved into the Gasthof Zum Hirschen Hotel, was totally refurbished in 2017. In the process, the architect wished to reference its original function as a pilgrim’s shelter and wayfarer’s inn to create a suggestive, harmonious atmosphere, stimulating reflection on life’s essentials.

The contemplative ambience of the erstwhile pilgrimage site is manifested in the minimalist character of the refurbishments, emphasising natural materials such as local wood and stone. The renovated Zum Hirschen’s refined simplicity engenders a sense of peace and congeniality in the pastures beneath the Monte Luco mountain.

 

The Rooms

After a run in the forest or a day out hiking or mountain biking, the aesthetically pleasing, congenial rooms of the Gasthof Zum Hirschen are a welcome retreat. All our Hospitium, Gasthof and Luc category rooms are adapted to the needs of our guests.

At the Hotel Gasthof Zum Hirschen, the wellbeing of our guests is our priority. This is evident from the entrance of the guesthouse extending to the CERVO Restaurant, bistro, sauna area and into the modern, newly refurbished rooms with wooden flooring.

With its long-standing legacy of hospitality, the essential simplicity of our guesthouse and its refined minimalism continues to inspire guests to reflect on the essentials in life — without having to forgo the mod cons.

 

Mirko Mocatti
traditions innovator

"Knowing the history of the Gasthof zum Hirschen as a former pilgrims' hostel, I was better able to conceptualise what it could become..."

 

"Knowing the history of the Gasthof zum Hirschen as a former pilgrims' hostel, I was better able to conceptualise what it could become. The past tells me much about the future. But only living in the ‘here and now’ enables me to appreciate all that our surroundings have to offer. To share these experiences with our guests, gives me great pleasure”.

 

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Cervo Culinarium

At our Gasthof Zum Hirschen restaurant, we pride ourselves in our refined South Tyrolean platters where the emphasis is on local Val di Non regional delicacies. We bring together the best gastronomic traditions of Austria and Italy. Our sumptuous and diet-conscious menu combines traditional cuisine with an innovative flair to produce a varied palette of rich flavours. This is partly due to the high-quality and organically grown produce which we source from local farmers. Our cuisine is also influenced by the medicinal and scientific writings of abbess Hildegard of Bingen and H.J. Weidinger, also known as the Herbal Priest.

During each of two seasons in the year, we celebrate traditional produce grown in the mountains around Val di Non highlighting it in our dishes. In springtime, our menus revolve around the dandelion and the radicchio chicory in autumn.

Hiking in Val di Non Mountains

Many roads lead to the Val di Non mountain valley. The route from Merano reaches Senale along the old road up the Palade mountain Pass. From Bolzano, another historic road crosses over the Mendel Pass to reach the Val di Non and the route from Trentino also leads into the high meadows of the Val di Non.

In this idyllic mountain landscape under the gaze of the imposing Monte Lucco, are four German-speaking Nonsberg villages situated along the Mendelkamm Ridge bordering Italian Trentino. This unspoilt, sunny mountain valley has sprawling forests, abundant wildlife, solitary mountain trails for hiking, mountain lakes, canyons and gorges. Its vast natural expanse has earned the Val di Non the moniker: Little Canada.

Though bordering Italian-speaking Trentino, the four German-speaking villages in Senale are historically and culturally bonded to the neighbouring province of South Tyrol, as is reflected in the local language, traditions and cuisine. Visitors come to see the oldest religious sanctuary in Tyrol, as well as to experience the pristine natural environment of Senale and explore its magnificent hiking trails.

The hiking paths lead through the forests into the Brenta Mountains or up onto the summit of Monte Lucco with fantastic views of the surrounding territory. The more devoted can also follow the footsteps of the pilgrims along the ancient St. Jacob and St. Romedius pilgrimage routes.

Winter in Val di Non Valley

Discover the peaceful winter at Nonsberg in South Tyrol. The high valley with it's pristine forests, idyllic snowy landscape offers magnificent panorama to the Dolomites. In the outdoors, gentle exercise creates relaxation and regeneration. Either on snowshoes through larch forests or on panoramic ski tours on the surrounding mountains. All this, away from the crowds, in pleasant sunshine and mild temperatures.

Visitors during the coldest months come to experience the pristine natural environment. Many soft winter activities such as snowshoe walks, sledding, cross-country skiing or ice bathing invite our guests to explore the sorroundings. The little ones have fun in the snow just a few steps from the hotel at the Ulfi SnowFun park. And of course, a skiing day is also possible in one of the nearby ski areas in Val d’Ultimo, in Merano 2000 or at Passo Mendola.

Back at Zum Hirschen, you can enjoy silence and tranquillity: relaxation is on the agenda. In the sauna as well as in one of our retreat rooms. The flying libraries offer inspiring readings about the region while in the wine lounge you can have taste wines and the traditional Speck.

A place with a history of wellbeing.
Quite location, relaxful atmosphere and delicious food.
Gabriela, Holidaycheck

Fascinating anecdotes and tales about the historical Zum Hirschen Hotel are aplenty. Some of these old stories go back centuries. Browse through our archive and learn about the extraordinary history of the old guesthouse in this special corner of the Alps.