Alpenpalace Deluxe Hotel & Spa Resort - South Tyrol, Italy

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Located in one of the South Tyrol's beautiful, pristine valleys, the resort is one of the most exclusive wellness and relaxation hotels in the South Tyrol. Experience: Adventure, Family vacations, Food+Wine, Golf, Mountains & Skiing, Romantic getaways, Spa & Wellness.

Alpenpalace Deluxe Hotel & Spa Resort is located in the heart of the Ahrntal in one of the South Tyrol's beautiful, pristine valleys. The resort is one of the most exclusive wellness and relaxation hotels in the South Tyrol.

Experience the resort's Luxury Spa facility featuring La Prairie beauty and products. The 2000 m² Spa Alpin features modern, Alpine styling and ambience to soothe the mind, body and soul.

This resort is a great choice for a holiday dedicated to recreation, relaxation, well-being, wine and cuisine. This destination offers a large choice of outdoor pursuits and activities.

Alpenpalace Master Chef Michael Strempel and his Team offer you "Wellness" in a very special way -- with passion, dedication and culinary skill, they prepare local, Italian and international specialties.

From breakfast, through the day, right up through dinner, the kitchen staff prove their fabulous talents and flair for unforgettable variations and variety of delectible dishes using the freshest ingredients from the Tauferer Ahrntal region.

Michael Strempel, the resort's Master Chef and is experienced with cooking for a healthy diet. He knows exactly what it means to serve a high quality meal, personally coordinated to meet individual needs.

In the Tauferer Ahrntal, culture-seeking guests won't be disappointed. Tradition and heritage combined with the openess and hospitality of the Ahrntal residents is characteristic to this region.

An excursion to the mediaeval Taufers Castle in the main city of the Ahrntal, Sand in Taufers, is perfect for families. Visit the Schaubergwerk Prettau, a mine which you can see first-hand, and check out the Bergbaumuseum Steinhaus, a mining museum which tells the history of mining in the Ahrntal with exciting and interesting models and presentations -- both are favorite family destinations.

The Mineralienmuseum von Josef Kirchler is a mineral collection in St. Johann and explains how the Alps came to be and tells their colorful history. And the Krippen- und Volkskunstmuseum Maranatha in Luttach, presents Nativity scenes and other local arts and crafts, is a unique day trip.

You will witness traditional customs with the Autumn Alm Cattle Drives in Rein, which are part of a traditional festival, and don't miss out on visiting an Ahrntal tatting manufacturer. Using this technique, high-quality lace and doilies, made in a century old tradition, are produced with much dedication and skill.

Many interesting cultural events await you and your cultural holiday in the Tauferer Ahrntal. Share unforgettable holiday moments with an E-Card

AWARDS & ACCOLADES

Alpenpalace Deluxe Hotel & Spa Resort is recommended by Condé Nast Johansen's: "The fluffy beds with heaps of pillows, just the thing after a soak in the salt-water spa pool in the heart of the Ahrntal, one of South Tyrol's amazingly beautiful valleys."

AMENITIES & SERVICES

Alpenpalace Inclusive Services:

• Regal breakfast buffet prepared in our open view kitchen with everything your heart desires
• Daily wellness buffet 2:00 pm until 5:00 pm with snacks a la carte, fresh salads, homemade cakes, cookies and an array of teas
• Delectable 5 to 7 course á la Carte Gourmet Dinner in the evenings includes a generous appetizer and salad buffet
• Varying theme and specialty evenings
• We will be happy to accommodate special orders for diet or special dishes
• Every day you will find fresh fruit, healthy delicacies, an array of teas and juices in the Wellness area
• Use of our luxurious 2000 sqm Spa Alpin with various saunas, pools, resting areas and brine water area
• Experience Wellness year-round in our heated outdoor swimming pool
• Enjoy our imaginative Park (30,000 m² / 7,5 acres) all around the establishment
• Alpenpalace Wellness Basket with snuggly robes, towels and comfortable bath slippers
• In your rooms you will find an exquisite selection of BVLGARI White Tea Luxury Collection
• Supervised activity and vitality program in the hotel and outdoors in the beautiful natural setting of the Ahrntal mountains (Aqua Gym, Yoga, Gymnastic)

DINING

The Tiroler Stube greets you with a pleasant combination of rich Swiss stone pine wood, choice colors and natural fabrics, to create an ambience in perfect harmony with the fascinating natural landscape of the Tauferer Ahrntal.

Feast and enjoy from morning until night in the large buffet area, with 5-7-course meals of your choice and an extensive à la carte menu.

Prepared with love and dedication, culinary delights await you at multiple Gourmet and Themed Evenings or at the popular Exhibition Kitchen Events.

Before and after your dinner in the Tiroler Stube, in Winter Garden or on the expansive Sun Terrace, enjoy the stylish bar area.

During the day, the South Tyrolean sun floods the complete bar area and creates a warm, relaxing atmosphere at the bar and at the carefully arranged sitting areas. In the evening, thousands of tiny lights, candles and chandeliers illuminate the bar with a special ambience.

During your holiday you can end your days with the soft piano music, a delightful glass of wine and a comfortable discussion.

The romantic Lounge Area with fireplace (smoking area separate) promises impressive moments and wonderful hours together with your partner. Review the day's experiences and enjoy your stay at the Alpenpalace to the fullest.

LEISURE ACTIVITIES

Spa Alpin features La Prairie products and the wellness facilities and activities include:

• Indoor pool with whirlpool, massage beds, waterfall, reflex zone massages and air jets
• Outdoor pool with air jets
• Outdoor whirlpool
• Separate children's pool with water slide
• Brine pool and salt works
• Sauna area with Tyrolean Stuben Sauna (Finnish style sauna with tiled stove), herbal sauna, steam bath, brine steam bath, Laconium, ice fountain, hydro-massage shower, resting area with open fire place
• Beauty Farm with 8 treatment rooms, fresh water pools, spa suites
• Massages, body packs, cosmetic treatments, treatments for couples, baths.

Activity filled winters:

Ski safari (Excursion to the Klausberg skiing area with our ski guide)
Guided snow shoe and winter hikes
Free shuttle service to the Klausberg & Speikboden ski areas
Cashless payments at the Klausberg ski area (Mountain restaurant)
Ski depot with heated ski boot warmer
Discounted ski rental (complete gear for 6 days) bargain priced for the Alpenpalace at 49 Euro

Activity filled summers:

Nordic Walking
Guided hikes
Free bicycle rental
Aperitif receptions and buffets in the hotel gardens

LOCAL ATTRACTIONS

Explore these sights in the South Tyrol from the Alpenpalace Deluxe Hotel & Spa Resort:

Bruneck - Even today, nearby Bruneck still hasn't lost its mediaeval charm. Guests enter through four city gates into the Old Town, "Altstadt", where its noble homes, many small shops and beautiful alleys invite you to stroll and enjoy. Those who enjoy art should visit the Brunecker Stadtmuseums, Bruneck's City Museum, and see, among others, the works of Michael Packer and Albrecht Dürer.

Christmas Markets - The five cities of Bolzano, Merano, Brixen, Bruneck and Sterzing all have original South Tyrolean "Christkindl" Markets still in the traditional style.
On your next holiday vacation, let South Tyrol's Magic of Christmas take you away - enjoy the heavenly seasonal cheer on a 5-city Advent Trip.

Historical Buildings: Castles and Churches - 800 romantic Castles and mediaeval Fortresses invite you on a trip into South Tyrol's past. Some of the best historical witnesses are now Castle Restaurants. Additionally, those guests to South Tyrol who are culture-aficianados will find many churches and monasteries in Alto Adige designed and decorated in the Romantic, Gothic and Baroque styles.

South Tyrol's Mining Tradition - Mining has a long tradition in South Tyrol: over several hundreds of years, miners dug deep into the earth for lead, zink and silver. Today you can visit inactive mines and experience the mines first-hand on interesting tours. Schaubergwerke, mines open to the public, and the Bergbauernmuseen (mining museums) can be found in Prettau, Villanders, St. Leonhard in Passeier, Steinhaus and Ridnaun/Schneeberg, among others.

Day Trips - The nearly limitless variety in the Tauferer Ahrntal and all of South Tyrol offers excursion possibilities for sportsfans, families, culture-buffs, connoisseurs and romantics.

For your next holiday in South Tyrol, try a day trip to the Swarowski Crystal Worlds near Innsbruck (Austria), to the city of love Verona, the Gardasee (Adventure and Amusement Park Gardaland) or to Venice.

At the hotel reception, we will be happy to provide you with information regarding the current cultural events and interesting excursions.

GETTING THERE

AIRPORT: Innsbruck (INN) - 90km; Bolzano (BZO) - 90km.BOOK FLIGHTS

TRANSPORTATION: Garage parking spaces may be reserved by all guests for a fee of 8 Euro per day.

HOTEL ADDRESS:
Alpenpalace Deluxe Hotel & Spa Resort
I-39030 St. Johann im Ahrntal
South Tyrol - Italy
Tel. (+39) 0474 670 230
Fax (+39) 0474 671 156