An anniversary year packed with highlights…

Daily yoga sessions with various guest instructors form the heart of our yoga weeks. Join us as we launch our new yoga platform in the garden of the Montis… we are sure it’ll also be a great opportunity to raise a glass to 20 years of Vitalpina, all in a relaxed atmosphere. Happy relaxing to you, happy birthday to us!

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A whole week packed with culinary delights from the region…

Join us and our selected partners for an extraordinary week of gourmet pleasures in celebration of local produce and the Slow Food philosophy. We will take you into a world of authentic taste sensations that go right to the roots of our carefully selected ingredients!

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Raise your awareness of the present moment so you can fully appreciate the here and now. Join us on a week-long journey of self-discovery with a variety of yoga and meditation sessions, plus a wide-ranging activity programme! Are you ready for the journey?

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The way to happiness leads you out in the dark, up the mountain and to a wonderful vantage point, where we greet the sun in peace and truly savour this magical moment, before fortifying ourselves with a delicious mountain breakfast for the return journey!

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A compact “Alpine Reset” for mind and body: a guided hike to one of the most beautiful mountain lakes in the Upper Vinschgau Valley, with mindful deep breathing in the crisp mountain air and – for the brave – a safely supervised cold-water challenge in the lake itself. Back at the Venosta Spa, soothing warmth and tranquillity will round off the experience, restoring balance to your circulation, mind and mood. Take the plunge!

For further information, please contact info@dasgerstl.com.

Join us on a hike up to the mountain pasture known as the Ontrattalm, where we will be barbecuing our own farm produce, then serving it up to the assembled company.

Grandparents Marialuise and Hans certainly won’t miss the event – they’ll be joining us at the very latest once we start sampling our homemade schnapps. Cheers!

A delightful stroll leads to a secluded platform in the woods, where our sommelière will open a fine selection of “r30” wines and other distinctive vintages. Enjoy conversing about the origins, character and aromas of the wines amidst the trees and birdsong on a light-hearted and unpretentious excursion.

For further information, please contact info@dasgerstl.com.

Join us as we serve up a fantastic menu in the gondola as it soars skywards surrounded by the glorious evening atmosphere. A unique musical and gourmet experience that you won’t want to miss!

Head chef Michael Ziernheld takes you on a journey to discover the world of r30 culinary delights: rather than just sitting at a table, you start in the r30 herb garden, in the r30 shop or even with the ingredients themselves – right where flavour begins. Then it’s backstage into the kitchen, where you’ll sample delicious r30 snacks as Michael tells you all about the producers and produce, as well as the sophisticated dishes he serves. Perfect for foodies who don’t just want to enjoy their food, but want to understand it too.

For further information, please contact info@dasgerstl.com.

Join us in celebrating the longest day of our anniversary year, and with it the official start of summer! We will cook together around the campfire and smoke the food in the traditional way, using local herbs!

Join us as we delve into the exciting world of jazz with the Südtirol Jazzfestival Alto Adige, one of the largest international music festivals, featuring international jazz greats and numerous young, experimental musicians from all over the world!

29.06.2026
Louise Knobil, experimental Jazz

11.09.2026
Almamanouche, a Gipsy Swing Journey

A delightful stroll leads to a secluded platform in the woods, where our sommelière will open a fine selection of “r30” wines and other distinctive vintages. Enjoy conversing about the origins, character and aromas of the wines amidst the trees and birdsong on a light-hearted and unpretentious excursion.

For further information, please contact info@dasgerstl.com.

Join us on a journey into the wonderful world of Italian wine: five exclusive evenings, five regions and five unforgettable taste experiences. Savour fine wines and culinary delights in a stylish setting that is sure to delight all wine lovers!
Cost: 60 euros per person including a small gift and 20% off the wines tasted!

30.01.2026: Sicily
21.03.2026: Tuscany
27.06.2026: Piedmont
19.09.2026: Veneto
14.11.2026: South Tyrol

Guided tours of the Reinhold Messner House in Sexten, a private breakfast with him, or a wonderful mindful hike – all with the mountaineering legend himself. Details of dates to follow as soon as possible!

Dates: 
19.06.26
03.07.26
19.08.26
26.08.26

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Join us at our mountain hut where, at an altitude of 1,900 metres above sea level, we will be tasting some of the finest products from various South Tyrolean winegrowers. Cheers – here’s to our 20th anniversary!

To mark the 111th anniversary of the death of mountaineering legend Sepp Innerkofler, killed in the First World War, this fascinating exhibition at the “Haus der Berge” looks both into the past and to the future, all while wondering what the next 111 years might bring. Come and see for yourself!

Let’s all sit down to dinner – but this time in a truly spectacular setting. We will be serving up all sorts of delicacies on a 55-metre-high suspension bridge, turning this special evening into an unforgettable 20-year celebration – and here’s to many more!

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Join us for the motivational talk “No limits – Wie schaffe ich mein Ziel [How to achieve my goal]” with extreme sports personality Joey Kelly.

While this event forms part of the HYROX sports camp with elite athlete Jana Lebenstedt, it is also open to non-campers.

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Join us on a sunrise hike through the forest, fresh with the scents of morning, then treat yourself to a group yoga and pranayama session in the midst of a beautiful larch meadow with equally stunning views. We then start the day together over a hearty mountain breakfast at the Laab Alm, all in harmony with nature.

Join us for a five-course gourmet meal under the open sky, served on a 100-metre-long table high up on a beautiful mountain meadow. Enjoy local specialities from the village of Tiers, then witness the famous alpenglow on the Rosengarten massif as it stretches out before you. Take a seat and marvel at the view!

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This stunning light show will transform the Gilfenklamm gorge into an enchanting, almost mystical setting. Experience the gorge in a unique interplay of water, light and nature: gentle lighting effects make the roaring waters shimmer in vibrant colours, bringing the gorge to life at night. An unforgettable adventure under the stars – atmospheric, impressive and simply enchanting!

The Gilfenklamm gorge will be illuminated on the following ten evenings:

Thurs. 16.07. / 23.07. / 30.07. / 06.08. / 13.08.
Sat. 15.08.
Thurs. 20.08. / 27.08. / 03.09. / 10.09.

Come and see an in-house open-air opera production, in a truly special location – at the foot of the Rosengarten massif! Giovanni Battista Pergolesi’s opera “La serva padrona [The Maid turned Mistress]” will be directed by Sonia Ellemunt and conducted by Davide Lorenzato, with the voices of Mirjam Gruber and Diego Villegas. It all promises to be a unique experience!

22.07.2026 premiere (in case of bad weather: 23.07.2026)
29.07.2026 (in case of bad weather: 30.07.2026)
05.08.2026 (in case of bad weather: 06.08.2026)
12.08.2026 (in case of bad weather: 13.08.2026)
21.08.2026 (in case of bad weather: 22.08.2026)
26.08.2026 (in case of bad weather: 27.08.2026)

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Accompanied by your host Josef, this special hike takes you along the old smugglers’ routes from Italy to Austria. You cross an impressive mountain landscape, marked by its tranquillity, vast open spaces and majestic views of the Dolomites and Hohe Tauern National Park; you also pass the deep-blue Schwarzsee in the picturesque Villgraten Valley. Every step recounts Alpine history, with an intensive experience of nature– and, for an even more intensive adventure, take a dip in the chilly lake waters! Are you ready?

Join us as we delve into the world of chestnuts and savour the very best of autumn. Alongside chestnut-based delicacies there are other traditions to enjoy, such as törggelen (sampling the new wine), food and wine tastings, and lovely autumn walks. The highlight of the week is “Keschtnigl Sonntag”, the traditional Sunday chestnut festival. Save the date: 8 November 2026!

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Join us as we get into the Christmas spirit at the parish church of Feldthurns along with South Tyrolean singer-songwriter Michael Aster, the Sterzing Children’s Choir and the well-known storyteller Heike Vigl. Look forward to a magically serene evening!

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