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Architecture & Sustainability

Respecting and reconciling the wisdom of nature and the aspirations of the people who come here, the vigilius mountain resort uses architectural means to focus attention on the things that really matter. Conceived as a place of sophisticated simplicity, the design hotel blends into the forests and meadows and blurs the boundaries between architecture and nature through the materials used. Larch wood, large-scale glass elements, natural stone and clay create the desired aesthetic design language – modern and rustic at the same time.

The foundation of vigilius mountain resort is its ecological attitude. This is the first Klimahaus-A certified hotel in Italy and its promise to nature is reflected in every detail – not least the thoughtful, natural materials used. Despite the exposed location, its construction allows for very low heating demand. It was always the intention to heat the hotel with biomass, using wood chips from mountain farmers in the immediate vicinity. This is just one of the many ways we work in harmony with our closest surroundings – for a symbiosis of modern design, comfort, and sustainability.

Matteo Thun

The only connection with the rest of the world is a cable car. An architecture hotel with a dreamlike silhouette that seems embedded in the ground like a majestic tree trunk… and nothing else. Your stay takes place wholly in nature, the landscape is everywhere and everything. From the outside, the forest seems to be inside, inside you think you are outside. The vigilius mountain resort in South Tyrol is an architecture hotel worth experiencing and understanding. You return home regenerated, almost as if awakened from a beautiful, deep dream.

 

Matteo Thun, Architect

The only connection with the rest of the world is a cable car. An architecture hotel with a dreamlike silhouette that seems embedded in the ground like a majestic tree trunk… and nothing else. Your stay takes place wholly in nature, the landscape is everywhere and everything. From the outside, the forest seems to be inside, inside you think you are outside. The vigilius mountain resort in South Tyrol is an architecture hotel worth experiencing and understanding. You return home regenerated, almost as if awakened from a beautiful, deep dream.

 

Matteo Thun, Architect

vigilius mountain stories

With every step you take in the mountains, you are writing your own story. The mountains here know many such stories. And each of them is waiting to be held and told. Each encounter with this unique landscape can be understood as a dialogue that inspires others to open the first chapter of their own story. Send us your mountain tales – or read the latest and award-winning mountain stories here.

 

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New Life
Richard Sleobe

It’s my first trip without Lucy. I see traces of her everywhere I look. The girl who stands in line in front of me at the check-in counter wears a scarf just like the one Lucy used to wear, black, dotted with white skulls and bones. One of the TSA guards has a tattoo just like Lucy’s, a serpent eating its own tail. The duty-free shop is plastered with posters promoting Coco Noir, Lucy’s favorite perfume. In buy a bottle. Old habits die hard. The guy who sits next to me on the plane wears a Breitling Blackbird. That’s the watch Lucy bought for herself when she landed her first big deal. It’s a man’s watch, way too big for Lucy’s wrist, but she didn’t care. She wore it like a medal. I don’t think she ever took it off. At the baggage claim, I see a trolley just like Lucy’s gliding by, white with black wheels. I could go on, but I won’t. You get the point. I miss her…

 

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The St. Bernhard-Dachshund
Anonymous

Bella, the female St. Bernhard who belonged to the vigilius owners, often played with the children of guests currently visiting the mountain resort, a pastime which included generous amounts of jumping around along with stretching her legs out long while letting herself be scratched. Whenever she was not playing, she enjoyed a certain predilection for extended walks, with others or even alone…

 

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Waves
Lucy Bauer

I wouldn’t normally have an ice cream but the raspberry ripple at the wee cafe down at the harbour is so tempting. I like the girl that serves there, too. You’d expect somebody that gorgeous to be really stuck-up but she’s nice. I can’t say her name and she can’t pronounce mine properly either. “You vacation alone, Treeesh?” She’s got these huge dark eyes and skin the colour of toffee and slinky, wavy hair. People just aren’t that beautiful back home in Scotland…

 

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The Grim from Lake Jocher
anonymous

The men stood motionlessly around the lake. Quietly, almost cautiously they had made their way as lumbering shapes here, one after the other, sometimes alone or in small groups. Even from Pawigl and naturally from Partschins they had come up here, whispering or murmuring to themselves, with earnest expressions full of fear and awe and their looks carried the mark of the unknown…

 

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Meet & Rent

When the gaze falls into the valley, one gets the impression of being above it all. Here, it almost happens effortlessly to gain distance and focus on the essentials. New thoughts, strong networks, foundations for success – and sometimes even bonds for life – emerge here. Whether it’s a wedding, seminar, or event, you can rent the facilities of vigilius upon request.

Meeting rooms

The relaxed atmosphere amidst nature invites you to brainstorm new ideas and advance current topics. The meeting and seminar spaces at vigilius mountain resort can accommodate up to 80 people and provide direct access to terraces and a paradise garden with views of the Dolomites.

Library

The nearly six meters high, bright, and open library at vigilius mountain resort with a direct connection to nature frees the mind, only to then inspire it anew. In this atmosphere, at this special place, great ideas come to life.

Indoor and Outdoor

The wooden terrace can be used for aperitifs in good weather, for toasting a round birthday, or for catching a breath after the bridal dance. We are happy to assist in making every celebration at 1500m an unforgettable highlight.

Arrival

The vigilius mountain resort is located at an altitude of 1500 meters and is accessible by the new Vigiljoch cable car. The covered hotel garage at the valley station, can be found at the following address:

 

Seilbahnstation Vigiljoch

Via Villa 3

I-39011 Lana

 

 

Arrival by plane or train

 

Skyalps offers you a comfortable journey to Bolzano. Other airports in the area are Verona, Venice, Milan (Italy), Innsbruck (Austria) and Munich (Germany).

 

The nearest train stations are in Lana (4 km) or Merano (10 km), from where regional trains run. Express trains reach Bolzano station (30 km).

 

If you have any questions regarding arrival and departure, as well as the exact schedule, we are at your disposal:

Tel.: 0039 0473 556600 |  E-Mail: info@vigilius.it

 

 

 

 

Good to know

The vigilius mountain resort is located at an altitude of 1500 meters and is accessible by the new Vigiljoch cable car. The covered hotel garage at the valley station, can be found at the following address:

 

Seilbahnstation Vigiljoch

Via Villa 3

I-39011 Lana

 

 

Arrival by plane or train

 

Skyalps offers you a comfortable journey to Bolzano. Other airports in the area are Verona, Venice, Milan (Italy), Innsbruck (Austria) and Munich (Germany).

 

The nearest train stations are in Lana (4 km) or Merano (10 km), from where regional trains run. Express trains reach Bolzano station (30 km).

 

If you have any questions regarding arrival and departure, as well as the exact schedule, we are at your disposal:

Tel.: 0039 0473 556600 |  E-Mail: info@vigilius.it

 

 

 

 

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Arrival & parking

The vigilius can only be reached by cable car. The route described above leads to the valley station of the Lana-Vigiljoch cable car. You can park your car free of charge in the vigilius parking garage behind the cable car building (parking lot no. 5). There are unscheduled rides for our guests at: 7 am, 8 am, 8.30 am, 6 pm, 7 pm, 8 pm, 9 pm, 10 pm, 10.30 pm, and 11 pm.

Luggage and cable car tickets

Luggage trolleys are available on the left side of the vigilius garage. You can pick up your tickets at the cable car counter, the staff are informed about your arrival. If you arrive outside the cable car opening hours, you will receive your tickets at the mountain station.

Transfer service

We are happy to assist you in booking transfers from the train station or airport to the cable car station. Please inform our reception team in advance.

E-charging stations

Electric cars can be charged in our parking garage, with charging stations located at the rear end of the parking lot.

Cable car

Parking address
Vigiljoch cable car - valley station
Via Villa 3 I-39011 Lana
Frequency
Every 30 minutes
(additional trips during busy times)
July – September
daily: 8 am – 7 pm
May + June + October
weekdays: 8.30 am – 12.30 pm and 1.30 – 6 pm,
Sa, Sun & holidays: 8.30 pm – 6 pm
November – April
weekdays: 9 am – 12.30 pm and 1.30 – 5 pm,
Sa, Sun & holidays: 8.30 pm – 6 pm
Additional cable car rides for our guests:
At 7 am, 8 am, 8.30 am, 6 pm, 7 pm, 8 pm, 9 pm, 10 pm, 10.30 pm, and 11 pm.

Muzzles are required for dogs on the cable car.
Mountain bikes can also be transported by cable car.