Goldene Rose Karthaus
Refined Alpine retreat with monk-like silence as a design principle. Locally sourced Tyrolean stone, larch wood, and loden fabrics give rooms a grounded, earthy feel — nothing flashy, nothing corporate. The Grüner family sets a tone that's warm and informal but attentive; guests consistently describe staff as exceptional. Equal parts outdoor adventure base and proper wellness sanctuary.
Book the SILENTIUM Menu well in advance — reservation required by noon the day before and it's the best way to experience the kitchen at its peak
Why It Matters
One Michelin Key 2025 holder and SLH member in a genuinely remote Alpine village with a 14th-century Carthusian monastery as its backdrop. The hotel developed its own glacier-mineral skincare brand (GLACISSE) and the Karthauser Bad outdoor sauna sits literally at treetop height with a glass wall facing the forest. The film crew and cast of the movie 'Everest' stayed here while filming on the Senales Glacier.
Goldene Rose Karthaus is a 29-room family-owned boutique hotel sitting at 1,327m in the village of Certosa (Karthaus) in the Senales Valley, South Tyrol. Run by Stefania and Paul Grüner with genuine warmth and zero corporate fuss, it occupies a hamlet steeped in Carthusian monastery history and flanked by glaciers on all sides. The spa is the real draw — its own GLACISSE cosmetics line uses minerals extracted from the Hochjochferner Glacier — and the restaurant, Josef Stube, earns consistent praise for serious Alpine-Mediterranean cooking with hyper-local sourcing.
Where You'll Stay
8 room types available
Deluxe
At 28 m² with a private terrace, this is the sweet spot for most guests. Cozy natural wood finishes, natural stone shower, views of the pine forest. Quieter than it sounds given how removed this village already is.
King · 28 sqm
Grand Deluxe
Light and airy at 30 m² with a private veranda — the extra outdoor space matters when you're here to breathe. Slightly larger than the Deluxe with the same quality of natural finishes and views.
King · 30 sqm
Junior Suite Garden View
The largest of the junior options at 40 m², with a terrace overlooking the hotel garden. More space than the Sauna version but without the private sauna — you'll use the communal Karthauser Bad instead. Sleeps up to 3.
King · 40 sqmJunior Suite Sauna
The in-room sauna is the headline here. At 36 m² you get a light-filled suite with your own private sauna — walk from the sauna to the balcony to cool off in the mountain air, then straight to bed. Hot-water bottles come wrapped in fine loden fabric. Particularly good in winter.
King · 36 sqmPenthouse Suite
The best room in the house at 68 m² — and it shows. A spacious living area with wood-burning stove, full open-plan kitchen with minibar stocked with regional products, dressing room, and large panoramic windows facing the valley. The separate bedroom has a king-size box-spring bed. The bathroom runs large with a proper bathtub and rain shower. But the real payoff is the private rooftop Finnish sauna with deckchairs and unobstructed views over the rooftops of Karthaus. Rates from €513/night low season to €662/night in peak summer.
King · 68 sqmResidence Suite ANEMONE
One of eight flower-named apartment suites in the separate Residence Weißkugel building, 150m from the main hotel and connected by a wooden walkway. ANEMONE is 50 m² and leans into warm wood and loden textiles. Has a small tea kitchen for independence, plus access to all hotel services including the Karthauser Bad spa.
King · 50 sqmResidence Suite ENZIAN
The largest of the residence suites at 70 m², named after the Gentian flower. Stone-grey tones and forest greens give it a grounded feel. Good for families or longer stays that need more breathing room. Same access to all hotel services via the connecting bridge.
King · 70 sqmSuperior
The entry-level room at 25 m² — compact but designed with care. Timeless layout using natural materials: warm earth tones, quality linen, Noble mattresses. Good for solo travelers or couples who plan to spend most of their time outside or in the spa.
King · 25 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
3 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
3-day personal coaching programme with Dr. Giselle Full, available as a structured package with 3 individual 2.5-hour sessions per day. Runs Thursday to Sunday. Bookable through the hotel.
Seasonal e-bike hire available from the hotel for exploring the valley trails and passes. Included in the Active Long Stay package (7 nights).
Mountain bike trails throughout the Senales Valley. Bike rental available seasonally.
Fishing available in the Senales Valley area.
300+ km of marked hiking trails radiate from the village. Routes range from gentle valley walks to the 10-hour summit climb to Hohe Wilde (3,480m). The hotel can arrange mountain guides. The local bus system is reliable and lets you access trailheads easily.
Hotel can arrange guided visits to Ötzi the Iceman discovery site, Juval Castle (a medieval mountain keep), and the Copper Age museum in Bolzano where you can experience Ötzi's remains and era firsthand.
The hotel's own sister property, Bella Vista Mountain Refuge, sits at 2,845m with an alpine outdoor sauna. Guests can book a combined package: 4 nights at Goldene Rose plus 1 night up at the refuge. Crystal-clear air, glacier views, and profound silence at altitude.
An unusual day-trip offering — guided sailing on Lake Garda, bookable through the hotel as part of the summer experiences program.
The Val Senales ski area is 14 km from the hotel with 40 km of slopes and 17 lifts. Glacier skiing is available year-round at altitude. Hotel ski packages include ski pass and bus transfer from the hotel. Beginner through expert terrain available.
Tennis court available on-site or nearby.
Sommelier Verena leads tours of the vaulted underground cellar with tastings of up to 8 wines. Alto Adige and biodynamic labels are the focus. Bookable through the front desk.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Standard in all rooms, twice-daily housekeeping in the Penthouse Suite.
Limited-hours room service from the in-house restaurant.
Dogs allowed with advance booking. €35/day non-refundable fee. Dogs not permitted in dining room or reading parlour; bring your own dog blanket.
Multiple webcams showing real-time valley and hotel views, accessible at goldenerose.it.
Available online via the hotel's e-guma shop.
Airport transfers can be arranged. Ski bus to Alpin Arena Senales included in ski packages.
Large public car park in the village with complimentary valet service for hotel guests.
Two outdoor soaking pools, Finnish treetop sauna, Earth Sauna, Gloriette glass pavilion with open fireplace. Open year-round.
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