Saltus
Wabi-sabi eco-luxury. Raw natural materials meet serious design intent. Calm, intentional, and genuinely quiet — this is not a party hotel. The vibe rewards slow travelers who actually want to use the wellness programme.
Arrive by train to get an automatic 5% discount on the room price — the hotel will also pick you up from Bolzano station for €45 each way
Why It Matters
One of the first eco-hotels in the San Genesio area, listed by Small Luxury Hotels of the World, Michelin, Tablet Hotels, and Gault Millau. The property sits on the largest interconnected larch meadow plateau in Europe, and its Forest Spa is 99% chemical-free, integrated directly into the spruce forest. Daily yoga, forest bathing, and meditation are included in the room rate — no extra charge.
Hotel Saltus is a fourth-generation, family-run eco-hotel that opened in its current form in 2019 at 1,100 metres above sea level on Europe's largest larch plateau, just 8 km from Bolzano. The Mumelter women — sisters Nadja and Claudia, plus their mother Hedwig — rebuilt the property around one idea: that the forest itself is the therapy. Rooms are built from local larch, porphyry stone, organic clay, and limestone; the aesthetic is minimal but warm. The rooftop 18-metre infinity Sky Pool with panoramic Dolomites views and the underground Forest Spa woven into the spruce trees are the two centrepiece draws.
Where You'll Stay
6 room types available
Dolomites Loggia
From EUR240 / nightThe entry-level Dolomites-facing room at 35 sqm. Same natural material palette as the rest of the hotel — organic clay plaster, limestone floors, beeswax sealants — just in a more compact footprint. Still commands mountain views through the full window front. Good value relative to the suite categories if you mostly plan to be outside.
35 sqmForest Loggia
From EUR250 / nightA 35 sqm double room facing directly into the spruce forest. Sturdy pinewood trunks frame your view and the modest, natural interior pushes all attention outside. Oversized box spring beds, organic clay and lime plaster walls. The forest view rooms feel like an elevated treehouse — guests consistently rate these among their favourite features.
35 sqmForest Loggia Family
From EUR290 / nightA proper two-bedroom family suite at 73 sqm — two bedrooms, two balconies, two bathrooms, and a shared entrance hall. Forest-facing. The hotel's solution for families who want to stay together without cramming into a single room. At 73 sqm it's the largest footprint on offer.
73 sqmGran Dolomites Loggia
From EUR275 / nightA 42 sqm deluxe double room with a full Dolomites-facing balcony and panoramic window front. The entire window wall opens to unobstructed mountain views — the chalk-white midday peaks give way to the famous red glow at sunset. Built with wood, linen, loam, and chalk. The larger footprint compared to the standard Dolomites Loggia makes this the more comfortable mid-tier choice.
42 sqmSaltus Suite
From EUR350 / nightThe top room category at Saltus. A 65 sqm suite with a 12 sqm private balcony facing the Dolomites, delivering an unobstructed 180° panorama of the UNESCO World Heritage peaks. Clay walls, limestone flooring, and an oversized Simmons box spring bed (1.90m x 2.05m). Floor-to-ceiling windows and a spacious private terrace make the boundary between room and mountain feel genuinely thin.
65 sqm
Single Suite
From EUR320 / nightA 35 sqm suite designed for solo travelers or couples who want a more intimate, economical option. Western exposure means afternoon sun pours through the openable glazed windows. Soft, muted colours give this room a subtler personality than the Dolomites-facing suites. The hotel's most affordable way to experience the full suite treatment.
35 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
4 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Daily group yoga sessions taught by co-owner Hedwig Mumelter in a dedicated yoga room amid the fir trees. Top-of-the-range equipment (mats, blocks, belts, pillows) provided. The hotel also hosts occasional yoga retreats with outside teachers.
E-bikes available for rent at the hotel. Guests use them for excursions on the plateau and surrounding mountain roads.
Over 800 km of marked hiking trails accessible directly from the hotel across the Monzoccolo/Tschögglberg plateau and the wider Salten area — the largest interconnecting larch meadows in Europe. The hotel provides a dedicated hiking corner with an extensive library, weather stations, maps, route suggestions, hiking sticks, rucksacks, and snowshoes for winter.
Horse riding on the Salten plateau. Multiple riding stables in the area around the hotel offer guided horseback excursions.
Occasional healthy cooking classes offered as part of the relaxation and wellness programme.
Designated jogging routes through the larch forest and surrounding plateau.
Guided meditation classes offered by the spa team as part of the daily relaxation programme. Included with the stay.
Guided group relaxation technique session, part of the inclusive daily programme.
The hotel hosts a rotating artist-in-residence programme (Saltus Sinafisi), bringing contemporary artists to live and work at the property. Exhibitions open to guests during their stay. Recent residents include Lena Henke and Evy Jokhova.
Guided barefoot walks through the larch forest, led by Hedwig Mumelter. Based on the Japanese practice of strengthening the mind-body connection with nature through sensory awareness. Guests are guided to listen for birdsong, feel the texture of bark, and inhale forest air consciously. Included in the room rate.
Watercolour painting sessions offered as part of the relaxation programme — one of the more unusual inclusions. Part of a broader arts and creative programme at the hotel.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Dedicated hiking resource room with extensive library, weather stations, tour suggestions, hiking sticks, rucksacks, snowshoes — all included with the stay.
Complimentary WiFi throughout rooms and public areas.
Fully equipped fitness room with Technogym equipment including treadmill, cross trainer, weights, and more.
Room service available, including breakfast delivery to room. Note: room service for breakfast carries a €25 surcharge.
Dogs are welcome (charges may apply). Pets are not allowed in the pool, spa, or garden. The surrounding forest and meadows offer extensive walking options.
Heated outdoor rooftop infinity pool with 180° panoramic views of the UNESCO Dolomites. Open year-round. Often cited as one of the most beautiful hotel pools in Europe.
Separate smaller indoor pool on the rooftop level, particularly suitable for children.
The hotel sells gift vouchers and operates an online SaltusShop (shop.hotel-saltus.com) with branded products.
All guests receive the Südtirol Guest Pass for the duration of their stay, which covers free use of all public transport in South Tyrol. Bus line 156 runs hourly from Bolzano central station directly to the hotel.
Paid shuttle service from/to Bolzano train station. €45 per shuttle one-way.
Free private on-site parking. Reservation not required.
Dedicated yoga and pilates studio in the Forest Spa with mats, blocks, belts, and pillows.
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