Vigilius Mountain Resort
Minimalist eco-luxury. Lots of pale larch wood, clay walls, floor-to-ceiling glass, and deep red accents. Calm is the operating principle — no TVs blaring, no nightclub energy, no road noise. Guests who come wanting stimulation will be disappointed. Guests who come wanting silence will not want to leave.
Non-guests can dine at Restaurant 1500 by reservation — the cable car and parking are included in the dinner package, plus a welcome aperitif.
Why It Matters
Accessible only by cable car. Italy's first ClimateHouse A-certified hotel. Designed by architect Matteo Thun. Michelin Key holder. EarthCheck certified. The hay bath in the spa is a genuine South Tyrolean tradition, not a gimmick.
Vigilius Mountain Resort sits at 1,500 meters on the car-free Vigiljoch above the town of Lana in South Tyrol. There is no road up here — the only way in is a 7-minute cable car ride, which immediately signals that this is not a normal hotel. Designed by Matteo Thun under the guiding principle 'Eco, not ego,' the building is constructed from just four materials — untreated larch wood, clay, stone, and glass — and blends into the alpine treeline so seamlessly you almost miss it. Italy's first ClimateHouse A-certified hotel, heated exclusively by locally sourced wood chips, and holding a Michelin Key, this 41-room property is one of Europe's best arguments for sustainable luxury.
Where You'll Stay
3 room types available
Deluxe Room
First-floor room with private balcony. Same footprint as the Superior at 36 sqm, but elevated position with balcony rather than garden access. Same choice of Dolomite view with morning sun or forest view with evening sun. Natural materials throughout — parquet floors, clay walls, wood paneling.
36 sqm
Suite
At 72 sqm — double the footprint of the standard rooms — the suites offer a separate living area alongside the bedroom. Balcony or garden access depending on configuration, with the same view choice: Dolomites with morning sun or forest with evening sun. Furnished with warm red sofas and leather armchairs that contrast nicely against the pale wood.
72 sqmSuperior Room
Ground-floor room with direct garden access. Choose between Dolomite view with morning sun or forest view with evening sun. Built from natural materials — parquet floors, a clay wall that doubles as radiant heating, generous glass fronts. The bathroom is open-plan, separated from the sleeping area by that signature heated clay wall.
36 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
2 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Sessions guided by Hotel Director Vera Dejori. Promotes focus, patience, and inner calm. Available for beginners and those looking to improve technique.
A 9-hole course near the Brandis castle ruin in Lana, designed by English golf architect Michael Pinner. The 2,887m course is flat and suited to all ages. Hotel can arrange tee times.
Played on the lovingly restored original bocce court from the old mountain hotel that predated the resort. The Italian lawn bowling game — get your balls closest to the pallino, or knock your opponent's away. Relaxed but competitive.
Guided immersion in the larch forests surrounding the resort. The practice focuses on sensory awareness of the forest environment. The hotel's location at 1,500m on a car-free mountain makes this unusually genuine.
An extensive trail network starts right at the hotel's front door. Options range from easy panoramic walks through larch forests to more serious summit hikes up to the 2,607m Naturnser Alp. Guided hikes can be arranged through the hotel team.
A scenic 1.5-hour hike (or 20 minutes from the nearby chairlift station) leads to the Schwarze Lacke lake, which freezes December–February. Skates rentable at the lakeside Gasthof Seespitz, subject to availability.
Snowshoes and poles provided free of charge. The Vigiljoch's snow-covered forests and meadows create exceptional winter landscape on snowshoes.
Trail network around the Vigiljoch stays accessible in winter. Ranges from short walks to longer hikes through snow-covered larch forests.
Mountain bikes are provided free of charge to guests. E-bikes available to rent for a fee. The hotel team advises on panoramic rides, alpine bike trails, and valley descents. South Tyrol has an excellent cycle path network extending to the Adige, Val Venosta, and Bolzano.
Guided Nordic walking on the Vigiljoch trails. Part of the complimentary guest activity program.
The hotel arranges tandem paragliding flights from the Vigiljoch with trained pilots. Glide from 1,500m down into the valley with Dolomite views. Organized on request.
A set of five ancient far-eastern exercises that activate muscles, tendons, ligaments, and organs — said to stimulate glandular function and strengthen the immune system. Guided by the hotel's physical trainer at no charge.
Daily sessions guided by the hotel's wellness team. The program covers yoga, sound bath, meditation, mindfulness exercises, and the Five Tibetans. Focused on inner balance, flexibility, concentration, and controlled breathing.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Mountain bikes available to guests at no charge. E-bikes rentable for a fee.
A dedicated meeting room with notepads, pens, and water service. The hotel also offers private dining and event space rental.
A lounge with floor-to-ceiling wooden bookshelves, leather armchairs, and a chessboard. Internet station available here as well.
Available in all rooms from 7am–11pm. Also accessible at the library's internet station.
House aperitif served at the Piazza every evening from 18:30–19:30. Included for hotel guests and for external diners at Restaurant 1500.
Modern fitness room within the spa complex.
Multiple sun terraces with loungers. Red cushions against the backdrop of forest and mountains.
Hotel-managed covered garage at the Vigiljoch cable car station (Via Villa 3, Lana). Free for guests. EV charging stations available for a fee — requires own charging card.
Located at the entrance of the valley station parking garage. Requires guests' own charging card. Fee applies.
Dogs are welcome — up to 5 dogs at a time across the property. Not permitted in the breakfast room, Restaurant 1500, or the spa. Muzzles required on the cable car.
56 sqm indoor pool (14m × 4m) at 29°C. Connects to an outdoor whirlpool (32 sqm / 8m × 4m) at 35°C. Open 7am–10pm.
Full-service spa with indoor/outdoor pool, whirlpool, sauna, steam bath, Silencium relaxation area, and Momentum meditation room. Adults-only zones in sauna, steam bath, and Silencium.
Finnish sauna at approximately 85°C. Open 2pm–8pm (extendable to 10pm on request). Adults only.
Steam bath at approximately 40°C. Adults only.
The Vigiljoch cable car is the only way to reach the hotel. Hotel staff meet guests at the valley station. Extra rides available every hour until 11pm on request. Tickets included for restaurant guests and day spa visitors.
A dedicated room for meditation and yoga within the spa complex.
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