Adler Mountain Lodge stands on the Alpe di Siusi, the largest high-alpine meadow in Europe, a rolling plateau of pastures and forests surrounded by the Dolomites' most famous peaks. Created by the family behind South Tyrol's long-established Adler hotels, this timber lodge of suites and chalets is designed for peace, nature and slow living, with an infinity pool facing the mountains and full-board dining inspired by the region.
Adler Mountain Lodge stands on the Alpe di Siusi, the largest high-alpine meadow in Europe, a rolling plateau of pastures and forests surrounded by the Dolomites' most famous peaks. Created by the family behind South Tyrol's long-established Adler hotels, this timber lodge of suites and chalets is designed for peace, nature and slow living, with an infinity pool facing the mountains and full-board dining inspired by the region.
Location: Alpe di Siusi (Seiser Alm), Dolomites, Italy
The lodge sits on the Alpe di Siusi (Seiser Alm in German) in South Tyrol, at around 1,800 metres, within the Dolomites UNESCO World Heritage Site. The plateau is framed by the jagged Sassolungo (Langkofel) and the flat-topped Sciliar (Schlern), and Val Gardena, with the famous Seceda ridge, lies just beyond.
To protect the landscape, the road onto the plateau is closed to private traffic for much of the day, and a cable car connects it with the village of Siusi below; hotel guests can arrange access, so check the details when booking. Bolzano is around an hour away, and Verona and Innsbruck airports roughly two to two and a half hours.
The plateau covers more than 50 square kilometres of meadows, forests and gently rolling hills, dotted with wooden hay barns and mountain huts. In summer it is grazed by cows and horses, and in winter it becomes a snowy playground for skiers, walkers and cross-country skiers, with views on every side of the Dolomites' most famous peaks.
Rooms and suites at the Adler Lodge
The lodge has 18 suites in the main building and 12 chalets in the meadows nearby, built largely from wood and designed in a contemporary Alpine style, with clean lines, natural materials and large windows facing the mountains. The chalets, with their own living areas and terraces, offer more space and privacy, ideal for couples and small families.
The atmosphere is calm and intimate, and the small number of rooms means the lodge rarely feels busy, even in peak season.
The lodge opened in 2014, after many years of planning, as a quieter, more intimate sibling to the family's larger Adler resorts in Ortisei. Its architecture uses local timber and stone, and it was designed to sit lightly on the landscape of the protected plateau.
Facilities at the Adler Lodge
Stays are full board, with a focus on local and seasonal ingredients, from South Tyrolean cheeses and cured meats to mountain herbs, and dining is relaxed rather than formal. The spa includes saunas and treatment rooms, and the infinity pool, wrapped around the lodge with views across the meadows to the peaks, is the highlight.
In winter, the Alpe di Siusi offers around 60 kilometres of gentle, sunny ski runs, as well as cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and winter walking, and it links with the vast Dolomiti Superski network. In summer, the plateau becomes a paradise of hiking and cycling trails, with mountain huts scattered across the meadows.
The lodge also makes an excellent base for exploring the wider Dolomites. Val Gardena, with its cable cars to Seceda and the Sella group, is close by, and the Sella Ronda ski circuit can be reached in winter, while in summer the trails of the Sciliar-Catinaccio Nature Park lead to some of the finest viewpoints in South Tyrol.
The mountain moment
The defining moment is sunrise on the Alpe di Siusi, when mist lies in the hollows of the meadows and the Sassolungo and Sciliar emerge, glowing pink, above the dew-covered pastures. It is one of the most beautiful sights in the Dolomites.
By day, hike or cycle across the plateau to traditional huts for lunch, or take the trails up towards the Sciliar for views across the whole of South Tyrol.
Why the Adler Lodge is one of the best mountain hotels
Adler Mountain Lodge earns its place because it offers a rare combination of tranquillity, contemporary design and one of the most beautiful landscapes in the Alps. It is expensive, and it is a retreat rather than a lively resort. But for couples and nature lovers seeking a peaceful, design-led escape in the heart of the Dolomites, it is one of the finest choices.
When to go to the Adler Lodge
The lodge has winter and summer seasons. Winter, from around December to March, brings snow-covered meadows, gentle skiing and cross-country trails. Summer is the most popular time, from June to September, with wildflowers carpeting the plateau in June and July and settled hiking weather in September. Autumn brings golden larches and quiet trails. Check opening dates, and book early for summer.
Questions, answered
- How many rooms does Adler Mountain Lodge have?
- 18 suites in the main lodge and 12 chalets nearby.
- Can you drive to Adler Mountain Lodge?
- The road onto the Alpe di Siusi is closed to private traffic for much of the day, with a cable car from Siusi. Hotel guests can arrange access; check the details when booking.
- Is Adler Mountain Lodge full board?
- Yes. Stays are full board, with dishes based on local, seasonal ingredients.
