Hotel Steger-Dellai Seiser Alm

Sweeping meadows ahead, the striking Dolomites behind, and all around, the unobstructed view of the rolling hills of the Seiser Alm. Arrive and feel at home. Head out and discover true happiness in nature. Return home and enjoy authentic cuisine.

Draw strength from the tranquillity and experience the Dolomite region in all its facets – this is what a holiday looks like at the Steger-Dellai, the 4-star hotel directly on the Seiser Alm.

Summer and winter alike, exciting experiences await at every turn – Paula Wiesinger and Hans Steger, the mountain pioneers who made the Steger-Dellai what it is today, already knew this: it’s an oasis for those seeking peace and quiet, a starting point for active holidaymakers, and a refuge for pleasure seekers.

PAULA WIESINGER & HANS STEGER
The hotel’s long history began in 1934 as a simple Alpine inn. Just 13 years later, the pioneers Paula & Hans Steger moved in. She was a ski legend, and he a pioneer in mountaineering and modern ski technology.

Together, they renovated the former refuge from the ground up and turned it into one of the first luxury hotels in the Dolomites. With a lot of love, sincere hospitality, and joy, they ran the hotel side by side. In 2000, the transfer of ownership and more renovation followed. Even now the hotel is managed according to the pioneer’s values.

In 2000, Paula established a foundation to support charitable projects and nature conservation on the Seiser Alm. All the couple’s assets belong to the foundation. The “Hans and Paula Memorial Trail“ was opened in 2006 in honour of the pioneers.

HANS STEGER – A PIONEER
Born in Bavaria in 1907, the trained carpenter set off into the world after his apprenticeship. He travelled through Italy to Tunisia and back. At least almost: in 1927, he settled in Bozen for a while and fell in love with the striking mountain peaks of the Schlern and his future wife Paula during an excursion.

Hans Steger is considered a pioneer of modern skiing techniques and was a sports promoter among the youth throughout his life. He was known far beyond the country’s borders for his abilities as a climbing guide, and famous personalities from the world of art and nobility only allowed him to guide them through the Dolomites.

PAULA WIESINGER – A LEGEND
Born in Bozen in 1907, “La Paula” only skied for the first time in the 1920s. 1932 she became downhill world champion in Cortina d’Ampezzo, and within seven years, Paula won a total of 20 Italian championship titles. Hans Steger was always at her side.

But skiing was not the only thing in her blood: she was one of the few female mountaineers of her time and mastered some challenging first ascents. Paula ran her hotel in the Dolomites with heart and soul until her final days.

SEISER ALM
For us, having a heart for the environment means having a heart for the future. At the Steger-Dellai, it is a matter of course to respect the Seiser Alm nature reserve and preserve its beauty. As a hotel in South Tyrol that values nature, the Steger-Dellai attaches great importance to keeping things natural, maintaining a small carbon footprint, and low-impact tourism.

Fresh spring water comes directly from the Alpine pasture, and the vegetables come from the hotel garden near our partner, La Paula. When possible, the chef buys from regional suppliers. Environmental awareness is just as present in the rooms and can be found in the high-quality, natural materials used to design the spaces.

A SUSTAINABLE CONCEPT
With an area of around 500m², we grow what we eat in the mornings, at lunchtime, and in the evenings: A sustainable concept based on consciously shaping natural ecosystems and conserving nature. We cultivate many old varieties of fruit and vegetables, herbs and spices, which find their way into the kitchen every day and shape our natural cuisine.

THE LARGEST HIGH ALPINE PASTURE
Once you’ve arrived, you won’t want to leave. With its vast Alpine pastures, gentle hills, and rugged Dolomite peaks, the Seiser Alm is not only a place of tranquillity but also an absolute paradise for activities. If you travel to the Seiser Alm by car, it can also enjoy a break.

The Seiser Alm Dolomites region is a traffic-calmed nature reserve. That means there is a general ban on driving between 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Every guest at the Steger-Dellai receives a driving permit on the day of arrival and departure.

ROOMS & SUITES
These rooms on the Seiser Alm guarantee a great night’s sleep and beautiful dreams. The interior design concept brings nature inside through the use of natural materials. Local woods and high-quality natural materials combine South Tyrolean tradition with Alpine flair.

But the best is right outside the large windows: the fantastic mountain world of the Seiser Alm. All rooms have a balcony or terrace to enjoy the panorama in the morning and lead you into the land of dreams in the evening.

PANORAMIC SUITE
Made to wonder. This new suite is a whole programme: large window and view of the Schlern promise you real visions of the scenery all around.

Suite with 2 separate bedrooms and very comfortable boxspring beds, living area with panoramic window, bathroom with shower, separate toilet, bidet, beauty mirror, hairdryer, Zero Waste amenities, Flat-TV, telephone, safe, fridge, parquet, south-facing balcony with view to the Schlern.

MOUNTAIN SUITE
Made to experience. These new suites offer lots of space to live dreamy Alpine holidays. In winter, a snowy paradise; In summer, all the shades of green: The view from the north-facing balcony vista is simply exciting.

MOUNTAIN LIVING PANORAMA
Made to relax. Alpine lifestyle with great view of the nature and of the mountains. The Seiser Alm is really at hand here. Space to gather and elegant luxury make this room a sublime well-being oasis.

NATURAL KITCHEN
Arrive and enjoy yourself. The tables in the light-flooded dining room are stylishly laid out. It’s time to take a seat and enjoy our varied half board.

The ingredients used by our kitchen team come from our own garden, from regional producers, and are carefully selected according to the season. The chefs work tirelessly on multi-faceted creations that combine and reinterpret traditional South Tyrolean cuisine with the lightness of Mediterranean fare.

FROM THE GARDEN INTO THE KITCHEN
An exciting and varied gastronomic concept: the Steger-Dellai Hotel has a 500m² permaculture garden. Red beets, colourful tomatoes, purple carrots, and other ancient varieties of vegetables find a place there.

Then there is the hotel’s own herb garden, which complements and completes our natural cuisine. The best thing about it: every day, at least one ingredient from the garden finds its way into the kitchen and onto the plates!

THE BREAKFAST
A good start to the day is particularly important for an exciting time on the Seiser Alm. Nothing more stands in the way of a successful day on holiday.

The rich breakfast made of South Tyrolean quality products is the best prerequisite for this: freshly brewed coffee, various tea specialities, fragrant pastries, and crispy wholewheat bread, plus various mueslis, freshly prepared egg dishes, cheese, sausage, and ham specialities from local producers…

THE DINNER
As enjoyable as the day begins, it also ends. The culinary delights range from traditional South Tyrolean dishes to Mediterranean cuisine and international creations.

Particularly delicious and with the best ingredients, there is something here for every palate. The weekly themed evenings, where the chef takes guests on special culinary journeys, are a real highlight.

ENJOY THE TRANQUILLITY OF THE MOUNTAINS
Recharge your batteries and immerse yourself in the Steger-Dellai, the wellness hotel on the Seiser Alm. Enjoy the tranquillity of the hilly Alpine meadows, find your inner balance in the sauna, savour the panoramic view in the wonderful garden, and watch your everyday stress fly away with soothing massages.

Nature is reflected in the beautiful natural bathing pond, and the large sunbathing lawn sweeps behind the hotel. Inside, a sauna session follows a dip in the saltwater grotto and time in the relaxation room follows a walk along the Kneipp course.

Strongly rooted in the diverse nature of the Seiser Alm, our wellness hotel on the Seiser Alm focuses on natural relaxation and holistic well-being.

STEGER’S SPA WORLD
Pure wellness extends over an area of approx. 2,000m². This is where energy sources invite you to experience the many facets of natural wellness.

• Outdoor sauna, Tyrolean sauna, flower steam bath with light and aromatherapy, “Luis Trenker” infrared cabin, Laconium Romanum
• Saltwater grotto
• Kneipp course, cold grotto, and experience showers
• Relaxation room with water beds and loungers
• Tea bar with fresh spring water, juices, fresh fruit, and dried fruit

THE GARDEN
A dream in green: the hotel is surrounded by a seemingly endless garden, and the transition to the meadows of the Seiser Alm is effortless.

The secluded location allows an unobstructed view of the striking mountain peaks. Hotel’s very own natural bathing pond with a refreshing spring water (spring to autumn). Sunbathing lawn with a panoramic view of the Schlern mountain.

THE FITNESS WORLD
Experience full-body vitality. In addition to the countless active possibilities in the fresh air, there is a fitness room in the hotel with cardio and strength equipment to train specific areas and let your endorphins run free.

UNWIND & CONSCIOUSLY RELAX
Arrive in the middle of nature, breathe the pure mountain air, and feel the peace. In a world that is becoming ever faster and more hectic, it is all the more important to recharge empty batteries at spots in nature that exude power.

A walk in the forest, a footbath in the clear spring water, a hike across lush meadows – the Seiser Alm has a decelerating effect and offers everything you need to do something good for yourself. As the saying goes, “In a healthy body dwells a healthy mind.”

EXPERIENCE NATURE
When nature slowly awakens, the desire for exercise increases and many are drawn out into the spring air. Numerous guided events on the topics of healthy exercise, balance, a balanced diet, proper training, and the right equipment form the ideal basis for the start of the warm season.

The Seiser Alm Balance events take place weekly in the villages of Kastelruth, Seis, Völs am Schlern, Tiers am Rosengarten, and on the Seiser Alm and are suitable for adults and teens aged 14 and over. When staying at the Hotel Steger-Dellai, participation in the Balance events is free of charge.

A SPECIAL MOUNTAIN SUMMER
Hotel Steger-Dellai is located in the middle of the Seiser Alm, the largest high Alpine pasture in Europe. It is just the right place for an active holiday in the Dolomites. Whether for varied hiking, climbing the rocky Dolomite mountains, or running and biking – in summer, the Seiser Alm is a true Mecca for nature lovers and active holidaymakers.

Many things make the Seiser Alm so incomparable: Blooming mountain meadows, behind them magnificent peaks, and easy, dreamy paths that lead through the paradise landscape. Above all, however, the variety of possibilities make the high plateau a dream terrain for active holidays in the Dolomites.

INCREDIBLE HIKING OPPORTUNITIES
Surrounded by hilly meadows, our hiking hotel on the Seiser Alm is the ideal starting point for a holiday dedicated to hiking, wellness, and enjoyment. Approximately 450 kilometres of hiking trails accompany our guests up to Alpine pastures, remote peaks, crystal-clear mountain lakes, and directly into a natural paradise.

The dreamlike view of the mountains is inescapable; at sunset, the alpenglow regularly takes your breath away. There are easy hiking trails at more moderate altitudes for families, while mountain lovers are drawn to the higher realms and the summits of the 3000-metre peaks in the Schlern-Rosengarten Nature Park.

STRIKING DOLOMITE PEAKS TO CONQUER
The legendary massifs of the Schlern and Rosengarten, the surrounding peaks of the Langkofel and Plattkofel, the Dolomite panorama within reach. When climbing on the Seiser Alm, one experience follows the next. The mountain pioneers Hans Steger and Paula Wiesinger already knew about this unique beauty and fascination.

The Steger-Dellai Hotel is located in the middle of the climbing area of the Dolomite region of the Seiser Alm. The proximity to the mountain, the hosts’ passion for the mountains, and the variety of climbing possibilities put mountaineers in seventh heaven. Climbing routes, tours, and trails are available for the most diverse demands.

600 KILOMETRES OF BIKING ADVENTURE
The Dolomite region of the Seiser Alm is not just for hikers and mountaineers, no. Seasoned mountain bikers and e-bike enthusiasts will find over 600 kilometres of bike trails and hundreds of MTB tours of varying degrees of difficulty at two altitudes.

Thanks to 300 days of sunshine, biking is possible at any time of year. And in the middle of it all? The Steger-Dellai, the bike hotel on the Seiser Alm. Action and relaxation go hand in hand here.

After an energising breakfast before an exciting tour, in the evening, a few relaxing hours in the wellness area, and to crown it all, a gourmet menu from the natural kitchen. Whether you’re a downhill hunter, a pastime mountain biker, or a leisure cyclist – the Seiser Alm caters to everyone when it comes to biking.

A WINTER DREAM IN THE DOLOMITES
The location is idyllic. The snow falls from the sky in thick flakes, wrapping everything in a white blanket. Here and there, you’ll find small Alpine huts, and in the middle of it all, the Hotel Steger-Dellai – in absolute tranquillity and yet directly in the winter action.

The modern lifts and the perfectly groomed slopes are right by the hotel, join the cross-country ski trail right outside the door and set off for winter hiking or snowshoeing right after breakfast.

No wonder Paula Steger already mastered the approximately 1,500-metre ascent in the 1920s in order to make fabulous turns in the powder snow afterwards. A winter holiday on the Seiser Alm is a special kind of time-out.

SKI-IN – SKI-OUT FOR MAXIMUM SKIING FUN
At the Steger-Dellai, every winter holidaymaker’s dream comes true: the hotel is located directly on the ski slopes of the Seiser Alm. Sleep in, enjoy a hearty breakfast, slip into your ski boots in the ski cellar, head out the door, and hit the slopes.

In the evening, just unbuckle your skis and take them off together with your poles and ski boots. A few minutes later, you can end the day with delicacies from our natural cuisine – this and more awaits you at our hotel on the slopes.

A ski region with 175 kilometres of slopes and 80 ultra-modern lifts make the Seiser Alm/Gröden ski area the largest in the Dolomites. Easy descents, long and action-packed slopes, and the sun, the panorama, and the crystal-clear mountain air are your constant companions.

The best part? You can start with your skis right in front of the hotel in the morning and take the downhill run back to the front door in the afternoon.

CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING
Not only for amateur athletes: cross-country skiing and biathlon pros regularly check-in at the Hotel Steger-Dellai to enjoy countless perfectly groomed trails and a relaxing break. The Seiser Alm is part of the Dolomiti Nordicski, the largest cross-country skiing area in Europe.

Numerous trails at different altitudes, levels of difficulty, and lengths lead skaters and classic skiers across the wonderful natural landscape of the Seiser Alm. The panorama accompanies you every bit of the way from the practice trail to the Joch cross-country skiing trail.

From easy circuit trails without significant elevation gain and varied trails across extensive Alpine meadows to steep climbs and numerous rounds, the Seiser Alm cross-country skiing network offers a varied experience and a one-of-a-kind panorama.

LANDSCAPES STRAIGHT FROM THE PAGES OF A FAIRY TALE
In winter, the Seiser Alm attracts visitors with its particularly magical snowy landscape. Off you go on exploratory tours in snowshoes and winter boots. Be the first to set foot in the freshly fallen snow. Let the crystal clear winter air fill your lungs.

The peace is all-encompassing. Body, mind, and thoughts are free; stresses of everyday life are quickly forgotten. Snowshoe hiking on the Seiser Alm leads to beautiful places that remain secret to others.

Optimal conditions and guaranteed snow for varied tours prevail throughout the winter. Winter hikers who want to immerse themselves in a special holiday idyll should not miss the Hans and Paula Steger Trail.

Away from the slopes, a true winter wonderland opens up. While walking through deeply snow-covered landscapes, the Seiser Alm envelops you in almost meditative tranquillity. It’s a truly unique experience in nature.

Rooms: 48

Price: from 269 EUR per night

Source: www.hotelsteger-dellai.com