Wanderhotels in South Tyrol is an association of local hotels offering dedicated services for hikers and active holidaymakers. As a member, the Zirmerhof makes a perfect choice for anyone seeking to spend a hiking holiday in Merano and Environs.
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Wanderhotels in South Tyrol – quality assurance
Like all Wanderhotels associates, the Zirmerhof fulfils a series of quality criteria established by the association that are regularly checked for compliance:
Top location: the Wanderhotels in South Tyrol are strategically located in the most beautiful hiking areas in the Alps, with a wealth of trails starting directly from their doorsteps.
Competence and experience: all hotels are run by passionate and experienced hikers who can provide competent advice and assist you with the planning of your tours.
Guided tours: all Wanderhotels offer 3 to 5 complimentary tours with trained Alpine guides per week. Tours are offered in different levels of difficulty to suit every guest, from families to leisure hikers up to experienced mountaineers.
Equipment hire: all hotels offer free hire of hiking equipment, like hiking sticks and rucksacks.
Hiking taxi: the Wanderhotels organise taxi services to help you reach the starting point of guided hikes and personal tours.
Wellness: after your tours, you can come back to a fine spa and relax with saunas, steam baths or massages.
Tasty and healthy cuisine: during your stay at the Zirmerhof, we will be spoiling your palate with delicious regional dishes prepared with healthy, fresh ingredients.
The best Wanderhotels in South Tyrol are family-run hotels where owners are also passionate hikers themselves and delighted to share their love of the mountains with the guests. This is the case here at Hotel Zirmerhof in Rifiano: the hostess is an indefatigable hiking guide and mountaineer. The ultimate goal all Wanderhotels share is to guarantee their guests an exciting, pleasurable and most importantly authentic hiking experience in South Tyrol. All members work together, pool experiences and constantly develop new ideas and services to offer the ultimate hiking holiday. With the Wanderhotels quality assurance, you can prepare for your holiday safe in the knowledge that you are booking first-class services.
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A passion for hiking
What is it that makes the Zirmerhof one of the best Wanderhotels in South Tyrol? For starters, its convenient location with easy access to a variety of hiking routes. Moreover, we offer you a diverse activity programme, professional guiding and expert advice for your hiking tours. To us, there is nothing better in the world than exploring the mountains and sharing our love for nature with like-minded people.
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One highlight a day…
Take a look at our weekly programme, we have tailored it to make hikers happy! Besides guided hikes and sports activities, it also comprises indulgent culinary and cultural highlights ranging from wine, grappa and chocolate tastings to brewery tours and relaxing massages. Because every minute of holiday is precious and we like to make it count!
Participation in our programme is open to all hotel guests as well as residence guests visiting us during the hotel’s opening months. If you wish to participate in one or more of the activities, please inform us by the previous day so that we can make proper arrangements.
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Only those who have a special feeling for the mountains are able to experience them with all their senses without leaving their own traces.
