Schlern area
“Seiser Alm” and Surroundings – Dolomites
Only 3,5 km from the MESNER FARM you find the funicular that takes you to the largest alpine pasture in Europe – the “Seiser Alm”.
It takes the “Seiser Alm funicular” only a few minutes to take you where the beauty of Nature can be touched with bare hands ….
The „Seiser Alm“ offers in each season a maximum of enjoyment and freedom of movement.
In Winter it consists in the many kilometres of well prepared tracks for cross-country skiing and downhill slopes, which are part of Dolomiten-Superskir-Circuit. In Summer the „Seiser Alm“ is probably the most favourite area for Hiking and Excursions
Kastelruther Spatzen
The well-known festival, the so called “Kastelruther-Spatzen-Fest” in October, attracts each year thousands of fans of the famous local band.
And with a bit of luck, you may encounter on or the other member of the band while he is hiking or doing his grocery shopping.
Golf Course
The new Golf Course in Seis can be easily be reached on foot, by bus or car.
With such a beautiful panoramic view as a backdrop, it can easily happen to forget, that you actually came for playing a round of golf.
Lake Völs, Schlern and „Tuffalm“
It takes only 20 minutes to reach Lake Völs.
The lake is wonderful for swimming or ice skating in winter but also an excellent starting point for excursions to the „Schlern“ or to a mountain pasture, called „Tuffalm”, which was awarded he title” Most beautiful Alpine Pasture in South Tirol” in 2007.
Strolling, Shopping and Culture
Visit the „Grödnertal“ and admire the craftsmanship of the Craftsmen from Gröden, visit the castle in „Prösels“ or drive to Bozen, the regional Capital, that lays just 15 km away and stroll through its enchanting streets.
Here you will find many cultural treasures, like the Ötzi Museum, the Messner Mountain Museum….
Also the city of Brixen, where the bishop resides, is worth a visit and offers many important sights, besides the typical atmosphere of a medieval city.Our farm is situated next to the romantic chapel of St. Constantine in an idyllic location between Siusi allo Sciliar (about 3 km) and Fiè allo Sciliar (3 km).
- The village of Castelrotto is only a few minutes’ drive away.
- Enjoy shopping, strolling, walking, and a visit to the weekly market or the church.
- Siusi allo Sciliar, the spa village Fiè allo Sciliar and Castelrotto invite you to a variety of leisure activities.
- In the summer, shops are open MO – SA from 8.30am to 12.30pm and from 3.30pm to 7.00pm.
- In the winter, shops are open MO – SA from 8.00am to 12.00pm and from 3.00pm to 6.30pm.
- The capital city of Bolzano is just 20 minutes, the Episcopal town of Bressanone 30 minutes and the spa town of Merano only 40 minutes away from the farm Mesnerhof
- The Alpe di Siusi cable car is located 2.5 km from the farm Mesnerhof. In the summer, more than 450 km of hiking trails await you here; and in the winter, you may enjoy over 150 km of ski slopes.
- The lake of Fiè can be easily reached in 20 minutes by foot. With its unique setting it offers a popular swimming destination in summer and ice-skating venue in winter.
- The public transport network is very well developed in South Tyrol.
- The bus stop is located about 200 meters from the farm Mesnerhof. Every 30 minutes, a bus takes you to Bolzano, Fiè, Siusi, and Castelrotto.
- You will get the „Mobilcard“ to use all public transport for free.
Spring
in Fiè – Seiser Alm – Dolomites
Feel Nature awakening from the Winter lethargy and experience how the „Schlern“ Natural Reserve turns from a „Winter wonder land“ into a „Spring dream”. Share the happiness of our cows, which are now able to graze on blossoming pastures. At the Mesner Farm it is now time to plant lovingly the seeds for everything that is meant to grow and be harvested during summer.
Vegetables, salads, herbs, flowers and fruits are grown and tendered by us in a natural fashion before they reach the plates and please our palates. Feel the calmness and fill up with energy you will need for everyday life.
Spring Holiday Seiser Alm – Dolomites
Experiencing the blossoming of apple trees and the green pastures is Wellness for the soul.
While you hike through enchanting, never-ending seas of flowers and take pleasure in the awakening of spring, you can ski until Easter on the not far away Seiser Alm – Sellaronda –Alta Badia, while enjoying splendid sunshine instead of getting, red frozen noses.
Discover a skiing experience of its own, with many culinary highlights in a dreamlike spring atmosphere.
In late spring –early summer the traditional equestrian competition “Oswald von Wolkenstein Ritt” takes place. Dive into the world of the Middle Ages and be impressed by the tournament, whose competitions take place in different locations across the whole “Schlern”-area. With festivals in Seis, Völs, Castel Prösels and medieval parades this event will surely be an unforgettable memory.
Visit the gardens of „Schloss Trautmannsdorf“, follow the trail of the witches of the „Schlern“, while hiking to the „Hexensesseln“, the witch seats, in Kastelruth and to the “witch benches” at the mountain “Puflatsch”. Or just relax in a deck chair underneath blossoming apple trees and enjoy the breathtaking beauty of „Schlern“ mountain area, while tasting a glass of fresh Elderflower juice.
Spring
in Fiè – Seiser Alm – Dolomites
Feel Nature awakening from the Winter lethargy and experience how the „Schlern“ Natural Reserve turns from a „Winter wonder land“ into a „Spring dream”. Share the happiness of our cows, which are now able to graze on blossoming pastures. At the Mesner Farm it is now time to plant lovingly the seeds for everything that is meant to grow and be harvested during summer.
Vegetables, salads, herbs, flowers and fruits are grown and tendered by us in a natural fashion before they reach the plates and please our palates. Feel the calmness and fill up with energy you will need for everyday life.
Spring Holiday Seiser Alm – Dolomites
Experiencing the blossoming of apple trees and the green pastures is Wellness for the soul.
While you hike through enchanting, never-ending seas of flowers and take pleasure in the awakening of spring, you can ski until Easter on the not far away Seiser Alm – Sellaronda –Alta Badia, while enjoying splendid sunshine instead of getting, red frozen noses.
Discover a skiing experience of its own, with many culinary highlights in a dreamlike spring atmosphere.
In late spring –early summer the traditional equestrian competition “Oswald von Wolkenstein Ritt” takes place. Dive into the world of the Middle Ages and be impressed by the tournament, whose competitions take place in different locations across the whole “Schlern”-area. With festivals in Seis, Völs, Castel Prösels and medieval parades this event will surely be an unforgettable memory.
Visit the gardens of „Schloss Trautmannsdorf“, follow the trail of the witches of the „Schlern“, while hiking to the „Hexensesseln“, the witch seats, in Kastelruth and to the “witch benches” at the mountain “Puflatsch”. Or just relax in a deck chair underneath blossoming apple trees and enjoy the breathtaking beauty of „Schlern“ mountain area, while tasting a glass of fresh Elderflower juice.
Summer vacation
Fiè Dolomites
During the Summer time there are endless possibilities for trekking in the wonderful “Schlern” area. Go hiking through untouched nature to the pasture „Tuff-Alm“, in 2007 named the most beautiful pasture in South Tirol and, on the way home, treat yourself to a swim in the mountain lake called “Völser Weiher”.
It does not matter weather you go Trekking, Nordic walking, or chose a Tandem-Paragliding-Experience – with this great scenery everything is great fun.
The „Seiser Alm“ is also called the „Queen of the Alps“ She is the largest alpine pasture in Europe. Due to her mild climate and her unique Natural diversity, she is, together with the Dolomites” part of UNESCO World Natural Heritage.
Walking holidays Seiser Alm – Dolomites
450 Kilometres of hiking trails on the “Seiser Alm“ invite you to discover them. Many Climbing trails entice you to Mountain-climbing in the massive Schlern mountains. The Dolomites, including the “Schlern” are surely a mountain climbing paradise for everybody. The unique changes in light and shades, which you can admire in the Dolomites, enchant everybody and leave them breathless. Hike to the mountain hut„Schlernbödele Hütte“, to the remains of .castle „Salegg” or to the “Tschafon”. Also the „Oachner Höfeweg“ is worth a trekking experience because of their distinctive characteristics.
Try your luck playing golf on the near by golf course in „Seis am Schlern“ and at the end, let us treat you with our traditional dishes in a homely atmosphere.
There are many different flavours waiting for you, like the natural food from “Völs”, the taste of fresh herbs, the “Weeks of the Strudel” or enjoy pure pleasure on the terrace of idyllic located Mesner Farm.
Autumn holiday
Seiser Alm – Dolomites
Witness the colourful beauty of autumn and let yourself be treated with freshly harvested, healthy, natural fruits.
Ripe grapes and hefty apples wait to be picked and eaten. Tasting the new wine in pleasant company makes you forget all sorrow. This is the right place to experience the traditional „Törggelen“ trying out the new wine, meats and sausages from the own farm, together with fresh garden vegetables. The traditional food festivals, like „Strudel & Strudel Week“, “Knödelfestival” or the “Völser Kuchlkastl” are a must for gourmets.
Autumn in the Dolomites – South Tyrol
Experience yourself what it must have felt like for a settler, living not long ago in a cave, called „Migghöhle“ or join into the unforgettable atmosphere of the traditional “Kastelruther Spatzen Festival”. It does not matter whether you decide to take a tour of the farms, visit the Ötzi –Museum in Bozen, the „Dolfiland“ in St. Ulrich, in the Grödner-Valley with its famous wood carvings….the variety of choices is as colourful as autumn itself.
Autumn is also the time when our cattle returns home. During summer a few thousand cows are put out to pasture on the „Schlern“ and in autumn the may return to their home stables, well fed with the summer grass, they ate during their „summer holiday“. The departure from the mountain pasture is a festive occasion and the animals are welcomed with music and a parade.
After the Blessing of the cattle the day ends with a festival and at the Mesner Farm we are waiting impatiently for our animals. Although it is sometimes difficult to tell, who was thirstier,: Men or animal….
Autumn holiday
Seiser Alm – Dolomites
Witness the colourful beauty of autumn and let yourself be treated with freshly harvested, healthy, natural fruits.
Ripe grapes and hefty apples wait to be picked and eaten. Tasting the new wine in pleasant company makes you forget all sorrow. This is the right place to experience the traditional „Törggelen“ trying out the new wine, meats and sausages from the own farm, together with fresh garden vegetables. The traditional food festivals, like „Strudel & Strudel Week“, “Knödelfestival” or the “Völser Kuchlkastl” are a must for gourmets.
Autumn in the Dolomites – South Tyrol
Experience yourself what it must have felt like for a settler, living not long ago in a cave, called „Migghöhle“ or join into the unforgettable atmosphere of the traditional “Kastelruther Spatzen Festival”. It does not matter whether you decide to take a tour of the farms, visit the Ötzi –Museum in Bozen, the „Dolfiland“ in St. Ulrich, in the Grödner-Valley with its famous wood carvings….the variety of choices is as colourful as autumn itself.
Autumn is also the time when our cattle returns home. During summer a few thousand cows are put out to pasture on the „Schlern“ and in autumn the may return to their home stables, well fed with the summer grass, they ate during their „summer holiday“. The departure from the mountain pasture is a festive occasion and the animals are welcomed with music and a parade.
After the Blessing of the cattle the day ends with a festival and at the Mesner Farm we are waiting impatiently for our animals. Although it is sometimes difficult to tell, who was thirstier,: Men or animal….
