Dolomites - Völs am Schlern - Nature and Pleasure during your holiday in the Seiser Alm region

Dolomites - Völs am Schlern, the municipality with less than 4,000 inhabitants, is located in South Tyrol, a province that combines nature and culinary delights in the most beautiful way. Here you can find relaxation, active recreation, and culinary impressions from top chefs all year round. Völs perfectly manages the balancing act between Mediterranean flair and alpine ski resort, so that you can book your holiday here at any time of the year.

Due to its location at the foot of the imposing Schlern, you can see the impressive mountain massif of the Dolomites in Völs, which is a popular photo motif for the whole of South Tyrol. A holiday starting from Völs offers everything you need for active relaxation with many options for leisure activities, such as a climbing trip, a hike, or in winter, extensive ski tours on the Alm. The two small churches in St. Kathrein and St. Peter am Bichl are also enchanting.

Völs am Schlern with panoramic views of the Dolomites

The municipality of Völs am Schlern is situated at an altitude of 880 meters, offering beautiful panoramic views of the Dolomites towards Seiser Alm. Take a moment to pause at each excursion and appreciate the impressive viewpoints, from where you can observe the South Tyrolean nature in all its beauty.

Culinary delights in Völs am Schlern, as well as throughout South Tyrol, will spoil you with hearty meals, which you can find in the many different restaurants (e.g. a gourmet restaurant with 3 Gault Millau toques) and taverns. During a winter stay, don't miss out on the fondue evenings that provide a cozy indoor atmosphere while the snow falls outside. Furthermore, the specialties weeks "Schlerngenuss Dolomites" at the beginning of summer and the "Völser Kuchlkastl" are well-known.

The refreshing swim and Kneipp treatment at Lake Völser Weiher

Lake Völser Weiher, which was once created as a fish pond in the 16th century and is now partially protected as a biotope, is known beyond the municipality as a cool swimming oasis in hot summers. Locals and tourists alike come here to swim and splash around in water with a maximum temperature of 22 degrees Celsius. In addition, the Schlern Rosengarten Nature Park begins at Lake Völser Weiher.

When Lake Völser Weiher freezes over in winter, it is cleared of snow and made available for ice skating. Skate alone or with the whole family and rent your skates on site.

Take advantage of the Kneipp facility at Lake Völser Weiher for water treatments between May and September. Kneipp therapy, which stimulates circulation and promotes blood flow, is a treat that is popular with both adults and children. You can easily find the Kneipp trail through the good signage on site.

Excursion to Prösel Castle

If you're interested in discovering cultural treasures in Völs, we recommend a visit to Schloss Prösel. This building, constructed around 1200, offers a guided tour of the historic castle courtyard, the idyllic castle chapel, and the magnificent knight's hall. Prösels is the ancestral castle of the Lords of Völs. Additionally, you can visit the chambers of Leonhard von Völs, who expanded the castle into a Renaissance-style palace in the 16th century.

Accommodation in Völs am Schlern

You can find selected hotels and accommodations in Völs am Schlern as well as in the surrounding villages of St. Anton and St. Konstantin here. Do you love traditional accommodations? Then stay in a rustic chalet, a typical wooden hut in the Alpine region with all the comforts. In Völs, you can of course also book a 4-star hotel with wellness facilities. Choose your perfect accommodation from the many options available and enjoy your vacation in South Tyrol.