The largest high alp of Europe is located in the South Tyrolean Dolomites, about 20 kilometres far from Bolzano
Image gallery: Alpe di Siusi conservation area
56 sqkm hiking area and gorgeous natural landscape in heights between 1,680 and 2,350 metres a.s.l. - the Siusi Alp or Seiser Alm lies above Castelrotto and Siusi allo Sciliar, and belongs also as component locality Alpe di Siusi to the municipality of Castelrotto. Particularly popular in every season of the year, the region can be reached by cable car in summer and in winter. In the weeks in between, the ascent is open to traffic and can also be done by own car or motorcycle.
The Siusi Alp is bounded by several mountain groups: Mt. Sciliar represents the landmark of South Tyrol, the Denti di Terrarossa rock formations are in the south-west, the mighty Sassolungo Group in the south-east. In the north, where the Siusi Alp drops to the Valle Gardena, Mt. Bullacia with the legendary Witches' Benches and Mt. Piz are located. In the west, the Sciliar holiday area is situated, with the villages of Tires al Catinaccio, Castelrotto and Fiè allo Sciliar - here, the high alp descends towards the Valle Isarco. The above mentioned witches are still a topic of great interest - legends tell about the Sciliar Witches: The "Witches' Springs" adventure trail is dedicated to them.
Gorgeous hiking paths can be found all over the high alp, a visit to the area is highly recommended in early summer, when the alpine roses are blooming. The more southern parts are located in the Sciliar-Catinaccio Nature Park. In winter, the Siusi Alp features a well-known skiing area which is connected to the one of the Val Gardena and to the Dolomiti Superski ski carousel. Its cross-country ski trails are part of Dolomiti Nordicski, the largest cross-country ski carousel in Europe.
Contact info
- Alpe di Siusi / Seiser Alm (1,800 m a.s.l.) - 39040 - Siusi allo Sciliar / Seis am Schlern
- +39 0471 704270
- info@seiseralmbahn.it
Opening times
Despite careful control we cannot guarantee the correctness of the provided data.
Admission
ascent and descent by Alpe di Siusi Cable Car:
€ 30.00 adults
€ 28.00 groups (10 and more persons)
€ 26.00 seniors 65+
€ 26.00 people with disabilities
€ 23.00 groups (20 and more persons)
€ 18.00 children and young people (8-17 years)
€ 6.00 dogs (muzzle is compulsory)
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family ticket:
€ 65.00 two adults with own children under 18 years
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free for children under 8 years
free for wheelchair users
free for blind persons
free for guests with 100% disability
More information
In winter, combi cards are available for sledgers, hikers and snowshoe hikers, the Nordic Pass for cross-country skiers, and the Alpe di Siusi ski pass for skiers and snowboarders. The ascent and descent by cable car is included in the Alpe di Siusi/Val Gardena and the Dolomiti Superski passes.
The indicated opening times refer to the ones of the Alpe di Siusi Cable Car, which takes you to the Siusi Alp. In summer and in winter, the road to the Alp is closed to private traffic from 9 am to 5 pm, ascent in those times only by cable car or by public bus.
In spring (April and May) and in autumn (November to December), the cable car stays closed: In those weeks, the road to the Alpe di Siusi is open all day to private traffic.
Winter season start 2025/2026 on December 5, summer season start 2026 in May.
