Siusi allo Sciliar

Directly underneath the high plateau of the Alpe di Siusi, there is the picturesque village of Siusi allo Sciliar.

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Already Oswald von Wolkenstein knew that Siusi allo Sciliar was a wonderful place to live at, many centuries ago. Probably he felt the magic of the Sciliar, and watched the witches of the Sciliar dance. For sure he also knew how tasty the local apple strudel is. That’s what we also came to discover in our visit to Siusi allo Sciliar.
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Siusi allo Sciliar, or Seis am Schlern in German, with its golf course on the right side of the photo.
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The cable car links Siusi to the Alpe di Siusi highlands.
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Alpe di Siusi, Europe’s largest alp highland, is a wonderful landscape with endless meadows and the Dolomite summits on the background.
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Around Siusi, there are many places to discover, e.g. along the geologic path in the Sciliar woods.
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The Sciliar summits.
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On top of Sciliar mountain, there’s the Rifugio Bolzano alpine hut.
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The village of Siusi with the meadows of San Valentino.
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The ruins of Castel Salegg…
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… and Castel Hauenstein. Two mediaeval castles near Siusi.
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On the “mushroom path” in the woods of Laranza near Siusi.
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Even in autumn, Siusi allo Sciliar is a good place for a holiday.
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Winter landscape with Siusi allo Sciliar and Bullaccia mountain.
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The Holy Cross church in winter.
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Snow on the square of Siusi.
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The ski area Alpe di Siusi is directly linked to Siusi by the gondula lift.
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Second only to the chief village of Castelrotto, Siusi allo Sciliar is the largest village of the municipality. Boasting about 1,700 inhabitants, the picturesque mountain village extends at 998 m asl, directly underneath the largest Alpine pasture of South Tyrol, in other words, in the heart of the Dolomites. The particular atmosphere of Siusi has already been appreciated by personalities such as Max Valier or Sigurd Ibsen, who spent several days in this area.

The Sciliar high plateau provides an exceptional view: the Fassa Dolomites, Alpe di Siusi and the Sciliar are ideal terrain for those who love mountaineering, hiking, climbing and also picnics under the open sky in the Sciliar Catinaccio nature park. The lower terminus of the Alpe di Siusi funicular is located only a stone’s throw from the centre.

Also in winter, when the Alpe di Siusi skiing area makes you get moving on its slopes, Siusi allo Sciliar is a popular holiday destination. Also snow-shoeing, ski touring and tobogganing are activities that are frequently practiced in the cooler months of the year.

Our tip: a visit of the ruins of Hauenstein castle, which has once been in the hands of the famous minnesinger Oswald von Wolkenstein.

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