Hotel Overview
Vigilius Mountain Resort is one of the most architecturally significant hotels in the Alps. Designed by Matteo Thun and built from clay, larch wood, and glass, it sits at 1,500 metres above Lana in South Tyrol — accessible only by cable car. There are no cars, no roads, and no noise.
🌿Top Amenities
The hotel is located above Lana, near Merano in South Tyrol. The cable car departs from Lana village — a 30-minute drive from Bolzano airport. The hotel is car-free: guests park in Lana and ascend by cable car.
Nearby Hiking Trails
Vigiljoch Panorama Trail
A gentle circular walk around the Vigiljoch plateau with views of the Ortler Alps and the Adige Valley.
Merano 2000 Traverse
A longer ridge walk connecting the Vigiljoch with the Merano 2000 ski area, with exceptional views.
Descent to Lana
A beautiful forest trail descending through chestnut and apple orchards to Lana village.
Nearby Attractions
Merano
A beautiful spa town with a famous thermal bath, elegant promenades, and excellent restaurants — 20 minutes by car from Lana.
Castel Trauttmansdorff
The former residence of Empress Sisi, now a remarkable botanical garden above Merano.
Bolzano / Bozen
South Tyrol's capital — home to Ötzi the Iceman at the South Tyrol Museum of Archaeology, and a vibrant food and wine scene.
Wellness & Experiences
The spa at Vigilius is built from the same materials as the hotel — clay, larch, and glass — and feels like a natural extension of the mountain. There is an indoor pool, outdoor whirlpool, saunas, and a treatment menu focused on local alpine herbs and South Tyrolean traditions.
Dining Recommendations
The restaurant serves a creative menu rooted in South Tyrolean ingredients — local venison, mountain cheese, wild herbs, and Alto Adige wines. The wine list focuses on the exceptional white wines of the Adige Valley.
Mini Escape Planner
A perfect one-day itinerary based at this hotel.
7:00 AM
Early morning walk on the Vigiljoch plateau before other guests are up.
9:00 AM
Breakfast on the terrace with views of the Ortler Alps.
11:00 AM
Cable car down to Lana, then drive to Merano for a morning at the thermal baths.
1:30 PM
Lunch in Merano at a traditional Stuben restaurant.
4:00 PM
Cable car back up to Vigilius. Afternoon in the spa.
7:30 PM
Dinner at the hotel restaurant.