A holiday in St. Valentin auf der Haide
Where nature feels like home
In the locality of Dörfl near St. Valentin auf der Haide, a cosy holiday retreat awaits you with four comfortable, tastefully furnished apartments. Sonnenhof is nestled among the rolling meadows and thick larch forests that extend along the lower slopes of Mt. Großhorn at 1,500 metres of altitude. The surrounding area, the Reschen Pass holiday region, is a paradise for families, nature lovers, hikers and winter sports enthusiasts. Children are especially welcome here, where they can share quality time with their parents and play to their heart’s content in our small playground in the garden. Hosts Silvia and Benedikt and their two little “bosses” Lisa (4) and Heidi (2) look forward to welcoming you!
Winter
Summer
Wintry pleasures
A small but fine ski area, toboggan rides, walks in the snow, the frozen Haider lake as a natural ice rink, and long cross-country ski runs are all here for your daily adventures. Discover the local culture with highlights like the St. Nicholas procession and the traditional Scheibenschlagen event.
Summer adventures
Pleasant walks along the shore of the Haider lake, fishing, an exciting treasure hunt with the kids on the Zipf & Zapf adventure trail, and long mountain walks to the Klein Tibets peak: the only thing you can’t do here is get bored! Discover South Tyrolean traditions by visiting one of the many museums or participating in the Sacred Heart fires in June.
St. Valentin
St. Valentin auf der Haide
The southernmost village within the Graun municipality, St. Valentin auf der Haide is set against the picturesque backdrop of the Reschen Pass plateau, on the shores of the Haider lake. It is name after the Malser Heide (Mals heath), the largest debris cone in the Alps. The first settlements here date back to Roman times, and both the village and its surroundings are places full of history and with stories to tell.
The idyllic Haider lake
All our holiday apartments command a wonderful view of the nearby Haider lake – a natural lake that attracts fishermen, ice-boaters and snow kiters alike. It provides a most atmospheric backdrop for romantic walks in every season… both along its shores and on its frozen waters during winter.
Haider lake
Lake Reschen
Famous landmark and filming location
Take a cruise on the Hubertus, Europe’s highest tourist boat, across the lake to discover the recent history of this lake, brought to international fame by the Netflix series “Curon”. You will have the opportunity to discover how the iconic church tower – now a popular postcard motif – came to be half-submerged by the waters. The lake is also a perfect location for kiting, fishing and leisurely paddle boat tours.
Local traditions and customs
“Sacred Heart Sunday”, which takes place every year at the end of June, is an absolute highlight throughout South Tyrol. Fires in the shape of hearts and crosses are lit on the mountain peaks to commemorate the Tyrolean freedom fighters and the Battle of Bergisel. The Krampus and St. Nicholas processions in December are hugely popular throughout the region, and not just with the children. Here in Dörfl, the ancient Scheibenschlag tradition is still very much alive. Originally a fertility ritual and a way of driving out winter, this February event involves flinging glowing pine discs from the mountain down into the valley, and is supposed to bring blessings and good luck.
