Summer holiday or skiing? Toblach in every season

Whatever the season, Romantik Hotel Santer is your first choice

A holiday in the heart of the Dolomites is always a good choice. For a skiing holiday in Toblach, your ideal destination is the Romantik Hotel Santer, for example for the Tour de Ski in Toblach or the biathlon in Antholz. The favourable location makes it perfect in every season. Do you prefer Toblach in summer? How about spring with the cheerfulness it brings to the heart, or autumn with its fiery colours?

Hiking

Climbing

Cycling

Nordic Walking

Tennis

Golf

Roller skating

Horse riding

Gustav Mahler

Winter vacation in Toblach: Cross-Country Skiing

Nordic skiing

Skiing

Winter vacation in Toblach: snowshoe hiking

Snowshoeing

Winter hiking

Tobogganging

The Three Peaks in Winter - Winter vacation in Toblach

Ski touring

FAQ: spring in Toblach

: The cycle path from Toblach to Cortina d’Ampezzo is around 30 km long and follows the route of the former Dolomites railway through the Höhlenstein Valley. Along the way you ride past Lake Toblach and Lake Dürrensee with views of the Three Peaks; the highest point is the Cimabanche Pass at around 1,530 m. Depending on the snow, the path is open from late spring.
: The Puster Valley cycle path leads from Toblach down the valley towards Bruneck, mostly on a gentle downhill slope. It is around 30 km to Bruneck. To get back to Toblach, take the Puster Valley train, which carries bicycles.
: The Drava cycle path from Innichen to Lienz in East Tyrol is around 44 km long and runs on a gentle downhill slope almost all the way. Innichen is around 5 km from Toblach. You can return to Innichen by train, which carries bicycles.
: In spring, valley walks are ideal, for example the loop around Lake Toblach or the trails through the Höhlenstein Valley and across the Toblach valley floor. Guided hikes are included in the weekly programme of the Romantik Hotel Santer.
: The alpine meadows around Toblach usually bloom from late May to July, depending on altitude and snow. Many mountain huts open from late May or in June.

Spring in the Dolomites

The spectacle of blooming nature

What a fascinating season, spring! The rhododendrons in bloom, the crisp but so pure and clear air, our garden blooming and once again becoming your secret refuge. And then, the warm sun caressing your skin, the gurgling of the fountain, the chirping of the birds. And the peaks of the Dolomites glistening in the sun still covered in snow. Excursions and bike tours of rare beauty await you - off you go!

FAQ: summer in Toblach

: Yes. Hiking trails and cycle paths start right in Toblach, such as the Puster Valley cycle path, the cycle path to Cortina and the cycle path from Innichen to Lienz. With the free South Tyrol Guest Pass you travel by bus and train without limits to further starting points.
: Yes. You can choose between easy walks, hikes to the Three Peaks, mountain bike tours and climbing routes graded 3a to 8c. Guided hikes and bike tours are included free of charge in the weekly programme of Romantik Hotel Santer.
: In summer, the cows of the family’s own cattle farm graze on the green meadows of the Santer family, and the coniferous forests are fragrant. Toblach lies in the heart of the Dolomites UNESCO World Heritage Site.
: Around Toblach, mountain huts and refuges invite you to a cosy break with regional dishes.
: The Grand Hotel Toblach, today the Euregio Cultural Centre and just 500 m from the hotel, hosts the Gustav Mahler Music Weeks. Gustav Mahler’s composing hut is within walking distance of Romantik Hotel Santer.

Hochpustertal wonderland in summer

The summer season is an inexhaustible source of activities and opportunities

A holiday in Toblach in summer is an invitation to stay outdoors from early in the morning to late at night because you can't miss a thing. From hiking to mountain bike tours, from Nordic walking to climbing. And then: Tennis, roller skating, horse riding, e-bike and road bike tours, trips wherever your heart takes you, adventure parks...
The sun is smiling down on you, all you have to do is enjoy this perfect mix of activity and the desire to slow down, which is easy when you stay at Santer.

At reception: Advice on tours and excursions and Nordic walking poles on loan

FAQ: autumn in Toblach

: In autumn the views are particularly clear, and the hiking season lasts well into autumn. Popular destinations are Lake Braies and the Fanes-Sennes-Prags Nature Park. Guided hikes are included in the weekly programme of Romantik Hotel Santer.
: Yes, sunrise hikes are among our guests’ favourite autumn experiences. The clear autumn air then offers wide views across the Dolomites.
: The Fanes-Sennes-Prags Nature Park is a protected area in the Dolomites west of Toblach, which also includes Lake Braies. In autumn it is a destination for hikes, in winter for ski tours.
: The Puster Valley cycle path, the cycle path to Cortina and the cycle path from Innichen to Lienz start from Toblach. Two bike rental shops are right next to the hotel.
: Yes. The climbing crags in the Hochpustertal range from 3a to 8c, plus via ferratas with traces of the First World War. Toblach’s mountain guides accompany you, and the climbing hall at the Nordic Arena has 23 m high walls.

All the charm of autumn for you

The most colourful and atmospheric season of the year welcomes you with many surprises

Have you ever admired the spectacle of Lake Braies in autumn? And have you taken a hike at dawn? Nature dresses itself in fiery colours and invites you to walks and hikes through meadows and forests. Lake Braies in autumn is a spectacle, but it is in fact a spectacle in every season. Set in the Fanes-Senes-Braies nature park, it is famous for being the setting for the beloved TV series “Un passo dal Cielo” with Terence Hill. And remember: Since 2010, the Grand Hotel just a few metres from Hotel Santer has been the venue for concerts performed by real music stars and artists from the current music scene. In July, for example, the Gustav Mahler Music Weeks have taken place since 1981, and in September the Dolomiti Festival.

FAQ: winter in Toblach

: From Romantik Hotel Santer you can reach three large ski areas: Sexten Dolomites (93 km of slopes, 10 minutes by train), Kronplatz (116 km of slopes, 25 minutes by train) and Cortina d’Ampezzo (120 km of slopes, ski bus from the stop in front of the hotel). You can buy your ski pass directly at reception.
: Yes, the hotel is right next to the Nordic Arena cross-country stadium with 5 FIS-homologated trails. From here you reach the Dolomiti NordicSki network with around 1,300 km of trails.
: Yes, we lend snowshoes free of charge in winter. Snowshoe hikes lead through the silent winter landscapes around Toblach and the Three Peaks.
: Yes, guided hikes are included free of charge in the weekly programme in every season. The Höhlenstein Valley is particularly beautiful in winter.
: Yes, during Advent the Christmas market in Toblach invites you to stroll between the stalls.
: Yes, Toblach’s mountain guides accompany you on ski tours in the Dolomites, for example in the Fanes-Sennes-Prags Nature Park, the Sexten Dolomites or to the Three Peaks.
: The Rotwand toboggan run in the Sexten Dolomites is 5 km long (600 m difference in altitude) and can be reached with the Rotwandwiesen gondola. The Signaue run is 2.2 km long, the Haunold run in Innichen 2.1 km.

The first snow is the most magical snow

An enchantment that thrills young and old, and every time it is a dream come true

The cross-country skiing paradise of Toblach (Dobbiaco) is one of the snowiest places in Italy, and the first kilometres of trails are guaranteed with artificial snow. Perfect for getting outdoors, enjoying the fresh, pure air, and having fun with skiing, cross-country skiing, sledging, hiking and snowshoeing, ski touring and snowmen. The Landro Valley is a winter wonderland. The Nordic Arena cross-country skiing stadium is located opposite the hotel and several kilometres of groomed cross-country skiing trails start here every day. All starting directly from Romantik Hotel Santer. In the evenings, in front of the crackling fireplace, you can enjoy cheerful company or stroll through the stalls of the Christmas market.

Our Services:
✓ Free snowshoe hire
✓ Direct sale of ski passes at reception

One event after another

All year round, Toblach hosts a series of dream events

Winter skiing in Toblach. International cross-country skiing events are a regular feature. World Cup races are included in the Tour de Ski circuit. Fans of Nordic skiing will also love the Nordic Arena.
Don't miss the two Granfondo events: Pustertaler Ski Marathon and Toblach-Cortina Cross-Country Run await you on the first weekend in February. And, also in January: The skies of Toblach are coloured with the Balloon Festival for a whole week. You can also treat yourself to a colourful flight with the Dolomiti Balloon Festival.
December is the month of the Christmas market 'Christmas under the Three Peaks' and the parade of the cute little devils (Krampus) with St Nicholas.

Tobalch’s summer lights up thanks to music. The Gustav Mahler Music Weeks bring you thrilling concerts featuring the most beautiful works of the famous composer, who loved to spend long periods in our land. The event has existed since 1981 and was initiated by Herbert Santer together with other music lovers. In addition, September hosts the South Tyrol Festival with the stars of the music scene, also internationally.
Sporting events? Running with the legendary Cortina-Toblach Run in June and the traditional night march with a big village festival in August.

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