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vigilius mountain resort
Lana, South Tyrol, Italy · Independent · Core Luxury
No road reaches vigilius mountain resort. Guests leave the car in Lana and ride the Vigiljoch cable car to 1,500 metres, where Matteo Thun's 2003 larch-and-clay lodge sits car-free on a South Tyrol nature reserve. Italy's first ClimateHouse A-certified hotel heats with local wood chips, wraps forty-one rooms in internally heated clay walls, and looks onto the Dolomites; MICHELIN has given it a Key.
- 41 rooms
- Opened 2003
- Neighborhood: Monte San Vigilio
- Rooms from 388 sq ft (36 m²)
- Architect: Matteo Thun (original design); Christina Biasi-von Berg (renovation)
- Interiors: Matteo Thun (original interiors); Christina Biasi-von Berg (renovation interiors)
About vigilius mountain resort
- Guests reach the resort only by the Vigiljoch cable car from Lana; the lodge sits car-free at 1,500 metres on Mount Vigiljoch.
- Architect Matteo Thun designed the 2003 building around larch wood, glass, natural stone, and internally heated clay walls, with a grass-covered roof.
- Italy's first ClimateHouse A-certified hotel, heated by biomass wood chips from nearby mountain farmers.
- Owner Ulrich Ladurner and Thun framed the project as "Eco, not ego."
- Entry-level rooms start at 388 sq ft (36 m²).
The setting
18 km from Trauttmansdorff Castle.
Experiences
- Space for Regeneration — Medically supervised fasting retreat with mindful movement and stillness in nature, guided by Dr. Daniela Koppold of Charité Berlin. Registration required.
- vigilius sensus — Conversation series on society, the future and personal perspective, started by Ulrich Ladurner with Eurac Research, with a yearly topic. Held 12 November 2026 with dinner.
- Gluten-Free & Mindful retreat by Dr. Schär — Extended weekend of gluten-free cuisine, nutrition knowledge, movement and nature experiences with Dr. Schär. Held 10–13 December 2026.
Amenities
- Spa
- Infinity pool
- Sauna
- Hot tub
- Fitness center
- Wine cellar
- Pet-friendly
Awards
- MICHELIN One Key (2026)
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