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Our family-run hotel is idyllically situated in the hamlet of Maria Sares, nestling in picturesque meadows and forests. The pilgrimage chapel and our little gem are in the centre of the hamlet.
It consists of 4 individual houses, each with its own charm.
The centrepiece is our main building, which houses the Classic rooms, some of the country house rooms and some of the suites, as well as the reception and our restaurant.

Directly opposite, connected by an underground passageway, is the country house. Here, cosy country house rooms and the library await you.

Opened in 2016, the imHaus with its suites was added to our business.

Our latest addition melding into our ensemble is the spa complex by the idyllic natural bathing pond which invites you to relax and unwind.

Somewhat secluded and yet in the heart of Val Pusteria. The ideal place to:

RELAX:
The spa complex is perfect in all weathers. Swim, take a sauna or just chill.
Everyone is free to do whatever they like.
Maybe sit by the wood-fired oven in the library, hot drink in hand, browsing selected titles.
Treat yourself to a sensitive massage.

RECHARGE YOUR BATTERIES: Enjoy peaceful hikes through lush green forests or snow-covered landscapes

BE ACTIVE: Climb summits, conquer passes, run your personal bests on the trails. The mountains have much to offer.

LET GO: Sometimes calm – sometimes powerful. One free daily yoga class with Magdalena Tauber and the qualified Saalerwirt yoga team.

IMMERSE YOURSELF: Experience thousands of years of culture in the many castles and museums.
Stroll in the small city of Brunico.

ADMIRE: Let your gaze wander over the breathtaking mountain panorama of the Alps and Dolomites.
Enjoy a rest stop in a cosy alpine hut.

GO CARVING:
In winter, we take you from our hotel to the cable car in Riscone (several times daily).
The nearest skiing mountain is Plan de Corones. Linking across to Sella
Ronda is easy for experienced skiers.

Take the train to Bressanone and continue by bus to San Lorenzo.
At San Lorenzo railway station continue by bus 424 to Sares. The bus stops directly outside the hotel.
Departure times: 9:25/11:25/15:35/17:35 hrs
Should you miss the bus, we can also offer a free shuttle service to and from the railway station by arrangement.

The guest card is available free of charge on request by e-mail even before your arrival.
The BRUNECK KRONPLATZ CARD enables free public transport throughout South Tyrol. You also receive additional discounts on the weekly programme Bruneck Kronplatz & Kronaktiv.

Maria Sares has a charging station (€0.75/kWh) for electric cars with a peak power of 11 kWh.

There is a check-in car parking space. Rooms are available from 14:00 hrs. Sometimes your room is ready earlier. Simply ask at reception.

Maria Sares is a popular destination at weekends and gets very busy at lunchtime. In the afternoon the normal peace and quiet return.

Please vacate your room and check out by  10:30 hrs. Subject to availability, we offer a late check-out for an additional charge.

Up to three weeks before arrival there are no cancellation fees. Your deposit will be returned. For cancellations from 20 days before arrival we charge 30% of the booking value and from 7 days and in case of late arrival or early departure 80% of the booking value.

Your option of taking out travel cancellation cover

Our South Tyrolean breakfast buffet in the conservatory, with crusty homemade bread, homemade cakes, jams and compotes, wholesome mueslis, organic herbal teas and fresh free-range farm eggs.
In summer you can also have breakfast on the terrace beneath the apple trees.

In the evening we serve a regional-Mediterranean menu, traditional or vegetarian/vegan, with fragrant seasonal herbs from our garden and organic produce from our own farm and the surrounding area.

To enable us to cater for allergies and intolerances, please notify us in advance. You can also book bed and breakfast.

The hotel can look back on a long history. In order to preserve the charming fabric of the building as much as possible, we have left the original floor plans largely unchanged. This leads to the smaller Classic rooms in the main building, which can also be rented for single use at an extra charge.

We are a historically grown hotel. Wheelchair access therefore requires some detours. Due to the structural conditions, there is no lift in the main building and the country house.
There are, however, lifts in the spa complex and the imHaus.

There is plenty to do at the Saalerwirt:
Fun in the indoor pool with pleasantly warm water, natural bathing pond, games room with table football, games table, climbing wall and a play area with outdoor equipment.
There are numerous exciting activities around the Saalerwirt that are especially suitable for families with children.
We serve dinner in the inviting atmosphere of our conservatory. Highchairs and children’s tableware are provided. The little ones can have dinner by arrangement from 6:15 hrs.

Please notify us if you are bringing a dog. We have a number of rooms/suites available for your stay, which you can share with your dog for an additional charge.
Dogs do not have access to the natural swimming pond, the spa complex and the historic parlours.
For breakfast and dinner with your dog, we will reserve a table for you in the Gaststube parlour.
Any damage or soiling caused by your dog will be charged at the hotel’s discretion. There is a dog waste bin in the car park.

There is a free daily yoga class in one of the yoga panorama rooms and yoga terraces in the forest (summer).

  • Free Wi-Fi.
  • House- and pilgrimage library, books on South Tyrolean history, landscape, cookery and much more.
  • Traditional bowling alley.
  • Sun terrace for enjoying coffee and cake.
  • Saalerwirts Ladele (shop).
  • Weekly wine tasting in the old stone cellar (charged extra).
  • We offer massages and beauty treatments daily. We can highly recommend these to you, as we hear many compliments about the “listening hands” of our SPA team.
  • We offer daily sauna infusions in the spa complex.
  • Cosy fire pit in winter.

Our included services

All around well supplied with our inclusive services.

  • Buffet breakfast with crisp homemade bread, homemade jams, compotes and cakes, organic herbal teas, natural muesli, and fresh eggs from the farm

  • Relaxed breakfast outside under the apple trees or in the veranda

  • Only for half board booking: Regional-Mediterranean evening menu, traditional or vegetarian/vegan, with fragrant herbs from the garden and organic products from our own farm or the surrounding area

  • Traditional bowling alley

  • Library with books about South Tyrolean history, cookbooks…

  • Hiking library with tour suggestions, tips and excursion destinations

  • W-LAN free of charge

  • BRUNECK KRONPLATZ CARD for free use of all public transport in South Tyrol, discounted participation in the weekly program Bruneck Kronplatz & Kronaktiv as well as discounts at various leisure facilities

  • For train travelers, a public bus runs from train station San Lorenzo to Sares. If you miss it, we will be happy to pick you up

  • Outdoor children’s playground and indoor playroom with climbing wall

Sauna, swimming pond and SPA

  • NEW SAUNA HOUSE AT THE LILY POND with steam bath, organic herbal sauna and Finnish spruce sauna

  • Daily infusions

  • Heated indoor natural pool with ecological treatment

  • For the sake of the environment, we ask you to bring the bathing sandals. If you forget them, you will receive the Saalerwirt sandals

  • Kneipp basins with barefoot way and celtic tree circle

  • Panoramic relaxation rooms with a view of the water lily pond, cozy bunks and comfortable loungers, relaxation lounge with magazines, books and a tea bar with South Tyrolean organic herbal teas and refreshments

  • Open fire place with warming sheepskins
  • Bag with a cozy bathrobe and sauna towels

  • Daily yoga lesson with Magdalena Tauber from the host family and the qualified yoga team

  • Yoga panoramic rooms and yoga terrace in the forest

Prices and cancellation conditions

  • Prices excl. local tax € 3,50 per person/night from 14 years of age

  • We are happy to accommodate your special room request, however, we cannot guarantee reservations of requested room numbers

  • Double rooms and suites for single use surcharge € 40 – 100-, per night

  • Bed and breakfast reduction € 20,- from the half board price

  • You are welcome to bring your dog WITH ANNOUNCEMENT. We ask for your understanding that dogs do not have access to the natural swimming pond and wellness area. You are welcome to bring your dog to breakfast and dinner in the restaurant.
    Damage or soiling caused by the dog will be charged at the discretion of the hotel.
    We charge for accommodation without food depending on room category € 15 – 30,- per night.

  • Charging station for e-cars (0,75 €/kWh)

  • There are no cancellation fees until three weeks before arrival. In this case the deposit will be refunded. For cancellations from 20 days before arrival we charge 30% and from 7 days and in case of late arrival or early departure 80% of the booking value.

  • Here you have the possibility to conclude your travel cancellation protection

Bank details for the deposit in the amount of 30%:

Raiffeisenkasse Bruneck
Saalerwirt GmbH
IBAN: IT 23B 08035 58820 000301022385
SWIFT / BIC: RZSBIT21105

Summer

  • Natural swimming pond with water temperatures between 18° and 24°, sun terrace and meadow

  • Discounted participation in the KRON-AKTIV PROGRAM: Dolomites mountain tour, city tour in Bruneck, e-bike tour, herbal hike and children’s program

  • Free rent of hiking sticks

Winter

  • Ski & city shuttle from the hotel to Plan de Corones and to Brunico

  • Discounted participation in the WEEKLY PROGRAM of the Bruneck Tourist Office: guided tour of the town, guided hike, torchlight and lantern hike

  • Free rent of snowshoes and hiking sticks