T
ucked on the Seiser Alm plateau alongside the Italian
Dolomites and roughly a mile and a half in the sky
lies the newly-reinvigorated Zallinger refuge—a
luxurious, log cabin-inspired escape that supplies all
the hallmarks of an idyllic, mountain vacation.
e Zallinger was originally constructed in the mid-
19th century, aer Bolzano-native Karl von Zallinger-
Stillendorf purchased the untouched, Alpine meadow.
Before Zallinger-Stillendorf became the plot of lands'
namesake, it was referred to as "Sassegg," roughly
translating to "the rise on the big rock."
e original construction of the property included at its center the Zallinger hut,
surrounded by seven barns and a small church. In 1880, the barns were replaced by
a single, large building that served various functions over the years and, just over a
century later in 1990, the property was renovated to meet the needs of a modern hotel.
e most recent revamp, completed in 2017, expanded the property to include 24
additional rooms in six mini-chalets, a wellness center and a total redesign of the
lobby, lounge and restaurant.
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