HERITAGE

Haus am Turm

Vipiteno - Italy

A 12-room design hotel in the old town of Sterzing, with a rooftop terrace, a sky sauna, and an in-house restaurant just downstairs.

Pet Friendly

Pet Friendly

Restaurant

Restaurant

Ski

Slopes 1.5km

Sauna

Sauna

Hike

Hike

Bike Rental

THE SETTING

Haus am Turm sits in the heart of Sterzing, also known as Vipiteno, one of South Tyrol’s most beautiful small towns. It stands right beside the Zwölferturm, the granite tower that cuts the old town in two and appears in almost every postcard of the place. You do not need to search for atmosphere here. Step outside and you are already in it: arcades, pastel façades, mountain air, shop windows, church bells and the pedestrian street just below.
 
The building was once linked to Sterzing’s old mining and civic life, and it stands almost shoulder to shoulder with the tower. Veronika and Daniel brought the house into its current chapter in 2021, restoring the rooms above their wine bar and restaurant, Vin Zenz. The interiors are clean and well made, but not cold. The old town is lively, but the rooms stay calm. The mountains are close, but you are not stuck in a remote chalet. It is a perfect South Tyrol base if you want village life, good food, skiing or hiking nearby, and somewhere that feels personal without becoming too cute.

THE ROOMS

Haus am Turm has twelve rooms across four categories: Vinzenz, Turmblick, Enzenberg and Loggia. They range from elegant doubles for one or two guests to larger rooms and suites that can sleep up to four.
 
The Vinzenz rooms are the simplest and most compact, but still full of care: high ceilings, real parquet floors, a discreet desk, Plinio il Giovane designer beds and natural stone bathrooms. Turmblick rooms are bright, designed rooms with oak floors, Italian furniture and views either towards the old town or the smaller lanes around the house. Some rooms can connect, which is useful for families or friends.
Enzenberg rooms face the quieter side, with private west-facing balconies overlooking the Jöchlsthurn garden and the mountains beyond. These are the ones for guests who want more breathing room and a softer view. The Loggia rooms are the largest, with a living area, a sofa bed, and a private loggia.
Across all rooms, jacquard-cotton bedding, oak flooring, silver quartzite bathrooms, biodegradable slippers, and those calm, perfectly edited South Tyrolean interiors that make you feel organised just by being there.

THE FOOD

Breakfast is served at Vin Zenz, the wine bar and restaurant on the ground floor and built around good local products. Expect fresh bread, eggs, fruit, cereals, juices, coffee, tea and jam. The atmosphere is relaxed, not formal. You are downstairs, in the same place where you may return later for a glass of wine or dinner.
 
Vin Zenz is a major reason to stay here. Veronika and Daniel have run it for years, and it feels like the soul of the building rather than an added hotel restaurant. The wine list is serious, the food is regional but not heavy, and the room has the easy charm of a place locals actually use.
Half board can be added on most days, except Wednesday, with a three-course menu based on the daily selection. It is a very good option if you want to stay in after skiing, hiking or driving through the valleys.

THE STAY

The panoramic roof terrace is one of the best spots in the house, with views over Sterzing’s rooftops, the tower, and the surrounding mountains. There is also a courtesy bar on the first floor, with coffee, tea, fresh juices and fruit. The tiny blue sauna is another strong detail. It is small, intimate and almost playful, with a glass roof so you can look up at the sky. After a cold day in the mountains, that is exactly enough. The hotel also offers a ski and sports depot, room service, laundry service, WhatsApp support and practical local advice. The whole stay feels easy because the house is well thought through. You are in the middle of town, but still have the useful pieces of an alpine hotel.

AROUND HAS AM TURM

Sterzing is one of the best small-town bases in northern South Tyrol. It has the beauty of an alpine village, but enough life to make staying in town fun: cafés, restaurants, shops, arcades, markets, and that strong mix of Italian and Austrian influences that define this part of the region.
 
Rosskopf is the closest mountain. The cable car is only a short walk from the pedestrian centre, so skiing, snowshoeing and tobogganing do not require a complicated drive. You can finish the day and come straight back into town, which is much more pleasant than dealing with parking in ski boots.
 
In summer, the area opens into hiking, cycling, mountain huts and high-valley drives. Ridnaun, Ratschings and Pflersch are all close, with walks, waterfalls, alpine pastures and mountain views. Brixen and Bolzano are easy day-trip destinations, and the Brenner Pass makes the location practical for travellers arriving from Austria or heading deeper into Italy.

THE OWNERS

Haus am Turm is the project of Veronika Stötter and Daniel Planer. They already had Vin Zenz before the hotel became what it is today. In 2021, they renovated the rooms above Vin Zenz and turned the house into a twelve-room boutique hotel. The design was done with real care, including furniture by the Milanese design workshop Plinio il Giovane, but the place never feels like a furniture showroom.
 
Veronika and Daniel have also created Ida, their historic town apartments nearby, so Haus am Turm sits inside a broader little world of Zenz hospitality in Sterzing: eat well, sleep well, stay central, keep things warm and personal.

GOOD TO KNOW

Half board at Vin Zenz can be added on most days, except Wednesday. Parking is available on request and costs extra. Dogs are welcome for an additional daily fee. Guests arriving by train, bus, or bike may receive a small green arrival bonus when booking directly. The sky sauna is usually open daily from 4 pm to 9 pm.
 
Rates usually start from around €180 per night for a Vinzenz room, with Turmblick, Enzenberg and Loggia rooms priced higher depending on the season and category.

THE ADDRESS

Haus am Turm

Neustadt 4
39049 Sterzing
Italy

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