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View into the green Sulden valley with a wayside cross in the meadow, the Ortler group behind

The village in the national park

Suldenam Ortler

A mountain village at 1,900 m, framed by 14 peaks over 3,000 m, in the heart of the Stelvio National Park.

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Sulden in brief

A villageby the Ortler.

Sulden is a mountain village at 1,900 m in the Vinschgau, South Tyrol. It belongs to the municipality of Stilfs and lies in the Stelvio National Park, at the foot of the Ortler. This is where the Knoll family runs Hotel Cornelia.

Altitude1,900 m
Home mountainOrtler 3,905 m
Protected areaStelvio National Park
LocationSulden valley · South Tyrol
WinterSki area, high-altitude trail, toboggan runSummerHiking, two via ferratas, Kneipp area
Aerial view over Sulden and the green Sulden valley in summer, Hotel Cornelia on the right

The mountains

Ortler andKönigsspitze.

At 3,905 m, the Ortler is the highest mountain in South Tyrol and Sulden’s very own peak. Right beside it stands the Königsspitze, at 3,851 m.

More about the Ortler

Together with twelve more peaks over 3,000 m, they frame the Sulden valley. Every room at Hotel Cornelia has a balcony looking out onto this mountain backdrop.

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Cable car gondolas in front of the deep-snow Ortler group
Summit cross silhouetted against the setting sun

Protected area

In the heartof the park.

Sulden lies in the heart of the Stelvio National Park. Two national park visitor centres nearby explain the wildlife and nature found here.

Ortler Museum
  • naturatrafoiIn Trafoi, right on the Stelvio Pass road. The exhibition is called “Life on the Edge”.
  • AquapradIn the village centre of Prad am Stilfserjoch: life in water, with guided tours, excursions to the Prader Sand wetlands and programmes for children and families.
The naturatrafoi national park centre behind a flower meadow, glaciers beyond
Rosebay willowherb in bloom in front of the national park’s mountains
Family hiking between Swiss stone pines, the Ortler massif behind

Beneath South Tyrol’s highest peak.

Ortler · 3,905 m

When it rains

Suldenin the rain.

A rainy day in Sulden is a day for warming up: at Hotel Cornelia the Finnish sauna, herbal sauna, steam bath and whirlpool are open daily from 3 pm to 7 pm.

In the village, the Ortler Region Museum remembers the pioneers of the valley, while the underground Messner Mountain Museum Ortles is dedicated to ice. A little further afield: naturatrafoi, Aquaprad, Marienberg Abbey or a day in Merano.

Live view from the mountainThe panoramic camera at the Madritschhütte shows weather and snow in real time.
Sauna & wellness
Guest relaxing on the warm mosaic bench in the steam bath

Frequently asked questions

Quickanswers.

Short answers about Sulden and getting here. Questions about rooms, food, spa or winter are answered on the pages themselves.

The winding Stelvio Pass road seen from above at dusk

Question not listed? The Knoll family will answer personally: +39 0473 613 032 · [email protected]

Sulden

Where is Sulden?
Sulden lies at 1,900 m in the Sulden valley, a side valley of the Vinschgau in South Tyrol, Italy. The village belongs to the municipality of Stilfs and lies in the Stelvio National Park, at the foot of the Ortler.
How high is the Ortler?
The Ortler is 3,905 m high, making it the highest mountain in South Tyrol. Beside it rises the Königsspitze at 3,851 m. In all, 14 peaks over 3,000 m frame the Sulden valley.
Is the hotel in the national park?
Yes. Hotel Cornelia stands on the sunny slope of Sulden, in the heart of the Stelvio National Park.
What can you do in Sulden when it rains?
In Sulden itself there is the Ortler Region Museum and the Messner Mountain Museum Ortles. Not far away are the national park visitor centres naturatrafoi in Trafoi and Aquaprad in Prad, Marienberg Abbey and Merano. At Hotel Cornelia the wellness area is open daily from 3 pm to 7 pm.
Is there a webcam for Sulden?
Yes. The panoramic camera at the Madritschhütte in the Sulden ski area shows weather and snow conditions in real time.

Getting here

How do I get to Sulden without a car?
Take the Vinschgau railway to Spondinig. There, change to bus 271 to Sulden.
Which address should I enter in the satnav?
Hotel Cornelia, Hauptstraße 94, 39029 Sulden, Italy. The route follows the Stelvio Pass road; at Gomagoi you turn off into the Sulden valley.
Do I need a car in Sulden?
Not necessarily in winter: the ski bus stops right outside the hotel, and the cable car valley station is a five-minute walk away.
How do I get from Sulden to Merano?
From Spondinig, the Vinschgau railway takes about 1.5 hours to Merano.

Holidays in Sulden

Stay beneaththe Ortler.

Didn’t find your question? The Knoll family will reply personally: +39 0473 613 032 · [email protected]

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