Natural luxury and a special magic: Welcome to ADLER Lodge RITTEN

If you get off the Ritten cable car at the small Rappersbichl stop, it is only a few minutes' walk through an idyllic woodland to the ADLER Lodge RITTEN. Behind the entrance gate of the sustainable 5-star hotel, the view opens up to a collection of modern, black and brown wooden chalets, which are grouped around a natural pond or line the paths following the natural landscape contours. Further back rises the large main house, also built of timber and with large windows. Apart from the rustling of leaves, the occasional splash of the pond and your own footsteps, it is silent. You have arrived in an almost magical oasis of peace in the middle of the Ritten in South Tyrol.

In Harmony with Nature

The Ritten offers unique and varied landscapes and vistas. Curved chains of hills dominate the picture. Along one such chain of hills, the ADLER Lodge RITTEN nestles into the landscape with its twenty chalets, the main house and the two annexes with the suites.

The ADLER group of companies, to which the Ritten luxury hotel belongs, attaches great importance to protecting and preserving the nature around its hotels, even during construction. The buildings should not disturb the natural landscape, but rather integrate into it. During the construction of the ADLER Lodge RITTEN, the location of the individual buildings was adapted to the natural conditions accordingly, and the location of the terraces and the forest sauna was also planned in such a way that no tree had to be felled.

By the way: In addition to the hotels, the Tenuta Sanoner vineyard in Tuscany also belongs to the ADLER family, whose wine is also available at the ADLER Lodge RITTEN. Organic farming has been practised there from the very beginning, and for three years now the estate has also been run biodynamically. This means, for example, that the cultivation is based on the biodynamic calendar, which is used to plan the right times for sowing, pruning, etc. The vineyards are also cultivated according to the biodynamic calendar.

Architecture between Worlds 

The connection between nature and the guest, the outside and the inside is deeply anchored in the philosophy of ADLER Lodge RITTEN. It is also reflected again and again in the architecture: large glass frontages in the chalets and the main building create a connection to the outside. The glass façade elements in the spa area also reveal the expansive view of the Dolomites.

The modern design continues inside and is complemented by loving details and cosy retreats. Throughout the lodge, guests are welcomed by understated, decorative patterns that the Sanoner family brought back from their formative trip to Namibia. The design thus connects not only the outside and the inside, but also the owner family with the guests and different places in the world.

The architecture of the chalets is the work of architect Hugo Demetz, who, as with the design of the ADLER Lodge ALPE on the Alpe di Siusi, was inspired by traditional South Tyrolean design. Guests are always delighted with the modern, light interpretation and the inspiring atmosphere.

5 Stars on the Ritten

ADLER Lodge RITTEN is a luxurious retreat in the 5-star category. The rooms all feature high-quality furnishings, some with their own sauna. Local materials such as spruce wood from the region and environmentally friendly installations complement each other to create a high-quality and sustainable overall picture. A friendly, well-coordinated team accompanies guests through their holiday. Warmth and hospitality are integral values and their sincerity is palpable.

Everywhere in the lodge there are oases of peace and retreats that offer privacy and invite you to spend some cosy hours. In addition to the spa area, the spacious lounge area should be mentioned here, whose window front offers a spectacular panoramic view of the rugged peaks of the Dolomites.

The panorama restaurant on the floor above also lets guests marvel at the distant surroundings. When it comes to the food, however, the kitchen team led by head chef Hannes Pignater stays as close as possible. Many of the products now come from their own cultivation. For example, various fruit trees and herbs grow on the lodge's terraces. This year, a large vegetable garden was also planted, in which wheat and maize thrive alongside numerous types of vegetables.

What does not come from the lodge's own garden is mostly sourced from partners in the region. ADLER Lodge RITTEN identifies these partners with their own seal on the menu cards as "ADLER Regional Partner". Guests can thus be sure that their dinner comes almost from the immediate neighbourhood.

Pure Relaxation

Feeling completely at ease and having the freedom to do what you want at any given moment is also what the hotel's special spa area stands for. In addition to the dreamlike outdoor infinity pool with mountain views, the forest spa is the main attraction for guests. Here, guests sauna amidst the ancient trees while breathing in the tranquillity and the fragrant air of the forest. A different kind of forest bathing.

Three Questions for Carlotta from ADLER Lodge RITTEN

Which three words would you associate with ADLER Lodge RITTEN and why?

Hideaway, close to nature, exclusive.

The ADLER Lodge RITTEN is a unique hideaway in the heart of untouched nature in the forests of the Ritten plateau. It stands out as the ideal holiday destination for all those who long for casual luxury, freedom and invigorating effortlessness, or a sustainable time-out.

Which (sustainable) initiatives of the lodge do you find particularly exciting?

In the spring of 2022, ADLER Lodge RITTEN started its own farm garden on an area of around 4,000 m2. Just a few steps away from the main building, there are small fields and herb gardens. 

The innovative young farmers Christian and Johanna are in charge of this new challenge. The young couple has been cultivating the Viehweiderhof, which directly adjoins the lodge's property, for some time.

However, the garden is not only a source of supply, but also a small oasis of relaxation for our guests. Our guests can thus also enjoy the benefits of our lodge all-inclusive arrangement surrounded by nature.

What makes ADLER Lodge RITTEN special for you as a whole?

Its construction allows a feeling of deep connection with the surrounding nature, where the black wood of the private chalets and the high glass facades of the main building make the boundaries of inside and outside disappear.

The forest spa, which is part of the landscape - is without doubt one of the key highlights of the lodge, which makes a wellness holiday with us so special.

Experience the Magic

The main focus of ADLER Spa Resorts is on special places and experiences always in harmony with nature. Tradition and innovation are equally important and harmonise down to the last detail at ADLER Lodge RITTEN. Nature is understood as a place of power and guests are invited to engage with this magic.