Castelrotto Travel Guide

 
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Things to Do  

Go eat a Strudel home made in Plattkofelhut

Go eat a Strudel home made in Plattkofelhut, Castelrotto

 iammon Says:  This is one of the nicest mountain huts I have been too. The food is great! Most of it really ''hut-made'' and traditional. The hut is on 2300 meters above sea level. And it is a nice hike to it and of course offers a lot of further hiking/climbing possibilities. So an over... 

Bolzano

Bolzano, Castelrotto

 slcook52 Says:  Though I was staying in Castelrotto, you will pass thru Bolzano to get there. I took a day and made the bus ride into Bolzano to look around. There's plenty to see here, it is a much bigger town. Lots of bicycles here, and a nice walk along the river with pretty views of... 

Take a ride with the Florian Lift

Take a ride with the Florian Lift, Castelrotto

 iammon Says:  This cable car takes you to a good start for various hikes up on Seiser Alm. At the end of it is Williams-Hütte (www.williamshuette.it) . One way ticket was 8 Euro. We hiked from there up to the Plattkofelhütte (about one hour with baby) which is steep but nice. And from... 

Walking...

Walking..., Castelrotto

 Nemesy Says:

The town of Suisi/Seis

The town of Suisi/Seis, Castelrotto

 slcook52 Says:  The little town that is the gateway to the Alpi di Suisi meadow, where the cable car goes up to Compatsch. Another cute little town with good bus connections to the rest of the area. Totally walkable, clean, and with beautiful vistas everywhere. 

Hotels  

Haus Silbernagl

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Hotels  

Garni Lantschner: Castelrotto B&B

Garni Lantschner: Castelrotto B&B, Castelrotto

 slcook52 Says:  Very nice, clean, inexpensive B&B close to the center of town. There are several floors of rooms on the 2nd and 3rd floors of this family place. Walk up, shared bathroom down the hall. I had a single, very comfy bed with down comforter and pillow, small table and chairs and... 

Restaurants  

Restaurant St. Michael: Typical South Tyrol dishes...

Restaurant St. Michael: Typical South Tyrol dishes..., Castelrotto

 Nemesy Says:  Typical dishis of the South Tyrol tradition. Not expensive and a great balance between the cost and the right ammount of food. Fantastik meta and chips!Also great onion soups!Only bad thing?!you can't reserve your table...if you wan't you'll wait or you can go away.The... 

Transportation  

local buses

local buses, Castelrotto

 slcook52 Says:  The whole of the Alpi DI Suisi is connected by wonderful bus routes. AT the main bus station in Castelrotto, you will find schedules for all the towns that are on the routes, with great LED signs at the stops that count down in minutes how long until the bus arrives. You can... 

Mobilcard

Mobilcard, Castelrotto

 iammon Says:  With the Mobilcard you can use all transport resources of the South Tyrolean transport system. (Busses and train) For 7 days 18 EurosFor 3 days 13 Euros 

with Car to Alpe di Siusi

with Car to Alpe di Siusi, Castelrotto

 iammon Says:  During the opening hours of the cable car up to Alpe di Siusi (Seiser Alm Bahn) from 09:00 to 17:00 you can not drive up by car!Before and after the parking ticket is about the same amount as a ticket for one person with the cable car.About 13.50 Euro 

Warnings Or Dangers  

Buy a map

Buy a map, Castelrotto

 iammon Says:  I highly recommend buying some kind of a map or a hiking book. The maps you get for free can be very confusing as the scales seem a bit weird sometimes. Sometimes it looks far apart but in reality its a five minute walk or vice versa. There is a little newspaper agent with a... 

What to Pack  

Nothing special needed

Nothing special needed, Castelrotto

 iammon Says:  N/A N/A There is a couple super markets and a farmacie in the village. N/A Only an expensive sports store (more or less clothes) in town. What ever you need you wil get in Bolzen. 

be prepared

be prepared, Castelrotto

 slcook52 Says:   As always, when in the mountains the weather can quickly change. Be prepared for sudden rain, snow, etc. Rain gear and a folding umbrella can be helpful. 

Off The Beaten Path  

The Calvario stroll

The Calvario stroll, Castelrotto

 slcook52 Says:  A short walk around the town's hill on a paved lane with outstanding views down to the surrounding countryside. 7 little chapels along the way. Start just from the right of the tourist info building (under the arch) then follow signs to Calvario. Only takes about 20 minutes,... 

Favorites  

Hiking the Dolomites

Hiking the Dolomites, Castelrotto

 slcook52 Says:  Going up to Compatsch at 6135 feet at the entrance to the meadow. I took the bus up and spent the day hiking on the glorious paths. There are miles and miles of trails as well as restaurants, mountain hotels and chair lifts. The views are better from each turn you take. This... 

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  As always, when in the mountains the weather can quickly change. Be prepared for sudden rain, snow, etc. Rain gear and a folding umbrella can be helpful. 

 

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 I've got some interesting experiences in Castelrotto. I'd love to share with you the 7 tips I've written, the 5 photos uploaded, and 0 travelogues I've created. 

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 I arrived by train to the town of Bolzano, and from there took the bus to Castelrotto. Its a VERY scenic 50 minute ride, with buses leaving twice an hour from Bolzano. Quite the experience actually,... 

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 Welcome to Kastelruth/Castelrotto, the sunny side of South Tyrol. Here, on the edge of the Dolomites, nature has always been particularly generous. Plenty of sunshine, healthy air and an enchanting... 

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