Seiser Alm / Alpe di Siusi

Located in northern Italy, Seiser Alm / Alpe di Siusi offers a complete winter experience combining outdoor activities, relaxation, culinary enjoyment and quality time with family and friends. At the heart of the Dolomites region lies Seiser Alm, Europe’s largest high alpine pasture, where visitors can enjoy breathtaking 360° views of the Dolomites UNESCO World Heritage Site, including the iconic peaks of Schlern, Plattkofel and Langkofel.

The Seiser Alm ski area features 112 miles of perfectly groomed slopes, inviting skiers and snowboarders to discover the mountains at their own pace. Thanks to its unique layout, guests can move effortlessly from one slope to the next with skis on throughout the day. Beyond skiing, the region offers other ways to experience winter. There are peaceful cross-country trails, scenic winter hiking paths, snowshoe adventures and exciting toboggan runs.

A special part of the Seiser Alm experience lies in its cozy mountain huts, where days in the snow naturally flow into moments of enjoyment. Along the slopes and trails, family-run alpine huts invite visitors to pause, warm up and savor South Tyrolean specialties alongside beloved Italian classics, all while taking in breathtaking views of the surrounding Dolomite peaks. Whether enjoying a long lunch in the sunshine or a quiet stop after a winter walk, these authentic huts are an essential part of the region’s charm. 

With charming villages, warm hospitality and around 300 sunny days per year, Seiser Alm offers the perfect combination of breathtaking nature, outdoor activities and unforgettable moments of enjoyment. Ski.com’s team of Mountain Travel Experts has experienced these unforgettable moments firsthand and can help you plan your dream ski vacation without you having to lift a finger.

• Skiing on Europe’s largest high alpine pasture, surrounded by the UNESCO World Heritage Dolomites
• Seiser Alm is ski-in ski-out; you have the possibility of skiing without ever unclipping
• Wide, sunny slopes and modern lifts with child safety features make the ski area ideal for beginners and families with children
• The largest ski area in the Dolomites – Seiser Alm together with Val Gardena forms one interconnected ski area in with one single ski pass
• Family-run huts on the slopes serve traditional South Tyrolean specialties and Italian classics with stunning views of the Dolomites

Seiser Alm offers a wide range of accommodation choices. The first decision is your home base. Seiser Alm is the perfect choice for those who want to stay directly on Europe’s largest high alpine pasture, with ski slopes, winter trails and spectacular Dolomite views right outside the door. On the Seiser Alm, ski-in ski-out hotels allow guests to start their day directly on the slopes.

Alternatively, many visitors choose to stay in nearby villages such as Kastelruth/Castelrotto, Seis am Schlern/Siusi allo Sciliar or Völs am Schlern/Fiè allo Sciliar, which are connected to the Seiser Alm ski area by a modern cable car and offer a greater variety of accommodation categories, events and shopping opportunities. 

Whether you prefer a cozy alpine lodge, family-run hotel or wellness retreat, Seiser Alm offers the perfect base to experience the beauty of the Dolomites. 

The Seiser Alm ski area is open from early December until early April. Thanks to its high altitude of over 2,000 meters, Europe’s largest high alpine pasture offers reliable snow conditions throughout the winter season, plenty of sunshine and breathtaking 360° panoramas of the Dolomites. 

March also brings one of Seiser Alm's most memorable experiences: Early Bird Skiing. On selected mornings, guests can be among the first on freshly groomed slopes as the sun rises over the Dolomites, before enjoying a mountain breakfast surrounded by breathtaking panoramic views.

Expert Tip: Visit in early December or March. These are some of the best times for a ski holiday on Seiser Alm. With the Dolomiti SuperPremière and Dolomiti Springdays offers, guests can enjoy free accommodation nights and ski days.

Bolzano Airport is the closest airport, located just around 40 minutes by car from Seiser Alm. Guests can arrange a transfer with their accommodation or take a taxi. The region is also easily accessible by public transport from Bolzano in approximately 50 minutes, with buses running every 30 minutes. Other convenient airports include Innsbruck, Venice, Verona and Munich, all offering good connections to the Seiser Alm within approximately 2–4 hours.

Overwhelmed by these options? Our Mountain Travel Experts can coordinate your flights, rental cars, train transfers and every part of travel for your Seiser Alm ski vacation.

The mountain road is closed to private traffic between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Overnight guests can reach their accommodation by car, but a permit from the hotel must be arranged in advance. Other visitors can conveniently access the ski area by the Seiser Alm cable car from the surrounding villages. The Dolomite villages at the foot of the Seiser Alm are close to each other and well connected by frequent public and ski buses—meaning you don’t need a car once you arrive. From the villages, you can reach the valley station of the Seiser Alm cable car, the gateway to the ski area, via ski buses that run every 15 minutes. The Seiser Alm cable car provides quick access to Europe’s largest high alpine pasture and the return journeys are included with the ski pass. Seiser Alm is also easily accessible from the cities of Bolzano, Klausen, and Brixen by public transport in about 40 minutes.