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Area sceneryRoute length: 12.4km loopEstimated time: 3hLoop routeMeran 2000
Meran 2000 is designated as a winter sports area, supporting various ski-related activities. It is well-known and referenced with a Wikidata ID.
Alpine Spa Resort Viktoria
Avelengo (Hafling), South Tyrol, Italy
A wellness hideaway on the Hafling plateau above Merano, where the 6,000 m² Hylèa SPA maps water, earth and air to a deeply regenerative alpine stay.
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Uniqueness
Alpine Spa Resort Viktoria sits on the Hafling highland, a sun-drenched plateau above Merano known for panoramic views and the Haflinger horse breed. The hotel is built around its Hylèa SPA, a 6,000 m² wellness space structured by three elements. Water means floating pools and the WaterWorld. Earth means saunas with aromatic infusions and natural materials. Air means quiet rooms filled with soft light. Each element maps to a dimension of rest: mind, body, soul.
The kitchen bridges traditional South Tyrolean cooking with contemporary gourmet technique. Ingredients come from local producers, matured under the South Tyrolean sun. The philosophy is simple: respect for nature, people, traditions and what grows here. A 2026 expansion is underway, adding new layers to a place already shaped by intention and restraint.
activities at alpine spa resort viktoria
Hiking trails fan out across the Hafling plateau directly from the hotel. The highland terrain is open and rolling, suited to long walks with mountain views. Cycling routes follow alpine roads above Merano. Horse riding connects to the area's deep bond with the Haflinger breed.
Winter shifts the focus to Meran 2000, the ski area above Merano. Slopes and winter walking trails sit within easy reach. Families find dedicated winter activities on the plateau. The hotel organises its programme by season, so the landscape itself sets the rhythm.
Hiking
Cycling
Horseback Riding
Alpine Skiing
Walking
Snowshoeing
Activities Nearby
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Area sceneryRoute length: 12.4km loopEstimated time: 3hLoop route
Straight-line distance from hotel: 5.8 km directSessellift Meran–Dorf Tirol / Seggiovia Merano–Tirolo
This aerialway station, open daily from 09:00 to 19:00 including public holidays, is not wheelchair accessible. It offers public transport services at the location.
Area sceneryRoute length: 4.6km loopEstimated time: 1hLoop routeBiotop Falschauer - Biotopo Delta del Valsura
Biotop Falschauer, also known as Biotopo Delta del Valsura, is a protected nature reserve established in 1979 with protection class 4. It is recognized as a biotope with marked boundaries.
Area sceneryRoute length: 1.4km loopEstimated time: 18minLoop routeBiotop Wangerau - Biotopo Wangerau
Biotop Wangerau is a protected nature reserve established in 1981. It is designated as a Biotop with protection class 4, ensuring habitat conservation within its boundary.
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Area sceneryRoute length: 1.2km loopEstimated time: 16minLoop routeParco delle Terme - Thermenpark
Parco delle Terme, also known as Thermenpark, is a public leisure park open seasonally with specific hours from October to March (07:30-18:00) and April to September (07:30-20:30). Dogs are allowed in the park only if kept on a leash.
Area sceneryRoute length: 1.3km linearEstimated time: 6minDifficulty: EasyLinear routeKircheben - Kaser
Kircheben - Kaser is a gravel highway track with a mountain biking scale of 0, indicating an easy biking trail. The tracktype is grade 2.
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Area sceneryRoute length: 1.2km linearEstimated time: 5minDifficulty: EasyLinear routeLanzen - Möltnerjoch - 17 A
Lanzen - Möltnerjoch - 17 A is a highway track suitable for mountain biking with a scale of 0 and a track type grade of 3. This indicates an easy trail that accommodates both hiking and cycling experiences.
Area sceneryRoute length: 1.2km linearDifficulty: EasyLinear routeKesselberg 1 - Costa Valcanova 1
Kesselberg 1 - Costa Valcanova 1 is a downhill skiing piste rated easy in difficulty. It is suitable for less experienced skiers.
Area sceneryRoute length: 1.7km linearEstimated time: 8minLinear routePurenweg - Via Puren
Purenweg - Via Puren is an asphalt track permitting bicycles and vehicles by permit. It is graded tracktype 1, indicating an easy surface suitable for leisurely cycling and hiking.
Area sceneryStraight-line distance from hotel: 7.3 km directSeilbahn Dorf Tirol Tirol-Hochmuth
Seilbahn Dorf Tirol Tirol-Hochmuth is a cable car station open daily from 07:30 to 18:00. Although not wheelchair accessible, it supports skiing and wellbeing activities in the area.
Gastronomy
The kitchen at Alpine Spa Resort Viktoria works to bridge traditional South Tyrolean cuisine and upscale gourmet technique. Seasonal menus change with what the highland and its producers offer. Ingredients are locally sourced, handmade delicacies included. The philosophy starts with respect: for nature, for the people who grow the food, for the traditions behind each dish.
Dining follows a half-board format the hotel calls a pampering board. A la carte options sit alongside the seasonal menu. Aromatic South Tyrolean herbs and produce matured under high-altitude sun give each plate a sense of place. Nature enhances the flavours here, not the other way around.
Local Cuisine
Seasonal
Rustic
Handmade
Wellness
The Hylèa SPA spans 6,000 m² and follows a philosophy the hotel calls natural, conscious and deeply regenerative. Three elements structure the space. Wasser (water) anchors the mind through floating and the WaterWorld pools. Erde (earth) grounds the body in a sauna area with aromatic infusions and natural materials. Luft (air) lifts the soul in quiet rooms with soft light and organic textures.
A natural swimming pond sits outdoors, integrated into the highland landscape. Holistic treatments and a Body & Mind programme deepen the stay. Relaxing rooms provide stillness between sessions. A daySPA option opens the Hylèa to non-resident visitors. The spa is not an add-on. It is the reason this hotel exists.
Spa
Pool
Finnish Sauna
Nature Immersion
Relaxation
Hot Tub
Treatments
Slow Living
Stillness
Design
Sustainability at Alpine Spa Resort Viktoria
Alpine Spa Resort Viktoria roots its approach in respect for the highland landscape and the people who work it. The Hylèa SPA draws on natural materials and elemental principles rather than synthetic wellness trends. The kitchen prioritises local South Tyrolean producers, keeping supply chains short and seasonal.
Handmade delicacies and ingredients from nearby farms reduce transport and support the regional food economy. The spa's design relies on natural light, organic textures and water features that echo the surrounding terrain. Formal certifications are not published, but the hotel's daily choices, from sourcing to spatial design, reflect a conscious relationship with its environment.
Sustainability
Rooms
Alpine Spa Resort Viktoria offers 4 accommodation types.
Terra Deluxe
NEW 2026. Elegant double room in luxurious style with real wood flooring and a large south-facing balcony with private sauna.
Terra Living
NEW 2026. Cosy double room in luxurious style with real wood flooring, freestanding bathtub with a view of nature and large east-facing balcony.
Terra Garden
Cosy double room on the ground floor with real wood flooring, large south- or east-facing terrace, private hot tub and direct access to the garden.
Terra Prestige Suite
Modern suite with real wood flooring, south-east facing terrace with private garden, heated pool and outdoor sauna.
Reserve
Rest on the Hafling plateau above Merano. Let the Hylèa SPA and South Tyrolean flavours shape your stay.
www.hotel-viktoria.com
Via Falzeben 9, 39010 Avelengo - South Tyrol
info@hotel-viktoria.com
+39 0473 279422
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