Klausen, Italy
A family-run South Tyrolean estate since 1958, mixing historic manor rooms, elevated chalets, and camping at the gateway to the Dolomites and Groeden Valley.
The Schoepfer family has run this site since 1958, and the property still defies easy categorisation. A 16th-century manor house anchors one end. Newly built chalets stand on pilings at the other, their windows angled toward the Dolomites and Saeben Monastery. Between them sit camping pitches, motorhome parking, and modern apartments. Dogs roam freely across every accommodation type.
Hotel Ansitz Gamp sits one kilometre from the Klausen motorway exit on the A22, at the mouth of the Groeden Valley. It works as a week-long base for Dolomite hiking or a single-night stopover heading south toward Lake Garda. Klausen itself, often called one of Italy's most beautiful historic towns, is a short walk away. The mix of nature, comfort, and format is the point.
The Groeden Valley and the UNESCO Dolomites begin at the doorstep. Hiking trails fan out from Klausen into high-alpine terrain. Mountain biking and road cycling routes follow the Eisack Valley floor between Brixen and Bolzano. Winter brings skiing in Val Gardena, one of the Dolomites' most storied ski areas.
Vintage car rides through Dolomite passes run in warmer months. Klausen's cobbled lanes hold galleries, churches, and South Tyrolean restaurants worth an afternoon. Bus and train stations sit nearby, making car-free day trips to Brixen or Bolzano simple. The A22 connects south to Lake Garda for longer excursions.
Explore additional experiences in the surrounding area.
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Route length: 3.3km linearDifficulty: HardLinear routeSaslong is an advanced downhill skiing piste. It is a one-way trail and is groomed for classic skiing conditions. The trail is not lit, indicating it is used primarily during daylight hours.
Area sceneryRoute length: 1.7km linearEstimated time: 23minDifficulty: HardLinear routeThe Maximiliansteig, also known as Via ferrata Maximilian, is an alpine hiking path categorized as a via ferrata with a difficulty scale of 2. It offers an alpine hiking challenge with secured climbing sections typical of via ferrata routes.
Area sceneryRoute length: 5.2km loopDifficulty: EasyLoop routePalusc is an easy nordic ski route featuring a 106 meter ascent over a 5.174 km roundtrip track. Groomed for both classic and skating styles, it operates in winter from 09:00 to 16:30.
Route length: 2.6km loopDifficulty: EasyLoop routeMont de Sot is an easy nordic ski route with a total ascent of 59 meters. The 2.634 km circuit is groomed for both classic and skating styles and is open from 09:00 to 16:30 during the winter season.
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Area sceneryRoute length: 1km linearEstimated time: 14minDifficulty: EasyLinear routePiz is a hiking path on an asphalt surface with a downhill incline. The path has good smoothness and allows motor vehicles by permit.
Area sceneryStraight-line distance from hotel: 17 km directNaturpark Schlern-Rosengarten, also known as Parco naturale dello Sciliar-Catinaccio, is a nature park established in 1974 with protection class 4. It is a protected natural area that offers opportunities for outdoor nature experiences.
Route length: 2km loopEstimated time: 26minLoop routeBiotop Raier Moos is a nature reserve designated in 1986 as a class 4 biotope. This protected area is known as a biotope in both German and Italian.
Route length: 1.5km loopEstimated time: 20minLoop routeBiotop Vahrner Seemoor, established in 1988, is a protected nature reserve classified as a biotope with protection class 4. It is officially known in German as Biotop Vahrner Seemoor and in Italian as Biotopo Palude del Lago di Varna.
Route length: 6.7km loopDifficulty: MediumLoop routeLa Buja is an intermediate nordic skiing route climbing 109 meters across a 6.670 km circuit. Groomed for classic and skating styles, it is available during winter from 09:00 to 16:30.
Route length: 2.3km linearEstimated time: 11minDifficulty: EasyLinear routeEasy Jump is a one-way unpaved cycleway with a downward incline intended for mountain biking. It is a narrow path with a width of 1 meter and a mtb:scale of 0, indicating it is an easy trail.
A heated infinity pool opens from April to October, raised above the grounds with a direct sightline to Saeben Monastery. The Dolomite ridgeline fills the background. The water stays warm. The view does the rest. No spa or sauna on site, just open sky and warm water between the mountains.
Hotel Ansitz Gamp has operated on the same site under the Schoepfer family for over six decades. That continuity shapes how the property grows. New chalets were built on pilings to minimise ground disturbance and preserve the landscape beneath.
No formal sustainability certifications or programmes are publicly documented. The property's long-term family stewardship and its compact footprint within the Eisack Valley reflect a measured approach to development.
Hotel Ansitz Gamp offers 5 accommodation types.
Camping Comfort Pitches
Campsite pitches with electricity, fresh water and wastewater hookups, satellite TV, sanitary facilities, and pool access. Suitable for tents, caravans, and motorhomes.
Camper Stop
Parking pitches reserved exclusively for motorhomes, with electricity and water hookups, satellite TV, and a waste disposal station.
Exclusive Chalets
Newly constructed chalets built on pilings, offering breathtaking views and a charming design.
Modern Apartments
New apartments providing a blend of ultimate comfort and well-being.
Rooms in Historic Manor
Cozy guest rooms located in the historic Ansitz (manor), described as a perfect retreat after a day of exploration.
Manor rooms, elevated chalets, or a camping pitch. The Schoepfer family has hosted guests in Klausen since 1958.
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