In September the harvest season begins in South Tyrol and the still warm temperatures, the splendor of the forests and the clear air provide eventful moments in the great outdoors. Spending time up close with our farm animals, harvesting and tasting in the Culinary Garden and painting in the great outdoors are just some of our autumn highlights.
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True pleasure in autumn
When people often talk about the many advantages of summer and winter, they usually forget the special features of the weeks in between. Especially in autumn, the time out at Sonnwies holds true enjoyment for young and old.


Dolomites in autumn colors

Farm experiences & Farm Day

Children's program in the great outdoors

Relaxation & fun in the SPA with mountain views

Relaxing E-bike tours for the whole family
why sonnwies autumn
Soft light, warm colors: Autumn is an artist
The atmosphere, at the foot of the Dolomites, in autumn is a true experience for young and old. The autumn sun shines, the air is even clearer, the colors of nature are even more intense - all this in soothing silence. The Sonnwies, embedded in this natural spectacle, is home to families from all over the world and our numerous farm animals. A place that combines unique nature and authentic farm life with first-class services. Autumn - a time to recharge your batteries together with your family and simply enjoy.
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Autumn full of contrasts in the World Heritage Site
A vacation in Lüsen, at 950 meters above sea level, surrounded by the longest high alpine pasture in Europe and at the foot of the Dolomites, combines outdoor experiences with unique scenery and pleasurable moments. Breathtaking panoramic views, grandiose mountain peaks, unique colorful autumn landscapes as well as pleasurable experiences in rustic alpine huts.
Sonnwies nature experience in autumn:
- Invigorating autumn landscape with extensive meadows, private forest access and refreshing streams
- Gentle family hikes and e-bike tours on the Lüsner Alm and the World Natural Heritage Site, the Dolomites
- Day trips to historic South Tyrolean towns with unique sights and numerous museums
- Getting to know typical and enjoyable South Tyrolean traditions during harvest time
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Farm Experience and Farm Day
During their time at Sonnwies, children experience up close the tasks with animals in the midst of nature. Help feed and care for our special breeds of animals. Learn playfully the daily routine on our farm, at the foot of the UNESCO World Natural Heritage Dolomites. A special highlight is the weekly Farm Day where families get to know typical South Tyrolean traditions and immerse themselves in the times of yesteryear.
Special attention is paid to raising children's awareness of nature and animals. At Sonnwies, families playfully learn about the daily routine on the in-house farm, come into close contact with different breeds of animals and actively help out.
- Experience Sonnwies Farm: Guided tour of the farm, feeding the animals, mucking out the barn, daily egg hunt, animal sponsorship, pony riding, tractor driving, hay hopping, and much more
- Painting in the great outdoors, building a dam in a private forest, nature treasure hunt and crafting with natural materials
A true experience is our weekly Farm Day, where we make time-honored South Tyrolean traditions come alive for the whole family. In addition to creative and fun experiences, all kinds of culinary highlights are also on the program: stirring fresh farm butter, preparing Kaiserschmarrn and roasting chestnuts.
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Soothing relaxation after extensive time in nature
Autumn awakens the desire for extensive family time in the great outdoors. After countless impressions on the farm, in the forest and the alpine pastures, you look forward to relaxing hours by the pool with a view of the mountains, fun in the world of slides and soothing SPA treatments.
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Gourmet cuisine for the whole family
It is a matter of the heart of the Sonnwies kitchen team to provide numerous moments of pleasure for young and old. The Family Nature Culinary is included during the stay for the whole family and offers morning, noon and evening seasonal and regional dishes. Special culinary requests for babies and children are lovingly taken into account. The farm-to-table philosophy, with the in-house, 1,200m², Culinary Garden, as a supplier for our kitchen, is to be emphasized. Gardener Monika gives, during weekly garden tours, insights into the wonderful world of the garden and explains which fruits are harvested in autumn.