Wachtler Dolomite Flats (aka Wachtler Residence) are self-catering residences within the pedestrian zone of San Candido (Innichen) in Alta Pusteria, northern gateway to the Italian Dolomites.
Open year-round, these residences provide the proper base for vacationers who want to expertise the charms of city life, with direct entry to eating places, outlets, bars, the weekly market, and historic church buildings.
Company arriving with out a automobile can attain the Wachtler Dolomite Flats with a leisurely 10-minute stroll from the San Candido prepare station. These touring by automobile can take pleasure in hassle-free parking in a close-by non-public out of doors lot.
Kati and I have been invited to remain in Wachtler Dolomite Flats in mid-October. That is an trustworthy evaluate of our expertise staying within the Cardium house.
The place: San Candido City Heart, South Tyrol, Italy
Variety of Flats: 12
Eating: The Wachtler Retailer & Café and Botanic Wachtler Café Bistro
Room Facilities: Kitchen with fridge, dish washer, microwave. Some rooms have saunas.
Parking: Free out of doors parking. Storage parking is obtainable with reservation (further charge)
Pets: Pet-friendly
Closest Airports: Bolzano Airport (South Tyrol, Italy), Innsbruck Airport (Austria), and Venice Worldwide Airport (Italy). Learn The right way to Get to the Dolomites.
The place to Ebook: Reserving.com
Professionals and Cons of Staying in Wachtler Dolomite Flats
Professionals
Free out of doors parking
City heart location
10-minute stroll from prepare station
Open all-year-long
Keycode entry for room and parking
Baggage storage on arrival and departure days
Cons
Further cost for towel change
Early check-out: 9:30 am
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The Location
San Candido is positioned in Val Pusteria, between the Sexten Dolomites and the Villgraten Mountains, a border vary separating East Tyrol and South Tyrol. That is essentially the most charming city within the Alta Pusteria area of the Dolomites. It’s additionally an ideal base for exploring the Northern Sexten Dolomites, Northern Braies Dolomites, and the Carnic Alps.
The Wachtler Flats are positioned in San Candido’s city heart above Wachtler Specialitá (store + café), a preferred gathering place for espresso and cake.
If arriving by prepare, head east on Bahnhofstrasse/By way of Stazione. This road turns into By way of Peter Paul Rainer, the principle pedestrian road of San Candido. To entry the residences, you may both stroll via Wachtler Specialitá store to achieve the reception, or comply with the aspect road to the house entrance. See these Google Maps strolling instructions. It’s solely a 10-minute stroll from the prepare station to the residences.
If arriving by automobile, drive to Parking Centrum – Wachtler. Earlier than arrival, company obtain parking directions. The offered PIN code grants you entry to the out of doors parking zone, permitting you to enter and exit freely all through your keep.
After parking, comply with the pathway between Botanic Wachtler and the Artwork Nouveau Villa Wachtler, the non-public residence of the Wachtler household. The Wachtler Residence entrance is positioned subsequent to the DoloMythos Museum retailer.
Examine-In and Examine-Out
Flats can be found beginning at 3 pm. If you happen to arrive earlier, you may retailer your baggage on the reception. The identical code is used for all entry factors: the constructing, house, and parking (entry and exit).
If you happen to didn’t check-in previous to arrival, you are able to do so on the reception between 8 am and seven pm. The reception may be accessed from each the Wachtler Specialità store and the DoloMythos Museum retailer, that are related to one another.
The PIN code labored flawlessly the whole time, and we cherished the comfort of not having to hold a key round.
Company can select to work together with the workers as a lot or as little as they need. If you happen to want suggestions on what to see and do in San Candido, together with the very best hikes and eating places, be at liberty to achieve out to the proprietor, Nicolas Wachtler, who’s all the time comfortable to share his native insights.
Throughout our keep, Nicolas supplied considerate and detailed steerage on mountaineering to Vallon Popera and Rifugio Berti, together with many nice restaurant suggestions. His variety and attentive communication made us really feel genuinely cared for.
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The Flats
There are 12 distinctive non-smoking residences within the Wachtler Residence complicated. Every house is uniquely themed after pure parts of the Dolomites, from fossils and crystals to garnets, ammonite, dolomite, and coral.
The house design, supplies, and ornamental parts are an ode to the analysis of Michael Wachtler (Nicolas’ father), who has devoted a lot of his life to discovering fossils and minerals within the Dolomites. He found Megachirella wachtleri, “the mom of all lizards,” a reptile that lived within the Dolomites 240 million years in the past.
We stayed within the pretty rose-colored Cardium house, which options heart-shaped Dolomite shell fossils (bivalves), fossilized ammonite flooring, a sauna, a eating space, window-bench lounge space, and a contemporary kitchen with a dishwasher, fridge, range, and microwave.
One other spotlight of the Cardium house is its sun-drenched balcony overlooking Haunold’s sawtooth peaks, significantly enchanting within the late afternoon gentle.
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The Property
The Wachtler Property is dwelling to a number of charming institutions.
The Wachtler Specialità Café and Store is the proper spot for espresso and cake. It’s brimming with native specialties, splendid souvenirs, and considerate items. The café’s cozy, wood-paneled Stube connects on to the Wachtler Flats reception and the DoloMythos Museum retailer, with entry to the museum positioned on the decrease stage.
Alongside the pathway to the parking space, you’ll come throughout the Botanic Bistro, a vigorous spot providing each indoor and out of doors seating. On the higher stage, a hidden balcony terrace overlooks Haunold, offering the proper setting for an aperitivo, espresso, or lunch.
Parking
Outside parking is stress-free, with loads of area: no tough maneuvering or wizardry required. Company can enter and exit the automobile park utilizing their private PIN code, which is identical code used for room entry.
Outside parking is complimentary, whereas storage parking is obtainable by reservation for an extra charge
Südtirol Mobil Card | The Südtirol Visitor Card is included in your keep and may be requested at reception. This go provides you free use of public transit throughout the südtirolmobil community.
Spa Reductions | Condo company obtain discounted entries to the Caravan Park Sexten wellness space, which has a number of swimming pools in addition to 10 saunas and 4 steam baths, and Acquafun Innichen. Particular-rate tickets can be found on the reception. This can be a nice exercise for wet days and relaxation days.
Service and Employees
Company can work together as a lot or as little as they need. Examine-in and check-out doesn’t require any direct motion.
Nicolas Wachtler, the proprietor of Wachler Flats, gladly supplies tailor-made suggestions for eating, mountaineering, and excursions, guaranteeing company benefit from the best experiences San Candido and its environment have to supply.
You’ll discover the reception contained in the Wachtler Retailer, beneath the Wachtler Flats.
What to See and Do
Tre Cime di Lavaredo – Drei Zinnen | The Three Peaks of the Sexten Dolomites are mostly accessed through the Rifugio Auronzo Toll Street (pre-booking obligatory). Nevertheless, eager hikers can hike to the Three Peaks from Val Campo di Dentro or Val Fiscalina, two aspect valleys of Sexten.
Prato Piazza – Plätzwiese | This sprawling plateau within the Braies – Prags Dolomites is the place to begin of the simple Monte Specie – Strudelkopf peak hike, which affords an unforgettable view of Tre Cime di Lavaredo and the Cadini di Misurina mountains. If you happen to’re snug mountaineering alongside slim ledges, undoubtedly hike the Gaisl Excessive Path from Prato Piazza Plateau to the Ponticello automobile park/bus cease.
Lago di Braies – Pragser Wildsee | Lago di Braies is gorgeous, however the expertise is diminished by the crowds. I feel the easiest way to expertise the lake is with an early begin mixed with the Hochalpenkopf Peak circuit hike.
Prati di Croda Rossa – Rotwandwiesen | These meadows within the Sexten Dolomites, accessible through the Croda Rossa gondola, mark the place to begin of a phenomenal path to the Passo Monte Croce (Kreuzbergpass) mountain go.
Carnic Alps Alpine Pastures | Beginning on the Kreuzbergpass mountain go, comply with the circuit path that connects Nemesalm, Casera di Rinfreddo, and Casera di Coltrondo.
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