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//// Heritage House Margherita ////

Amid the Dolomites - UNESCO World Natural Heritage
Our apartments in Santa Cristina in Val Gardena are the perfect starting point for hiking, skiing and immersing in the local culture and tradition. The guest house is in a very central location and shops, ski lifts and bus stops are in the immediate proximity of the accommodation. You can enjoy the quiet environment and a wonderful view of the mountains. Traditionally furnished with wood, the apartments create a cozy ambiance inviting you to linger for a while.

:::: About us ::::

Family-run for over 60 years

The guest house has been in the family's hands for three generations and the beautiful mountains of St. Christina, as well as the history and tradition of the family, make this place unique.

The origin of our house

The Heritage House Margherita has an eventful history. In 1955 Luis Comploj and Stefania Demetz (Fanny) got married. Luis was the youngest of 12 children of the Comploj Family from St. Christina and Fanny was the daughter of the famous entrepreneur and pioneer Leo Demetz and cousin of the well-known director Luis Trenker. In 1956 Luis and his brother Franz built the house, which was first used as a workshop for wood carvings and then as an office for the skiing world championships in 1970. It was later converted into a café and souvenir store, which Fanny ran with passion.

The foundation of the Margherita

Over time, the house was transformed into cozy vacation apartments and tourism in Val Gardena began flourishing. In 1987, Margherita, the daughter of Luis and Fanny, married Viktor Senoner, a former ski racer and artist. After Fanny's early death in 1990, Margherita took over the management of the house.

The development until today

In 2017 the house was passed to the next generation. Margherita’s and Victor’s son Gabriel lives here with his family. The house has been renovated and modernized to fulfill the newest standards maintaining its traditional charm. Here you can enjoy the wonderful Val Gardena and Family Senoner’s hospitality. Our small in-house museum offers a great insight into the long family tradition and Ladin culture.

Val Gardena ////// A place of natural and cultural heritage

Val Gardena’s culture and tradition are famous all over the world. The long tradition of wood carving art, the traditional costumes and the Ladin language are a vivid part of our culture. Like most families with roots in Val Gardena, we also grew up with the Ladin language, one of the oldest in the Alps.

Our in-house museum

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Are you interested in finding out more about the history of Val Gardena? In our small private museum, you can find out more about the history of our ancestors, geology, the art of wood carving, the customs, traditions and language of Val Gardena and much more. Let yourself be surprised and expand your knowledge!

A journey into the past with an eye to the future. Come and have a look, we will be happy to tell you all about it!

~~~ Our garden ~~~

The perfect place to relax, surrounded by the breathtaking mountains.

Up in the mountains

Are you ready to enjoy the breathtaking nature among the majestic peaks of our mountains? Not only the panoramic circular hike of the mountain Sassolungo is spectacular, but also the other peaks of the Dolomites are waiting to be explored. Given that we are hiking guides and know the surrounding mountains like the back of our hand, we are happy to lead you on a hike and show you the best places, viewpoints, and mountain huts of the breathtaking surroundings of St. Christina.

Mountain hike to Sëurasas

A breathtaking mountain hike is an ascent to the Sëurasas mountain. The hike is perfect for guests of the Margherita, as the bus to the starting point stops right at our doorsteps. This means you can leave the car at home and focus on your hike exclusively.

Sunny plateau Monte Pana

The sunny plateau Monte Pana is located between St. Christina and the Alpe di Siusi. During summer people go hiking and during winter cross-country skiing there. Heritage House Margherita is only a few minutes from the chair lift, which will bring you right up to lofty heights. Breathtaking panorama, fresh mountain air, and far away from everyday stress. This plateau is also a very suitable place for children, because there are many facilities dedicated to them, for example on the beautiful PanaRaida trail.

Hiking to the Seceda

Those who know Gröden, know for sure the Seceda. You won’t get enough of the impressive peaks and the panoramic view of the Dolomites from the Sella group to Langkofel. Our hike goes from St.Christina to Ortisei above the Col Raiser and this mountain scenery will remain in your memories.

Winter activities

In Winter you can have a lot of fun in St.Christina. The mountain scenery offers the optimal conditions for skiing, snowboarding, sledding, winter hiking, cross-country skiing, and more.

Ski adventure Sellaronda

Winter enthusiasts can do the famous ski round called Sellaronda (the lift is only 2 minutes from Heritage House Margherita). Awesome panorama and varied slopes on 4 high passes of the Dolomites in Val Gardena, Alta Badia, Arrabba, and Val di Fassa are waiting for you. We recommend this tour to experienced skiers because of the high difficulty level and length of the ski round.

Skiing area Seceda

The Seceda skiing area in the UNESCO Puez-Geisler Nature Park offers ski and snowboard enthusiasts a variety of slopes, from wide and sunny runs to challenging routes for advanced skiers. In addition, the cozy mountain huts with picturesque views of the snow-covered mountains offer wonderful opportunities to relax and enjoy the hospitality and culinary delights of South Tyrol.

Winterwonderland Seiser Alm

In winter, the Seiser Alm transforms into a winter wonderland and offers magical snowy trails, perfect for a walk amid the snow-covered peaks. The natural toboggan runs guarantee lots of fun for children and adults, and cross-country skiers glide over an extensive network of perfectly groomed trails that lead through snow-covered forests and over sunny high plateaus, offering incomparable views of the Dolomites.

Our included services

  • Central location
  • Underground car park
  • Elevator
  • Garden
  • Guided tours and hikes
  • Tumble drier
  • Washing machine
  • Directly at the slope
  • No pets or domestic animals

Breath-taking view of the Langkofel mountain

Ski room and ski shoe dryer

Val Gardena Mobil Card for free use of public transport

Val Gardena Active program with hikes, culinary and cultural offers

What to know for your stay at Margherita Heritage House

WHAT CAN I FIND NEARBY?

Shopping

Supermarket (15 m away) open every day from 8 am to 7 pm.
In-house Souvenir Shop: On our ground floor you can find a souvenir shop - look over!

Ski and mountain bike rent

Ski and mountain bike rental is located near the accommodation (approx. 10 m)

Playground

Our apartments are also suitable for families with children. In fact, within a few minutes from the accommodation, there is a playground.

Skiing

You can purchase your ski pass online or at the ski pass office, only 200 meters from the accommodation.
Additionally, the Monte Pana lift (starting point of the Sellaronda) is only 240 meters from our house.

Public Transport

A bus stop is only 160 meters from the apartments, and with the Val Gardena Mobil Card, you can use public transportation for free. Thus, our accommodation is the ideal starting point for numerous hikes and bike tours in the South Tyrolean Dolomites.

Everything you need to know

You can check in from 3:00 pm on the day of arrival and if you arrive after 7:00 pm, we will send you instructions for self-check-in, allowing you to check in at any time. On the day of departure, we ask you to leave the accommodation by 10:00 AM. Please tell us your approximate arrival time.
You can park your car in the parking lot of our garage. Please tell us in advance with how many cars you will arrive.
A deposit of 30% of the total amount must be paid by bank transfer at the time of booking. The remaining balance must be paid no later than 30 days before arrival.
Val Gardena offers plenty of events, from the Biennale of Contemporary Art to various music events You will certainly not be bored in Val Gardena and the surrounding area.
You are not allowed to bring your pet to the accommodation.
With the Val Gadena Mobil Card, our guests can use all public transport free of charge. If you do the online check-in in advance, your ticket will be sent to you by email and you can use it already for your arrival.
  • For cancellations up to 30 days before arrival, we charge the paid deposit of 30% of the total price.
  • For short-term cancellations (from 29 days before arrival), as well as for no-shows and early departure, we charge 100% of the total price.
To ensure that you are not charged any cancellation fees if you start your trip late, are unable to start it or have to interrupt it due to illness or other legitimate reasons, we recommend that you take out travel cancellation insurance

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Cancellation policy

  • For cancellations up to 30 days before arrival, we charge the paid deposit of 30% of the total price.
  • For short-term cancellations (from 29 days before arrival), as well as for no-shows and early departure, we charge 100% of the total price.
To ensure that you are not charged any cancellation fees if you start your trip late, are unable to start it or have to interrupt it due to illness or other legitimate reasons, we recommend that you take out travel cancellation insurance.

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Ladin for beginners

Quick Ladin crash course
The Ladin language is a Rhaeto-Romance language and one of the three main languages of the province of Bolzano. The language is spoken in two South Tyrolean valleys: Val Gardena and Val Badia. We have prepared a few expressions for daily usage, so you can learn a few words or sentences of this unique language. Immerse yourself in our culture!
Hello, in Ladin, as in the rest of South Tyrol, simply ‘Hoi’. In the morning, we greet each other with ‘Bon di!’
If you meet in the evening, you say ‘Bona sëira!’. A good night is wished in Ladin with ‘Bona nuet’.
And on the departure we greet with: ‘Assudëi!’
It’s easy: ‘Prëibel’ means ‘please’ and ‘de gra’ means ‘thank you’.
‘Me desplej’ means ‘I’m sorry’.
| Artejan means Artist | Rojula da Mont means Alpine Rose| Rojula means Rose | Mont means Alp | Surëdl means Sun| Coa means Nest |
How are you? - ‘Co te vala pa? ’
I’m fine, thanks. - ‘La me va bona, de gra. ’
Can you help me? - ‘Pudëis’a me judé? ’
Where is the nearest restaurant? - ‘Ulà ie pa la proscima ustaria? ’
How much does this cost? - ‘Tant costa pa chësc? ’
Here in Val Gardena, it’s beautiful! - ‘Tlo te Gherdëina iel tan bel! ’
Such a wonderful weather! - ‘Ce bel tëmp! ’