Home is family

The Rabensteiner-Dorigoni family - at home in the Rösslwirt.

Our Rösslwirt is not just an inn or a small hotel, the Rösslwirt is our home. 
We laugh, live and work here. Every corner, every nook and cranny – every detail, no matter how small, tells the story that we have written every day for generations: a special sense of home. Elmar lives the inimitable South Tyrolean joie de vivre with the appropriate verve, his wife Resi loves the details and makes sure the house is kept in order.

Once upon a time...

How an inn became a home

1896 - that's when the story of the Rösslwirt, the "house on the alley", began. At that time it was already a hostel for travelers and people passing through the Eisack Valley along the river towards Italy or the Brenner Pass. This is how the simple inn in Barbian became a popular guesthouse and the home of the Rabensteiner-Dorigoni family, who fill the walls with life. Over generations, the Rösslwirt has grown with the family, but one thing has always remained the same: The heart in the right place next to the leaning tower of Barbian.

A piece of home - zeitgeist with tradition

A piece of South Tyrol at the Rösslwirt.

What stories might the Swiss stone pine paneling in the 400-year-old farmhouse parlor have to tell? What people have already laughed about in the Kastaniensaal ... At the Rösslwirt, the traditions of the Eisack Valley live together with the casual zeitgeist of South Tyrol. A symbiosis of local old and comfortable new, that's what makes the Rösslwirt so special.

Sustainability has many faces

Our understanding of sustainable action

Sustainability starts in the mind, usually long before we buy new things, raw materials or equipment. Before every equipment purchase, we ask ourselves: 

Do we really need this "thing"? 
Are there any suitable alternatives? 
How much additional energy will it consume or, ideally, save? 
And last but not least: is this "thing" ideal for us in terms of size and dimensioning? 

All these questions are important and essential when it comes to sustainability. We have chosen to prioritise sourcing raw materials from short distances and from local suppliers. And of course we also pay attention to other aspects...

Sauna with a good conscience Small cycles with a big effect

everything under control Elmar Rabensteiner

All roads lead to... Barbian

Off to the mountains of South Tyrol

It's just a few bends from the valley up to Barbian in the heart of South Tyrol. And it feels like it only takes a few heartbeats for our guests to arrive at the Rösslwirt. From the north over the Brenner Pass and from the south past Bolzano, virtually all roads lead to Barbian. Nevertheless, here are some brief directions.

From the north via the Brenner highway to Barbian

Follow the Brenner highway in the direction of Bolzano and take the Chiusa exit. Continue along the Brenner road through the Eisack valley and the village of Klausen. On the road towards Bolzano/Bozen, turn off towards Barbiano/Barbian, and drive a few bends up the mountain. You will soon spot the striking leaning church tower of Barbian. Our hotel is right next to it on the right-hand side - truly infallible! Your journey should get you in the mood for your vacation. To make sure this is really the case, it's worth taking a look at the traffic info. 

[EN] Traffic Info

If you want to arrive relaxed and enjoy your holiday from day one, then you can easily come by train. Regardless of whether you are coming from Germany, Austria or Switzerland - by train you can travel to Klausen or Waidbruck comfortably and without traffic jams, and then it's not far to us in Barbian.

A train ride through the Alps is a highlight in itself - through the valleys, past the mountains and along forests and small towns. The nearest train station to Barbian is in Waidbruck or Klausen. From Klausen, the 346 bus takes just 20 minutes to reach us (bus stop Barbian Dorf).

The village cab "Torggler" is happy to pick up and drop off guests at the Rösslwirt. 

You can pre-book your ride on the following numbers: 
+39 0471 650004 or 
+39 339 5050747

Give your car a little holiday too. Do you want to travel to South Tyrol in an environmentally friendly way by train or long-distance bus?
The connecting shuttle of Südtirol Transfer brings you directly from the train or bus station to us without any worries. 

Südtirol Transfer

Click here to visit the Südtirolmobil homepage. Simply enter your starting point and destination and find the right bus at the desired time. 
Or download the Südtirolmobil app:

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