Your stay — Linthof
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The Property — Linthof
The Linthof is a straightforward three-star hotel on the main road through Naturns, with a practical Alpine-modern lobby where hiking boots and bike helmets are as common as the coffee machine. It’s clean, no-fuss accommodation with a pool and sauna, aimed squarely at active couples or small families who want a base for South Tyrolean mountain days rather than a pampered retreat. You check in, drop your gear, and head straight out the door onto the trail.
Chronicles of Naturns - Naturno
Naturns – known as Naturno in Italian – grew from a Roman settlement called Natorium, perched on the old road over the Töll gorge. Its medieval core clusters around the 13th-century Church of St. Zeno, but the town really expanded in the 19th century as Alpine tourism took hold. Today it’s a bilingual market town (German Südtiroler dialect and Italian) that balances apple orchards, wine estates, and a steady stream of hikers using it to access the Ortler Alps. The local identity is pragmatic: you work the land in summer and ski in winter, with little of the glossy glamour of nearby Merano.
Best Time to Visit
Full Naturns - Naturno guide →Best months
June and September – reliably warm (24–28°C), long daylight hours, and trails free of the July-August crush. The apple blossom is fading in June, but the valleys are lush and green.
Peak / festival surge
July–early August, when German, Austrian and Italian families fill Naturns. Hotels like the Linthof price at their highest (€130–160/night for a double). The main event is the 'Törggelen' harvest walk season (mid-September to October) but actual summer peak is driven by school holidays across central Europe.
Budget shoulder season
Late May and late September – room rates drop 20–30%, trails are quiet, and the weather holds for hiking. You’ll find the village relaxed and restaurant tables easy to get.
Weather & packing
The Vinschgau valley is a rain shadow: it gets half the rainfall of the surrounding mountains, so June days are typically sunny but evenings cool sharply after the sun drops behind the peaks. Pack layers – a fleece for dusk, a waterproof outer for unexpected afternoon thunderstorms – and always carry a sun hat and SPF50 even if the forecast says overcast.
Live City Briefing — Naturns - Naturno
- The long-running Vinschgerbahn railway line from Merano to Malles has improved its summer bicycle carriage service in 2026, with hourly departures and a dedicated bike coach. Good for easy day trips up-valley without a car.
- Naturns’ pedestrianised centre has a new public water fountain station near the Church of St. Zeno, offering free still and sparkling water – useful for refilling bottles before heading onto the 'Waale' irrigation trails.
- Construction of the new cycling underpass at the Töll junction restarted in spring 2026 after a winter pause; expect minor delays on the cycle path from Merano to Naturns until late summer.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Linthof, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the 2nd or 3rd floor facing the valley side (away from Sonnenberg-Monte Sole street). These floors are high enough to avoid street-level noise but still served by the single lift, and get good afternoon light over the orchard roofs towards the mountains.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the ground floor facing the street (Sonnenberg-Monte Sole) — vehicle noise from the local road and the car park entry will be audible, especially during summer when windows are open. Also avoid rooms directly adjacent to the lift shaft (typically rooms ending in 01 or 12 in Italian hotels) as the lift mechanism hums through the wall.
Best views
Rooms on the south-west side of the building (facing away from the street, towards the valley) give you a view over the village rooftops to the Tessa Group peaks. The address 'Sonnenberg-Monte Sole' means this side sits on a slight slope, so you'll see the agricultural strip and church spire rather than asphalt.
Quietest floors
Floors 2–3 are the quietest: far enough from the street and the ground-floor restaurant/bar noise, but not the top floor where roof machinery or footfall from above may be felt.
🔊 Noise notes
Sonnenberg-Monte Sole is a local road serving a handful of houses and the hotel parking — expect occasional car movements from 7am to 10pm, plus delivery vans for the restaurant on weekday mornings. The lift is audible in rooms immediately adjacent; the bar on the ground floor can be heard in rooms directly above (floor 1, side rooms) until 11pm in peak season.
Insider tips
1. Park early: the free on-site spaces fill by late afternoon; if you arrive after 5pm, drive straight to the Parkplatz Bahnhof (400m, €5/day) rather than circling. 2. The Wi-Fi is per-device — unusual here — so if you travel with a partner, agree which device gets the login (room number + your surname) and use a hotspot from one phone for the other.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — Linthof
Free Wi-Fi throughout; typical speed 20 Mbps down, 5 Mbps up. Login via room number and surname, one device per room.
One lift serves all floors; no historic stairs-only sections.
No complimentary newspapers or digital newsstand. The building is a modern alpine-style hotel (2018 renovation) with a small library of local guidebooks.
Check-in from 14:00 to 20:00; early bag-drop available upon request. Late check-out until 12:00 costs EUR 30, subject to availability.
Free luggage storage in the locked ski/bike room; no porter service.
Step-free access via ramp at main entrance; lift to all floors; no adapted bathrooms or grab rails in standard rooms.
Free on-site parking for up to 15 cars (first come, first served); public pay car park 'Parkplatz Bahnhof' 400 m away costs EUR 5 per day. No EV charging points.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: EUR 2.00 per person per night (applies to guests aged 14 and over)
Deposit & card hold: A deposit of 30% of total stay is charged at booking; a credit card imprint or EUR 50 cash hold is taken at check-in for incidentals.
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Messner Mountain Museum Juval — 1.7 km · ~22 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Seilbahn Unterstell - Funivia Unterstell — 1.9 km · ~24 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Most travellers withdraw cash from ATMs (Bancomat) in Naturns; avoid exchange bureaux at airports and tourist offices for poor rates.
Cards widely accepted in supermarkets, hotels, and larger restaurants; smaller cafés and markets often prefer cash (€20 max for small purchases). Contactless and mobile pay common.
Tipping not obligatory; round up the bill in restaurants (5-10% for good service), give 1-2€ to hotel cleaners, and round taxi fares up.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Espresso at a bar: around €1.20.
Panini or slice of pizza from a bakery: around €5-7.
Pizza or pasta main in a pizzeria: around €10-14.
No dedicated street-food scene; bakeries and supermarkets sell takeaway sandwiches and pastries for picnics.
Eurospin, Lidl, and Despar are common budget supermarkets in and around Naturns.
No high-street clothing district; basics at supermarkets (Despar) or take a bus to Merano (15 min) for C&A and H&M.
Walking and cycling within Naturns free; bus to Merano/Bozen: €2.50-3.50 single (day pass ~€7-9). From airport: take bus 1 from Bolzano airport to train station (€1.50) then train/bus to Naturns (€6-8).
Buy a South Tyrol Guest Pass if staying in a hotel (free bus/train within region). Picnic from supermarkets for lunch. Visit free waterfalls and hikes rather than paid attractions.
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Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Naturns - Naturno, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Linthof
🕒 Check-in is from 15:00. Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Find train tickets →Innsbruck main station or Verona Porta Nuova → Naturns bus station (200m from hotel)
💡 FlixBus stops right at the Naturns roundabout, a 3-minute walk to the hotel. Book online, the bus is direct from Innsbruck but often requires a change at Merano from Verona.
Naturns train station or Naturns bus station → Residence Erdbeergarten stop (direct outside hotel)
💡 Alight at 'Naturns, Schwimmbad' stop – it's 50m from the hotel entrance. Late buses stop running by 8pm, so plan evening returns or walk 20min downhill.
Innsbruck Airport (INN) or Verona Airport (VRN) → Residence Erdbeergarten, Naturns
💡 Book a 'Südtirol Transfer' taxi (one of the licensed operators) for a fixed price, not a meter. Hotel can arrange it. Verona is cheaper on flights but double the drive time.
Merano station (or Bolzano main station for airport connection) → Naturns train station (1.5km walk up hill to hotel)
💡 Taxi from Naturns station up to the hotel costs about 8 EUR – the walk is steep and takes 20 min uphill. Buy tickets from the SAD app before boarding, no validation needed.
About Naturns - Naturno
Wikipedia ↗
Naturns (German pronunciation: [naˈtʊrns]; Italian: Naturno [naˈturno]) is a comune (municipality) and a village in the province of South Tyrol in northern Italy, located about 40 kilometres (25 mi) northwest of the city of Bolzano.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Linthof?
Request a room on the 2nd or 3rd floor facing the valley side (away from Sonnenberg-Monte Sole street). These floors are high enough to avoid street-level noise but still served by the single lift, and get good afternoon light over the orchard roofs towards the mountains.
Which rooms should I avoid at Linthof?
Avoid rooms on the ground floor facing the street (Sonnenberg-Monte Sole) — vehicle noise from the local road and the car park entry will be audible, especially during summer when windows are open. Also avoid rooms directly adjacent to the lift shaft (typically rooms ending in 01 or 12 in Italian hotels) as the lift mechanism hums through the wall.
Is Linthof noisy?
Sonnenberg-Monte Sole is a local road serving a handful of houses and the hotel parking — expect occasional car movements from 7am to 10pm, plus delivery vans for the restaurant on weekday mornings. The lift is audible in rooms immediately adjacent; the bar on the ground floor can be heard in rooms directly above (floor 1, side rooms) until 11pm in peak season.
Which rooms have the best views at Linthof?
Rooms on the south-west side of the building (facing away from the street, towards the valley) give you a view over the village rooftops to the Tessa Group peaks. The address 'Sonnenberg-Monte Sole' means this side sits on a slight slope, so you'll see the agricultural strip and church spire rather than asphalt.
What are insider tips for staying at Linthof?
1. Park early: the free on-site spaces fill by late afternoon; if you arrive after 5pm, drive straight to the Parkplatz Bahnhof (400m, €5/day) rather than circling. 2. The Wi-Fi is per-device — unusual here — so if you travel with a partner, agree which device gets the login (room number + your surname) and use a hotspot from one phone for the other.
What time is check-in at Linthof?
Check-in at Linthof is from 15:00. Check-out is by 11:00.
Does Linthof have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi throughout; typical speed 20 Mbps down, 5 Mbps up. Login via room number and surname, one device per room.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Linthof?
EUR 2.00 per person per night (applies to guests aged 14 and over)
Where can I eat cheaply near Linthof?
Panini or slice of pizza from a bakery: around €5-7.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Linthof?
Walking and cycling within Naturns free; bus to Merano/Bozen: €2.50-3.50 single (day pass ~€7-9). From airport: take bus 1 from Bolzano airport to train station (€1.50) then train/bus to Naturns (€6-8).
When is the best time to visit Naturns - Naturno?
June and September – reliably warm (24–28°C), long daylight hours, and trails free of the July-August crush. The apple blossom is fading in June, but the valleys are lush and green.
Top Attractions in Naturns - Naturno
💡 Go in late September or early October when fallen chestnuts are free to pick. Bring a small bag.
💡 Look for the early 15th-century fresco of St. Christopher on the north wall – it survived the church renovations.
💡 Rent a bike for €10/day at the station. The section towards Castelbello has fewer people and better views.
💡 Free guided tour in German on Sundays after mass at 10:30am — just ask the caretaker.
💡 Start early to catch the morning light on the Texel Group peaks. Free paper maps at the tourist office.
💡 The farm is small – combine it with a walk along the nearby Kesselbach stream. Free guided tours on request.
💡 After rain the walkway can be slippery — wear proper grip shoes, not trainers. Best in late spring when water flow is highest.
💡 Visit late afternoon for the best light on the spray — and bring a rain jacket if you get close.