Free travel by train from the South Tyrolean border!
Pension Sonnenhof
Vacation in the ski and holiday area Gitschberg Jochtal
High above the Puster valley in the sunny village of Meransen, the Unterkircher family welcomes you in the Pension Sonnenhof for an unforgettable holiday in South Tyrol. Our guesthouse is located at an altitude of 1,400 meters on a sunny slope in the center and in the middle of the ski and holiday area Gitschberg Jochtal. The fantastic panorama view from our sun terrace ranges from the green mountains of the Puster valley to the bright limestone peaks of the Dolomites. The 2.510 meter high Gitschberg stands out over Meransen. On the top of the mountain is a panoramic platform from which you can enjoy a fantastic view of 500 alpine peaks.
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Such a
magnificent view…
…enjoy only in Maranza in South Tyrol
The box seat in the sun – that’s what you could call the sun-kissed village of Maranza . But it’s not only the extraordinarily high number of sunny days that makes our location so special: from your room balcony or the sun terrace you can enjoy a view that is truly spectacular. Where the Isarco Valley and the Pusteria Valley merge and the mighty Dolomites greet you in the south, a magnificent panoramic view is guaranteed. And since our guesthouse is located at an altitude of 1,400 meters, you may enjoy an unobstructed view of the entire region South Tyrol. The view stretches from Mount Gitschberg – our local mountain – over the Isarco Valley, the Alpe di Rodengo, the Sas de Putia to Mount Sciliar. You have to see it to believe it! If you spend your holiday with us, you may already take a look at the most beautiful excursion destinations and enjoy the distant views.
Why in the
Sonnenhof?
Because we have now built a great new sauna oasis...
…with resting space for your relaxation and balance.
4 saunas invite you to sweat.
Because Meransen offers a beautiful...
…and not overcrowded hiking and mountain area for couples and families in the ski and holiday area Gitschberg Jochtal.
Because you will have a wonderful view...
…of the South Tyrolean mountains, including the Dolomites, the UNESCO World Heritage Site. A view over 50 kilometers over the Puster and the Eisack valley.
Because you get free of charge...
…the very popular Almencard Plus with countless included services.
Because daily Christian and his sister Anita...
…delights you with a large buffet of salads and vegetables and a great menu with many homemade palate treats.
Because you can use our own saunas...
…free of charge every day.
Because we are 100 meters from the first ski slope ...
…with which you can reach the valley station to the Gitschberg-Jochtal and enjoy 50 km of perfectly groomed slopes. 50 meters from our house, the free ski bus stops and 350 meters away is the valley station to the ski resort Gitschberg-Jochtal.
Because you can get free internet...
…in our rooms!
AlmencardPlus
Free of charge for our guests with a variety of options…
In the Pension Sonnenhof you will be welcomed by a family atmosphere and South Tyrolean hospitality. The chef Amalia arranges the rich breakfast buffet in the morning and well strengthened afterwards you can start for your activities in the holiday region Meransen / Gitschberg. In the evening the junior chef Christian spoils you with dishes of the South Tyrolean cuisine and Italian delicacies. He is a skilled cook and is very passionate about this profession. On our sunny terrace you can enjoy a glass of South Tyrolean wine in a mild climate.
16 comfortably furnished guest rooms with a comfortable equipment are available in your holiday at the Pension Sonnenhof. They can accommodate 2-5 persons and are ideal for a family holiday in the mountains. The accommodation has been newly refurbished and has modern bathrooms, satellite TV and a room safe. Free Wi-Fi is available in all rooms. In the house there is a Finnish sauna, which can be used free of charge by our guests all year round. Upon request, you are allowed to spend your holiday on the Meranser high plateau with your dog.
The ski and holiday area Gitschberg Jochtal welcomes you in every season with a wide range of varied leisure activities. In the summer you can go hiking and mountain biking to the alpine region on the Gitschberg, into the Altfass valley and to the romantic Fane Alm. In the winter months, the ski resort Gitschberg-Jochtal on our local mountain is in the center of the action. 44 perfectly groomed slopes, two children’s parks and a fun park for freestylers and snowboarders leave nothing to be desired. There are also cross-country ski runs, kilometers of natural tobogagging runs and prepared ice rinks. Spend an unforgettable holiday in Gitschberg / Jochtal, family Unterkircher from Pension Sonnenhof is looking forward to welcoming you.
The sunny village of Maranza lies on an alpine plateau above the Isarco Valley and is surrounded by a pristine mountain landscape. Around 280 days of sunshine a year make the village one of the sunniest places in South Tyrol. From an altitude of 1,400 metres, the view opens up to the bright limestone cliffs of the Dolomites and the main alpine ridge with the mighty peaks of the Stubai, Ötztal, and Zillertal Alps. A holiday in Maranza offers a pleasant break from everyday life. Flowering meadows in spring, the scent of fresh hay in summer and brightly golden forests in autumn make the sunny village of Maranza the perfect holiday destination for nature lovers, hiking enthusiasts, and active holidaymakers.
The mountain region around the sunny village of Maranza is a hiking paradise with an extensive network of hiking and mountain bike trails. Our local mountain is the 2,510-metre Mount Gitschberg, at the foot of which lies the ski and alpine region Gitschberg Val Giovo. As many as 30 alpine huts invite you to stop off and enjoy alpine specialties in summer. You can enjoy a fantastic view from the summit of Mount Gitschberg during your holiday in Maranza. In clear weather, more than 500 mountain peaks are visible from the panoramic platform near the summit cross.
Skiing, cross-country skiing as well as tobogganing are the main sporting activities during the winter months. During your holiday in Maranza, the modern cable car will take you directly to Mount Gitschberg in no time. At high alpine altitudes, a winter sports area with perfectly groomed slopes and quaint alpine huts to stop for a break awaits you. The nearby Val Giovo is a paradise for ski tourers and snowshoe hikers, while tobogganing fans will get their money’s worth on the longest toboggan run in South Tyrol, the 6.75 km Gitschberg toboggan run. Beautifully situated panoramic trails and challenging circular trails in the area around Maranza will make the hearts of cross-country skiers beat faster.
The air is pure,
you can come!
Many reasons for a mountain holiday at the Sonnenhof:
Welcome to a friendly and competent host family.
Our house is located at 1414 meters! With us, the air is pure, free from house dust mites and extremely pollen and mold fungus poor. Extremely low (as good as 0%) is also the fine-dust pollution with us in Meransen. For you and your family this means that the air is pure, you can come!
Your hosts
Welcome to the Pension Sonnenhof
We, the Unterkircher family – Christian and Ulrike with our three daughters Lena, Alisa, and Ida – together with our loyal and helpful staff, will turn your vacation into an unforgettable experience.
Christian looks after our guests with plenty of humour and, as a trained kitchen chef, knows how to pamper his guests with culinary delights. Every evening, you may look forward dishes of South Tyrolean cuisine combined with Italian delicacies. Christian will also be happy to offer you valuable information on excursions and adventure tips! He is an avid hiker and motorcyclist and therefore knows the best insider tips.
Authentic hospitality is not simply a promise in our pension, we live it every day! Christian and his wife Ulrike will take care of that! She looks after the reception and is responsible for your well-being. Ulrike and Christian, the hosts at the Pension Sonnenhof, offer their guests exactly what they love so much about South Tyrol: a cosy ambiance, true Tyrolean hospitality, plus South Tyrolean specialties and great wines.
Their daughters Lena, Alisa, and Ida are little whirlwinds in the house. Always in a good mood and very sociable, they welcome young and old in their own way and look forward to meeting new playmates.
