Overview
A smaller, and more intimate, take on ‘Kinderhotels’ Hotel Fameli proves it is possible to experience an affordable side of the Alps. With a Dolomites postcode worth bragging about, this price-sensitive-pad offers guests direct access to the slopes in winter, and to the miles of (pram friendly) hiking & biking trails in spring and summer. Run by the whole Gasser clan, this home-from-home has a real familial feel, with tradition and warmth the overarching essence of the place
Less than 30 minutes away from the famed Lago Di Braies and walking distance into the quaint village of Valdaora, spectacular alpine scenery is definitely not in short supply. The theme at Hotel Fameli is very much nature AND nurture, with mountain panoramas at every turn, a magical heated ‘Sky Pool’, in-room jacuzzis® and a spoiling spa. A genius backdrop for your family’s first ski holiday, there’s slopes for all adrenaline appetites, from newbies through to piste-pros. Aside from some of the most picturesque skiing in Italy, you’ve also got tobogganing, horse drawn carriage rides, magical evening lantern walks, ice skating and snow tubing on offer. Summer thrills include archery, paragliding, tandem flights and action-packed freeride trails
Dining is a real highlight too; with top chefs offering refined tasting menus for adults and offspring alike, all rooted in seasonal local produce. Suites are universally spacious and come with parent-pleasing perks like baby monitors to borrow, kettles, jacuzzi® bathtubs and fully-equipped kitchens in the Suite Fameli Loft
You’ll hear no complaints from little ones on the generous Kids Area, where they’ll find a Scandi chic Kids Club (supervised for 2+) and jam-packed activity agenda. The hotel’s alpine playground houses a mini parcour, tipi tent, soccer field, trampoline and sand pit, while the giant forest adventure zone ‘Kids World’ is mere steps away. Entertainment runs into the evening here, with a very considerate closing time of 10pm at the Kids Club
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Flight
2 hr flight from London to Innsbruck Airport, or you can fly into Bolzano with Sky Alps
Transfer
Approximately a 90 minute transfer from Bolzano or Innsbruck, the hotel can arrange private transfers from 250- 300 euros each way for an 8 person minivan, with age appropriate car seats. Price does depend on season
Best time to visit
Hotel Fameli is open year round, and you’ll find our Dolomites weather guide below. Not to cop out on answering this question, but there really is no ‘best time’ to visit Italy’s South Tyrol – each of the four seasons offer something beautiful and unique. The ski season runs from the beginning of December to mid April, while June through to August offer up a sensational alternative to European beach breaks. Remember, the iconic infinity Sky Pool is heated year round!
January: highs of -2 degrees
February: highs of 0 degrees
March: highs of 4 degrees
April: highs of 8 degrees
May: highs of 20 degrees
June: highs of 20 degrees
July: highs of 25-30 degrees
August: highs of 25-30 degrees
September: highs of 20 degrees
October: highs of 11 degrees
November: highs of 4 degrees
December: highs of 0 degrees
Favourite room
Families of 3 will want the Suite Fameli Cozy for: a double bed and separate children’s room with bunk beds
Families of 4 will want the Suite Fameli Design for: a double bed and separate children’s room with bunk beds. This comes with the hotel’s signature Jacuzzi® whirlpool (which is usually in the bedroom rather than bathroom)
Families of 5 or more will want the Suite Fameli Alpine for: guaranteed separate sleeping spaces across one bedroom and a spacious living room with integrated bunk beds. These rooms do not have Jacuzzi whirlpools
Price & Special Offers
from £300 p/night in low season and £530 p/night in high season for a family of three
From £350 p/night in low season and £600 p/night in high season for a family of four
From £400 p/night in low season and £670 p/night in high season for a family of five
Worth waking the baby for
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Lago di Braies
The undisputed scene-queen of the Italian Dolomites, Lago di Braies is famous for her crystal clear waters surrounded by majestic mountains. Taking row row your boat to *extremely gorgeous* levels, swimming isn’t allowed here, but all ages will enjoy enacting the beloved nursery rhyme against this unreal backdrop. Don’t forget – in high season you must pre-book a space in the carpark to visit, a new initiative introduced to avoid overcrowding
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Kids World
This forest playground, spanning several hundred square metres, is only 2km from Hotel Fameli’s front door. Divided into 4 zones, there’s something to appeal to all ages; with tree houses, climbing nets, water play, zip lines and even South Tyrol’s longest super slide – at a whopping 56-meters!
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The Reierhof
Guests of Hotel Fameli benefit from discounted ticket prices to this family-run local farm, home to a menagerie of pigs, horses, cattle, goats, sheep, llamas, rabbits and birds. Children will love the large playground, while parents will appreciate the regional produce dished up at the farm’s tavern
