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Regional guide · South Tyrol

South Tyrol: Gluten-Free in the Dolomites

Eating gluten-free in South Tyrol: what to know about the region’s Alpine cuisine, and hotels whose kitchens cater to guests with coeliac disease.

South Tyrol is Italy’s northernmost province, tucked between Austria and Switzerland. German, Italian and Ladin are spoken here side by side, and the landscape runs from the vineyards around Bolzano and Merano up to the peaks of the Dolomites, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is a year-round destination: hiking and cycling in summer, skiing in winter.

Eating gluten-free in South Tyrol

The local cuisine blends Alpine and Mediterranean traditions, and many of its classics contain gluten: Knödel (bread dumplings), Schüttelbrot (crisp rye bread), strudel and Schlutzkrapfen (filled pasta). At the same time, Italy is one of the most coeliac-aware countries in Europe, and many South Tyrolean kitchens are used to preparing gluten-free versions – especially in hotels, where you eat most of your meals.

Tip: tell the hotel about your coeliac disease when you book, not when you arrive – it gives the kitchen time to plan for your stay.

Hotels with gluten-free dining in South Tyrol

Hotel Grones — gluten-free hotel in Ortisei

Hotel Grones

Hotel • Ortisei

What visitors say

...Reviewers express satisfaction with the kitchen's offerings and return specifically for the food and wine pairings. Despite positive experiences, reviewers provide limited detail about specific gluten-free dishes or staff expertise.

Hotel Petrus — gluten-free hotel in Brunico

Hotel Petrus

Hotel • Brunico

About this hotel

Hotel Petrus operates a German Design Award 2025-winning restaurant in Bruneck, South Tyrol, serving handcrafted cuisine rooted in regional tradition. Fresh produce is sourced directly from the family's own Lechnerhof vegetable farm, reflecting a strong commitment to quality, locality, and heartfelt home-style cooking.

Cavallino Bianco Family Spa Grand Hotel — gluten-free hotel in Ortisei

What visitors say

...The hotel staff label and prepare gluten-free meals attentively, and the food quality satisfies diners. The establishment proves welcoming to families managing allergies, conveying confidence in safe dining practices.

Eggentaler Restaurant Hotel — gluten-free hotel in Bolzano

What visitors say

...Manager-led service was attentive and warm. They express complete confidence in the restaurant's consistent quality and execution.

Family Hotel Posta — gluten-free hotel in Ortisei

Family Hotel Posta

Hotel • Ortisei

What visitors say

...Breakfast featured gluten-free bread, fresh croissants, and sweets, while the buffet offered extensive selections with restaurant-quality plating. Staff demonstrated careful consideration for gluten-free needs across all dining times.

Gloriette Boutiquehotel — gluten-free hotel in Bolzano

Gloriette Boutiquehotel

Hotel • Bolzano

About this hotel

Gloriette Boutiquehotel serves refined cuisine with an alpine flair at its fine restaurant in Oberbozen, South Tyrol. The award-winning design hotel offers excellent gastronomy paired with cool cocktails, fine wines, and a well-curated drinks selection in an elegant atmosphere.

Hotel FAYN garden retreat — gluten-free hotel in Merano

What visitors say

...The reviewer felt genuinely cared-for and pampered during their stay, appreciating the hotel's personalized, thoughtful approach to special dietary accommodations.

Hotel Grien — gluten-free hotel in Ortisei

Hotel Grien

Hotel • Ortisei

About this hotel

Hotel Grien's mansard restaurant serves creative South Tyrolean and Mediterranean dishes under chef-host Rainer's direction, complemented by an expertly curated wine selection overseen by Sommelière Monika. Guests enjoy a relaxed, family-run dining atmosphere with sweeping panoramic views of the Gardena Dolomites.

Hotel Luna Mondschein — gluten-free hotel in Ortisei

Hotel Luna Mondschein

Hotel • Ortisei

What visitors say

...Staff are personable and responsive to dietary requests. Reviewers appear confident dining here, though comments emphasize overall hotel luxury rather than specific gluten-free menu details.

Hotel Niblea Dolomites — gluten-free hotel in Ortisei

Hotel Niblea Dolomites

Hotel • Ortisei

What visitors say

...Staff demonstrate genuine investment in guests' satisfaction. Reviewers mention clean rooms and spa facilities. The overall impression is distinctly positive regarding both hospitality and dietary care.

Hotel Rommisa — gluten-free hotel in Brunico

Hotel Rommisa

Hotel • Brunico

What visitors say

...The hotel is well-suited for gluten and lactose intolerance, with a wellness area that receives praise. Though small, the property demonstrates thoughtful care in its execution.

Hotel Touring — gluten-free hotel in Ortisei

Hotel Touring

Hotel • Ortisei

About this hotel

Hotel Touring serves traditional South Tyrolean cuisine prepared by its head chef using fresh, seasonal ingredients, complemented by a carefully curated selection of regional and Italian wines. The restaurant is praised for its quality-focused, wonderfully creative creations rooted in local mountain culinary tradition.

Das Gerstl Alpine Retreat — gluten-free hotel in Malles Venosta

Das Gerstl Alpine Retreat

Hotel • Malles Venosta

About this hotel

Gluten-free guests are provided with dedicated menu options and carefully managed preparation to safely enjoy multi-course dining experiences. Perched high in the Val Venosta, this upscale alpine retreat features panoramic indoor and outdoor pools, an extensive multi-level sauna world, yoga classes, and sweeping views over the surrounding mountain ranges.

Hotel Bad Ratzes — gluten-free hotel in Siusi allo Sciliar

Hotel Bad Ratzes

Hotel • Siusi allo Sciliar

About this hotel

Coeliac guests enjoy specialized gluten-free menus prepared safely by a kitchen experienced in food allergies and dietary needs. Situated near the Seiser Alm, this historic nature hotel features natural Kneipp water facilities, cozy wooden interiors, a family-friendly atmosphere, organic regional dining, and immediate access to alpine hiking paths.

Hotel Bergblick Sas Di Eisendle Alfred & Co. — gluten-free hotel in Racines

About this hotel

Coeliac guests enjoy safe, customized gluten-free dishes prepared with careful attention to prevent cross-contamination by the kitchen team. Situated in an idyllic alpine valley, this family-run hotel offers cozy rooms, a newly renovated indoor pool and extended sauna area, a roof terrace, and a welcoming atmosphere right near popular hiking trails and ski slopes.

Hotel Golserhof — gluten-free hotel in Dorf Tirol

Hotel Golserhof

Resort hotel • Dorf Tirol

About this hotel

Gluten-free guests receive tailored menus and safe meal preparation handled with strict attention by the kitchen staff. Positioned above Merano with panoramic views of the valley, this relaxed hotel offers a wellness spa, heated outdoor pool, rooftop relaxation areas, guided walking tours, and a charming Mediterranean-alpine garden environment.

Hotel Pfösl — gluten-free hotel in Nova Ponente

Hotel Pfösl

Hotel • Nova Ponente

About this hotel

Gluten-free diners receive personalized attention with customized menus crafted safely by a trained culinary team, ensuring delicious local dishes tailored to coeliac needs. Set on a sunny plateau overlooking the Dolomites, this eco-friendly resort offers an expansive natural spa, infinity pool, extensive sauna village, yoga programs, and direct access to hiking and cross-country ski trails.

Hotel Villa Madonna - Ristorante — gluten-free hotel in Siusi allo Sciliar

Hotel Villa Madonna - Ristorante

Extended stay hotel • Siusi allo Sciliar

About this hotel

This family-run hotel is widely recognized as a haven for coeliac guests, featuring a completely separate dedicated kitchen and a specialized culinary team to eliminate cross-contamination risks. Guests enjoy a menu identical to the traditional menu, complete with freshly baked gluten-free bread, pasta, pastries, and even craft gluten-free beer. Located near the Seiser Alm, it offers cozy alpine rooms, a wellness area with an indoor pool and sauna, and a family-friendly atmosphere ideal for outdoor exploration.

Hotel Weiss — gluten-free hotel in Partschins

Hotel Weiss

Hotel • Partschins

About this hotel

This family-run hotel has extensive experience catering to coeliac guests, offering dedicated gluten-free multi-course menus and daily fresh pastries without risk of cross-contamination. Located near Merano, it features comfortable alpine-style rooms, an indoor swimming pool, a relaxing wellness and sauna area, and a peaceful garden setting that serves as an ideal base for hiking and exploring the surrounding nature park.

Mirabell Dolomites Hotel . Luxury . Ayurveda & SPA — gluten-free hotel in Valdaora

About this hotel

Gluten-free diners are looked after with attentive, customized menu options prepared safely by the expert culinary team. Located near the Kronplatz mountain, this luxury resort offers an extensive Ayurveda and wellness spa, multiple indoor and outdoor pools, refined hospitality, and direct access to premier skiing and hiking areas.

Naturhotel Lüsnerhof — gluten-free hotel in Lüsen

Naturhotel Lüsnerhof

Hotel • Lüsen

About this hotel

The kitchen accommodates coeliac requirements meticulously, offering safe, locally sourced gluten-free alternatives across its traditional wellness menus. Nestled in a quiet valley, this nature hotel features unique forest wellness facilities, natural bathing ponds, multiple saunas, outdoor relaxation spaces, and guided wilderness hikes designed around deep relaxation and natural immersion.

TONZHAUS | Hotel & Pizzeria — gluten-free hotel in Senales

About this hotel

The kitchen team accommodates gluten-free requirements with specialized care, even baking safe gluten-free pizza and traditional local meals upon request. Located in the Val Senales valley, this hotel features a rooftop infinity pool, a panoramic sauna, alpine wellness facilities, and a warm family-run ambiance close to high-altitude hiking routes and historical glacier sites.

Avidea — gluten-free hotel in Merano

Avidea

Hotel • Merano

Schlosswirt FORST — gluten-free hotel in Merano

Schlosswirt FORST

Bed & breakfast • Merano

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