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Serviced Alpe Serviced Alpe · Rosengarten Group · 2,309 m

Kölner Hut

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The refuge has a cozy, heated lounge area and a terrace-solarium, which is able to accommodate large groups. You will be warmly welcomed into this friendly family environment and will be offered South Tyrolean dishes and Italian and Ladin cuisine, along with lots of kindness and hospitality. Let us spoil you with some of our local specialties: cheese, bacon and spinach dumplings, tagliatelle with venison sauce, polenta with venison, mushroom and melted cheese, traditional Kaiserschmarren and homemade cakes.

Opening times

open today
Monday07:00–22:30
Tuesday07:00–22:30
Wednesday07:00–22:30
Thursday07:00–22:30
Friday07:00–22:30
Saturday07:00–22:30
Sunday07:00–22:30
Closed from Nov 12, 2026 – Jun 05, 2027.
Warm kitchen: 11:30 - 17:00 Warm kitchen: 18:30 - 20:00

Sleeping beds

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Address

Kölner Hut
Nigerstraße 18
39056 Welschnofen

Coordinates

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46.442352, 11.611605
DMS
46°26'32.5"N 11°36'41.8"E
UTM
32T 700601 5146512
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Nigerstraße 18
39056 Welschnofen
+39 0471 612033 http://www.rifugiofronza.com E-mail: info@rifugiofronza.com
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