The gateway to the plateau, where the cable car up to the Alpe di Siusi departs, at the foot of the Sciliar.
A short history
Siusi allo Sciliar, Seis am Schlern in German, sits at 998 metres on a terrace open toward the mountains. It is the gateway to the Alpe di Siusi: the cable car up to the great plateau leaves from here, sparing cars the road that stays closed to traffic in summer.
The village grew around mountain tourism. Hotels, guesthouses and holiday homes were added to the old farming core. Its sunny position and view of the Sciliar have made Siusi a handy base for anyone heading up to the high meadows.
Traces of past centuries remain above the village. On the Castelvecchio hill stand the ruins of an old castle, and the area still keeps churches and chapels tied to the plateau's long farming history.
What to see
- The Alpe di Siusi, the vast plateau of meadows and mountain huts you reach by cable car from the village.
- The Sciliar and the Denti di Terrarossa, the massif that dominates Siusi with its unmistakable profile.
- The Castelvecchio hill with the ruins of the old castle and the streets of the centre, the starting point for the plateau.
Frequently asked questions
How do you get up to the Alpe di Siusi from Siusi?
The cable car from Siusi takes you straight up to the plateau. It is the easiest way, because the road up to the Alpe stays closed to traffic during peak hours in summer.
What can you see in Siusi allo Sciliar?
The village is the gateway to the plateau: from here you head up to the meadows and huts of the Alpe di Siusi. The view of the Sciliar and the Castelvecchio hill with the castle ruins are worth a stop.