Frequently asked questions about staying at Huberhof

Huberhof is in Mühlbach (Riomolino in Italian), a village in the municipality of Gais in the Tauferer Ahrntal (Valli di Tures e Aurina) in South Tyrol, at about 1,500 m. The address is Mühlbach/Riomolino 23a, 39030 Gais (BZ). Please don't confuse this Mühlbach with Mühlbach (Rio di Pusteria) near Brixen (Bressanone) in the Eisacktal (Valle Isarco): Huberhof is in the small mountain village above Gais, about 15 to 20 minutes by car from Bruneck (Brunico). Our guide Getting here and location explains the best way to get here.

To reach Huberhof you drive up from the valley, because the farm is not on the valley floor but on the mountainside at about 1,500 m. Guests underestimate this more than anything else, so we'd like you to know before you come. The road up to Mühlbach goes either via Percha (Perca) or via Uttenheim (Villa Ottone). In winter the road is kept well cleared, but we still recommend winter equipment for your car, meaning winter tyres or snow chains on board.

The drive from Huberhof in Mühlbach above Gais to the Kronplatz (Plan de Corones) valley station takes about 15 to 20 minutes. The Kronplatz and Speikboden (Monte Spico) ski areas are 15 to 25 minutes away. There is no ski bus directly from the farm, so for ski days your own car is the most practical option. There's more in our guide Winter farm stay near Kronplatz.

Yes, the nearest bus stop is about 5 minutes from Huberhof, and a minibus stops there three times a day. With the guest card you receive on arrival, you can travel free of charge by bus and regional train throughout South Tyrol during your holiday, ski buses included; long-distance trains such as Intercity and Eurocity are not included. Because the minibus only runs three times a day and there is no ski bus from the farm, having a car here is very handy.

Yes, Gasthof Huber is only about 50 metres from Huberhof and also belongs to the Wolfsgruber family. It serves traditional food in a homely atmosphere, which is handy on the evening you arrive, for example. Please ask the Gasthof directly about opening times and closing days.

Huberhof in Mühlbach above Gais has four holiday apartments for 2 to 6 people each: Arnika (about 55 m²) with a bedroom, a bunk alcove and one large bathroom; Alpenrose (about 60 m²) with two bedrooms and one bathroom; Edelweiß (about 65 m²) with two double bedrooms, a bathroom and a guest WC; and Enzian (about 70 m²) with two double bedrooms, each with its own bathroom. With a sofa bed and a travel cot, each apartment sleeps up to 6. All of them have a balcony or terrace, satellite TV, underfloor heating and a kitchen and living area with induction hob, dishwasher, microwave, fridge with freezer compartment and a coffee maker for moka and filter coffee. You can borrow an oven from us.

Yes, on request Huberhof puts together a breakfast box for you: the large one for €15 with bread, fresh cow's milk, tea, coffee or cocoa, butter, egg, jam, yoghurt with muesli, orange juice, cold meats, speck, cheese and fruit, and the small one for €12 without the cold meats, speck, cheese and fruit. Many of the ingredients come from the farm itself, such as milk, butter, eggs, cold meats and speck. With our bread delivery service we bring you bread and croissants fresh from the baker from Monday to Saturday, and on Sundays we bake them off ourselves; the price depends on your order.

Yes, the Wi-Fi in all four holiday apartments at Huberhof is free and, in our experience, good enough for working and for video calls. If you have special requirements, feel free to ask us directly before you book.

Yes, Huberhof has a shared ski room with a boot dryer, where you will also find the guests' washing machine. You can leave bicycles there safely and charge your e-bike. There is no charging point for electric cars at Huberhof. Each apartment has its own garage space, with internal stairs leading up to the apartment.

No, Huberhof is not wheelchair accessible, and there is no step-free access. If you use a wheelchair or need step-free routes, call Doris before you book and she'll tell you honestly what to expect at the farm.

A holiday apartment at Huberhof in Mühlbach above Gais costs €120 per day for 2 people in high season and €90 per day in mid season, and each additional person costs €20 per day. Children aged 0 to 3 stay free, and children aged 4 to 11 cost €10 per day. Bed linen, towels, final cleaning and Wi-Fi are included in the price. The tourist tax of €2.50 per person per day for guests aged 14 and over is charged on top. You'll find all the details under Info & prices.

Yes, Huberhof in Mühlbach above Gais is open all year round, in summer and in winter. The minimum stay is 3 days, and short stays and last-minute bookings are not possible. You can arrive any day from Monday to Saturday, from 2 pm, and on your departure day we ask you to leave the apartment by 9 am.

You can book Huberhof directly on our enquiry page: send us an enquiry using the form, or book online straight away in the booking section. You can also call Doris on +39 342 5387090 or email info@huberhof-gais.it. Your reservation at Huberhof becomes valid as soon as the deposit of 30% of the total price has been received. You'll find the cancellation terms that apply under Info & prices.

Yes, Huberhof in Mühlbach above Gais is suitable for families with children of all ages. Every apartment has a cot, a high chair and children's toys, and there is a travel cot and a sofa bed for extra children. Outside there is a playground and plenty of meadow to play on, and inside a common room with a large table, a sofa and TV. Children up to 3 stay free. There's more in our guide Family farm holiday in South Tyrol.

Huberhof is home to 35 cattle, 2 horses, 3 pigs, 3 cats, 5 hens, 4 rabbits and 1 dog; some of the animals spend about 120 days a year on the farm's own alpine pasture, the Huberalm. Helping with the farm work isn't part of a stay at Huberhof. Doris and Stephan are happy to show you round the farm by arrangement, though, and you are welcome to watch and ask as many questions as you like.

Yes, at Huberhof you can buy milk, speck, Kaminwurzen (smoked sausages) and eggs from the farm. Speck and Kaminwurz are also available as whole pieces. When time allows, we also make Graukäse (grey cheese) and butter from the alpine milk. Just let us know what you'd like.

Yes, Huberhof is a member of Red Rooster (Roter Hahn, in Italian Gallo Rosso) and is rated 3 flowers. It is a working grassland dairy farm, an Erbhof (inherited farm) first documented in the 14th century and in the same family for 13 generations. With solar panels and firewood from its own forest, the farm produces most of its own energy. There's more on the pages Our farm and Farm history.

No, pets are not allowed at Huberhof, and there are no exceptions. Much as we love animals, please leave your dog, cat or other pets at home; we hope you understand. Smoking is only allowed outside, not in the apartments.

Yes, at Huberhof you set off right from the front door. For families we recommend the path through the Mühlbacher Talile to the farm's own Huberalm, about 1 hour 30 minutes with 400 metres of ascent; along the way you pass an educational trail, the reservoir with its Kneipp pool and the Mühlbacher Badl. For something longer, take a loop with a stop at the Huberalm, 2 to 4 hours depending on the route, with 700 metres of ascent. Every walk is described in our guide Hiking from the farm.

The Huberalm is the Wolfsgruber family's own alpine pasture at about 1,850 m, at the head of the Mühlbach valley (Valle di Riomolino) in the Rieserferner-Ahrn Nature Park (Parco Naturale Vedrette di Ries-Aurina), about 4 km from Huberhof. On foot you reach it in about 50 minutes to 1.5 hours, depending on the route. In summer the Huberalm is open: you can stop for simple alpine dishes and fresh milk. In winter our guests are welcome to use the Huberalm as a place to rest. There's more on the page Our alpine pasture.

In winter you set off from Huberhof on snowshoes or on foot into the snowy Mühlbacher Talile, where a sledge run leads from the Huberalm down to the car park. There are floodlit sledge runs in Uttenheim and in Weißenbach in the Ahrntal (Riobianco, Valle Aurina), and cross-country trails in Antholz (Anterselva) and Rein in Taufers (Riva di Tures), about 30 minutes from the farm by car. Skiing at Kronplatz or Speikboden is a 15 to 25 minute drive away, and at 1,500 m the farm itself has reliable snow. All our tips are in the guide Winter farm stay near Kronplatz.

On a rainy day you can drive from Huberhof to Bruneck and its old town in about 15 to 20 minutes, or to Sand in Taufers (Campo Tures) in about 20 minutes, where you can see the interior of Taufers Castle (Castel Tures) on a guided tour. For swimming and sauna, head to Cron4 in Reischach (Riscone) near Bruneck. Museums in the area include the Messner Mountain Museum Ripa in Bruneck Castle, the South Tyrolean folklore museum (Südtiroler Landesmuseum für Volkskunde) in Dietenheim (Teodone), which is largely open air, and LUMEN, the museum of mountain photography on Kronplatz. It's best to check opening times in advance.