Siusi allo Sciliar – A Charming Mountain Village
Siusi allo Sciliar is located at about 1,000 meters above sea level, nestled between Castelrotto and Fiè allo Sciliar. The village captivates visitors with its distinctive character, shaped by the imposing peak Santner, which is visible from almost every point in the village. Situated right next to the well-known Sciliar, peak Santner, together with it, forms the region’s striking landscape. It was named after Johann Santner, the first climber to conquer this impressive mountain.
The first documented mention of Siusi allo Sciliar dates back to the years 982 to 987. At that time, the Bishops of Bressanone and Augsburg exchanged various lands in the Sciliar area in a deed of exchange. Over the centuries, however, the village bore different names—from Sevs to Suse and Sutsis to Siusis—before finally becoming known as Siusi. Little has been preserved about the village’s early history, but all the more vivid are the legends surrounding it. One such tale tells that the people of the village have always been hardworking and that it was once flooded by the waters of a lake east of the Alpe di Siusi.
