Discover a historic hotel in South Tyrol
The Schwarzer Adler stands proudly at the heart of medieval Sterzing on the Isarco/Eisack river, directly in the town square, with a rich tradition that represents a piece of history – of both the town and South Tyrol. This historic hotel in South Tyrol’s north has been a destination for travellers for centuries. A place of laughter, celebration, business, and life. And it’s now awakening from its years of slumber.
Discover the roots of our historic hotel in South Tyrol
The Schwarzer Adler can trace its origins back to 1524. The venerable building has always served as a place to stay, which earns the Schwarzer Adler a very special position amongst South Tyrol’s historic hotels.
Since its founding, the Schwarzer Adler has been synonymous with hospitality, quality, and elegance. Each stone and corner of the building speaks of history, tradition, and the spirit of bygone days. A historic place that, with innovation and creativity, has been transformed into an extraordinary hotel in Sterzing.
From the beginnings to today
The centuries have left their mark in Sterzing. As the town itself changed and transformed, the hotel adapted and underwent transformations that made it what it is today. The ancient walls of this one-of-a-kind historic hotel in South Tyrol hold countless stories of generations past that form the bedrock of its unique identity. Its long and eventful history – along with the stories that people from far and wide have experienced here – not only lend our historic hotel in South Tyrol’s northernmost town its character, but also create an aura that still attracts guests from all over the world today.
The milestones of South Tyrol’s historic hotel
1524-1540
1534
1553
1896
1936
2009
2020-2024
The key to enjoyment lies in
appreciating the little things.
The key to enjoyment lies in
appreciating the little things.