... is different.
Built in the 16th century, it is embedded in a special historical context and a unique natural setting. It is situated on the quiet, romantic edge of the Ritten holiday mountain. We have now combined this heritage of tradition with accessibility and sustainability to make the past fruitful for the future. And to allow you to "simply take time out".
We are neither hoteliers nor entrepreneurs, but let from private to private. What counts is the idea. Because accessibility is about more than just a building - it's an attitude and a conviction.
Dear guests!
Despite its age, House Himmelfahrt is breaking new ground. It breaks with the agony of choosing between, on the one hand, the luxury of parkland, sauna and library of a respectable luxury hotel and, on the other hand, the tranquility, autonomy and modesty of a small private apartment. House Himmelfahrt creates a tertium datur, a third option that combines the benefits of luxury and privacy while building on a three-pillar philosophy of sustainability, accessibility and tradition. The House Himmelfahrt comes from the old days, but actively contributes to the new. It is modern and traditional at the same time and thus a specialty. I hope the result of our efforts will enable you to have that relaxing holiday that we as a family like to enjoy at House Himmelfahrt. If you want to know more about the house and its surrounding, take a look at the Vademecum(in German language).
Welcome to your break!
Founder
who make your time out possible.
A team without whom House Himmelfahrt would not exist.
Bernadett v. Garzuly
THE COORDINATOR on site: Whether as a cake baker, performer, barista, teacher or model: our versatile and talented Bernadett has always been interested in people and likes to combine this interest with her passion for singing, acrobatics and nature during her yoga sessions. As coordinator of Haus Himmelfahrt, she is not only the soul of the house, but also looks after the reception of our guests, whom she is happy to help with all kinds of advice and local knowledge. She responds to your messages via info@himmelfahrt.it and can be contacted by telephone on +39 3762470538. Bernadett studied political science in Vienna and moved to Scotland after graduating to start an acting course at the MGA Academy of Performing Arts, which she completed at the Zurich University of the Arts. After a stopover in Berlin, she returned to her native South Tyrol, which continues to cast a spell over her, because the extraordinary is a call to her. A stroke of luck for Haus Himmelfahrt and its guests!
Günther Rautz
THE SEMINARIST: Bringing people together is Günther's job - a trained lawyer and philosopher who, as a ‘wandering minority psychologist’, has already advised the Dalai Lama and other political luminaries. Anyone booking on Booking.com will get to know Günther from the very first welcome email. Together with Gabriel, he has already explored torrents in Panama and attempted to unite the divided Mediterranean island of Cyprus in 2004 as part of the ‘Cycling along the last border’ project. Not all of the joint projects have failed so miserably. In any case, Günther is an integral part of the family and the ideal contact for anyone who wants to organise seminars on all possible and impossible topics in Haus Himmelfahrt. The ‘Spiritus connexionis’, as he freely calls himself after Nikolaus von Kues (Cusanus), is on hand to provide support. And can often be found in the seminar library or in the art studio.
Gabriel Toggenburg
THE FOUNDER: Gabriel is the man behind this website and its texts, as well as the idea of transforming the former Toggenburg stables into a very special kind of hideaway. He is concerned with issues of accessibility and sustainability and wanted to give the old heritage of his ancestors a new dedication and direction while continuing the centuries-old tradition of refreshing holidays in Himmelfahrt. This gave rise to the idea of 4 barrier-free, sustainable holiday flats dedicated to the last 4 generations of his ancestors: Assunta, Paul, Friedrich and Georg-Otto. Gabriel is rarely to be found on site as he lives in Vienna, where he works as a lawyer dealing with fundamental rights issues. He and his 5 children spend their holidays at Himmelfahrt - the quality of the holiday at Haus Himmelfahrt is therefore also a family priority for his own sake. A priority that he shares with his niece Bernadett.
