Zuegghütte In Avelengo

As a long-time regular at the old, always-busy Zuegg Hut, I visited the newly built, very elegant, modern, and chic Zuegg Hut for the first time today. New always means different, but by no means the same as the old, and certainly not necessarily better. But that's a matter of personal taste and varies from person to person. Not only is the building new, but the cuisine is also supposed to be new and innovative. All the dishes we ordered were very tasty and of high quality. The staff was young and tried their best to be friendly. However, any deviation from the new concept, even a small special request, was neither desired nor possible. Although the classics of Alpine cuisine were still on the menu, the quintessential classic, Kaiserschmarrn, was only available to order from 2:30 pm onwards. When I asked the kitchen if it might be possible to order it earlier, around noon – something I've experienced without any problems at other Alpine restaurants in many ski resorts – the answer was inconsistent with the concept and was refused. Other reviewers have also complained about this. However, since the restaurant was sparsely populated (!), the Kaiserschmarrn was suddenly available to order at 1:30 pm after we had finished our meal, something that had been impossible at 12:30 pm. I wish the new owner all the best; the time-honored adage of the restaurant industry, "The customer is king," shouldn't be forgotten, even with the most modern and innovative concept. First impressions count, and fulfilling this small request would have made the experience perfect and guaranteed a return visit, but thankfully there are plenty of alternatives.

A short distance from the car park on the hiking trails and the ski slope near Merano, in an ideal location, welcoming place, good local cuisine, even good live music!

Staying in this wonderful mountain chalet was simply a perfect experience. It was wonderful in every way: impeccable cleanliness, extraordinary organization, and truly unique attention to detail. The staff is incredibly kind, always available, and capable of making you feel welcomed and pampered at every moment. There wasn't a single negative note during the entire stay: everything worked perfectly. A place I highly recommend to anyone who wants to get away from the routine and experience a few dream days... because that's exactly the feeling: it feels like living a dream.

Everything's great, nothing to complain about 👌👌👌👌👌

Lunch with my partner last Sunday. Excellent menu. Top quality food. Beautiful new modern architecture. Great service. 100% chance of returning.

Unfortunately, we didn't receive the warm welcome we had hoped for today. In the old train huts, we were always welcome, whether for food or drinks, regardless of the weather or seating arrangement. Today, we were allowed into the restaurant if we also wanted to eat, but for drinks, we were supposed to sit in a cube-shaped room with no view. Sorry, but hospitality and feeling welcome feel different to us. Everyone is welcome to join us at our table, because that's precisely the warmth we appreciate here. We're happy to give a second chance.

Welcoming, friendly, excellent food, sunny, close to the slopes

Lunch was outstanding: everything tasted freshly prepared, honest, and cooked with great care. Exactly the kind of food that feels especially good after a day of exercise in the fresh mountain air. The service was consistently very courteous, attentive, and warm without being intrusive – you feel welcome and well cared for. Sitting in the sun was particularly lovely: with a view of the mountains, a delicious meal, and a glass of South Tyrolean wine. We will definitely be back!

Really beautiful place, congratulations for the management and for the structure, top place.

Centrally located in the ski area. Alpine architecture and great food! My nephew said the Kaiserschmarren could also be served before 3 pm ;)