For over 500 years, the Reichhalter has stood in the heart of Lana and remains an integral part of the town’s story. The earliest records date back to 1477 – a year that lives on in the name of our guesthouse.

In the 16th century, the Oberwirtshaus included a house, a sawmill, a mill, and a butcher’s shop, collectively known as “Schönmüller.” Today, all our rooms bear names that recall the former functions and owners of the building.

After serving as a guesthouse for four decades, the Reichhalter stood empty for ten years before Klaus and Moritz Dissertori took it over in 2017. Over the course of six months, the listed building was carefully restored – preserving as much of its history as possible and recreating everything that needed renovation in its original form. Old floors were removed and relaid so that almost no change is visible. Existing furniture was integrated alongside carefully chosen pieces from antique markets across Italy. The realization of this delicate project was entrusted to architect Zeno Bampi and interior designer Christina Biasi-von Berg from Merano.

In the rooms, as little technology as possible has been installed in order to preserve the building’s original character. The philosophy is based on the principle of minimalism: by reducing distractions, the focus shifts to what truly matters, allowing for genuine slowing down. That is why there are no televisions or minibars in the rooms. Instead, guests can enjoy a shared honesty bar on the first floor.

Even before the renovation work began, photographer Jasmine Deporta captured the house with an analog camera. Together with a performance artist, she staged moments that brought back to life the atmosphere of the old, almost legendary Reichhalter. Her photographs can be found in every room.

Awarded the Monocle Restaurant Award and the German Design Award, the historic guesthouse continues to welcome travelers from all over the world - just as it has for centuries - and remains an essential part of Lana’s pedestrian center.