When can I check in and check out?

We offer an easy self-check-in with an access code. This way, you can arrive whenever you want. On the day of your departure, we ask you to leave your room by 10:00 a.m. If the room is available, you can also do a late-check-out.

How does the cleaning service work?

The apartments are cleaned daily to ensure you enjoy the highest possible level of comfort during your stay. If you would prefer to skip the cleaning service, simply place the designated sign on your apartment door.

Is parking available?

Our guests have access to a parking space in the courtyard of the property.

Is there a ski storage room?

Yes, we provide a ski storage room where you can safely store your equipment.

Is there a bicycle storage room?

For your bicycles, we provide an outdoor storage area with an e-bike charging station.

Is there a laundry facility?

On the ground floor, you will find a laundry room with a washing machine, tumble dryer and iron. Laundry detergent and fabric softener are provided free of charge, and use of the facilities is included.

What is the South Tyrol Guest Pass?

For the entire duration of your stay, you will receive the South Tyrol Guest Pass, which allows you to use all public transport free of charge and offers a range of other benefits.

Pets are not allowed at Sofia Apartments.

Can I have breakfast at the property?

Breakfast is included in the price. You can choose between enjoying a breakfast basket in your apartment or having breakfast at the café in St. Sigmund (Pustertaler Straße 5).

Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property.

Which languages do you speak?

We are happy to welcome you in Italian, German, English, Russian and Romanian.

What are the payment conditions?

At the moment of reservation, you must pay a deposit of 30% of the total amount of the reservation via bank transfer. In case of cancellation, the deposit will be kept entirely by the accommodation. The remaining amount has to be paid directly to the accommodation during your stay.

What are the cancellation conditions?

The right of withdrawal as laid down in the Consumers Code is not contemplated - however, we are willing to apply the following conditions for withdrawal. For cancellations made up to 31 days before the date of arrival, no additional fee will be charged. For cancellations within 30 to 15 days prior to arrival, 40% of the total booking will be charged. For cancellations within 14 to 8 days prior to arrival, 60% of the total booking will be charged. For cancellations within 7 days prior to arrival, 70% of the total booking will be charged. In case of early departure, late arrival or no-show, we will charge a cancellation fee of 70% of the amount paid for the missing days.

Welcome to Sofia Apartments

Holidays in Val Pusteria

Welcome to the picturesque town of Kiens/Chienes in the heart of Val Pusteria in beautiful South Tyrol. You can look forward to an unforgettable holiday between majestic mountains, untouched nature and moments of pure relaxation. Our five brand-new apartments have been stylishly furnished with great attention to detail and offer every comfort for a truly independent holiday. In the morning, you decide where you want to enjoy your breakfast. We will either bring you a basket with everything you need for a delicious breakfast in your apartment, or you can have breakfast at a nearby café. Both options are included in the price. During your stay, there are infinite possibilities to experience the Dolomites: In winter, you can reach the slopes in a few minutes, and in summer, the Val Pusteria cycling path passes directly in front of our house, making us the perfect starting point for day trips to Lienz or Bruneck. Those who would like to experience nature, culture, and gastronomy in one single trip definitely need to visit the latter.
Are you ready for your holidays in the Dolomites at Sofia Apartments? We are looking forward to welcoming you!

Our definition of hospitality

Authentic accommodation amid the Dolomites

To us, hospitality means that everybody should feel at home. With passion, attention to detail, and a genuine sense of authenticity, we have created Sofia Apartments as an elegant and comfortable holiday retreat that combines quality, tranquility, and warmth. As a family-run business, we personally look after every guest and make sure you can enjoy your South Tyrolean holiday to the fullest and create unforgettable memories.

A delicious breakfast

The perfect start to your day in South Tyrol

You need a lot of energy to spend an active day in the Dolomites. For this reason, every morning we treat you to a varied, fresh, and sustainable breakfast basket directly at your apartment door. In this basket, you will find different sweet and savory delicacies: fresh, crunchy bread, cold cuts and cheese, boiled eggs, jam, honey, butter, and nut cream, croissants, yogurt, fresh fruits and cereals, milk and freshly pressed orange juice. In your fully equipped apartment kitchen, you will find a coffee machine and an electric kettle, allowing you to prepare your favorite breakfast drink for a calm and relaxed start to the day.
Alternatively, you can have breakfast at the café in St. Sigmund, only a few minutes by car or foot away. Just let us know the day before and we will book your table.

Stylish apartments for your holidays in Val Pusteria

Autonomous holidays at Sofia Apartments

Our apartments for five to six people are the perfect accommodation for holidays with friends or family. The spacious living room with cooking area, dining table, sofa bed, and TV are perfect for spending time together, while the two bedrooms - one with a double bed and one with two single beds - offer a private space to relax. The modern bathroom completes the apartment with everything you need for an enjoyable stay. The kitchen is fully equipped and offers, among others, a coffee machine, a fridge with a freezer, a dishwasher (tabs included), and a cooking set with oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper. In the spacious bathroom, you will also find soap, shampoo, conditioner, towels, and body lotion to make you feel at home right from the beginning.

Experiencing the Dolomites

Between mountains and culture

Deciding to spend your holidays in Kiens in Val Pusteria, you are in the perfect starting point for mountain hikes, adventures in nature, and different cultural activities. You can discover the surroundings with their UNESCO World Heritage sites by car or public transport. What are you waiting for? Come visit us! Your adventure in South Tyrol awaits you!

Culture and history

Culture lovers have a hard time choosing between all the interesting sites: You can visit one of the charming towns nearby, such as Bruneck or Brixen, just a 10 and 30 minutes’ drive away, or spend a day exploring one of the museums in the surrounding area and discovering more about South Tyrolean culture. Our favorite museums are:

The South Tyrolean folklore museum in Dietenheim (15 minutes by car): An open-air museum with farms, huts, and sheds, where you can get to know old handicrafts and find out more about animals and gardens. An unforgettable day for young and old!

Neustift Abbey in Vahrn (20 minutes by car): One of South Tyrol’s most important monastic complexes, founded in 1142 and still home to Augustinian canons today. The complex is renowned for its beautiful Baroque church, historic cloister and impressive library. It is also home to a renowned winery, where you can taste high-quality wines directly at the abbey’s winery.

The Loden museum in Vintl (10 minutes by car): Here, you can discover the history and production of loden interactively. This high-quality fabric was traditionally used to protect people from the bitterly cold winters in the mountains.

Take a guided tour of Taufers Castle or Rodeneck Castle, both just a 30-minutes’ drive away, and discover what life was like for medieval nobility in South Tyrol.

Adventures in nature

Val Pusteria is known because of the Dolomites. In summer, there are countless possibilities for hikes in our surroundings. There are also multiple lakes for quick refreshment, waterfalls, and different nature attractions in the UNESCO World Heritage of the Dolomites. Our tips for unforgettable days outdoors:

For a mix of water and hiking, you should visit Lake Antholzersee (40 minutes by car) and hike around the lake, or the Reinbach Waterfalls (30 minutes by car). If you want to spend a relaxed day at a swimming lake, you should visit Lake Issinger Weiher (5 minutes by car). In 45 minutes, you can reach the famous Lake Braies with its stunning mountain views. We advise you to go there early in the morning or in the evening, though, because it gets very crowded during the day.

For an unforgettable day in the mountains, you have plenty of choice. The most famous hike is, without any doubt, the hike around the Three Peaks. You can reach the starting point of the hike by taking the shuttle bus in Toblach (35 minutes by car) and look forward to an unforgettable day with unique panoramic views.

A wonderful day awaits you also at Kronplatz/Plan de Corones. In only 20 minutes, you will reach the valley station in Reischach and from there, the cable car will take you up to the mountain top. You will be surprised by breathtaking Dolomitic views, a big choice of hikes and two museums on the peak: the famous mountaineer Reinhold Messner’s Messner Mountain Museum and the museum of photography Lumen.

The Earth Pyramids of Percha (20 minutes by car) are a unique natural spectacle, which was formed over thousands of years due to erosion. An easy hiking trail takes you to the pyramids and offers a stunning view of Val Pusteria. The perfect destination for hiking lovers and nature fans.

In the Fanes-Sennes-Prags Nature Park, just a 35-minutes’ drive away, you’ll find alpine meadows, crystal-clear lakes, impressive rock faces and a wide variety of hiking trails for every level of difficulty. An excellent destination for anyone who loves spending time in unspoilt nature and enjoying breathtaking panoramic views.

Winter in Kiens

During the cold season, Kiens and its surroundings have a lot to offer for holidays filled with activities and unforgettable experiences. Between slopes, frozen lakes, and magical Christmas markets, you will certainly have wonderful winter holidays. Here are our tips for winter activities in our surroundings:

For winter adventures, you can choose between different skiing areas in our surroundings. The Kronplatz/Plan de Corones (20 minutes by car), is one of the most famous skiing areas and offers perfectly prepared slopes, modern lifts, and breathtaking views of the Dolomites. Gitschberg Jochtal (20 minutes by car), with its sunny slopes, inviting huts, and relaxing atmosphere, is perfect for families and skiers of every level. The 3 Peaks skiing area (approx. 1 hour by car) surprises with a unique atmosphere surrounded by majestic peaks with panoramic slopes and unforgettable landscapes. Speikboden (35 minutes by car) is a great destination for everybody looking for a variety of slopes, beautiful views, and a calm atmosphere, ideal for families.

During Christmas time, you should definitely visit one of the traditional Christmas markets. The nearest and most beautiful are the ones in Bruneck (10 minutes by car), Brixen (20 minutes by car), Klausen (30 minutes by car), Sterzing (35 minutes by car) and Bozen (50 minutes by car). Immerse yourself in the magical atmosphere of Christmas in the mountains.

Hikes in the snow are something beautiful. In our surroundings, you have different possibilities for walks in the winter landscape, surrounded by forests and mountains. A winter visit to Lake Braies (45 minutes by car) is always a good idea. Normally, during winter you’ll find the lake less crowded than in summer. Stunning winter hikes with or without snowshoes await you also in the Fanes Sennes Prags Nature Park (45 minutes by car) or Plätzwiese (approx. 1 hour by car) with an unforgettable panoramic view of the Dolomites.

Useful information for your stay in South Tyrol

This awaits you at Sofia Apartments in Kiens

: We offer an easy self-check-in with an access code. This way, you can arrive whenever you want. On the day of your departure, we ask you to leave your room by 10:00 a.m. If the room is available, you can also do a late-check-out.
: The apartments are cleaned daily to ensure you enjoy the highest possible level of comfort during your stay. If you would prefer to skip the cleaning service, simply place the designated sign on your apartment door.
: Our guests have access to a parking space in the courtyard of the property.
: Yes, we provide a ski storage room where you can safely store your equipment.
: For your bicycles, we provide an outdoor storage area with an e-bike charging station.
: On the ground floor, you will find a laundry room with a washing machine, tumble dryer and iron. Laundry detergent and fabric softener are provided free of charge, and use of the facilities is included.
: For the entire duration of your stay, you will receive the South Tyrol Guest Pass, which allows you to use all public transport free of charge and offers a range of other benefits.
: Pets are not allowed at Sofia Apartments.
: Breakfast is included in the price. You can choose between enjoying a breakfast basket in your apartment or having breakfast at the café in St. Sigmund (Pustertaler Straße 5).
: Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property.
: We are happy to welcome you in Italian, German, English, Russian and Romanian.
: At the moment of reservation, you must pay a deposit of 30% of the total amount of the reservation via bank transfer. In case of cancellation, the deposit will be kept entirely by the accommodation. The remaining amount has to be paid directly to the accommodation during your stay.
: The right of withdrawal as laid down in the Consumers Code is not contemplated - however, we are willing to apply the following conditions for withdrawal.
For cancellations made up to 31 days before the date of arrival, no additional fee will be charged.
For cancellations within 30 to 15 days prior to arrival, 40% of the total booking will be charged.
For cancellations within 14 to 8 days prior to arrival, 60% of the total booking will be charged.
For cancellations within 7 days prior to arrival, 70% of the total booking will be charged.
In case of early departure, late arrival or no-show, we will charge a cancellation fee of 70% of the amount paid for the missing days.

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