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A home deeply rooted in traditions

The origins and history of the Sportresidence Sovara

The transformation of a basic accommodation facility into a modern residence set in the majestic landscape of Santa Cristina in the Val Gardena Dolomites.

2025

In 2025, the interiors of our “Adults Only” SPA area were carried out, including a fitness and yoga room, the renovation of our reception area, the new yoga suite, and a laundry room for our guests.

2024

In April 2024, excavation works and slope stabilization were carried out.
From September onwards, the new garage with 20 parking spaces was built, along with the structural shell of the wellness area, which was completed in December.

July 2010

In three-month construction period the old wing was completely renovated. The two houses became a single complex due to the expansion of the connecting tract, consisting of massage- and panorama-relax-room and the beautiful panorama suites.

1999 - 2010

1999 another house was added (reception, sauna and small apartments), which was connected by an outer passage with the first one. The hotel category was brought to 4 stars. In 2005 daughter Sybille took the lead.

1983 - 1999

In 1983, the villa was renovated and extended. Six new, comfortable apartments and a garage with six parking spaces were built.

1979

Master sculptor Karl Demetz and his wife Margherita took over the Villa. With great passion and a vision for the future, they laid the foundations for what is now the Residence Sovara.

1972 - 1979

A German medical family built a small house in 1972. The "Villa Ursula" was named after the owner, Mrs. Ursula Greiner.

S. Cristina 1930

The field, where now the Residence Sovara stands, was shut down in later years. The Ladin name "SO VARA" originates from it (below the closed field).

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