The Sporthotel Tyrol celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2019, but its history dates back long before that. In 1842, Ludwig Wurmböck, a pharmacist from Graz, Austria, bought the building and the surrounding property from the Stapf family of pharmacists and began producing high-quality and effective medicines using age-old recipes, quickly making the pharmacy well-known throughout Tyrol. His son Erich continued with the same passion as his father with the production of medicines. Otto, the eldest son, helped his mother Ida in the pharmacy.
In July 1961, Erich and his wife Ida Senfter opened the Picnic restaurant on the pedestrian precinct. It was years of hard work in which Ida herself stood in the kitchen and spoilt her guests with meat dishes and regional delicacies.

In 1968, work began on the renovation and expansion of the entire building, which opened its doors as the Sporthotel Tyrol on 19 July 1969. In the photos of the inauguration, you can see Ida and Erich’s three children Dieter (also known as Monni), Karin, and Sabine. Back then, the three of them were not yet aware that they would assume responsibility in the family business at an early age.
Inside the beautiful 17th century cellar, the Picnic tavern was opened and became a popular meeting place for locals and tourists alike. The bar, the music, and the old walls are still remembered by those who have been lucky enough to visit.

In the summer of 1991, Ida, the driving force in the company and great entrepreneur suddenly passed away at the young age of 55.
Her husband Erich and their children Sabine and Monni agreed to continue to run and further develop both the hotel and the restaurant with passion and commitment in the spirit of the values of “Determination – Persistence – Untiring Commitment” that their mother embodied.
Over the years, a swimming pool was added, then the third floor, an underground car park was completed, then the wellness area was added, and finally, the Residence Tyrol was built.
Since 2006, the Sporthotel Tyrol has been run by Monni and his wife Giovanna, with the skilled and experienced guidance of their father, Erich. Sabine takes care of the residence together with her sister Karin.

Since 2006, the hotel has been run by Monni and his wife Giovanna, with the skilled and experienced guidance of their grandfather Erich. Sabine takes care of their residence with Karin.
Our children, Viktor, Ludwig and Marialucia constantly inspire our work and actively contribute whenever they have time.

We have passed on the art of hospitality and dedication to them.

In 2015, a further 23 rooms were added to the existing 29, the restaurant was expanded, a library was created, the pool and SPA were amplified, the fitness room was modernised, the tavern was redesigned, and a new game room was set up.
Although it was a difficult choice to be made, the popular Picnic restaurant had to be closed to allow the necessary extension of the dining room for our hotel guests.
What has remained unchanged over the years is the devotion to hospitality and compassion for our guests, and the constant desire to make them feel comfortable.
Our mission as a hotelier family is facilitated by our staff, the driving force of our hotel. Some have been working with us for many years, some for a couple of years, and some have recently joined our team. But they all work with the same commitment based on professionalism, cordiality, and hospitality.
With this spirit, we want to continue the adventure that has led us to meet many wonderful people, become friends with our guests, and give us the unmistakable feeling of being part of a big family that has its home in our Sporthotel Tyrol in San Candido/Innichen.
Our children, Viktor, Ludwig, and Marialucia, encourage us to continue our work and, when possible, help actively in the family business. It was and is our goal to pass on the values of hospitality and commitment to them.