Family Zangerl

The place of beginnings

A place of love: The Zangerl family and their children, Ignaz and Eugen, looked after Wippas Hoamatl and its possessions. Heinrich Zangerl’s youngest child Franz Xaver Zangerl later became father to a son, Eugen Zangerl. His marriage to Maria Anna Walser on 15 May 1933 was the start of a heartfelt union. It didn’t take long for the Wippas brothers to recognise the economic importance of the emerging tourism. The brothers always worked hard together as mountain guides, ski instructors, tax drivers and mountain inn landlords.

Franz Zangerl’s personality traits always included curiosity and sociability and made him into a prominent resident of Ischgl. Barely had someone arrived in the village and they were captivated by charismatic Franz.

Whether it was to find out the latest stories or simply to make contacts. Dressed in just his socks, nothing stopped him from socialising

Curiosity and sociability have always been among Franz Zangerl’s characteristic traits, making him a well-known resident of Ischgl. As soon as someone arrived in the village, they were intercepted by the charismatic Franz.

Whether it was to find out the latest stories or simply to socialise. Dressed only in socks on his feet, nothing could stop him from socialising.

A black-and-white photo of a family walking in a field. A man and woman, dressed in early 20th-century attire, hold the hands of four children. The background features a mountain, a village with houses, and a church with a tall steeple.
A sepia-toned portrait of a man and a woman from the early 20th century. The woman wears a lace-collared blouse, her hair curled. The man, with a mustache, wears a suit and tie. Both face the camera with a neutral expression.
An older man with a mustache is sitting and wearing a suit with a vest, a tie, and a hat. He is looking at the camera with a neutral expression. The background features a patterned wall.
A bride and groom stand together in a black and white wedding photo. The bride is in a gown with a veil, holding a large bouquet of flowers. The groom is in a suit with a tie, standing beside her in front of a curtain backdrop.

1926 - Start of the origin

The sun rises

The beginnings of today’s Top Hotel Sonne were established for the first time in 1926. The former landlord Aloys had the Gasthof Sonne (picture 1 and 2) converted and expanded – a spectacle that even the newspapers reported on.

Eugen and Agnes Zangerl were very interested in purchasing the restaurant,
until they could finally call it their own in 1970.

3 June 1963

Wedding - Agnes & Eugen

Behind the successful Eugen Zangerl was always a capable woman, Agnes Zangerl (née Falkner). Her home was the idyllic Ötztal valley, where she was born on 9 January 1943. The 3 June 1963 was the happiest day of her successful life. Agnes, who learned her trade in gastronomy, had previously worked at all kinds of businesses in Hochsölden and St. Anton am Arlberg, before she started her professional career in Ischgl. Once she had arrived in Ischgl, she got to know the dashing ski instructor Eugen.
A young child dressed in traditional alpine clothing leans against a rocky background. They hold a small pickaxe and appear to be smoking. The outfit includes a hat adorned with a feather and a badge on the jacket. The image is in black and white.
A child in overalls and a hat stands facing a cow in a grassy field. The cow has a bell around its neck and is nuzzling the childs face gently. The scene is peaceful and depicts a moment of connection between them.
Black and white photo of Alpenhotel Sonne, a multi-story building with prominent balconies and arched entryway. Snow covers the ground, and part of a vintage car is seen in the foreground.
A sepia-toned image of a snow-covered mountain lodge named Haus Trisanna, featuring wooden balconies on a three-story facade. Two people stand in winter clothing near the entrance. Snowy hillside and sparse trees are visible in the background.

1985

Haus Trisanna

Franz Zangerl acquired his sister Theresa’s land in 1985 and converted Haus Trisanna, which stood on it back then, into a bed and breakfast. The first milestone had been laid in terms of hospitality. Nestled into a picturesque setting and with a great view, the conversion back then was a good investment.

industrious togehter, aconstant love of home.

Sonnenwirt Eugen Zangerl

Born on 3 October 1933, passed away on † 17 January 2009

Always hard-working and striving for this family’s well-being, Eugen Zangerl experienced exciting activities and drastic events in and around his home village of Ischgl.

Even at a young age the little Sonne landlord was not afraid of Tyrolean Grey cattle. You could see his attachment to the mountains from his own mountain guide badge. Totally in keeping with tradition, proper Lederhosen were an absolute must.

A family of four stands together smiling in a warmly lit room. A teenage boy and girl are on the left, wearing black sweaters. The father, in a gray sweater, and the mother, wearing glasses and a black sweater, stand to the right.

a family with character

Family Zangerl

Agnes and Eugen Zangerl became parents to four wonderful daughters over the years: Angelika, Brigitte, Gabriele and Sonja. Each of the daughters also still continues the family tradition today. However, it’s Sonja and Peter Zangerl with Chiara and Luca who run Hotel Sonne. Together they make it possible for every guest to enjoy a unique holiday in the heart of the Tyrolean Alps…

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