The Myth of the Mountain

The Myth of the Mountain

The medieval castle Juval Castle (Schloss Juval) perches on a hill at the entrance to the Schnalstal Valley. The world-famous extreme mountaineer Reinhold Messner has not only made this castle his private residence but has also created an impressive museum housing...
Ship Ahoy

Ship Ahoy

From July to October, South Tyrol’s largest reservoir welcomes you with a cheerful “Ship ahoy!” aboard the MS Hubertus. On Lake Reschen, you are invited to step on board this small motor vessel, where the captain will share gripping stories about the...
A Knight’s Tale

A Knight’s Tale

Churburg Castle (Schloss Juval or Castel Coira) in Schluderns houses Europe’s largest private collection of medieval armor and is one of the best-preserved castles in South Tyrol. Spectacular show tournaments await you at the South Tyrol Knight Games (Südtiroler...
Whispers of the Town Walls

Whispers of the Town Walls

With around 900 inhabitants, Glurns (Glorenza) is not only the smallest town in South Tyrol, but also the only one that still features a completely preserved ring of medieval town walls. In Glurns, you will also discover Italy’s very first and so far only...
On Marbled Traces

On Marbled Traces

Discover the marble village of Laas (Lasa). The world-famous Laas marble is quarried high above the village and transported down into the valley via a unique inclined railway. There, it is masterfully processed in the local marble works and by traditional stonemasons...
The Swiss National Park

The Swiss National Park

The Swiss National Park in the Engadin is the only national park in Switzerland and the oldest in the Alps. It covers an area of around 170 km² and offers 80 km of designated hiking trails. The protected reserve is famous for its abundance of Alpine wildlife and flora...