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...
Bletterbach Gorge Geoparc

Bletterbach Gorge Geoparc

A hike through the Bletterbach Gorge becomes a fascinating journey back in time through 280 million years of Earth’s history. A visit to the visitor centers in Aldein and Radein clearly explains the geological processes that led to the formation of the rock...