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Family holidays

Rather than artificial worlds of adventure and similar holiday deals which offer separate leisure programmes for children and parents, South Tyrol is waiting to be discovered each day anew by both, with diverse and varied activities for the whole family. Discover history and stories, experience nature and culture, let off steam: in South Tyrol this takes all place simultaneously. A major factor are the 300 sunny days per year – the mild Mediterranean climate is perfect for activities in the Great Outdoors from spring to winter, while at the same time this northernmost province of Italy combines Alpine sociability with warmth and is renowned for its child-friendly people.

Where birds can feel safe

Bird Refuge near Tirol Castle

On the hill atop which Tirolo Castle perches, there is a refuge for wild birds. At the care centre, injured and stranded birds that have been found can receive care until they can recover and be returned to the wild.

Geoparc Bletterbach gorge

Bletterbach geological park between Aldino/Aldein and Redagno/Radein is an open book of geology

Tips for Families

Family holidays

Botanical Gardens of Trauttmansdorff Castle

These unique botanical gardens located just east of Merano/Meran feature a pond, boardwalks, pavilions, and countless flowers and plants from around the globe.

Family holidays

ArcheoParc in Val Senales/Schalstal

The ArcheoParc is a hands-on archaeological museum in the Val Senales that focuses on the living conditions and lifestyle of Ötzi the Ice Man and his contemporaries 5,300 years ago.

Family holidays

Witching Hour for Children: Tures/Taufers Castle

The slightly "different” tour at Castello di Tures/Burg Taufers is designed especially for children.

Discovery tours for young and old

Family holidays

Dobbiaco/Toblach Forest Wonder World

The Forest Wonder World playground, adventure park and information centre in Dobbiaco/Toblach is aimed at children who love climbing and jumping. Almost without noticing, they will also learn all ...

Family holidays

Train World - South Tyrol in Miniature

See South Tyrol’s attractions in miniature, experiencing the fantasy landscape in all its incredible diversity. Train World, located in Rablà/Rabland near Merano/Meran is the largest digital model ...

Family holidays

Baking bread at the Untereggerhof farmstead

South Tyrol boasts a host of delicious bread varieties which are just as steeped in tradition as ‘Speck’. Discover the region’s bread and try your hand on an afternoon at the Untereggerhof farmstead.