Prohlídky ve Vinschgau

If you always wanted to know more about strawberries and their production, you will get interesting information about Val Martello’s strawberries and how they get on the shelf during this guided visit of the trial field.

guided tour - The National Park visitor centre avimundus in the pediastrian zone of Silandro is entirely devoted to the bird kingdom of the Stelvio National Park. It offers visitors an overview of the world of birds, and selected bird species are clearly presented and assigned to their respective habitats. Visitors are given extensive information about the breeding and rearing, and on bird voices and their songs.

Discover with us the charming St. Christina Chapel above Lichtenberg – a quiet jewel on the hill of Pinet, featuring Gothic architecture and a history dating back to the Bronze Age. Consecrated in the 16th century, the chapel impresses with its simple design and a well-preserved secco fresco in the apse depicting the martyrdom of Saint Christina – a remarkable testament to the religious art of that time. Once an important place of worship, the chapel today offers fascinating insights into the cultural and settlement history of the Vinschgau region. Please note: The guided tours are offered only in German and Italian. In July and August, we open the doors to this special place and invite you to embark on an exciting journey through time amid the Vinschgau mountains. Tip: Combine the tour with a hike to the nearby Lichtenberg Castle ruins – either on your own or as part of a guided tour through the historic ruins. Ideal for those who want to connect culture and nature! Meeting point: 10:00 AM directly at St. Christina Chapel Duration: approx. 1 hour Location: On the sunny hill of Pinet, above Lichtenberg Participation is only possible with registration by 6:00 PM the day before – at the Prad am Stilfserjoch information office or online. Price: €6.00 for adults (from 15 years old) – payable online or in cash on site.

Join us for a journey into the industrial past of Prad am Stilfserjoch – the historic lime kiln in Schmelz tells stories of hard work, craftsmanship, and local history at the foot of the Stelvio Pass. Please note: Guided tours are available in German and Italian only. Once used to produce quicklime for construction and agriculture, the intricately built kiln is now the last preserved structure of its kind in the Vinschgau Valley and was carefully restored in 2025. As a walk-in heritage site, the kiln offers fascinating insights into the region’s artisanal, mining, and early industrial history. In July and August, we open the doors to this special site and invite you on an exciting journey through nature, technology, and tradition. Tip: Combine your visit with a walk along the “Frau Waal” trail no. 9 or a short bike ride – where nature meets industrial heritage! Dates: German tour every Thursday in July & August Meeting point: 10:00 a.m. directly at the lime kiln in Schmelz (Prad am Stilfserjoch) Duration: approx. 1 hour Location: Along the Stilfserjoch road, in Schmelz, just outside the village of Prad Participation only with prior registration by 6:00 p.m. the day before – at the tourist office in Prad am Stilfserjoch or online. Price: €6.00 for adults (15 years and older) – payable online or in cash on site.

This Tour is held in the German language. Guided tour of the Fürstenburg Castle in Burgeis Discover the medieval complex of the Fürstenburg in Burgeis. It was built by Bishop Konrad of Chur in the 13th century. Particularly worth seeing is the massive keep with walls three metres thick, which, together with the surrounding fortifications and stronghold, forms the oldest part of the building. Today, the Fürstenburg houses a technical college for agriculture and forestry. Price: Euro 3.00 per person Duration: approx. 1 hour

This Tour is held in the Italian language. Guided tour of the Fürstenburg Castle in Burgeis Discover the medieval complex of the Fürstenburg in Burgeis. It was built by Bishop Konrad of Chur in the 13th century. Particularly worth seeing is the massive keep with walls three metres thick, which, together with the surrounding fortifications and stronghold, forms the oldest part of the building. Today, the Fürstenburg houses a technical college for agriculture and forestry. Price: Euro 3.00 per person Duration: approx. 1 hour

Simple creativity with just pine cones, stones and nuts. At the Wuschlpuschl Nature Workshop, natural objects collected by the kids are transformed into imaginative works of art.

Up above Martell Valley, lies the Niederhof at an altitude of 1,650 m. Take a guided tour of the original farm museum, providing an insight into life on a mountain farm in the past and present. Afterwards, home-made farm products can be tasted against surcharge.

The church of St Veit stands on the Tartscher Bühel hill. The Romanesque church from the 11th century houses frescoes inside, some of which are badly damaged. The entire west wall is filled with a cycle of paintings (fragments) dating from the 16th century. Attention: this tour is only offered in German or Italian Meeting point: 17:00 in front of the parish church in Tartsch (in the village) Duration: approx. 1 hour Price: € 3.00 per person

ATTENTION: currently this tour is only offered in German or Italian language!! Visit the mysterious bunkers of the Upper Venosta Valley with our experienced guides, architectural relics from the interwar period, monumental defences and last places of refuge. Embedded in the patchwork of the Upper Venosta Valley cultural landscape and well camouflaged by meadows and trees, these fortifications are barely recognisable as part of the Alpine wall. Surefootedness required! Meeting point: 2.00 p.m. Information office Mals, St. Benediktstr. 1 (if the tour has not been booked online, the price must be paid here) Duration: approx. 2.5 hours Cost: € 12.00 adults, € 6.00 children from 8-14 years Registration: online, or on +39 0473 831190 by 5.00 pm the day before!!!

Visit one of the oldest preserved churches in Europe. The small church of St Benedict from the 8th century AD has Carolingian wall paintings inside, which are among the oldest frescoes in Western Europe. A building from the 8th century. The Romanesque tower dates from the 12th century. The paintings and Carolingian frescoes inside are among the oldest in the entire German-speaking world. The church harbours the world's only portrait of a Frankish landlord. Opening times: Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from 10:00 am - 11:30 am Closed on Sundays and public holidays Guided tours (only in German or Italian): Monday and Wednesday at 2.00 pm (German) and 2.45 pm (Italian) Friday at 10:00 am (German) and 10.45 am (Italian) Price: €1.80 per person; with guided tour €3.00 per person Lake Resia Guest Pass holders have admission to the church included every Saturday. The valid Lake Resia Guest Pass must be shown in order to use this service as an inclusive service. Further information: Information office Mals, Tel. +39 0473 831 190

In addition to the permanent exhibitions ‘The discovery of Ötzi’ and ‘Primitive? Skilled!’, the archeoParc in Madonna di Senales presents a small photo exhibition every year in the museum’s cafeteria. This year’s edition features works by the young hunter Simone Santer: photographs of animals, plants, and landscapes. EXHIBITION PERIOD 30th April - 02nd November 2025 from 12 p.m. - 16:30 p.m. at the archeoParc.

In addition to the permanent exhibitions ‘The Ötzi Find’ and ‘Flora, Fauna, Man’, the archeoParc in Unser Frau presents a small special exhibition every year. This year's edition is called ‘Glaciers and Me’ and is dedicated to two artistic positions on the topic to mark the Year of Glaciers: paintings by Jessie Pitt (Melbourne/Längenfeld) and photographs by Daniela Brugger (Karthaus) together with texts by glaciologist Georg Kaser (Karthaus) invite visitors to discover and reflect. EXHIBITION OPENING ‘GLACIERS AND ME’ at the archeoParc on 12 April 2025 at 18:00. open daily from 10:00-17:00

Explore the Bio Kandlwaalhof in Laas together with the Luggin family, where excellent, high-quality fruits and herbs ripen at an altitude of 900 meters above sea level and in a balanced climate. During a guided tour of the orchards, you will gain an interesting insight into organic apple cultivation. Afterwards, you can taste lovingly crafted products such as apple juice, dried fruit, vinegar, and mustard.

World-renowned and resilient: discover how the marble from Laas/Lasa is processed and quarried through an exciting film presentation followed by a guided tour. The visit continues at the master stonemason’s workshop of Mayr Josef, where you will hear fascinating stories about the “white gold” and witness masterful craftsmanship. Duration: approx. 2.5 hours Price: 11 € per person, 5 € up to 12 years Registration: not required

Are cows on holiday on the mountain pastures? Discover, marvel and enjoy alpine life. Duration: approx. 6 h, walking time 3 h, ascent up to 300 metres in altitude

Guided tours in English in July and August ON REQUEST at the Prato allo Stelvio tourist office!

Guided tours in German or Italian:

Can you feel the history? High above Lichtenberg, the ruins of Lichtenberg Castle stand vigil over the valley – a place full of stories, secrets, and breathtaking views.

Join our castle guides on a journey into the Middle Ages and discover what life was like at the castle in the days of yore.

You will wander ancient walls, learn exciting facts about the once-powerful Counts of Lichtenberg, and let your gaze travel over the Vinschgau Valley/Val Venosta.

An experience that takes you back in time – to marvel, to discover, and to immerse yourself.

Look forward to:

· Fascinating insights on castle life

· Tales and legends surrounding the ruins

· Magnificent photo backdrop

Come for a visit and experience history up close!

Trace the events of the war in ice and snow on a circular hike to the sites of the Ortler-Cevedale front in the rear Val Martello. Duration: approx. 7h, walking time 5h, ascent 600 metres in altitude

‘+/- Folk’ is the theme of the exhibition trilogy, which combines the three exhibition venues St. Veit Church, Bunker23 and Bunker5 into a unique cultural journey. Art, design, architecture and film come together and open the view far beyond the boundaries of folkloristic nostalgia. Curated by Daniel Costa The following exhibitions await you: St. Veit Church at Tartscher Bichl hill | HOFER HOFER and +/- Karl Plattner Bunker23 near Tartsch | +/- FOLK Bunker5 near Mals | FLIRI BADER and +/- die Maske 25.05. - 16.10.2025 Sundays from 13:00 - 18:00 In addition, a guided tour takes place (exclusively) in Bunker23 every Sunday at 16:00. There are two ticket options: - 12,00 € | Ticket with admission to all 3 cultural venues - 16,00 € | Ticket with admission to all 3 cultural venues + a guided tour in Bunker23 - Children up to 12 years go free of charge You do not have to visit all the cultural sites in one day, but can split them up over several dates. It is not possible to buy tickets online. Group tour with guided hike to all 3 exhibition venues on request!

Note: currently, the tour is only offered in German and Italian Majestically perched on a rock, the pilgrimage church of Unser Frau in Schnals/ Madonna di Senales is the starting point for a roughly 2.5-hour hike along Via Monachorum via the ancient larch trees of Schnals, waterfalls, and mountain springs to the former Carthusian monastery of Allerengelberg in Karthaus/Certosa. And there? Silence – and a journey into the past. Period: May - October, Mondays Duration: approx. 3.5 hours Price: 10 € per person from 10 years (incl. hiking guide and guided tour) Meeting point: 1.30 pm – Unser Frau, pilgrimage church Registration: T +39 0473 679 148 (Information office Val Senales) or online until 12 noon

The Carthusian monastery of Allerengelberg was located in Karthaus from 1326 to 1782. It was abandoned under Emperor Joseph II, but the spirit of the monks lives on in the cloisters. During the tour of the monastery, participants are shown the art-historical and architectural features and introduced to the way the Carthusian monks lived and worked. Duration: approx. 1 hour Bilingual guided tour (German and Italian)

The "Tartscher Bühel" is a special place of power in Val Venosta. On a leisurely walk, we follow the traces of the lost town, gain insights into the culture of Val Venosta and learn more about innovative development concepts (this tour is in German or Italian language) Meeting point: 10 am, Tartsch parish church Duration: approx. 2 hours Important: Please bring the price in cash to the event! Lake Resia Guest Pass holders have this event included. The valid Lake Resia Guest Pass must be shown in order to use this service as an inclusive service.

Would you like to be there and watch Friedrich Steiner produce the Steiner organic quality liqueur? The content ranges from the description of the fruit from their own organic farm to the preparation of the mash, the fermentation process and the distillation, maturation and storage of the spirit. This is followed by the cosy part. Duration: approx. 2 hours Price: Euro 15.00 per person incl. tasting of home-distilled quality spirits Minimum number of participants: 4 persons

Immerse yourself into the world of strawberries and explore the South Tyrolean Strawberry Trail during a guided tour. Your guide will give you interesting information about this popular fruit, Val Martello as well as customs and traditions of the berry valley.

There is a wealth of zoological and botanical features to discover in the Prader Sand. The walk through the original alluvial fan of the Prader Sand reveals a wide variety of habitats. Registration: By 18.00 the day before Minimum number of participants: 3 persons Meeting point/time: at 16.30 in front of the aquaprad National Park House Price, to be paid in cash on site: 5,00 € adults Children under 15 years free of charge

Note: currently, the tour is only offered in German and Italian. Join us on an extraordinary hike that not only offers breathtaking views, but also combines exciting historical, architectural and artistic experiences. Our tour begins with a ride on the cable car to the Grawand at 3,212 metres. From here, we reach the Iceman Ötzi Peak viewing platform and a unique work of art by Olafur Eliasson. During the descent along the glacier, with views of turquoise glacial lakes, we learn a lot of historical facts about the construction of the cable car to the Grawand, which was opened 50 years ago. The descent finally ends at the Teufelsegg hut, from where we take the Roter Kofel chairlift back down to the valley in comfort. Additional information: moderately difficult hike; good physical condition is required, Walking time: 3 - 4 hours, 90 m ascent & 830 m descent, min. 2 and max. 15 participants

ATTENTION: this tour is only offered in German or Italian language St Nicholas' Church was consecrated in 1199. The little church is famous for its coffered ceiling from the 16th century, which depicts a jester in a washtub. The nave has a flat roof and slit windows. The semi-circular vaulted apse contains frescoes from the 13th century, including a well-preserved fresco of Christ in the mandorla. Every Tuesday Meeting point: 2.00 pm in front of the church of St Nicholas Price: € 3.00 per person

THE TOUR IS ONLY AVAILABLE IN GERMAN AND ITALIAN:IT IS NOT CONDUCTED IN ENGLISH.

Our hiking guide leads you along the slopes of the Stelvio National Park from Prad to Lichtenberg. Slightly above the valley floor, you will be accompanied by impressive views and cultural insights on your way to the farm at the castle. Once you arrive at your destination, you can look forward to a guided tour of the farm with a farmer's snack including home-made products from the national park. Difficulty level: easy The trail is not suitable for pushchairs. COSTS for the hike, to be paid online or in cash ON SITE: 15,00€ adulti 10,00€ bambini (da 6 a 15 anni)