From August 30th to 14th September 2025, the local hotels and restaurants delight you with dishes based on the Barbian plum and in the stores you can buy special products such as plum bread, jam, plum strudel and much more.
During the plum weeks guided plum excursions also take place in Barbian: On 3th. 6th and 16th September 2025 you will learn all kinds of interesting facts about Barbian's delicacy on the plum trail and enjoy great plum dishes at a stop.
The Barbian plum can also be experienced individually on the plum trail.
Participating restaurants at the Barbian Plum Weeks:
- Gasthof Briol-Einäugl
- Gasthof Messnerhof
- Gasthof Rösslwirt
- Gasthof Saubacherhof
- Gasthof Zur Traube
- Gasthof Zum Englwirt
- Gemischtwarenhandlung Despar Rabanser Karin
- Bioladele Rabanser Karin
Summer Concerts and Artists at Hotel Briol in Barbian.
Enjoy a series of summer concerts on the large terrace of Haus Settari. Small dishes and a glass of wine will be served. Everyone is warmly invited. Reservations can be made at +39 0471650125.
June 20
Bayreuther HornHaufen (horn)
Location: Settari House
July 19
Annemarie Augschöll (history of childhood and education)
Location: Main House Briol
August 30
Maximilian Trebo (piano)
Location: Settari House
September 28
Helga Plankensteiner (saxophone) & Michael Lösch (piano)
Location: Settari House
Special Exhibition at the Chiusa Municipal Museum.
The opening of the special exhibition will take place on 29 August 2025 at 7:00 p.m.
Opening hours of the Municipal Museum:
29 August 2025 – 31 October 2025
Tuesday – Saturday | 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Closed on Sundays, Mondays and public holidays
Hiking Shuttle Barbian – Lengstein
Daily from May 17 to November 9, 2025
Departure times & directions:
• 09:15 a.m.: departure from Barbian to Lengstein
• 09:35 a.m.: departure from Lengstein, return to Barbian
• 04:15 p.m.: departure from Barbian to Lengstein
• 04:35 p.m.: departure from Lengstein, return to Barbian
Ticket prices:
• Free with Südtirol Guest Pass Klausen or RittenCard
• €3.00 per ride (standard fare)
• €1.50 with Südtirol Pass or Abo+
Advance booking required by the day before:
Taxi Torggler – +39 339 505 0747
Villanders/Villandro, Brixen/Bressanone and environs
The Villanders mine in the Eisack Valley, with a wide view of the Dolomites, was one of the most important mining areas in Tyrol in the Middle Ages. At that time, silver, galena, copper and much more were mined. The Villanders Culture and Museum Association has carefully restored the mine in recent years. It is now one of the few mines in South Tyrol that is open to visitors.
Guided tours only from April to October on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10:30 and 14:30, Sundays at 10:30 (duration approx. 1.5 h) In July & August additionally on Wednesdays at 10:30 (duration approx. 2 h).
IMPORTANT: arrive at the mine at least 10 minutes in advance!
Individual special tours are available all year round on request.
All prices can be found on the mine's website.
Villanders/Villandro, Brixen/Bressanone and environs
The local hiking guide will lead you on this easy circular hike to the show distillery. It goes past high moors, watercourses and alpine meadows. On the way, the lunch break is held alternately at a hut.
Free of charge for holders of the Guest Pass and guests of member establishments. (Transportation and lunch not included)
Every Monday and Thursday: Departure in Barbian/Village Square at 9.30 am and return from parking lot Gasserhütte at 4.30 pm.
The ticket is free with the Klausen Card for members of the Tourist Association Klausen, Barbian, Feldthurns and Villanders and for non-members € 8.00.
Appropriate hiking clothes, rain shelter and good footwear are recommended.
Booking within 9.00 pm of the previous day at your accommodation or at the tourist office in Barbian, tel. +39 0471 654 411.
Villanders/Villandro, Brixen/Bressanone and environs
Not only in the Sarentino Valley, the valley of the mountain pines, does the mountain pine grow, but also on the acidic silicate soils of the Villandro Alp. The power of this mountain plant is immense. The beneficial and fragrant essential oil is perfect for relaxing baths, for infusions and compresses, or as an ingredient in scrubs. In an aroma lamp, the scent helps to improve the room atmosphere.
Every Monday, a distillation demonstration takes place. All interested visitors can gain insight into how the mountain pine is processed into essential oil.
The plum of Barbiano/Barbian is in the center of this guided walking-tour. Enjoy the unforgettable hike at the bright side of Barbian while we guide you through the plum trees.
Meeting point at 10 a.m. at the Information Office Barbian.
Hiking time: 3,5 hours, return at approx. 4 p.m., easy hike. Good footwear and rain shelter are needed.
Route: Guided tour of the village Barbian/Barbiano. Hike on the plum trail and on the high route of Saubach. Stop for lunch at Saubacherhof. Visit of the church in Saubach, return to Barbian.
For members of the Tourist Association Klausen, Barbian, Feldthurns and Villanders the hiking is free, for non-members it costs 8,00€ per person.
Registration with in 9.00 pm of the previous day at your accommodation or at the tourist office in Barbian, tel. +39 0471 654 411 o info@barbian.it
Feldthurns/Velturno, Brixen/Bressanone and environs
for beginners and advanced with the woodcarver Herbert Kerschbaumer at the Thalerhof. Adults and children from 10 years can participate.
The material is provided, the participants are allowed to take home their elaborated work of art.
For further information and prices please contact Herbert Kerschbaumer.
Minimum number of participants: 3 persons.
Feldthurns/Velturno, Brixen/Bressanone and environs
We are accompanied to the charming Feldthurner and Latzfonser Alm mountain pastures with interesting facts about mountain pasture management and insights into the splendour of the flowers. We are rewarded with a marvellous view of the UNESCO World Heritage Dolomites. There is the opportunity to stop for refreshments at the Klausner hut.
Route: From Kühhof via hiking trail no. 13 to the Klausner Hütte, back via trail no. 1. If good weather, we take the longer route via no. 14 + no. 8.
Start: 9.30 am Kühhof car park, hiking bus possible, walking time approx. 3,5 hours, moderately difficult hike, height difference 430 m, return at 4.30 pm Kühhof car park.
Minimum number of participants: 2 persons.
Free of charge for guests of member accommodations, otherwise € 10.00 per person.
Departure in Barbiano/Village Square at 9.30am and return from the parking lot "Huber Kreuz" at 4.30pm.
The ticket for the round trip is free with the South Tyrol Guest Pass for members of the Tourist Association Chiusa, Barbiano, Velturno and Villandro and for non-members € 8.00.
The Alpe di Barbiano is a perfect starting point for lovely hiking tours to the Corno del Renon, the most beautiful viewpoint of South Tyrol.
Appropriate hiking clothes, rain shelter and good footwear are recommended.
Registration within 9.00 pm of the previous day at your accommodation or at the tourist office in Barbian, tel. +39 0471 654 411.
Free guided tours of the Swiss Mountain Pine Oil Distillery on the Alps of Barbiano/Barbian from 14th May until 29th October 2025 every Wednesday from 10.00 am to 4.30 pm. From „Huberkreuz“ parking follow the trail n° 4 and 15.
Free for guests of the Klausen, Barbian, Feldthurns and Villanders Tourism Association. Guided tours of the distillery during summer on advance booking only. Phone +39 328 892 6205
We take the hotel bus to Ortisei, from there we take the funicular railway to a high plateau of 2,107 m, then we continue on trail no. 31 and no. 35 for approx. 1.5 hours along a beautiful high-altitude trail with unforgettable impressions to the Brogles Alm 2045, short rest, from Brogles approx. 1.5 hours with a slight up and down on trail no. 34 towards Geisler Alm, alpine rest with refreshments.... Path no. 36 then no. 35 again, approx. 1.5 hours via the beautiful Adolf Munkel path via Tschanschanon to the Zanser Alm where we are taken back to Gufidaun by bus.
Meeting point:
09:15 a.m. at the hotel Sonnenhof in Gufidaun
9:00 a.m. at the Klausen bus station
Walking time: approx. 4-5 hours, moderately difficult hike
Difference in altitude: 300m
Requisits: good shoes, rain protection
Price: 10 € for the bus, 20 € for the funicular Raschötz
Return: approx. 5 p.m.
Minimum number of participants 8 persons
more information from Annelies tel: +39 327 704 8244
Guided walking-tour to Kneipp at the waterfall of Barbian.
"Everything we need to stay healthy has been generously given to us by nature," said pastor Sebastian Kneipp. Water, nutrition, exercise, medicinal herbs and life order - on this hike you will experience the holistic health concept of Kneipp. Water-treading in the cool mountain stream, barefoot-walking and feeling the soil, get to know the medicinal herbs and wild herbs along the way and relaxation exercises in the open air: a refreshing, relaxing hike on the trail of Kneipp.
Walking time: 3 hours, return at 1 pm.
Difficulty of the hike: easy to moderate, good footwear is needed.
For members of the TV Klausen, Barbian, Velturno and Villanders the hike is free, for non-members € 8.00 per person.
Registration within 9pm of the previous day at your host or at the Tourist Info Barbian, tel. +39 0471 654 411.
The farmers sell their fresh products at the square "Tinneplatz" from 8:00 - 12:30. Fresh, seasonal food and typical South Tyrolean products are available at the farmers' market in Klausen.
Villanders/Villandro, Brixen/Bressanone and environs
In the mood for triple delight?
From Easter until the end of September and from November to the end of January:
Every Thursday at 3:00 PM – farm tour, wine tasting, and local cold specialties on request.
Additional appointments: Wednesday to Saturday upon request.
The guided hike starts at the Kaseregg car park above Latzfons and leads through picturesque alpine meadows and sparse stone pine forests up to the Latzfonser Kreuz (2,311 m), the highest pilgrimage church in Europe. Along the way, we are treated to stunning views of the Sarntal Alps and, in clear weather, even as far as the Dolomites.
Meeting point: 09:30 am Kaseregg car park,
Walking time: 5 hours
Difference in altitude: in ascent and descent: 650 hm
Minimum number of participants: 2 persons
Costs: for guests of non-members € 10.00
POSSIBILITY OF USING THE HIKING BUS!
ONLY with registration within 5 p.m. of the previous day in the tourist office Klausen Tel. +39 0472 847424 or at your host
The plum of Barbiano/Barbian is in the center of this guided walking-tour. Enjoy the unforgettable hike at the bright side of Barbian while we guide you through the plum trees.
Meeting point at 10 a.m. at the Information Office Barbian.
Hiking time: 3,5 hours, return at approx. 4 p.m., easy-medium hike. Good footwear and rain shelter are needed.
Route: Hike along the Plum Path trail and continue to Kollmann, stopping at the "Oberweger". Return to Barbian.
For members of the Tourist Association Klausen, Barbian, Feldthurns and Villanders the hiking is free, for non-members it costs 8,00€ per person.
Registration with in 9.00 pm of the previous day at your accommodation or at the tourist office in Barbian, tel. +39 0471 654 411 o info@barbian.it
Feldthurns/Velturno, Brixen/Bressanone and environs
The Radlsee refuge is located high above the Eisack Valley on the legendary Radlsee lake in the basin between the Königangerspitze and Hundskopf peaks. On the way, we learn a lot about alpine herbs, mountain farming and the formation of the Alps and Dolomites. The moderately difficult hike is worthwhile with its breathtaking mountain panorama and relaxing tranquillity on the mountain.
Route: Via hiking trail no. 14 and no. 10 to the Radlseehütte, same way back
Start: 9.30 am Kühhof car park, hiking bus possible, walking time approx. 5 hours, basic fitness required, height difference 850 m, return at 4.30 pm P. Kühhof. Minimum number of participants: 2 persons.
Free of charge for guests of member accommodations, otherwise € 10.00 per person.
Meeting point:
09:15 a.m. at the hotel Sonnenhof in Gufidaun
09.30 a.m. at the Klausen bus station
Walking time: approx. 4-5 hours, moderately difficult hike
Difference of altitude: 400-500m
Requisits: good shoes, rain protection
Price: 10,00 € for the bus
Return: approx. 5 p.m.
more information from Annelies tel: +39 327 704 8244
SATURDAY from 5 p.m.:
>‘Mission Fire Brigade’ with Flexibel
>‘Blue Light Party’ in the evening with Vollbluet
SUNDAY from 10 a.m.:
>Morning pint with Sarner Echo
>2 p.m.: Cattle drive through the village to the festival grounds. The Latzfons band and Schuhplattler groups will provide entertainment at the festival grounds.
>4 p.m.: Performance by the Tiroling Stones
>Food and drink will be available at the festival grounds from 10 a.m. There will be doughnuts, Strauben, roast chicken, bratwurst and hamburgers.
The Latzfons Volunteer Fire Brigade looks forward to seeing you there!
On September 14, 2025, starting at 10:00 a.m., the traditional Barbiano Plum Festival will take place in Barbiano, featuring a variety of delicacies made from the local Barbiano plum, at the festival square in Barbiano.
Musical entertainment will be provided by various groups such as the "Lengsteiner Böhmischen" and "Duo Flexibel".
The Barbian farmers' wives and the brass band of barbian take care of your physical well-being with traditional plum dishes.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Feldthurns/Velturno, Brixen/Bressanone and environs
The panoramic high-level hike leads us through pine forests to beautiful high alpine pastures in the direction of the Radlsee lake, Brugger Schupfe and back to the Kühhof. Stop for refreshments at Klausner Hütte or Radlseehütte hut.
Start: 09:30 am Kühhof car park, hiking bus possible, walking time approx. 4 hours, height difference 430 m, moderately difficult hike, return at 4:30 pm Kühhof car park.
Minimum number of participants: 2 people.
Free of charge for guests of member accommodations, otherwise € 10.00 per person.
Meeting point:
09:15 a.m. at the hotel Sonnenhof in Gufidaun
09:30 Klausen bus station
Walking time: approx. 4-5 hours, moderately difficult hike
Requisits: good shoes, rain protection
Price: 10,00 € for the bus
Return: approx. 5 p.m.
more information from Annelies tel: +39 327 704 8244
Guided walk on the "Laitacher Weinwanderweg" with wine tasting:
Duration: 3 hours
Height difference: 350 m
Costs: free with KlausenCard, for guests of the members of the Tourism Gen. Klausen, Barbian, Feldthurns, Villanders 5,00€, otherwise 20,00 € per person
When autumn begins in the southern Valle Isarco/Eisacktal, it starts also the so-called Törggele-season. Chiusa/Klausen celebrates the beginning of this ancient tradition with a big festival.
From 19th September to 21st September, the artist's city Chiusa dedicates itself entirely to the traditions of the "Törggelen" and transforms itself into some kind of outdoor tavern.
Through the streets of the town, gastronomic stands offer various South Tyrolean specialties, such as Knödel, Schlutzkrapfen, sausages with sauerkraut (fermented cabbage), doughnuts, Strauben and roasted chestnuts.
A rich selection of white wines from the Valle Isarco completes the culinary offer. The festival has also a colourful entertainment program and a lot of popular music.
From 22nd September to 28th September 2025, the participating restaurants in the little villages Verdings and Pradell dedicate a culinary week to the pear flour served with traditional dishes.
PARTICIPATING RESTAURANTS:
> Gasthaus Huber, Pardell: T +39 0472 855479
> Gosser Bar, Verdings: T +39 0472 855550
> Pizzeria Monika, Verdings: T +39 855490
> Gasthaus St. Valentin: T +39 0472 857099