Objevte jedinečný charakter jihotyrolského údolí Wipptal s malebným Sterzingem/Vipitenem, nejsevernějším městem Jižního Tyrolska. Boční údolí Alp nabízejí impozantní horské vrcholy a vášnivou sportovní kulturu. Cestou poznávejte a setkávejte se s krásnými hrady.
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Over 100 years ago, the mountain farmers south of the Brenner Pass had an innovative idea. Namely, to collect the milk from the surrounding farms, process it and market it. The Sterzing Dairy Cooperative was founded.
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A well-kept and family-friendly playground awaits visitors in the centre of Gossensass. Surrounded by shady trees, it is a pleasant place to play and relax, especially on warm days. Children will find a variety of play equipment and plenty of space to run around, while parents and grandparents can relax on the cosy benches. The playground is a popular meeting place for locals and visitors alike - a place where all generations can meet, exercise and relax.
The Town Hall of Sterzing is considered a true gem in the entire Tyrolean region. It was built in the years 1468 - 1473, and the distinctive bay window was added in 1524 during a renovation. The Gothic council chamber, with simple paneling and beamed ceiling, is considered the most beautiful in all of Tyrol. The rooms of the Town Hall have been repeatedly used for historical meetings: in 1525, the emergency council met in the council chamber during the peasant uprising (whose famous leader, Michael Gaismair, is a native of Tschöfs near Vipiteno), and from the 15th to the 17th century, several sessions of the Tyrolean Landtag were held there. Additionally, members of the imperial family were received there (Emperor Maximilian, King Philip of Spain, Archduke Ferdinand, Maria Theresa, Joseph II, and many others).
In the courtyard, flooded with light by flat arch windows on the south wall, various museum objects related to the city's history are exhibited. The Town Hall is connected to a citizens' hall, named after Vigil Raber, born in Sterzing and the first theater publisher in the German-speaking world.
In the courtyard at the end of the ground-level gallery, finds from the history of Roman settlement are displayed. A copy of the "Mithras stone" found in Mauls in Freienfeld bears witness to the well-known mystery cult practiced by many Roman soldiers. The adjacent Roman milestone (circa 200 AD) confirms the expansion of the Roman road along the Brenner Route under Septimius Severus.
The courtyard and the historic council chamber are open to visitors during the Town Hall's opening hours.
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The Strassberg castel ruin lies on a hill near Gossensass/Colle Isarco and is a real landmark. It was first mentioned in 1280 and for a long time local seat of the regional government and court of justice. The decline started in the 17th century. The ruin is privately owned and can only be visited from the outside.
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Panoramic platform at Rosskopf / Monte Cavallo: Outlook with insight to the Tyrolean mountain world. The panorama platform with 360° round view is just beneath the Rosskopf summit. Enjoy a sensational view to the surrounding mountains from the Tribulaun massif in the North, the Zillertal alps in the East, the Dolomites and the Sarntaler alps in the South and the Stubaier alps in the west.
Schrammacher, Olperer, Geißler and much more summits to see – just a wonderful, nearly touchable mountain view. In high season the Panorama cable car takes you just a few meters beneath the platform, so quite everyone can enjoy the long-distance vision. The display boards are showing the mountain names in your range of vision.
The Pflerscher Tribulaun (3097 m) rises into the sky like a flame with its striking double summit. It is the highest and most striking mountain of the three Tribulauns - a real highlight of the Stubai Alps. For a long time, it was considered unclimbable due to its steep, inaccessible walls.
The ascent is still a challenging tour today: the normal route from the Tribulaunhütte leads through brittle terrain, is prone to rockfall and requires good orientation. Climbing sections in grade III make it a challenge - only recommended for experienced alpinists or with a mountain guide.
Those who prefer to marvel at the summit from afar can take a break at the idyllically situated Tribulaunhütte on the mountain lake Sandes. From there you can enjoy an impressive view of the mountain peak "Goldkappl" to the west and the mighty Pflerscher Tribulaun.
South Tyrol's highest refuge is located on the southern side of the Stubai Alps at an altitude of 3,195 meters. The Becherhaus was built in 1894 by the German and Austrian Alpine Club, but subsequently received several conversions and renovations. The latest renovation work on the highest building site in South Tyrol was completed in the summer of 2021 after about a year of work. The original construction period lasted from March to August 1894, for which 25 tons of material were brought from Maiern to the summit. In the same year, the hut was opened under the name "Kaiserin-Elisabeth-Schutzhaus". The name was then changed a few years later. The chapel "Maria im Schnee" was also built and can still be visited today.
Despite its impressive location, the refuge offers mountaineers running water, hot meals in the comfortable Stube dining room and space for 100 people; the fire safety equipment, technical facilities and energy-generation system are also up to date. The Becherhaus is open from the end of June to mid-September. Well-known peaks such as Wilder Freiger (3418 m), Zuckerhütl (3505 m), Sonklarspitze (3463 m) and Botzer (3250 m) round off the Becherhaus in the area of eternal snow.
Starting from the head of the Ridnauntal valley in the direction of the Aglsbodenalm, you reach the Becherhaus via the Grohmann and Teplitzer refuges. After the Teplitzerhütte, past the picturesque Vogelhüttensee lake, continue on trail no. 9 over boulders and well-secured passages with wire ropes and step bars, crossing a moraine to below the Becherfelsen rock. The last part of the hike is via serpentines up to the Becherhaus. Mountaineering experience, surefootedness and appropriate equipment are essential! The way back is via the ascent path.
The Multscher and Town Museum of Sterzing is housed in the Deutschhaus, a former Teutonic Order commandery next to the parish church. The museum houses the largest part of the former late Gothic altarpiece by the famous sculptor and painter Hans Multscher from Ulm. The altar wings are amongst the most important works of art in the southern German region and are considered the last major work of the Ulm master. The altar was created between 1456 and 1459 for the parish church „Unsere liebe Frau im Moos”.
Furthermore, the museum houses imperial fiefs and confirmation documents, privileges and regulations of various craft guilds, seals, guild signs, and guild chests. The premises themselves are already a sight worth seeing and worth a visit. They serve as an information source about the local history of the Brothers and Knights of the Teutonic Order (1254-1809). Particularly noteworthy is the "Count's Room" („Grafenzimmer"), where valuable ceiling frescoes from four different South Tyrolean monasteries are located, and on the walls, there is a panoramic view of the Sterzing basin with culturally significant details. An insight into St. Elisabeth's Church completes the visit.
The museum is about five minutes away from the town center of Sterzing.
Guided tours by appointment: +39 0472 766464 | museum@sterzing.eu
The Gilfenklamm gorge is situated in the Eisacktal/Alta Val d’Isarco valley, close to Ratschings/Racines and the city of Sterzing/Vipiteno. On an established trail you can walk across this charming and breathtaking canyon with its waterfalls cascading into the depth. About 100 years ago the gorge was named after the Austrian emperor Franz Josef, but its name changed so that it is now known as the “Cascate di Stanghe” gorge. During its course, the initially small Rio di Ratschings river turns into a roaring river which has been carving its way through the marble walls for centuries. Experience the forces of nature and the uniqueness of this fabulous natural monument.
No reservation is necessary. However, it is recommended to avoid the main visiting hours (between 10.00 am and 12.30pm).
In the Pflersch Valley, where the air is clear and the meadows are full of life, true treasures of nature grow by the wayside: native wild herbs with great effects. If you stroll through the forests and alpine meadows, you will not only discover the beauty of the landscape, but also the variety of herbs whose scent, colours and powers have been appreciated for centuries.
Once a week - every Friday from June to September - visitors can gain an insight into traditional herbal knowledge on a leisurely herb hike in the Pflersch Valley under expert guidance. The easy tour leads through flower-filled meadows to the Botenhof, where you can marvel at rare alpine plants. However, the centrepiece of the tour is a visit to the herb manufactory, which is dedicated to refining regional herbs.
Here, high-quality organic products are created from hand-picked flowers and plant parts - with care and great attention to detail. In the manufactory, herbal expert Bernhard Auckenthaler processes the collected herbs into finely balanced tea blends, aromatic spices and natural care products. Everything is done by hand, sustainably and with respect for nature.
Visitors can look forward to a guided tasting: fragrant teas, flavoursome herbs, soothing ointments - everything can be tasted and discovered. If you like, you can also purchase the products directly on site - a special souvenir from the mountains and a piece of genuine Alpine nature to take home with you.
The Wipptal herb gardens - the Botenhof in Pflersch and the Steurerhof in Wiesen - stand for regional quality, traditional knowledge and modern enjoyment - a place where ancient knowledge of medicinal plants remains alive and can be experienced with all the senses.
In addition to the large selection of selected wines, you can expect spirits, fine whisky, Italian grappa, high-quality specialties from South Tyrol and Italy at a good price and much more.
The wishing bell on the Rosskopf / Monte Cavallo carries your wishes, thoughts and prayers high above the peaks of the mountains into the country. The ringing of the bell brings hope, joy and confidence.
The octagonal construction was built according to a project by Giuseppe Delai between 1729 and 1733, on the site of an older chapel. Matthäus Günther of Augsburg realised both the main altarpiece and the frescoes of the vaulted ceiling, which depict St. Elisabeth and St. George, the protectors of the Teutonic Order. The walls and vaulted ceiling are embellished with the rich and extraordinarily refined stucco decorations by Anton Gigl of Innsbruck. The church can be visited along the H. Multscher and City Museum.
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Natural ice rink in the Wiesen / Prati Comunal Park next to the city of Sterzing / Vipiteno.
The Pflersch football pitch is nestled in the breathtaking mountain world of the Pflersch Valley - a real insider tip for athletes and sports enthusiasts. Just a few minutes away from the the skiing and hiking area Ladurns, the well-tended pitch not only offers ideal conditions for training and matches, but also an unrivalled Alpine panorama.
This is where exercise meets relaxation: surrounded by majestic peaks and fresh mountain air, every match becomes a special experience. Whether for clubs, training camps or recreational footballers - the Pflersch football pitch combines sporting passion with the tranquillity and beauty of nature.
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