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Large and quiet playground at the Tartscher Bichl.
Facilities:
Swing, nest swing, slide, spring seesaws, balancing log, many seating options, water.
Furstenburg Castle in Burgeis/ Burgusio is a fortress erected in the 13th century on behalf of the Bishop Conrad of Chur (1272 - 1282). In the 16th and 17th centuries A.D. it was however restructured according to the style of the time. The oldest part of the castle is the tower which displays walls of a three meters thick diameter.
In 1996, the tower collapsed and was subsequently extended by the then director Georg Flora. Today, the Fürstenburg is home to a technical school for agriculture and forestry.
Visits only possible with a guided tour between 03 July and 28 August (German or Italian language).
Information: +39 0473 831190
According to oral tradition, after the dissolution of the Carthusian monastery of Allerengelsberg in 1782, the farmed Alpine pastures of Klosteralm (open from the beginning of June to mid / end of October, depending on the weather) at 2,152 m became the property of a number of families in Certosa/Karthaus who set up a syndicate which has thirty members today. The farm was only accessible by a narrow mountain path until a transport cable car was built in 1959. Thanks to the avalanche barrier beneath the Kreuzspitze, a road link was provided as an “ancillary benefit”. Due to its steep and stony pastures, the farm has been used almost exclusively as a typical farm for young cattle.
What began as a small village bakery today is a successful bakery and pastry shop with many awards.
The museum in Sulden am Ortler, an underground structure at 1900 m above sea-level, is devoted to the world of ice. “At the end of the world” we call it. That is what it says on a 1771 map drawn by Peter Anich showing the glacier on the Ortler, beneath which the Ice Museum is located. At MMM Ortles Reinhold Messner tells of the Terrors of Ice and Darkness, Snow People and Snow Lions, the Whiteout and the Third Pole. The museum houses the world’s biggest collection of Ortler paintings as well as ice-climbing gear from two centuries. Skiing, ice-climbing and expeditions to the Poles are the themes. Visitors find themselves inside the mountain, where they are given a clear picture of ice mountains, the Arctic and Antarctic, the power of avalanches, and the pains taken by artists to depict the world of ice.
ATTENTION: Unfortunately, archery at the Watles cannot be offered in the 2025 summer season due to the renovation work at the Watles. We ask for your understanding!
Archery in Watles
Among the most popular attractions of the hiking area in summer at the recreational Watles mountain is the archery facility above Burgusio, near the mountain station of the chairlift. The 3D archery sports facility offers a spectacular view of the surrounding mountain ranges, as well as one 3D panoramic archery cours with a total of 28 targets. It also offers a freely accessible workout archery area and a bow and arrow rental station.
The 3D archery facility can be reached easily with the lift, and thanks to the different levels of the course, it is ideal for beginners and families with children but also for experienced shooters. The weekly course approach to archery allows all who are interested to easily undertake their first experience with this popular sport.
The farm Niederwieshof produces different homemade juices, jams and fresh fruits from the season. The Niederwieshof offers also guided tours through the farm (only by booking).
The Lazaun high plateau is marked by the power of the glacier, for example, by an active block glacier and a high moor. You will find very distinctive Alpine flora here, including the dwarf willow (Salix herbacea), the smallest tree in the world. With any luck, the attentive observer will also be treated to rare sightings of local fauna. Numerous marmots live up here in addition to rock partridge and snow grouse.
A trading area grew up to the south, outside the City walls, probably around the same time that the City of Glurns was established. The idea was to provide the new urban Settlement with an economic mainstay other than trade. For this purpose the mill stream was diverted directly at the old Bridge over the River Etsch: it would from now on serve (at the latest from 1330) as a power source for the city mill. The importance of the miller`s craft in those times is shown by the fact that millers had their own handicrafts ordinance (since at least 1615) an in Baroque times there existed here a fraternity of millers. Repeatedly destroyed and damaged over the course of the centuries, the City mill was always rebuilt, since a functioning mill was clearly in the public interest. The waterwheel was replaced by current owner and in 2004 the mill was completely restored.
PapinSport - Rent a Bike
Six of these rental shops are located in the Venosta Valley. Rent a bike to one shop, bring it back to another one and return to the starting point with public transport. Try it out and discover the Val Venosta Valley on cycling paths.
The old church is a simple building made by wild rocks between the tower and the sacristy. Its today`s shape dates back to the XIVth century and under the plaster of roof and walls were found frescos dated back the same period.
This magnificent castle, built by Hugo von Montalban in the year 1278, has been the summer residence of well-known mountaineer Reinhold Messner since 1983 and is one of Messner's five Mountain Museums. The castle houses Messner's extensive collection of fascinating items from Tibet and numerous masks from all over the world as well as interesting paintings of mountain scenes.
This year the museum can be experienced without guidedtours. Instead, visitors can download the trilingual“Locandy-App”, on which Reinhold Messner will guide you through the museum and tell you about it (works like an audioguide on your mobilephone).In summer, the Ski- & adventure mountain Watles above Burgeis/ Burgusio and Mals/ Malles turns into an ideal starting point for hiking along well-signposted trails, with breathtaking views over the Upper Vinschgau Valley and the surrounding mountain peaks. In winter, Watles is a particularly popular ski area in the border triangle of Northwest Italy, a mere stone's throw from Switzerland and Austria, and is well known for its many hours of sunshine.
In the sports zone of Prato allo Stelvio/Prad an Stilfserjoch there’s an artificial ice lake with skate hire facilities ready to serve ice-skating princesses and future ice-hockey champions.
The mystical Hill of Tartsch towers amidst the green valley of Upper Vinschgau Valley, surrounded by the villages of Glurns/ Glorenza, Matsch/ Mazia and Mals/ Malles. Due to its position as viewing platform, the schist drumlin was already settled in prehistoric times. In the 11th century A.D. the Romanesque St. Veit Church dedicated to St. Vitus was erected upon a pagan cult site. It is one of the few churches that were never restored and displays precious medieval murals.
The Romanesque frescoes, which unfortunately have only been preserved in a few places, are of great art-historical importance. The interior of the church has a wooden ceiling from the 16th century.
Traces of fire can still be seen in some parts of the church. These date back to the Engadine War of 1499.
The church S. Veit is open from June to October every Thursday at 5pm for the guided tours in German and Italian language (Info: +39 0473 831190).
Even from far away, the bright white abbey perched on a hill above Burgeis catches the eye. Founded in 1000, it has been one of South Tyrol’s most important spiritual centers since the twelfth century. “Ora et labora” is the Benedictine motto and also the name of the museum housed within the former farm buildings. The old walls were cleaned and stabilized to this end, left largely in their original state and expanded by a second level of modern interior design. While the walls remained rough and unplastered, new mountings of glass and dark steel were placed in front of them and at a distance − so that the changes between the late thirteenth century and today are easy to deduce. The artworks and exhibits shed light on the monastery’s development. Upstairs, guest areas and seminar spaces have been created as well.
Peace and meditation, but also excitement: sport fishing is a leisure activity, a remedy to the hectic nature of modern life and a form of relaxation for all the senses. In Prato allo Stelvio, anglers will find ideal conditions at the two small fishing lakes of the area. These three ponds of 47,000 square meters are in perfect shape, and offer the unique opportunity to fish without a fishing license. In the ponds there are mainly rainbow trout and brown trout, as well as carp and herbivorous fish, but also tench, perch, sturgeon and other fish and minnows.
The two ponds are located directly next to the cycle trail that leads from Resia to Merano, and thus it can be easily reached by bicycle.
Aperto dalle 7.00 alle 20.00.
Lunedì giorno libero
Outdoor Pool Silandro/Schlanders On hot summer days, a dip in the cool water is an absolute must Bouldering fans will enjoy the boulder wall in the Silandro outdoor pool area. Here climbers will find an outdoor bouldering wall with a beachy feeling. The wall is 150 m2 and is 4.5 meters high.
Admission prices 2024:
Day Ticket Children (up to 15th birthday): € 2,50
Day Ticket Adults: € 6,00
Season Ticket Children (up to 15th birthday): € 50,00
Season Ticket Adults: € 110,00
Subscription 10+1 entries for children: € 25,00
Subscription 10+1 entries for adults: € 60,00
Reduced admission prices from 5 pm
Children (up to 15th birthday): € 1,50
Adults: € 2,50
The St. Benedikt church of Mals was ercted in the 8th century A.D. Its Carolingian frescoes are among the earliest murals in central Europe. Originally, St. Benedict's did not have a tower; this was probably only built in the 12th century and therefore appears somewhat oversized.
Without doubt, however, the two portraits of the founders are the most interesting. They show the Bishop of Chur and a Franconian landlord in traditional costume. This portrait is unique in Europe, as there is no comparable representation anywhere else.
Opening hours summer 21.04.2025 - 31.10.2025:
Open to the public: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday from 10:00 - 11:30 am
Guided tours: Monday, Wednesday at 14:00, Friday at 10:00 (only in German language)
Prices: € 1.80 per person; with guided tour € 3.00 per person
Registration not required
Opening hours winter 07.12.2024 - 15.03.2025:
Open: Saturday at 10:00 am
Price: € 1.80 per person
Registration not required
Guided tours only in German or Italian language (Info: +39 0473 831190)
The church is closed on Sundays and public holidays.
ATTENTION: the mountain carts at the Watles can unfortunately not be offered in the summer season 2025 due to the renovation work at the Watles. We ask for your understanding!
The Watles Riders - Mountaincarts on the Watles Mountain
In winter, the Watles area is suitable for sleigh rides. And in summer, hikers can enjoy the Watles Riders.
One of the main attractions of the Spielesee lake is the option of the Watles Riders. At the chairlift mountain station, it is possible to rent go-kart like vehicles that run along on a 4 km long forestry road (the sleigh run) all the way down to the valley station.
An inscription refers to the first consecration of the church in 1199. The nave has a flat ceiling and is equipped with oylets. The choir has a semi-circular, vaulted apse with a Majestas representation and two well-preserved Evangelist symbols. There are traces of frescoes dating back to the 13th century. To the south of the triumphal arch appear the victims of Cain and the upper body of a fish-tailed siren. The head with long hair, the thoughtful expression and the gestures of the arms give the depiction a uniquely melancholic appearance, which contrasts significantly with the image of the demonic element in the other wall paintings.
The Church of S. Nicolaus is open from 15.04.2025 - 07.10.2025 every Tuesday at 2 pm for the guided tours in German and Italian language (3,00 € per Person, no registration needed).
