Free visit to the Church of St. Verena in Rotwand

The Church of St. Verena in Rotwand/Lengstein can be visited freely on the first Saturday of each month between April 1 and November 15, 2025, from 10-12 a.m., Admission free, voluntary donations for the church are welcome. Registration required within the day before 1 p.m. Tourist Office Ritten/Renon at +39 0471 356100 or 0471 345245, or info@ritten.com Near the small church of St. Verena in Rotwand, traces of the oldest prehistoric settlements of the Renon have been discovered. This place of worship, located at the top of a hill, is the only one in Tyrol dedicated to Saint Verena. It was first mentioned in official documents in the 13th century. The church overlooks the northern side of the Eisack Valley, offering an extraordinary view of the Sciliar massif. Visible from afar, it stands on an ancient place of worship and the remains of prehistoric hilltop forts, which were later transformed into a Christian sanctuary