Weekly Activities in South Tyrol

Get to know Sterzing better with a guided city tour and let our guides take you back to long-forgotten times. From the town's history to architectural styles, relics of mining, and influences of various developments and epochs, you will gain many interesting insights. Meeting Point & Start: in front of the Sterzing Tourist Office at the Town Square Period: Fridays from April 2nd to October 31th, 2025 No registration required!

Visit the Family Winery Castelfeder and get to know their top-wines. We are looking forward to showing you around in our cellar and letting you taste a variety of our wines, like Chardonnay and Pinot Nero.

Since the time of the Romans, wine has been cultivated on the sunny slopes of the Wipptal. Today, 2000 years later, there are once again some pioneers who utilize the milder climate for viticulture. Peter Faistnauer is one of them; he operates the first winery in the Wipptal. Since 2015, he has been cultivating the white wine variety Solaris. After visiting the vineyards, the special wine will be tasted in the old barn. Dogs are not allowed. It is not possible to navigate the paths with a stroller, and the entire tour is not wheelchair accessible. NOT SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN UNDER 12 YEARS OLD Meeting Point & Start: Freienfeld Train Station at 10:15 a.m. Option with train from Sterzing to Freienfeld (Departure 9:57 a.m., Return 4:57 p.m.) Period: Fridays from Mai 2th to November 7th Number of Participants: Min. 8 and max. 20 people Cost: Free for ActiveCard holders, €26.00 for non-ActiveCard holders Attention: Registration is required! Registration: within Thursday until 5 p.m.

Every Friday from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., the farmers' market takes place on the town hall square in Nalles/Nals with fresh produce from farmers in Sirmian/Sirmiano and Nals/Nalles.

Visit to the wine cellar with tasting of 4 wines at the Winery Waldthaler. Duration 1,5 hours.

We organise a trip (one-way) to the neighbouring Val Gardena to Ortisei/St. Ulrich every Wednesday until the beginning of October. In Ortisei everyone is free to decide how to spend the day. Our suggestion is a hike back to Villnöss valley. Hiking suggestions TOUR 1: Ascent with the Seceda cable car until the middle station. From there walk on trail no. 5 leading to hut Brogles Alm (ca. 400 m height difference). Continue on the Adolf Munkel Trail until reaching the meadows of Gschnagenhardt (no. 35 & 34) and via the hut Dusleralm to Zans (no. 36). Alternatively, you can also descend from the hut Brogles Alm via trail no. 28 to Ranui. Attention: Panascharte is closed! TOUR 2: Ascent with the funicular Resciesa. From there via trail no. 35 to the hut Brogles Alm. Continue via the Adolf Munkel Trail to Zans (no. 35 & 6). lternatively, you can also descend from the hut Brogles Alm via trail no. 28 to Ranui. Start: The bus starts at 9.00 am in St. Magdalena/Ranui. You can get on at any other bus stop along the route according to reservation. Price for one way bus: Adults 20,00 € - children (8-13 years) 10,00 € With DolomitiCard 10,00 € Children under 8 years for free. Prices for the cable cars have to be paid separately on site.

Fenn, Gaiderin, and Kematen – The History and stories behind Field Names around Klobenstein with Expert Johannes Ortner. Meeting point: 10 a.m. at Klobenstein train station/goat. Duration: 5 hours, bring a picnic in your backpack. Hiking price: €15, free with RittenCard. Language: German & Italian. On this hike around Klobenstein, we will discover old field names such as Fenn, Gaiderin, and Kematen, which reveal much about the rich linguistic history of Ritten. However, these names also hold clues about past agricultural activities, local vegetation, and even prehistoric times. Field names often reflect how people perceived and categorized their surroundings. Ethnologist and name researcher Johannes Ortner will provide further insights into these and other local peculiarities. Registration with the tourist office by 5 p.m. the day before.

Visit to the fire brigade helmet museum in the Hotel Burgfrieden. We than walk to Neuhaus Castle, get some information about the history and visit the castle church (only in German and Italian language). Break at the castle pub with some drinks and returning to the starting point in the light of the laterns. Not suitable for toddlers and prams! Length: approx. 2 h Altitude difference: 250 m (by night) Difficulty: moderate walk Contribution: 5,00 € with Kronplatz Guest Pass / 15,00 € without Guest Pass; please bring it to the meeting point! Limited number of participants! Reservations required at www.bruneck.guest.net

From growing fodder to rearing calves, to livestock farming with dairy products and processing them into tasty yogurt, butter and cheese. Even the energy is generated directly on the farm. Visitors can take a tour of the new barn and the new cheese dairy to learn about and follow the process from milk to cheese. Under expert guidance, they have the opportunity to make their own soft cheese with various spices to suit their individual taste and take it home with them. The exciting experience ends with a tasting of the farm products. Registration: online or at the Kiens tourist office by 8.30 pm the day before Limited number of participants. Meeting point: Gatscher farm cheese dairy in Chienes/Kiens at 09:30 Costs: Adults with Kronplatz Guest Pass 10 €; others pay 20 €; children from 4 to 10 years 6 €. Please report allergies in advance.

Mount up, start cycling and head up high! This panoramic tour takes you from the valley station in Sterzing via Telfes to Sterzing's famous local mountain - the Rosskopf. You climb around 800 meters in altitude in a relaxed pace on a wide forest road, accompanied by a certified South Tyrolean bike guide. Once at the top, cozy huts, delicious South Tyrolean specialties (not included) and a magnificent view over the Isarco Valley to the Dolomites await you. The return journey takes you via the Telfer Almen or - if you prefer - by cable car. Difficulty: moderate Participants: minimum 3 and maximum 10 people Registration deadline until Monday 5:00 p.m.

Take part in the guided adventure walk on the archaeological panoramic trail – every Tuesday! Length: 3 h Altitude difference: 150 m Difficulty: easy walk Contribution: free with Kronplatz Guest Pass / 15,00 € without Guest Pass; please bring it to the meeting point! Limited number of participants! Reservations required at www.bruneck.guest.net

At the organic farm Gogerer you can visit the cows and chickens in the barn and on the pasture together with the farmer's wife Margareth. How does the milk get from the grass into the glass? An experience for young and old. You can be with the animals, stroke and feed them - you can be there too! At the end you have the opportunity to taste some products such as milk and organic yoghurt.

At the organic farm Gogerer you can visit the cows and chickens in the barn and on the pasture together with the farmer's wife Margareth. How does the milk get from the grass into the glass? An experience for young and old. You can be with the animals, stroke and feed them - you can be there too! At the end you have the opportunity to taste some products such as milk and organic yoghurt.

Discover the beautiful Etsch Valley on guided bike tours. Our trained guides show you professional bike techniques to improve your skills! Free participation, when you spent a night in a hotel, from our member companies!

Under the aspect of "animal welfare," Anneliese and Andreas produce the products of Pfitscher Gaumenfreuden. Join us on an exciting discovery journey to the "Reichmessnerhof" in St. Jakob in Pfitsch. See how chickens, pigs, and cattle live in their free-range enclosures. During a tasting, you can enjoy the various products. The farm shop and the beautiful Pfitsch Valley invite you to explore and experience. By bus from Sterzing to St. Jakob (departure: 09:15 a.m.; return: 12:05 a.m.) Number of participants: from 4 people, maximum 20 people

Climbing is fun, not only for the children! On the climbing wall we train strength and agility in a completely playful way. But we also experience community and learn what it means to act in a self-determined way. By exposing ourselves to calculable risks, we experience success and failure and learn how to deal with them. The course is aimed at children from the age of 8 and adults. Note: Children under 12 must be accompanied by a parent!

Meeting point: 10.20 a.m. at the Lichtenstern railway stop (Train from Oberbozen/Klobenstein at 10.06 a.m.). Duration: 4-5 hours, only walking time: 2 hours. Bring a picnic in your backpack. Price: € 15, free of charge with RittenCard. Language: German & Italian. In the area of Lichtenstern/Wolfsgruben are mysterious forest paths as well as special view points, lakes and power places, created to find your own balance. The nature and landscape guide Karl Unterhofer explains on the forest hike what the forest and nature has in store for us to gain strength from and be lifted out of the hustle and bustle of our professional and social life.

Enjoy wine along rustic farms and vineyards. Along the way, our winemakers tell about their work and explain interesting facts about wine and viticulture. Wines from our famous wineries are tasted in the middle of the vineyard. The tour ends with a typical South Tyrolean “Marende” snack in a private wine cellar. Immerse yourself in the world of wine and get to know the everyday life of winemakers!

Experience a breathtaking e-bike tour from Sterzing up to the high alpine natural paradise of Pfitsch - one of the last untouched valleys in South Tyrol. Together with a local guide, you will discover hidden places, enjoy the fresh mountain air and reach the impressive Pfitsch waterfall as the highlight. There you can dangle your feet in the ice-clear glacier water while exciting stories about the surrounding area are told. Who is it suitable for? This tour is aimed at anyone who wants to actively experience nature. Children under the age of 10 can be taken along, provided they are transported in a trailer (available for rent at the Outdoor Center). Difference in altitude: 500 meters Participants: min. 3 and max. 10 people Expenses for optional hut stop. Registration deadline: until Sunday until 5 pm

Route: Ritten, Eggental, Karersee (photo break), Karerpass, Vigo di Fassa, Canazei, Pordoijpass (lunch break), Arabba, Campolongopass, Corvara, Grödnerjoch, Grödnertal, Eisacktal, Ritten. Meeting point: 8.45 a.m. at Oberbozen; at 9 a.m. at Klobenstein/Zentral; at 9.05 a.m. Unterinn. Minimum 8 number of participants. Price: € 38. Language: German/Italian. Registration: at Rittner Reisen phone or at the Tourist Office Ritten/Renon

Guided Afternoon Hike What to bring: a small towel. Difficulty: easy. Duration: 1.5–2 hours. Price: €15, free with RittenCard. We meet at 2.15 p.m. at the Tann stop (Bus 166 from Klobenstein/Station at 2.03 p.m.). The new Kneipp trail winds for 1.2 km through the idyllic forest between Tann and Bad Siess. The air is fresh and clear, the silence soothing – and gradually, we become more aware of the gentle sounds of nature. The soft murmur of the stream accompanies us along the way. What better place to experience the teachings of Sebastian Kneipp up close? We take off our shoes, feel the soft forest floor beneath our feet, and immerse ourselves in the ice-cold, crystal-clear mountain water. We learn more about the five pillars of Kneipp therapy and experience their beneficial effects firsthand. Registration required!

Immerse yourself in the world of miners with the whole family - on an easy hike with exciting insights into former life on the "Telfer Berg" (mountain). Along the Miners' Trail, you will discover historical stations with illustrative themed boards. You will be rewarded with magnificent views over the Telfer Almen pastures as far as the Ridnaun Valley. An experience for young and old - ideal for curious children and parents who love hiking! Difficulty: easy Height difference: 150 m Participants: min. 4 people, max. 15 people Registration deadline: Tuesday within 5.00 p.m.

Meeting point with your own e-bike: 9.30 a.m. Oberbozen railway station or at 10 a.m. Klobenstein railway station/goat. Route: Klobenstein, Oberbozen, Rosswagen, Rittner Horn, Pemmern, Tann, Riggermoos and back. Price: € 40, € 35 with RittenCard. For guests of the participating bike companies the tour is free of charge www.ritten.com/bike Duration: 5 hours, lunch stop along the route. Length: 38 km, Altitude difference: 1300 m, level of difficulty: S0-S1. Challenging routes, steep ascents, and dynamic descents – an ideal experience for experienced cyclists in good physical condition

The Waterfall Trail begins in the village of St. Anton in the upper Pflerschtal. In about 2.5 hours of ascent, we hike along the Waterfall Trail and reach the Furtalm at 1690 meters above sea level. We pass numerous waterfalls, accompanied by stunning views of the surrounding mountain landscape. After a relaxing lunch break, we will hike back down into the valley to the starting point. Total duration: approx. 6 hours / approx. 500 meters of elevation gain / pure walking time 4.5 hours / Difficulty: Medium. Participation: €10.00 per person / free with GUESTPASS Gossensass/Sterzing/Ratschings. Registration by 4:00 PM the day before!

With a herbal fairy, we dive into forgotten knowledge to discover the natural powers of alpine plants. The easy hike leads along the valley path of the Pflersch Valley to the herb garden, with its many rarities. At the end, the herb gardeners of the Wipptal invite you to a tasting at the herb manufactory at the Botenhof. Participation: €10.00 per person / free with the activeCARD Gossensass/Sterzing/Ratschings. Registration by 11:00 AM at the Gossensass Tourism Association (or Guestnet).

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

We immerse ourselves in the power place of "nature" and let our noses be enchanted by the tast of different ethereal oils. Original, idyllic hike along the fern trail along the stream we learn about natural history and the history of the country and its people. In the mountain pine distillery we experience the processing of the essential oils and the knowledge about their content. Afterwards we dip our feet into a warm mountain pine bath and enjoy these moments of mindfulness in the hay barn. Then we visit the herb garden and finish with a hearty spread of wild herbs on "Sűdtiroler Breatl" (typical bread) and a refreshing drink. Duration: approx. 3 hours, walking time 35 min NOT SUITABLE FOR BABY CARRIAGES minimum number of participants: 2 persons maximum number of participants: 16 persons Start: Elementary-School (in front of the library) Via Huben 36 at 09:00 a.m. End: at the herb garden "Bergila" at about 12.00 o clock Costs: with Kronplatz Guest Pass 10,00 €, others € 15.00, Childrens up to 10 years free. Registration: online or at the Tourist Info Kiens/Chienes until the day before 05.00 p.m.

A historic-cultural itinerary in Montal/Mantana (only in German and Italian language!) During this guided tour you will get an overview of the world of a bunker. Not suitable for prams! No dogs allowed! Length: 2,5 h Altitude difference:150 m Difficulty: easy walk Contribution: 5,00 € with Kronplatz Guest Pass / 15,00 € without Guest Pass; please bring it to the meeting point! Limited number of participants! Reservations required at www.bruneck.guest.net

The guided bike tour starting from the Rosskopf valley station leads along the bike path towards the south to Stilfes. Via a forest road, you'll reach the small natural pond. Expansive green meadows and a pavilion invite you to take a break. For the little ones, there's a playground... This tour is not offered for children under 10 years of age, except for children transported by parents with a trailer (available for rent at the Outdoor Center). Elevation difference: 200 meters Participants: minimum 3 and maximum 10 Registration deadline: Thursday by 5:00 p.m.