Guided tours, visits and workshops

The Stelvio National Park is a high mountain park. During a guided tour of the naturatrafoi Visitor Centre, you can immerse yourself directly in the extreme climatic conditions of high altitudes. What tricks do the animals and plants use to survive the freezing nights, the nine months of winter temperatures, the strong sunlight and also the landslides? Guided tour in German language: 3:30 - 4:00 p.m. Guided tour in Italian language: 10:30 - 11:00 a.m.

Every year on the first Sunday in October, Italy's distilleries open their doors. Visitors are given the opportunity to look over the master distiller's shoulder and take part in the attractive supporting program. The Roner distillery opens its doors, offering guided tours of the distillery and free tastings throughout the day.

Exhibitors from Five Countries For the 47th time, the large international collectors’ fair, Lanaphil, will take place on Sunday, April 13, 2025, in Lana/South Tyrol. The event will run from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM and will be a meeting point for collectors. About 50 exhibitors and many collectors will be present in the large hall, the foyer, and on the stage of the Raiffeisenhaus in Lana. Exhibitors and visitors from the following five countries will participate: Italy, Austria, Germany, Belgium, and the Czech Republic. Twice a Year Collectors’ Fair The founder and organizer, Albert Innerhofer, a passionate collector of old and historical postcards, first organized this collectors' meeting in Lana on October 22, 2000. Since then, the event has been very popular, taking place twice a year—once in April and once in October—in the Raiffeisenhaus of Lana, South Tyrol. Thanks to visits to many collectors' fairs both in Italy and abroad, many friendships and contacts with other collectors have developed, some of which have lasted for decades and are still ongoing today. At this fair, old historical postcards, stamps (including personalized stamps), coins, letters, pre-philatelic items, historical stock certificates, banknotes, military items, and other memorabilia such as books, engravings, old photos, and accessories will be available for trade, purchase, or sale. Personalized Stamps Each year at Lanaphil, new personalized stamps are released. Currently, the following personalized stamps are available: Heinrich Dalla Rosa (1909-1945), a priest from Lana who was executed by the Nazis on January 24, 1945 – 2024 Dipl.-Ing. Dr. h.c. Luis Zuegg (1876-1955) from Lana, marking the 140th anniversary of his birth – 2016 800 years of the gift of St. Margareth Church in Lana to the Teutonic Order (1214–2014) 500 years of the altar by Hans Schnatterpeck in Lana (1508–2008) 100 years of the Lana-Vigiljoch Cable Car (1912–2012)

Why are leaves colourful? What kinds of fruit grow at the gardens? Are things still flowering? The Autumn Day offers a varied program in the gardens: see, hear, smell, touch. Visitors of all ages can join in on an intriguing botanical experience.

Festivity "Törggelefest" with roasted chestnuts, home-made wines, South Tyrolean 'Marende' and music in the nostalgic garden of the Gaudententurm residence and, last but not least, guided tours through the distillery!

The starting point is Weißbrunn at the far end of the Ultental Valley. We hike through larches and Zirmenwald forest high above the valley to the rear Flatschberg Alm. After a good rest, we descend to St. Gertraud. Altitude difference: Ascent 490 m, descent 600 m. Walking time: approx. 3.5 hours Difficulty: easy hike

Guided autumnal walk with stop at the "Törggelestube Gostnerhof". The farmer Luis shows you how to make "Barbianer Keschtn". With the "Keschtnpfanne" of course! We'll guide you through the colorful autumn in South Tyrol. Meeting point at 10am at the Information Office Barbian. Hiking time: 3.5 hours, return at around 4pm, easy hike, good footwear, rain shelter. 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.

Are you ready for an adventure? Four exciting hikes through South Tyrol and the surrounding area await you! Experience thundering waterfalls, impressive gorges and immerse yourself in the fascinating archaeological history of South Tyrol. There's something for every explorer here! Reservation is requested.

ONLY GERMAN AND ITALIAN SPEAKING GUIDE Stroke and feed the animals, learn about life on a farm in a playful way, jump on the hay, make butter and take part in a milking competition. This morning, completely dedicated to the children, is an unforgettable farm experience. At the end, a snack is served with healthy products from the farm. Target group: children aged 6 to 13 years. Children must be brought and collected by their parents. Meeting point: Proderhof, St. Magdalena Duration: 9.30 am - 12.30 pm PRICE: participation fee: 10,00 € - free of charge with the DolomitiCard Tasting fee*: 18,00 € per child Participants: min. 4 - max. 15 children

Have you ever seen the inside of a hydroelectric power plant? Do you know how eco-friendly electricity is generated from water? The Passeiertal Valley is one of the most water-rich valleys in South Tyrol. For decades, the power of water has been harnessed here to produce sustainable energy in numerous hydroelectric power stations. On a hike from St. Leonhard/S. Leonardo along part of the impressive Passer Gorge "Passerschlucht", you'll have the opportunity to visit the Gomion power plant. During an exciting guided tour, Sepp will tell you more about the history and technology of the facility – you'll get first-hand insight into how clean electricity is generated from water. Along the way, we'll stop for a break at the Hinterbruggerhof inn and enjoy a traditional "Marendebrettl" with regional specialties. After this cozy rest, we'll head back to St. Leonhard/S. Leonardo feeling refreshed. Walking time: approx. 2.5 h | Difference in altitude: approx. 230 m The event will be in German.

The guided excursions about the cestnut to Glaning/Afing will start every Thursday at 10 a.m. at the tourist office of San Genesio. During this excursion, you will learn many secrets about the cultivation of these precious autumn fruits admiring the colorful chestnut trees. There will be breaks with local product tastings at the "Törggelen" restaurants of San Genesio. Registration is required: within 12 noon of the previous day, by telephone or by e-mail contacting the Tourist Office S. Genesio.

Hidden in the upper Passeiertal Valley at 2,355 meters lies the historic Schneeberg mine. It was once the largest ore mining area in Europe. Since 1967, operations have ceased. Join hiking guide Franz on this exciting tour and learn first-hand about the history of mining and the tough lives of the miners. After the ascent, we'll stop at the mountain hut in St. Martin am Schneeberg for a well-deserved lunch. Afterwards, we'll explore the adventure mine and experience the tunnels up close. Walking time: approx. 4.5 h | Difference in altitude: approx. 680 m in ascent and approx. 800 m in descent The event will be in German and Italian.

A full day in which Trauttmansdorff Castle will be transformed into a magical venue where, once again, the fascinating story of the Empress Elisabeth will come to life.

Experience the mystic Romanesque featuring free guided tours: Opening hours: - Collegiate Church: 8 am - 6 pm - MIK Museum im Kapitel: special opening hours during the guided tours Guided tours at 9.30 am and at 2.30 pm in German language Guided tours at 11 am and at 4 pm in Italian language (Sunday only in the afternoon) The guided tours begin at the MIK Museum im Kapiel.

Experience the mystic Romanesque featuring free guided tours: Opening hours: - Collegiate Church: 8 am - 6 pm - MIK Museum im Kapitel: special opening hours during the guided tours Guided tours at 9.30 am and at 2.30 pm in German language Guided tours at 11 am and at 4 pm in Italian language Sunday only in the afternoon. The guided tours begin at the MIK Museum im Kapiel.

Experience the Mystical Romanesque at St. James Church in Grissian – with Free Guided Tours No registration required. Every visitor will receive a small welcome gift: a South Tyrolean apple. Children can test their knowledge with fun quiz questions and win a small prize. The church is open to visitors from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Guided tours on Saturday, October 11: In German: 10:30 AM and 3:00 PM In Italian: 12:00 PM Guided tours on Sunday, October 12: In Italian: 1:00 PM In German: 3:30 PM Children’s tour (in German and Italian): 2:30 PM The church is open from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

The Romanesque Days await you! Throughout South Tyrol, 30 impressive cultural sites open their doors. Take the opportunity to experience the mysticism of the Romanesque period up close on free guided tours. Whether churches, castles or beautiful frescoes: experience culture in its most beautiful form! New this year: 1 day is not enough to enjoy culture to its fullest - that's why there are the Romanesque Days this autumn. Two whole days dedicated to culture! Here you can find the programme of the Romanesque Days in the Lake Resia holiday region: - Programme to follow -

Like around 30 other churches, monasteries, and chapels along the "Alpine Road of Romanesque Art," the round church of St. Georgen in Schenna will take part in the "Days of the Romanesque" on October 11 and 12, 2025. The church is one of the most important examples of Romanesque architecture and painting in the Alpine region and is one of only three preserved round churches in South Tyrol. Particularly impressive are the late Gothic winged altar by Hans Schnatterpeck and the 14th-century frescoes depicting scenes from the martyrdom of Saint George. PROGRAM OVERVIEW Guided tours in German Saturday and Sunday, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. With Ms. Birgit Knoll Guided tours in Italian Saturday and Sunday, from 1:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. With Mr. Alfred Piffer Musical performance Saturday, October 11, from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. With the Roathaler Stubenmusik ensemble Apple tasting Saturday, October 11, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Admission is free. A cultural experience for everyone who appreciates Romanesque architecture, music, and regional specialties.

From the bridge on the road to the Timmelsjoch Pass at the end of the Val Passiria valley, we begin our hike along the high-altitude trail “Tiroler Höhenweg,” which gently ascends through the forest. The final section climbs more steeply, leading us up small switchbacks to the Monteneve mine. We take a break at the Monteneve inn to refresh ourselves, then continue on to the “Obere Gostalm” mountain pasture, before returning to the road to the Timmelsjoch Pass. Elevation gain: approx. 600 m Walking time: 4.5–5 hours Difficulty: moderate

Guided "Törggele" hike with guide Helena Graf, with a stop at the traditional farm "Obermoserhof" and a cosy get-together in the "Stube". Meeting point: 10.00 am Tourist Office Feldthurns, return: around 4.00 pm. Walking time: 2 - 2.5 hours, easy hike. Minimum number of participants: 2 persons, free hike for guests of member accommodation, otherwise € 10.00 per person (excl. consumption).

The mythical creatures are so mysterious that they involuntarily cast a spell over the viewer. You will encounter figures such as bird-women and goat-fish, dog-headed creatures, shadow-footed creatures and many more. Let yourself be whisked away into a realm of archaic beauty and mystery. The chapel offers wonderful frescoes from the Romanesque and Gothic periods with many exciting scenes, which were created between 1220 and 1450. Duration approx. 45 minutes.

A pleasure festival for all wine lovers & gourmets: evening tastings with South Tyrolean wineries, visits to the winegrowers in Castelbello/Kastelbell, Wine & Dine - gala dinners at the partner businesses, wine tastings with Franziska Steinhauser and visits to the local wineries Falkenstein and Castel Juval Unterortl... an enjoyable program awaits you.

During a guided tour of the Wezl private distillery, Jochen explains the creation of grappa and the important role played by the grape. Both the grappa and the accompanying wine will be tasted. Because wine and grappa harmonize excellently with chocolate, this sweet seduction is served for tasting. The event will be in German.

From the centre of Barbiano/Eisacktal we hike in the direction of the ‘Trimm Dich Weg’, past the sports zone to ‘Bad Dreikirchen’, with its three unique chapels built next to each other. We walk along the easy forest path to the ‘Briol’ inn and on to the upper (45 m high) and lower waterfall (85 m high), the highest point of the hike. Now it's downhill and back to the starting point. Elevation gain: approx. 600 m Walking time: approx. 3.5 hours Difficulty: moderate

You love apples, but have never thought about who is behind the juicy-sweet vitamin bombs? Then a guided apple tour through the orchards is just the thing for you. Our apple farmer accompanies you through the apple meadows and tells you interesting facts about the diverse fruit. Afterwards, farmers Gitti and Sepp will make, bake and, of course, taste Apfelkiachl (apple fritters). Walking time: approx. 1.5 h | Difference in altitude: approx. 100 m The event will be in German.

New Wines with Old Roots “New Val Venosta wines” as fine-structured mountain wines from Colsano. Thomas Plack was precisely nineteen years old when he took over the estate in Colsano at the foot of Monte Mezzodì in the Val Venosta in 1989. Today, in addition to five hectares of fruit orchards, he also manages three hectares of vineyards upon which, as Plack himself says, “new Val Venosta wines” are created. (only in german and italian language)

Sheep shearing is the very first step in the journey "from sheep to sweater" – a traditional craft that requires skill and experience. At the MuseumPasseier, professional sheep shearer Albert will demonstrate how sheep are sheared, while Annelies shares fascinating facts and stories about sheep and their role in local culture. The tour continues at Spinnradl, a local business where regional sheep's wool has been processed into unique knitted jackets since 1948. Owner Franz will guide you through the workshops, giving you an up-close look at the entire process – from washing the wool, carding, spinning, and knitting, all the way to sewing the finished garments. To round off the experience, you'll get hands-on and creative during a felting workshop – an authentic craft adventure for all ages! Walking time: approx. 30 min. | Difference in altitude: approx. 50 m The event will be in German.