Guided tours & Visits in the Dolomites Region Kronplatz

*1970 in Bolzano/Bozen (Italy), independent artist. Studio house for sculpture, public art interventions, drawing and painting in the historic Fundneyt residence near Klausen/Chiusa (Dolomites, Italy). Teaches and lectures at various universities. His works can be found in numerous international public and private collections.

Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of the Dolomites and experience an unforgettable guided tour of the Nature Park House in San Vigilio. Let yourself be enchanted by the breathtaking landscape, the rich flora and fauna, the mysterious cave world and the exciting stories about the nature park.

An exciting, informative and entertaining circular hike in a culturally rich settlement area rich with a visit to the rustic farm Ausluger (12th century) and its charming farm shop where you can buy the farm's own products which are produced under the seal of quality "Roter Hahn" from 100% regional production. In a short bus ride we sustainably reach the beautiful market town of St. Lorenzen/San Lorenzo (810m/starting point). On partly unmarked unknown paths, walking through meadows and forests, accompanied by beautiful views of Brunneck/Brunico and the Rieserferner group, we cross the Onsberg (939m) and reach the farm "Ausluger", including a visit to the rustic farm, located in the idyllic village of St. Martin/San Martino. After our stay we pass the village characterized by the striking Michelsburg and farms and reach the western end of St. Lorenzen/San Lorenzo. In the face of the imposing Sonnenburg/Castelbadia we hike to the beautiful village of the same name (830 m). An exciting traverse under the Sonnenburger Kopf (937) through the "Hazelnut Tunnel" awaits us. With a magnificent view over the valley widening of St. Lorenzen/San Lorenzo we reach the last section of the hike. This leads us along the rushing Rienz back to the starting point. Total distance: approx. 9 km Minimum number of participants: 4 persons Maximum number of participants: 15 people Difference in altitude: approx. 300 hm Duration (pure walking time 3 hours + 1 hour stay at the farm Ausluger): 4 hours Difficulty: easy Possibility to stop for refreshment: yes Equipment: good footwear, hiking clothes, rain coat, something to eat and drink NOT SUITABLE FOR SMALL CHILDREN AND STROLLERS Registration: Online or at the tourist office Kiens/Chienes until the day before 5:30 p.m. Costs: Adults with Kronplatz Guest Pass 10 €; others pay 20 €; children up to 10 years free of charge Do not forget the Guest Pass.

DAKSY'S NATURE WORKSHOP for children from 6 to 12 years This summer, the Visito Center of Fanes-Sennes-Braies Nature Park is once again organizing programmes for children every Friday afternoon to deepen their knowledge of plants, animals and geology, ... - each week the focus is on a new topic that we will explore together.

In the second half of the 19th century, running a business, practicing a skilled trade, or, least of all, being an alpinist was far from easy if you were a woman. The period between 1865 and 1914 saw numerous wives of photographers active in mountaineering and mountain photography, and it would not be possible to include them all in this exhibition. Instead, four women photographers were selected to represent the group in this exhibition. Among them, Elizabeth Whitshed Main takes a special place as an outstanding photographer, alpinist, and the founder of winter alpinism in general and winter tourism in the region of Engadin, Switzerland, in particular. The exhibition also features works by Gertrude Bell, Eleonore Noll-Hasenclever, and Una Cameron, three distinguished alpinists, travel journalists, and women’s rights activists. Curator: Richard Piock (TAP – Süd) An exhibition in cooperation with Soroptimist Club Pustertal and TAP - Süd

The museum offers free admission. Special program: Guided tour through the exhibition “Pioneers of Mountain Photography” Target group: Grandparents and grandchildren Guided tour in German: 10:30 a.m. Guided tour in Italian: 14:30 p.m.

Forget the usual flea market, Herbert Mayer Dipauli's Happymarkt is the second-hand market, the guarantee for bargains! In South Tyrol and Trentino, what you have been looking for for a long time, you will find here! In addition to the usual flea market paraphernalia, you can also find completely different things: Spare parts, antique collector's items... as well as valuable objects and memories from the 60s or 70s. There is almost nothing that is not available here and from 7 a.m. you have the opportunity to browse through wonderful curiosities and discover many a valuable item. Take a look at our flea market calendar and pay us a visit when we are near you! Flea markets in Bozen/Bolzano, Meran/Merano, Sterzing/Vipiteno, Schlanders/Silandro and many other places in South Tyrol and the province of Trient/Trento. You can find the free online classifieds! The second-hand market for those who are looking for something and those who have something and want to sell it.

On the tracks of the biathlon elite: Come and experience the excitement of this large sports venue that has already hosted numerous international competitions. Take a closer look at the technical and functional rooms, the entire administration building and the spectator stands in more detail. We tell you exciting stories and give you interesting facts about the Südtirol Arena and not to be missed: we will also take a look at Antholz 2026. A film about biathlon rounds off your knowledge of the sport. Finally you can feel like an elite Biathlete and try out biathlon shooting: put your marksmanship to the test with five shots. Guided tours of the biathlon stadium including biathlon shooting at realistic small-bore conditions are scheduled twice a week from June to October in German language. Participants: min. 6 person (limited number of participants!)

The Fanes-Sennes-Braies Nature Park also has a heart, and that is called Braies Lake. The Braies Lake is located in an untouched rock basin and is overlooked by the majestic Seekofel, it is also considered the most beautiful lake in the Dolomites. To see it all, a walk of one and a half hours on the easy circular path is enough. For our spring special and autumn special, we offer you the opportunity to book a seat on the bus that will take you directly to Braies Lake. Here you will have the opportunity to hike and stroll on your own for a few hours before returning to San Vigilio.

Significant reduction for guests of accommodations participating in the "Spring Special" and "Autumn Special" offer. Participating establishments will provide guests with a "promocode", which, if entered in the appropriate box during online booking, will enable them to take part in the guided excursion/event for only 10,00 €.

The night sky has fascinated humans since ancient times. With an expert eye you can discover many things about stars, planets and constellations. Julian, an astronomy enthusiast, takes us with him during this night observation taking advantage of the total darkness to admire the beauty of the universe.

Free participation for guests of accommodations participating in the "Spring Special" offer in the period 18.5.-23.06.24 or "Autumn Special" offer in the period 07.09.-03.11.24. Participating establishments will provide guests with a "promocode", which, if entered in the appropriate box during online booking, will enable them to take part in the guided excursion/event free of charge.

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.

From the Ladin Museum we set off together to discover SMACH Val dl'Ert (Art Valley), an open-air sculpture park which in 2023 has one of the special mentions in the National Landscape Award sponsored by the Italian Ministry of Culture. Along the path you will see more than 25 works of art set in an alpine forest, among the fir trees and pastures of a stretch of unspoilt nature. This is a permanent exhibition of sculptures acquired as a result of the SMACH art competition, the Dolomites Biennale. After the guided tour in the Val dl’Ert you can independently visit the Ladin Museum where you can immerse yourself in the history, culture and traditions of the Ladin people. Itinerary: Museum Ladin Ciastel de Tor – SMACH. Val dl'Ert Difficulty: easy Meeting: 10.00 a.m. San Martino – Museum Ladin Ciastel de Tor Duration: approx. 2 hours Altitude diff.: ↑↓ approx. 260 m Distance: approx. 4 km The trail is not suitable for people with mobility disabilities, nor for wheelchairs or strollers.

The historical escape routes of Michael Gaismair and his army in 1525/26 as well as more recent escape routes from the 20th/21st century, which are shown in the exhibition in the form of pictures and photographs, are geographically divided into two presentation locations to the west and east of Bruneck: at LUMEN. Museum of Mountain Photography at Kronplatz focuses on Graubünden/Gadertal/Padua and Karwendel/Pyrenees/Western Alps, while at Museum Burg Heinfels the focus is on Zillertal/Salzburg/East Tyrol and Krimmler Tauern/Strandzha Mountains/Kurdistan. Registration needed: https://forms.gle/uKSpBtjQUTAonei16 Registration also includes the cable car ticket. Registration deadline: 23/05/2025, 15:00 p.m. (after that, registrations can only be accepted for participation in the exhibition opening, NOT for the cable car). The event will be held in german language.

The historical escape routes of Michael Gaismair and his army in 1525/26 as well as more recent escape routes from the 20th/21st century, which are shown in the exhibition in the form of pictures and photographs, are geographically divided into two presentation locations to the west and east of Bruneck: at LUMEN. Museum of Mountain Photography at Kronplatz focuses on Graubünden/Gadertal/Padua and Karwendel/Pyrenees/Western Alps, while at Museum Burg Heinfels the focus is on Zillertal/Salzburg/East Tyrol and Krimmler Tauern/Strandzha Mountains/Kurdistan. Curators of the exhibition: Dr. Richard Piock, President of the association Tiroler Photoarchiv TAP Dr. Martin Kofler, Director at Tiroler Photoarchiv TAP Partners: Tiroler Archiv für photographische Dokumentation und Kunst (TAP) Museum Burg Heinfels

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

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 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

Our natural and cultural history hike first takes us to Issing. After visiting the church of St Nicholas, we walk along the Pfaffensteig trail to the historic Maurerhof farm. There we take a short visit to the farm museum, which gives us an authentic insight into the way of life in earlier times. We then return to the starting point of the exploration tour. By the way: Do you know what Pustertal "Bröcke" are? No. Then let yourself be surprised! Length: 3 h (plus visit) Altitude difference: 100 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

Guided hike to the herb farm "Hauser" in Wielenberg. There, you can expect a tour of the farm with all their senses. In addition to a short presentation of the farm and its activities, you will also have the opportunity to taste and try products and be enchanted by the wonderful fairytale and herbal world (approx. 1 h). Length: 2,5 h (plus visit) Altitude difference: 300 m 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

Come and meet owls, screech owls, barn owls and other feathered friends in the middle of the night! Mario, the falconer, will gladly let you in on the secrets of the day and especially the night birds of prey, with which he has had a very special relationship for years. Which one? Find out for yourself during this nocturnal visit of the Owl Park. The evening includes an introduction followed by a guided tour of the park. The guided tours are usually only in Italian!

Travel by bus to Oberwielenbach and guided hike to the Earth Pyramids and herb farm "Hauser" in Wielenberg. There, you can expect a tour of the farm with all their senses. In addition to a short presentation of the farm and its activities, you will also have the opportunity to taste and try products and be enchanted by the wonderful fairytale and herbal world (approx. 1 h). Return to the starting point by walking. Length: 2,5 h (plus visit) Altitude difference: 300 m 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

On the tracks of the biathlon elite: Come and experience the excitement of this large sports venue that has already hosted numerous international competitions. Take a closer look at the technical and functional rooms, the entire administration building and the spectator stands in more detail. We tell you exciting stories and give you interesting facts about the Südtirol Arena and not to be missed: we will also take a look at Antholz 2026. A film about biathlon rounds off your knowledge of the sport. Finally you can feel like an elite Biathlete and try out biathlon shooting: put your marksmanship to the test with five shots. Guided tours of the biathlon stadium including biathlon shooting at realistic small-bore conditions are scheduled twice a week from June to October in German and Italian language. Participants: min. 6 person (limited number of participants!)

During the guided tour of the "Ladinadistillery," visitors will be led through the entire process of creating Ladin distillates, from the careful handpicking of the finest fruits to their transformation into exquisite and velvety grappas. The young and dedicated team will present traditional production methods and explain how high-quality ingredients are turned into liqueurs that enchant the palate. The experience includes an exclusive tasting of 12 different distillates, blending the flavors with the breathtaking panoramas of the Dolomites. (www.ladiniadistillery.com)