Summer lifts in South Tyrol

Taking the cable car to Colle/Kohlern is like embarking on a journey through time. It is the oldest cable car in the world built for transporting people, an idea which came to the genius mind of the restaurateur Josef Staffler from Bolzano, who saw the great tourism potential of it. Since the 29th June 1908 just over 100 years have passed; an original cabin, built at the beginning of the century, is displayed at the mountain station and is denifitely worth a visit.

Telemix with heated seats

 

The ultra-modern gondola lift in the ski area Speikboden in Ahrntal valley was built in 2005 in just four months. It replaced the old chairlifts and is now an indispensable part in terms of comfort, speed and safety.
90 comfortable and weatherproof cabins, each with eight seats, and 1,760 horsepower, transport around 2,400 people to one of the most beautiful family ski areas in South Tyrol, from 950 to 2,000 meters above sea level. The six-kilometer-long rope measures an impressive 54 millimeters in diameter, weighs 75 tons and was delivered by special transport. Since then, waiting times at the valley station have been a thing of the past.
Most passengers are unaware of a technical and structural refinement that is unique in South Tyrol and Italy. At the height of the old middle station, the ropeway makes a four-degree bend over a length of 800 meters. This planning masterpiece helped to prevent any major interference with nature.

Cosy and nostalgic single chair lift which takes you from 1500 metres at 1814 metres. Enjoy the ride through the beautiful larch Woods and on the way back will experience breathtaking views of the Dolomites.

Europe's third-oldest cable car, built in 1912, takes you up to the Vigiljoch - which is now back in operation after a 9-month construction period, completely renovated to the latest state of the art. The ride from 334 to 1,500 metres in the new comfortable cabin for 40 people now takes only 6 minutes. The valley station is located in the centre of Lana, only a 2-minute walk from the Oberlana bus station.

Tickets available at the cable car valley station. Information on prices at www.vigiljoch.com

ALL THIS IS THE SKIARENA KLAUSBERG!

 

The Skiarena Klausberg is THE ski and hiking hotspot for sportsmen and nature lovers in the Ahrntal. The cable car "K-Express", unique for South Tyrol, is able to take you from the valley station, directly located in the centre of Steinhaus at 1,054 meters, up to 1,600 metres within only 7 minutes.

As soon as you get off at the top station in winter, you will be thrilled by a winter panorama that is second to none: 74 kilometres of slopes are waiting to be conquered! The slopes reach up to 2,510 metres, making every skier's heart beat faster. 21 state-of-the-art lifts take you to the various starting points of our pistes. 100% snow guarantee until Easter!

 

In summer, however, the Klausberg ski arena offers a unique hiking paradise with the well-known hotspots "Klaussee" (2,162 metres) and "Rauchkofel" (2,653 metres). A truly natural idyll surrounded by 80, three-thousand metre high, peaks awaits you. A MUST for every mountain lover!

 

Traditional alpine pastures paired with hut culinary delights of the highest level await you 365 days a year - a true pleasure experience in our airy mountain heights and a place for culinary encounters!

 

Families are the cornerstone of a well-functioning society. True to this motto, the "family" is at the top of our list - unique childhood memories that you should not withhold from your offspring:

• Water adventure world with guaranteed splashing
• Arrrr.. Dino land: taken back to the wild earth medieval times 200 million years ago
• Balance Parcours - the ultimate skills test - shimmying, swinging, floating made easy
• Hiking adventure trail: "Cow Slide" & "Goat Mobile" are waiting for our little guests!

 

High-speed junkies, watch out!

Are you looking for a dare? Then you've come to the right place: the zipline awaits you! Start: Kristallalm Klausberg, finish: Almboden

The famous Alpine Coaster "Klausberg Flitzer", a summer toboggan run, which is unique to South Tyrol due to its length and steepness, has already made one or two break out in a cold sweat - the speed experience of 2 km at Klausberg, peppered with jumps and 360° spins.

The cable car wich connects Bolzano/Bozen to Oberbozen/Soprabolzano is a shining example of public transport on a international level, with departures every 4 minutes. Once there, it's possible to explore the area from Oberbozen to Klobenstein/Collalbo by the famous little train, enjoying the view of vast meadows and countryside with a glimpse on farms and a beautiful panorama on the Dolomites. This ride really is a memorable experience.