Museums in South Tyrol at a glance

Visitor Center Nature Park Schlern-Rosengarten: The area of the nature park Schlern-Rosengarten has a diversified history, not only in its prehistoric formation. The resulting flora and fauna as well as the management by the people, along with their customs and myths, have left their mark. The exhibition in the Visitor Center Nature Park tries to show all aspects of this area’s unique geology, which was the main reason leading to being named as a Dolomites UNESCO World Heritage Site, as well as the flora and fauna, which has always been a source of attraction and inspiration for scientists and nature lovers. In laborious detail work, the inhabitants of this area contributed significantly to the preservation of this valuable cultural and natural landscape. In addition to the exhibitions of the Visitor Center Nature Park department, the tourist office Seis am Schlern and the village library complete the offer for guests and locals.

Run by the Max Valier Association of Amateur Astronomers, the star observatory in San Valentino di Sopra is the only observatory in South Tyrol.

A fantastic experience for the whole family!

The Mineral Museum Teis is dedicated to the famous Geodes of Teis which formed thanks to volcanic activities more than 290 million years ago. Besides Geodes of Teis, there are also exhibited other alpine minerals (rock crystals, smoky quartz, garnets etc.). The collection is Paul Fischnaller’s lifework who dedicated his life to the minerals.

A short introductory film gives insight into the formation of the Alps and the minerals. In the well-assorted museum shop you can purchase books, souvenirs, gemstones and healing stones.

Join Paul Fischnaller on his search for Geodes of Teis! Every Thursday, reservation required.

Since 2011 the Schluderns Gate Tower in Glurns hosts a permanent exhibition concerning the history of this little medieval town, such as trade, customs, daily life and curiosities.

The South Tyrol Planetarium is also the only one of its kind in South Tyrol. Unlike the observatory, the planetarium reveals the secrets of our universe and brings them to life with the help of state-of-the-art 3D technology and a sophisticated sound system. Visitors can go on a journey into the depths of space and discover what await mankind.

Tickets: € 4,00 (children, students with student ID), € 7,00 (adults), special prices for families and groups

Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday only for schools and groups with more than 10 people, holidays excluded.

On this experience trail you will come across 6 informative stations that have been set up at special energy spots.
Which animals and plants are essential for our bees and where do they find their well-being on certain days and at certain times of the year? The bee in the meadow, the bee at the pond, the bee in the pasture and at the former forest border - special energy places for our indispensable helpers are pointed out.
The focus is not exclusively on the honey bee - visitors also get an insight into the exciting and very different life of the wild bee.
At the beekeeper's house, everyone has the opportunity to take a closer look at the hustle and bustle in a beehive on the display honeycomb.
From mid-May until the end of September, guided walks are also offered here every Tuesday. Our guides will specifically show you the power spots that can be found here in nature. The special characteristics of wild bees and honey bees are compared in detail and also looked at.
Of course, a visit to the wild bee hotel and the beekeeper's house is also part of the experience. To round off the experience, a honey tasting is not to be missed.

Bookings for the guided tour:
+39 0471 619560 or online: BeeForest

An unique botanical attraction, the highest rosary of Europe waits for you at the Hotel Uhrerhof in Bulla. Discover the variety of 6.000 roses of more than 150 various species. A steep mountain hillside was transformed into a garden park filled with flowers and perfume. Enjoy the beauty of nature! From July to September every day from 10.00 a.m. to 5.30 p.m. along the hillside at the Hotel Uhrerhof in Bulla. Dogs are not admitted.

A stimulating all-round experience combining art, gourmet delights and much more. The special atmosphere at the Kränzelhof is truly amazing! Regenerate in the outdoors, in harmony - in South Tyrol. 

The art of contemporary winemaking in action: inspired by a master wine-maker, and those involved in each step of the process. All our passion and skills go into making our wines!

What nowadays functions on electricity, once upon a time was driven by watercraft. How this was made, and other interesting things about different handicrafts, you can experience in our mill museum. July–August every saturday with guide to the mills Meeting place: Aldino, 9 a.m.

Short hike or pleasant walk around the Pstosser Bühel in the immediate vicinity of the centre of Collepietra/Steinegg.

An open-air exhibition with 10 picture panels on astronomical topics was installed along the path around the Pstosser Bühl [2B].
With the current exhibition (since May 2022), the visitor dives into the depths of the universe. "Fly to the universe" shows deep-sky photography starting from the Max Valier Observatory to the distant corners of the universe. The photographers of this exhibition are Stephanie Wolters, Brigitte Lintner and Dieter Seiwald from the amateur astronomers "Max Valier".

An additional highlight on this short walk is a mountain cinema with the most beautiful views on the Renon/Ritten, the Valle d'Isarco/Eisack Valley, the Alpe di Siusi/Seiser Alm, the Sciliar/Schlern and the Catinaccio/Rosengarten.

Venezian saw has been built in the  year 1847 and restored to 2003

The star experience in the First European Star Village now begins directly at the Steinegg tourist office.
In the newly installed virtual reality corner, visitors can experience a rocket flight, walk around the International Space Station (ISS), visit distant planets and much more.
With the interactive Roto VR gaming chair and 3D glasses from Oculus Quest, you'll be right in the middle of the action or space adventure. Via 5 apps you can enter 5 different worlds of experience:

SPACE EXPLORERS
Space Explorers is the biggest production ever filmed in space. Join eight astronauts on different missions on the International Space Station (ISS) and get an insight into the joys, wonders and dangers of life in orbit.

MISSION ISS
Experience life aboard the International Space Station and learn how to navigate weightlessness. Dock onto a space capsule, take a spacewalk and be guided through archive videos on the ISS by real NASA astronauts.

APOLLO 11
Experience this historic event through the eyes of those who witnessed it with a mix of original audio and video footage from the archives, as well as faithful recreations of the spacecraft and locations.

SHUTTLE COMMANDER
Shuttle Commander is a flight simulator where you control the space shuttle and land it at various real landing sites. You can also experience the launch of the Hubble Space Telescope from the cockpit of Discovery. You can also view some amazing images of the Hubble Space Telescope.

STAR CHART
Explore our solar system in this beautiful and accurate real-time simulation. Float through space and observe planets where no man has gone before. View the constellations of our night sky as arrangements in space and time.

This virtual reality corner was realised through the Interreg project SKYSCAPE in cooperation with the municipality of Karneid|Cornedo and the Steinegg Tourism Association.

Sacred art is here surrounded by old stone walls: ancient altarpieces and consecrated panels from the 16th century, early Baroque statues of saints and religious paintings delve deep into the history of the Val d'Ega. The local museum in Castle Thurn is attached to the present-day town hall in a Romanesque tower dating from the 13th century, which was once used as a residence and, around 1341, for court sittings. In 1911 the residence of Thurn Castle was transferred to the municipality of Nova Ponente, which meticulously renovated the building and opened it to the historically minded.

The visitor centre ‘naturatrafoi’ is situated in Trafoi at the Stilfserjochroad.

The exhibition offers interesting insight into the geology of the Ortler group and the survival and adjustment of flora and fauna to the extreme climate conditions in the high mountain region.

The museum Ursus ladinicus is made by three floors: at the first floor there is the cash desk and museum shop.

The upper floor starts with the evolutionary history of the Dolomites, with a display of the finest and most significant fossils from the area around San Cassiano.

The exhibition continues with the origins, discovery and excavation of the Conturines cave, using original exhibits to describe every aspect of the cave bear and its habitat.

In the basement there is “the bear’s cave”, a reconstruction of parts of the Conturines cave, complete with a detailed reproduction of a sleeping cave bear.

The Museum Ladin Ursus ladinicus is fully accessible to wheelchair users. 

For years, Luis Weger from Malles/Mals collected numerous pieces of equipment, skis and an enormous amount of knowledge about skiing and cross-country skiing. In the exhibition room "The history of skiing in the Upper Venosta Valley" in the old building yard of Malles/Mals, all these numerous pieces are now on display. 
In addition to a variety of skis, ranging from wooden skis to skis belonging to the Italian King Umberto II, the greatest athletes and legends of skiing and cross-country skiing in South Tyrol are also honoured with their own wall of fame.

The exhibition room can be visited all year round on request.
Meeting point: Mals railway station
Duration: approx. 1 hour
Minimum number of participants: 8 people
Price:€ 4.00 for adults and € 2.00 for children up to 14 years of age
Registration at the Mals information office, tel. +39 0473 831 190

In the museum you will find a large exhibition of historical working equipment and instruments used by our farmers. Furthermore it represents the traditional life and function of the Southtyrolean farmers. 

Exhibition theme: antique equipments, instruments used by farmers in South Tyrol 

Place: San Genesio

Free entry with donation

Info: tourist office San Genesio, Tel. +39 0471 354196 or directly by Mr. Erich Egger Tel. +39 331 624 1968

 

The sun observatory Peter Anich shows guest and population a great view of the universe. At this observatory it is possible to look at the sun.

The museum in Aldein is not a village museum in the usual sense. There are no rural or handicraft tools on display, but rather sacred artefacts from the Baroque and Rococo periods, in such numbers and of such artistic quality that experts are amazed.

The Bletterbach gorge between Aldein and Radein is an attraction for geologists and has been considered a worthwhile object of research for decades. The exhibition at the GEOmuseum shows fossilized plants etc. Particularly impressive are the many dinosaur tracks.