Breathe the purest air in the climate gallery Prettau in Ahrntal

A deep breath in an incredible place

Do you usually catch flu? Come to the climate gallery in Prettau/Predoi and you'll reduce the risk.

If you stay in bed with flu every year, we want to give you a special insider tip: wind down and enhance you wellbeing at the climate gallery Prettau. Located in the Ahrntal/Valle Aurina, a valley surrounded by mighty peaks, it was carved out of rock at a depth of 1,100 m. The gallery is easily accessible by mining train. Once inside, you can breathe one of the cleanest air without inhaling toxic air pollutants., allergens and pollen. The microclimate in the climate gallery Prettau is so special that it relieves from the symptoms of respiratory allergies. Also well-known as "speleotherapy", it is a treatment particularly recommended to people suffering from bronchitis, pollen allergies, sinusitis, bronchial asthma or Covid symptoms. What's the best part of it? There are no side effects and it's a cherished occasion to find inner peace.

Start exploring the climate gallery Prettau and take one of your deepest breaths: it's a rejuvenating and healing experience.

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Accommodations in Ahrntal

How about a charming room in a historic residence, a wellness hotel with exceptional architecture, or a cosy place to sleep in a mountain refuge?

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It's like nowhere else

The St. Ignaz tunnel crosses the mountain for about 1 km. Here, in the old mine halls, you'll keep your mind off work, de-stress and find serenity. The high humidity binds airborne particles with allergens, producing a clearer air and favouring a breathing cure. To start your adventure, you can take a ride on the mining train which will take you to a place where air quality is at the forefront of wellbeing: the clean air of the climate gallery Prettau helps combat against respiratory diseases and allergies. During your two-hour stay in this special microclimate, there'll be an experienced staff and physiotherapists taking after you.

What's more, no cell phone radiation penetrates the tunnel, so you can combine your time with an invigorating digital detox. The absolute silence of the mountain does the rest.

To reserve your relaxing visit to the climate gallery Prettau, send an email to prettau@bergbaumuseum.it or call T +39 0474 654 298

Experience yourself what it feels like to breathe in clean air!

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The clean air area in Ahrntal

Breathe the pollen-free mountain air

In the Ahrntal, particularly clean air ensures your wellbeing. Known as an area of clean air, they've found hardly any ozone, pollutants are way below legal limits and there's barely any pollen floating in the air. So, how is that possible? Well, a crucial aspect is the location. Tucked between 1,000 to 3,500 m, the valley is overlooked by over 80 three-thousand metre peaks, and the air quality is assuredly good. What's more, there's hardly any traffic passing through, thanks to the valley's end meeting Italy's northernmost mountains.

But that's not all. Even underground, the air is one of the cleanest you'll ever breathe. For instance, in the climate gallery Prettau, the air is so pure that people suffering from asthma or pollen allergies can start breathing normally. Recent studies have proven the positive effects of the gallery's microclimate in Prettau.

Water, too, contributes to the cleanness of water. With 120 drinking water springs, 35 mountain lakes and ten waterfalls, the landscape of the Ahrntal is shaped by water which adds a refreshing touch to the air we breathe.

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A car-free holiday to the climate gallery Prettau in Ahrntal

Travel by bus

If you're travelling by train, get off the train in Franzensfeste/Fortezza and take the connectig train to Innichen/San Candido. From Bruneck/Brunico train station, you can take a bus, shuttle or taxi to reach your accommodation.
On-site mobility

Getting to the climate gallery Prettau is easy! Take a bus and you'll get off at the stop in front of your destination.

ARIA PURA Experience

Take a deep breath and feel the power and purity of Ahrntal's nature: practice yoga against a breathtaking mountain backdrop, find inner peace as you step into the world of forest bathing or discover off the beaten tracks on guided hikes to the biotope.

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Active holiday in Ahrntal

In the three-thousander valley, you can breathe the fresh and clean mountain air at high-altitudes. As soon as you get walking, you'll start breathing more deeply and calm your mind.

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Recharge your batteries in nature

South Tyrol has many power spots where you can soothe your mind and body. For instance, you could walk along trails in a forest or take a heart-pumping hike either to Partschins Falls or up jaw-dropping summits.