Glurns/Glorenza

Glurns is South Tyrol's smallest town and allures many visitors for its medieval flair. Located in the heart of Vinschgau, it's been recognised as one of Italy's most beautiful villages.

Founded about 700 years ago, Glurns played an important role as fortress and trading centre over the centuries. Its walls and towers are preserved in their entirety and still encircle this picturesque medieval town. The Schluderns gate tower speak anbout the history of Glurns. On the Mühlbach river, which branches off from the Etsch river, there's also a historic town mill.

Although Glurns is the embodinent of a medieval town, art plays a central role. Since 2011 a permanent exhibition about the Glurns born cartoonist and draftsman Paul Flora has been housed in the church tower.

In the midst of this historic environment, you can come across a modern building just outside the town walls: it's the first Italian whisky distillery, called PUNI,  which was built in 2012 by architect Werner Tscholl.

Glurns leaves a mark for its history and architecture and is therefore represented by "I Borghi più belli d'Italia" - Italy's most beautiful towns - an association that aims at preserving small towns' historical and artistic value. 

Buildings renovated with extreme care are in harmony with modern architecture. A ring wall from the Middle Adges still encloses the trading centre. Glurns is a place where you can walk in the footsteps of a long history and breathe the festive atmosphere of Christmas. At the Glurns Advent market, you'll take hadmade gifts home and discover the local specialties of the Vinschgau valley. Not far away from the magic of Christmas, you'll have the chance to walk inside shops and cosy inns during your shopping experience in South Tyrol's cities.