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Holidays in the Vinschgau/Val Venosta region

The valley of discoveries: International skiing fun, winter hiking in the national park, culinary rarities

Vinschgau/Val Venosta begins geographically at Töll next to Meran/Merano. From here, on your holiday in South Tyrol, you will find the highest mountains, the region's only national park and white marble, which is exported all over the world.  The Zwei Länder Skiarena [Two Country Ski Arena] opens up the slopes of Vinschgau/Val Venosta as well as those of neighbouring Austria. In the glacier ski areas Alpin Arena Schnals and in  Sulden am Ortler/Ortles, with its 3,905 metre high highest mountain in South Tyrol, you can ski from mid-September to the beginning of May - winter sports at the highest level. Skiers also find excellent conditions in the ski areas of Schöneben-Haideralm, Trafoi and Watles. The nordic³ cross-country skiing network also offers a cross-border network of trails.

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An unmissable sight

Skiing with a view of the sunken tower in Lake Reschen. Look out over numerous three-thousand metre peaks and hike through snow-covered forests in the Stilfserjoch/Stelvio National Park. Visit the medieval town of Glurns/Glorenza, one of the most beautiful town centres in Italy. 

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Would you like a romantic room with a mountain view? A wellness hotel with exceptional gourmet cuisine? A renovated B&B? Or a hotel in the ski resort?

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The villages in the region

Here a unique monastery complex, there the Vinschger Sonnenberg, famous for its Mediterranean vegetation, there the mountaineering village of Matsch and high above the site where the oldest Iceman "Ötzi" was found. Discover the cultural and scenic peculiarities of Vinschgau/Val Venosta and its various villages.

South Tyrol's longest winter fun

Fancy new discoveries every day? There are no monotonous repetitive runs in Val Venosta/Vinschgau - varied pistes in five ski areas with different levels of difficulty and lengths await you here. The advantage? As a member of the Skiverbund Ortler/Ortles Skiarena , you can explore all these areas with just one ski pass. Experienced ski instructors  will teach you the right turns, while a magic carpet makes it easier for the little ones to get started. Before you hit the slopes, you can find the perfect equipment in the ski hire shops in Val Venosta/Vinschgau . The Two Countries Ski Arena also offers unlimited skiing fun: three ski areas in North and South Tyrol offer a variety of descents with just one ski pass.

If you want to enjoy the ski season right into spring, you will find the best conditions in the Alpin Arena Schnals and in Sulden am Ortler/Ortles. Thanks to the high altitude, the pistes remain perfectly prepared until the beginning of May. In the Schnalstal/Val Senales the runs start at 2,011 metres in Kurzras and lead up to 3,212 metres in the glacier area - with views of 126 three-thousand-metre peaks. In Sulden, situated at 1,900 metres, modern lifts take you up to 3,250 metres - directly to the foot of the 3,905-metre-high Ortler, the highest mountain in South Tyrol.

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Unlimited cross-country skiing fun

A paradise for cross-country skiing enthusiasts awaits you in Vinschgau/Val Venosta. The network nordic³ unites eight cross-country ski areas around the Ortler/Ortles, Lake Reschen and the nearby national border and offers you a total of 224 kilometres of trails in three countries - and all with just one ski pass.

Whether you want to explore the high-altitude trail in Sulden am Ortler/Ortles at 1,900 metres with breathtaking views of the Ortler/Ortles, Zebru and Königsspitze or prefer the challenging biathlon trail at the Grogg biathlon centre in the Martelltal/Val Martello - you'll find the right trail for every level here. 

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Which sport would you like?

Sometimes you are spoilt for choice: a winter hike through the Martelltal/Val Martello, a snowshoe tour to the glacier ice caves in the Stilfserjoch National Park, a winter hike through the Schnalstal/Val Senales or a tour from Mals via the Sonnensteig trail to Schluderns and on to Glurns/Glorenza. Perhaps the Ötzi Glacier Tour to the site where the glacier mummy "Ötzi" was found or a toboggan run on the floodlit natural tracks in Martelltal/Val Martello or on the Watles? The Vinschgau/Val Venosta offers many opportunities to experience winter in all its beauty.

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Culinary flights of fancy

After all that sporting activity, you deserve some refreshment. The Alpine pastures, mountain huts and ski lodges in Vinschgau/Val Venosta invite you to enjoy the winter sunshine and indulge in culinary delights on their sun terraces. The menus offer a variety of traditional Vinschgau/ Val Venosta specialities that leave nothing to be desired. Whether savoury dumpling variations, hearty Schlutzkrapfen, sweet Kaiserschmarrn or, as the crowning glory, Vinschger Schneemilch - here you will get your money's worth. If you like to spoil your palate with variety, this is the place for you.

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Living tradition in winter

The cold season is the time for festive customs in Vinschgau/Val Venosta. Before Christmas, Krampus and St Nicholas parade around, the Christmas markets in Schlanders/Silandro, Laas/Lasa, Latsch/Laces and other atmospheric villages sweeten your days and evenings. Towards the end of winter, the bells ring out in Stilfs during the "Klosn" ritual, Prad is decorated with colourful costumes during the "Zusslrennen" and darkness is driven away during the "Scheibenschlagen" in Kortsch. 

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Experience something new every day

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Enjoy local treasures on site

In Vinschgau/Val Venosta, your palate will indulge in  regional delicacies . Or your nose: for example, when the savoury aroma of the "Vinschger Ur-Paarl"  fills your nostrils in the bakery. This oldest variant of the typical Vinschgau bread bears the Presidio Slow Food seal, as do the  Vinschgau apricot  and the  ancient  Pala pear  from the Upper Vinschgau Valley. Thanks to its climate, Vinschgau/Val Venosta is the  highest apple and strawberry growing region in Europe.
Another speciality of Vinschgau/Val Venosta is the Schnalser Transhumanzschaf. This rare breed of sheep has also been recognised as a Slow Food Presidio.
One origin-protected speciality is  Stilfser Alm cheese  g.U. Local products are available at the farmers' markets or in the creative dishes of the restaurants, as well as at the  alp and mountain huts,  where the  Real Quality on the Mountain  badge stands for authentic enjoyment . In Vinschgau/Val Venosta, as in the rest of South Tyrol, you will find a large selection of local, high-quality foods.  Many products can be found directly at the farm, where you can sample the delicacies and get to know the producers. You can taste excellent white wines in the small wineries. And with a bit of luck, you can take a stroll through the town or village and watch the craftsmen  at work as they create masterfully crafted sculptures from pure white Laas/Lasa marble. Many regional specialities are served up on the spot as part of your culinary experience.

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What's going on in Vinschgau/Val Venosta?

Cultural traditions characterise Vinschgau/Val Venosta. Like Klosn, a noisy ritual around St Nicholas' Day, or the breaking of discs, an ancient fire custom to drive away the winter. Do you love Vinschger/Val Venosta delicacies? Then visit the local food markets and festivals.

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Südtirol Guide App

With the official Südtirol Guide App you can:

  • Find restaurants, hikes, events, museums and activities throughout the region - tailored to your interests and location
  • Book and buy event tickets directly
  • Activate geolocalisation to see what's around you at all times and easily find your way using the map
  • Plan your trip using local public transport
  • Access your personal area - with weather notifications and your favourites to plan your days in the best possible way
     

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Weather forecast & webcams in Vinschgau/Val Venosta

What will the weather be like in Vinschgau/Val Venosta in the valley and in the mountains? Which pistes are open? These webcams connect you live to selected locations in Vinschgau/Val Venosta. This gives you an up-close overview of the region, weather and snow conditions from the comfort of your own home.

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Your route to Vinschgau/Val Venosta

The Vinschgau/Val Venosta cultural region is located in the west of South Tyrol on the border with Switzerland and Austria.  For a relaxed and environmentally-friendly journey, you will find the most important information here. On site, bus, train or cable car will take you to your accommodation or excursion destination.

  • Travelling by train

    A connecting train takes you from the provincial capital of Bolzano/Bozen to Meran/Merano and from there on to the villages between Töll/Tel and Mals/Malles. From Landeck in Austria, a direct bus takes you to Mals/Malles and back several times a day. 
    The Vinschger Railway between Mals and Laas is closed until 25 October 2025 due to modernisation work. From 26 October 2025 until approximately the end of March 2026, the entire section between Meran and Mals will remain closed. You can find information about the replacement bus service here.

  • Local transport options

    Holidays without a car? It's easy in Vinschgau/Val Venosta: with the South Tyrol Guest Pass you can use public transport free of charge - so every excursion is automatically sustainable. You also receive numerous discounts on events and admissions. The daily direct bus connection between Mals/Malles and Landeck is new.

  • By train, bus, car, or plane – the choice is yours.

    Your holiday in South Tyrol is just around the corner? Then now is the perfect time to choose the travel option that suits you best. You’ll find all the information here.

     
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