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Autumn holidy in the Ahrntal/Valle Aurina holiday region

Nature park, crystal-clear water and more than 80 three-thousand-metre peaks: here, nature sets the pace

Mountains and peaks that take your breath away. Even when you simply look at them. Or you can get closer on a hike during your holiday in South Tyrol. In autumn, you walk through landscapes glowing with colour and enjoy clear views across valleys and peaks from the high-altitude trails.

Down in the valley and higher up in the mountains, you encounter unspoilt nature and a culture rooted in the region’s farming heritage. Traditional cattle drives bring these customs to life as the animals return from the mountain pastures to the valley. And when you taste the local cheese, you soon understand how deeply people here value their traditions.

Looking for fresh mountain air and pollen-free air to breathe? Then start planning your autumn holiday in the clean-air region of Ahrntal valley.

TV Sand in Taufers/Tom Archer Master Photo Tour
(C) KOTTERSTEGER 2022
IDM Südtirol-Alto Adige/Hansi Heckmair
IDM Südtirol-Alto Adige/Hansi Heckmair
Wandern im Naturpark Riesenferner-Ahrn
(C) KOTTERSTEGER 2022

You should have seen it

Rushing waterfalls whose power is hard to beat. Italy's only climatic gallery deep inside the mountain. State-of-the-art mountain hut architecture at dizzying heights. Unspoilt nature, ideal for switching off.

  The water-rich valley with high peaks & a unique climatic gallery

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How about a romantic room with mountain views? A wellness hotel with exceptional cuisine? A spacious suite in a family-friendly hotel? Or a place to sleep in an award-winning mountain hut?

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Cheese, Dumplings, Cabbage and Root Vegetables

Flavours of the Ahrntal/Valle Aurina Region

In autumn, Ahrntal valley shows its quieter side. As nature prepares for winter, you can enjoy authentic seasonal cuisine. Award-winning chef Tina Marcelli shares her knowledge in workshops dedicated to Ahrntaler Graukäse cheese, “Knödel, Kraut und Rüben” and “Teldra Köscht”, traditional dishes from Ahrntal valley.

The Ahrntaler Berg- und Käseherbst also offers special experiences. On guided walks from farm to farm, you learn more about the region’s cheese-making traditions. And speaking of cheese, the Ahrntal Graukäse days return from 5 to 20 September 2026. It is a great opportunity to meet the different Graukäse producers in person and watch them make their cheese.

You can then taste the delicious Graukäse at selected restaurants and buy it in local shops.

TV Ahrntal/Manuel Kottersteger
(C) KOTTERSTEGER 2022

Produced in the Ahrntal valley

Would you like a slice of spicy grey cheese? A hand-carved nativity scene? Or a bobbin lace quilt? You will find a wide range of local, high-quality foods and handcrafted articles for daily use and art in the Ahrntal valley, as in the rest of South Tyrol. Ahrntal valley farmers have dedicated themselves in particular to producing cheese. Grey cheese was even awarded the highest possible award “Presidio” by Slowfood and at the Travel Food Award the Ahrntal received the award "Best Food and Wine Event Italy 2023" with its gray cheese. Lots of producers sell straight from the farm where you can sample the treats and get to know the producers. Lace-making and woodcarving have an important meaning here. In the past, handicrafts secured the valley’s economic existence.

There has been a long tradition of making things yourself in South Tyrol. High quality and durability are the primary factors, which are achieved through the use of proprietary manufacturing techniques and high-quality raw materials. This allows us to create products that are only available here.

TV Ahrntal/Martin Zimmerhofer
TV Ahrntal/Manuel Kottersteger

Experience the Ahrntal valley

There is certainly no shortage of opportunities to hike way up here. Hochfeiler mountain, Magerstein, Schneebiger Nock – and what they are all called: the very high peaks in the Ahrntal valley – there are over 80 of them – line up next to each other. On some of them there are mountain huts featuring outstanding design. And where there are glaciers, there is also a lot of flowing water. Accordingly, you often encounter it when you set out: as a rushing stream, thundering waterfall, refreshing mountain lake or small trickle. If you want to go up by cable car, you can do so at Speikboden mountain and Klausberg. For skiing and tobogganing in winter, for hiking and letting off steam in summer. You can relax and find peace in the tranquil villages and in the unspoilt nature. On the “Sunnsatwegen” – paths on the sunny side of the valley. Or in the climatic gallery with the purest air. Whether it's the mighty Burg Taufers castleor the pilgrimage church of Heilig Geist: If you are interested in old walls and places with a special atmosphere, you absolutely have to visit both. The villages of the region await you with family-run shops, where local artisans and producers offer unique creations and homemade products.

Experience something new every day

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Sustainable Ahrntal/Valle Aurina

Nestled in the Rieserferner-Ahrn Nature Park, the Ahrntal Valley impresses with its more than 80 three-thousand-meter peaks, 120 drinking water springs, 35 mountain lakes, 9 waterfalls and a unique healing gallery. A valley without through traffic, rich in fresh mountain air, diverse alpine landscapes, and clear water. The establishment of the consortium "Zukunft Ahrntal" was a concrete step. The consortium develops projects centred on nature, resources, traditions, and the way of life in the valley. Local cycles and economic structures are promoted and further developed on the basis of socio-economic projects such as Taufrisch and Kleiner Marktplatz. Good, regular public transportation connections make it easy to get around without a car. The Ahrntal Valley was awarded the South Tyrol Sustainability Label® for these measures.

IDM Südtirol-Alto Adige
(C) KOTTERSTEGER 2022

Rieserferner-Ahrn Nature Park

The most glacier- and water-rich protected area in South Tyrol: where entire mountain ranges include peaks of over 3,000 m. There, where water springs from all corners.

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Lake Waldner
Ahrntal valley
Schwarzenstein
Ahrntal valley

Sand in Taufers/Campo Tures

Sand in Taufers/Campo Tures at the start of the Ahrntal valley is the largest of the eight villages – and also the busiest. Towards the end of the valley, the villages become more clear and quiet. However, you are welcome everywhere.

MK Photo (c) 2016

Which events will take place in the Ahrntal valley?

Get together and enjoy. Run up the mountain and compete with the best. Welcoming the cows to the valley after the summer in the Alpine pastures. And meditate together. The range of events here is vast - where would you like to go?

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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.

TV Ahrntal/Armin Terzer
TV Ahrntal/Harald Wisthaler

Field trips

Youth group and school trips - the Ahrntal is well known for its kind hosts and comfortable group houses. The valley offers a wide range of adventures and activities all year-round. From spring to autumn, young people take several bike rides, rafting tours, sled down Europe's longest summer toboggan run called "Klausberg Flitzer" or  try the Klausberg zipline. During the wintertime, the Ahrntal is a beaten destination for the many activities people of all ages can experience. On the toboggan runs and in the ski areas, sport and fun are under the spotlight. Especially if you visit the Snow & Fun Park Tamarix in Mühlwald/Selva dei Molini. Groups of skiing enthusiasts make turns on the slopes of Skiworld Ahrntal,  while beginners reinforce their skiing skills at one of the many professional courses.

Klausberg/Manuel Kottersteger
TV Ahrntal/Harald Wisthaler
Filippo Galluzzi

Accommodations for groups

Cosy and spacious rooms. Different types of board basis and leisure activities. Anyone planning a group or class tri is in the right place.

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The most scenic webcams in the region

Already look over the rooftops of the city or counting the peaks around it. These webcams will provide you with a live connection to selected places in South Tyrol. This way you can get a close-up overview of the region, weather or snow conditions from the comfort of your own home.

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Local mobility

Your car-free summer holiday

For a relaxed and easy journey to Ahrntal/Valle Aurina, leave your car at home. Buses, trains or cable cars will take you to your accommodation or excursion destination.

  • Arrival by train
    Arrival by train

    If you arrive by train at Bruneck station, you can easily continue your journey by regular bus, taxi or the Südtirol Transfer shuttle that takes you directly to your accommodation.

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    Once you arrive at your accommodation in Ahrntal, the Südtirol Guest Pass gives you free access to public transport in South Tyrol. Choose a flexible and relaxed holiday.

  • By train, bus, or car – 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 you need right here.

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