How to reach Tanas
Attractions:
– Church of St. Peter
– Sacred Heart of Jesus Church
The idyllic mountain village of Tanas, municipal district within the principal Lasa/Laas municipality, lies closely nestled along the slopes of the Monte Sole mountain. The stretch of road running between Lasa and Sluderno/Schluderns is nowadays considered as one of the most beautiful panoramic routes in the whole Venosta Valley. It offers a unique, breathtaking view of the Stelvio Pass with all the underlying Venosta Valley mid-valley districts.
Two principal landmarks in Tanas are the Parish Church consacrated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, further to the not so far off St. Peter’s Church, that dates back to 1769.
Tradition and Customs:
Venosta Valley today carries forth some ancient traditions which date back to the pre-Christian era. Thus, besides contemplative processions, wedding celebrations and customs such as the Easter tomb, archaic fires and noise rituals such as the Scheibenschlagen (launcing of burning disks), the Klosn in Stelvio/Stilfs or the Zusslrennen race in Prato/Prad can be observed – all customs that express a farewell to winter and welcoming of the spring.
In early summer, the artisan village of Lasa/Laas invites guests to the big Marble and Apricots festival in the village center. On the third Sunday after Pentecost, the Sacred Heart Fires on the mountains attract countless onlookers. Even the traditional market days in the fall enjoy great popularity and are true celebrations. The St. Nicholaus procession in December and the Krampus rituals are equally popular with locals and guests. Numerous Christmas markets invite you to experience this contemplative time, and to taste and enjoy the specialities.