Author: Todo Suedtirol

San Candido/Innichen

How to reach San Candido

Attractions:
– Parish curch of San Candido | San Candido
– Thermal Springs in Innichen | San Candido
– Inichen Monastery Museum | San Candido

Activities:
– Indoor swimming pool AcquaFun | San Candido
– Funbob at Baranci | San Candido

The market place San Candido is situated in the Three Peaks Nature Park at the foot of Mt Baranci.
San Candido in Alta Pusteria stretches from 1,113 m asl up to 3,145 m asl and has a total of 3,100 inhabitants. Already in the 4th century BC, the Celts settled down in this area. Worth seeing is the S. Michele parish church, dating back to the 12th century, converted to Baroque style in 1735. Also worth seeing is the Museo della Colleggiata of San Candido, comprising also the archive and the library.

Fully dedicated to the Dolomites, however, is the museum Dolomythos, where you can discover the genesis of the pale mountains from close quarters. Obviously the Dolomites are also the crucial element as far as leisure in San Candido is concerned. Mountaineers can choose from a wide variety of destinations. The most striking mountain group near San Candido is, however, the Monte Baranci.

Snow is hardly ever missing in San Candido: for skiing we recommend you the Three Peaks ski carousel in the Sesto Dolomites, offering 93 km of well-groomed slopes. Moreover there are also 70 km of winter walking trails. Also cross-country skiers’ hearts leap for joy, as there is a network of 200 km of trails. In the evening? Have a drink with friends in one of the cosy mountain huts.

As far as events are concerned, the municipality has got much to offer, from balloon enlightening in the frame of the Dolomiti Balloon Festival to International Snow sculpture festival, there is something for every taste.

Indoor swimming pool AcquaFun | San Candido

How to reach the AcquaFun

The bathing culture that developed in San Candido/Innichen as a result of the therapeutic springs that rise here was very popular as early as the 19th century. Today you can enjoy this special bathing experience in the Acquafun feel-good oasis and adventure pool. The mountain view is all part of the experience! Acquafun San Candido is no ordinary swimming pool in South Tyrol, but a unique alpine world of adventure for the whole family. Lying beside a cheerfully bubbling mountain brook, listening to the twittering of birds and admiring South Tyrol’s mountain scenery, here you will feel closer than ever to nature. There’s a children’s pool, water fountains, a slide, aqua massage, a delightful meadow to lie upon during the warm summer months and much more – as much variety as our wonderful natural landscape. In our adventure pool you can experience a refreshing change and recuperate from the stresses of everyday life.

Opening hours:
June 24th to September 15th daily from 10:30 am to 21 pm
September 16th to December 23th
Wednesday to Monday from 10:30 am to 9 pm

Entry fees:

2,5 h Ticket Daily 11 x 2,5 h 11 x Daily ticket
Up to 14 4,10 € 5,00 € 41,00 € 50,00 €
Up to 18 6,90€ 7,80 € 69,00 € 78,00 €
Adults 8,90 € 10,80 € 89,00 € 89,00 €
Familycard 21,00 € 25,00 €
Seniors 6,90 € 7,80 € 69,00 € 78,00 €

Contact:
Indoor swimming pool AcquaFun
Michael-Hyeronimus-Huber Str
39038 San Candido
+39 0471-916200

Peter and Paulus Parish Church | Sesto

How to reach the Peter and Paulus Parish Church

Parish Church in Sesto/Sexten The parish church of St. Peter and St. Paul in Sesto will impress you with its artistic masterpiece, the “Danse Macabre”, carved at the entrance to the cemetery by the South Tyrolean sculptor Rudolf Stolz. Peter and Paulus Parish Church in Sesto/Sexten The church was constructed around 1824/26 and hosts altar sheets by the Venetian painter C. Dusi. Ceiling frescoes and the Stations of the Cross are a masterpiece by Albert Stolz. On the well looked-after cemetery, are not only the graveyards of Sesto mountaineers, but also wood and sandstone sculptures by South Tyrolean artists. The frescoes by the painter brothers Ignaz, Alber and Rudolf Stolz are very impressive, whereby Rudolf Stolz also realised the beautiful “danse macabre” at the entry to the cemetery. Furthermore, you can admire a baptismal font dating back to 1650, and the beautiful cemetery with arcades.

Opening hours:
Monday-Sonday 8 am – 7 pm

Free entry!

Contact:
Peter and Paulus Parish Church
Dolomitenstr. 45
39030 Kiens
+39 0474-710310

Inichen Monastery Museum | San Candido

How to reach the Inichen Monastery Museum

The Monastery Museum contains religious art, the cathedral treasury, books from the 15th to the 18th centuries and a remarkable manuscript collection showing the intellectual and spiritual activities of Tyrol’s oldest friary. The second location, the Franciscan monastery (P.-P.-Rainerstraße 15, 39038 Innichen San Candido), holds many archaeological finds from Innichen/San Candido from the time of the Roman Empire as well as a collection of folk art.

Opening hours: 
June to mid October:
Tuesday to Saturday from 11:30 am to 5:30 pm

Entry fees: 

Adults 7,00 €
Children (6-12 years), seniors (over 60 years), students 4,00 €
Children under 6 years free
Groups over 15 years 1 free

Contact:
Innichen Monastery Museum
Attostraße 2
39038 San Candido
+39 0474 913278

Mineral Springs di San Candido | San Candido

How to reach the Mineral Springs

Thermal Baths Although the use of the thermal springs that source here certainly dates back to Medieval times, the traces of the earliest thermal spa establishment only dates back to the 16th century. In 1856, the sanatorium of Dr. Johann Scheiber was built. The sanatorium was transformed into the Grand Hotel Wildbad at the start of the previous century. In 1939 the imposing building was put for auction and abandoned for a long time. Chapel of San Salvatore at the Thermal Springs in Alta Pusteria This Chapel, regularly inhabited by a religious hermit until 1786, was consecrated in 1594. A small sanctuary had already been in place before this date. The altar most probably dates back to the 8th century. The area was probably even an area of worship from a pre-Christian age. Highest point: 1333 m Accessible only by foot, approximately 45 minutes from Innichen / San Candido

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Contact:
Tourist info San Candido
Piazza del Magistrato 1
39038 San Candido
+39 0474 913149

Parish curch of San Candido | San Candido

How to reach the Parish church of San Candido

Church, the original parish of San Candido, which existed since the 8th century and largely encompassed the eastern Pustertal until the 12th century. It is the actual pastoral church of Hofmark Innichen, which belonged to the lordship of the Freising monastery until 1803.

After 1735, the originally Romanesque church was converted into one of the most important late Baroque sacred buildings in Tyrol. The painting is one of the main works of the painter Christoph Anton Mayr from Schwaz. The altars are the work of the cabinetmaker Josef Stauder from San Candido. The pictures of the side altars were created by Carl Jehle, the high altarpiece by Karl Blaas. The exterior, especially the magnificent west façade of the church, is a decorative jewel of the market centre.

Opening hours:
Open all year

Free entry!

Contact:
Parish curch of San Candido
Attostraße 5
39038 San Candido
+39 0474-913164

Dobbiaco

How to reach Dobbiaco

Attractions:
– Gustav Mahler Zoo
– Lago di Dobbiaco
– Lake Lago di Landro
– Herbstenburg Castle 

Bike:
– Bike FUNActive Rental | Dobbiaco

Dobbiaco (Toblach) is situated at the entrance to the romantically wild Val di Landro. The town is famous for its cultural highlights, in particular the Gustav Mahler Music Weeks. In the winter the Tour de Ski comes to Dobbiaco. The town is also venue for other cross country skiing competitions.
During the summer holidays at Dobbiaco there are many possibilities to do beautiful hikes in the mountains with the whole family. Discover all the secrets of a stay in a hotel or apartments at Dobbiaco.

Shopping:
Dobbiaco’s shops prove that the town prizes individuality and quality. 58 owner-run shops along Dobbiaco’s shopping street offer a large selection of goods. Strolling along the extra wide pavements is a particular delight. Car parking facilities directly in front of the shops are one of the luxuries on offer.

Food and drink:
The culinary delights offered in Dobbiaco range from the rustic hut to cosy inns, pizzerias and elegant starred restaurants. The local cuisine is a symbiosis of traditional South Tyrolean dishes and lighter Mediterranean delicacies. Bars, pubs, cafés and patisseries tempt their guests with sweet treats and savoury bites. Enjoy!

Lake Dobbiaco | Dobbiaco

How to reach the Lake Dobbiaco

Attractions nearby:
– Fanes-Senes-Braies Nature Park

Take a trip by pedal boat or rowing boat, or just a leisurely walk around the lake – either way, Lago di Dobbiaco is a very special destination in every season.

Especially in spring and autumn, Toblacher See with its diverse shore vegetation is an ideal nesting and resting place for waterfowl and migratory birds. You can observe rare species of birds that are only occasionally found in South Tyrol. It is best is from the observation deck, which is located on the western shore of the lake.

In summer, of course, the lake is great for cooling off on hot days: boating or a nature trail, with 11 stations, which provides a wonderful insight into the fauna and flora of this area, and children (and adults) can jump about with wild animals. The nature trail is only 2.5 km long and is accessible for pushchairs. If you prefer a longer hike, that starts right from his hotel near the Lake of Dobbiaco, and even from the center to the lake, it is only an hour’s walk.

And whilst Lago di Dobbiaco in Italy provides unlimited bathing fun in summer, it also offers visitors icy winter magic in the colder season. Skating enthusiasts will be thrilled because when the temperatures drop and the lake freezes, there is the promise of non-stop fun skating and curling. Or: how about a romantic sleigh ride to the lake?

Kiteboarding | Resia Lake

How to reach the Experience 

Where: Resia Lake
When: Mid-May to mid-September
Start: Daily 09:30 am
Duration: 1 – 4 days

With stereo radio helmets and boat support as needed, optimal learning conditions are available to you at Resia Lake. We start from a very large beautiful meadow, unique for kiters. Our equipment is safe, modern and up-to-date.

Price:

1 day 130,00 €
2 days 250,00 €
3 days 350,00€
4 days
 450,00€

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Materials: Sun protection and windbreaker must be brought along. Everything else like neoprene, kite etc. is provided.
Payment: cash or by bank transfer.

Contact: 
Kiteboarding Reschen – Michael Stanglmeier
Carlo Abarth Strasse 18
39012 Merano/Meran
+39 340-1858582

Gustav Mahler Zoo | Dobbiaco

How to reach the Gustav Mahler Zoo

Adventurous – this is the right word to describe the Gustav Mahler Zoo in the Val Pusteria hamlet of Carbonin Vecchia in the best possible way. In every season of the year this beautiful animal park in Dobbiaco with its two or four-legged attractions attracts above all the curiosity of many children. A truly wonderful excursion destination for the whole family!

Both big and small animal lovers can enjoy lynxes and cute donkeys, white feathered snow owls, raccoons or proud deer that live in the eleven hectare enclosure. In their hustle and bustle, you can also observe ibex and deer adorned with magnificent horns in summer and winter, or grunting pigs, bleating sheep and goats. The latter, in particular, are often unable to get enough of the food they can buy at the entrance and eagerly eat from their hands.

In addition to the main characters, the animals, the Gustav Mahler Game Park in Dobbiaco also offers other highlights. In the entrance area of the park a playground with slide and swing invites you to play with your little ones, while those interested in culture are recommended to visit Gustav Mahler’s former composer’s cottage. At the beginning of the 20th century, the German composer created many important works in the tranquil wooden house in the middle of the zoo, including the symphonic song cycle “Das Lied von der Erde”, which was premiered in Munich after his death in 1911.

Opening hours:
Monday-Sunday 9.30am – 5pm
Thursdays closed

Price:

Adults over 14 years 5,00 €
Children up to 13 years 2,50 €

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Contact:
Gustav Mahler Zoo
Altschluderbach 3
39034 Dobbiaco
+39 0474-972347