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Sheep wool museum | Campo Tures

How to reach the Sheep wool museum

The “wool mills” of the Valli di Tures e Aurina … In former times, when the farmers were self-sufficient, they also had to take care of the production of their clothes. The production and processing of wool was of great importance. In Caminata a Campo Tures, a woman has learned the old techniques and is willing to let others watch her make clothes out of sheep’s wool, loden and yarns that are now more up-to-date than ever.

Opening hours:
All-season
Monday – Friday: 3pm – 6pm
Saturday 3pm – 5pm

Contact:
Sheep wool museum
Winkel 2
39032 Campo Tures
+39 0474-679581

Malles

How to reach Malles

Attractions:
– Churches in Malles
– Marienberg Abbey
– Fröhlichsturm Tower
– Fürstenburg Castle | Burgusio

The main town of the Upper Venosta Valley, Malles/Mals, is located at 1000 meters above sea level in a sunny, open location at the foot of Malles Heath. The old town centre contains seven Romanesque churches and chapels, towers and villas. There are the enchanting satellite villages of Laudes/Laatsch, Clusio/Schleis and Burgusio/Burgeis, with the Marienberg Abbey, which is the abbey located at the highest altitude in all of Europe. At the bottom of Malles lies the mystical Tarces hill. Also noteworthy are the enchanting mountain villages of Mazia/Matsch and Ultimo-Alsago, Planol/Planeil and Piavenna/Plawenn as well as Slingia/Schlinig and Prämajur, which belong to Malles. In earlier times, the 5,000-strong community once had seven steeples and five of them are still in existence.

Kultur und Kunst:
The cultural region of Upper Venosta Valley had already served as a valley for travelers in ancient times. Today historic sites, castles, churches and monasteries decorated with frescoes and artwork from over ten centuries ago, bear witness to this and can be visited by guests. The Celts, Romans and Rhaetians like the Venosti, but also the early Christian Middle Ages, left their mark. These include the Roman trade road Via Claudia Augusta, the medieval town of Glorenza/Glurns and many cultural monuments. They turn a trip to Upper Venosta Valley into a very special cultural experience.

Upper Venosta Valley, as “the valley of artists”, also lives up to its cultural and historical heritage with its way of life. Customs and traditions from ancient times go hand in hand with innovation and contemporary architecture. In this unique cultural landscape, hikers follow a trail of mountain churches and enjoy the view from the irrigation channels.

Tasting and enjoying:
The Upper Venosta Valley is characterized by sunshine, wind and low rainfall. The fertile microclimate rendering in the Upper Venosta Valley is an ideal place for lovers of high-quality fruit, such as the Pala pear, apples, apricots, berries and chestnuts. Other traditional staple products of the regional cuisine are: pasture cheese, rye, spelt and buckwheat.

These delicacies and farm products are real treats for gourmets and are sold directly at the farms or in the markets of this holiday region. Guided tours of the farms are also very popular with guests and locals as are the tastings.

Active Holiday:
The diverse areas surrounding the Ötztal Alps, the Ortler Group and Sesvenna Group is an attraction for active holiday goers and families year round, and tailor-made for an active holiday in the Upper Venosta Valley.

Hiking, mountain climbing, bicycling and mountain biking on new paths – that is summer in the Upper Venosta Valley holiday area. A very compact, well-maintained and well-signposted network of trails for bikers, recreational cyclists and hikers with many places to take a break runs through the Upper Venosta Valley; also along the mountain refuge huts and alpine pastures high above.

Active vacationers in Upper Venosta Valley discover new paths along the irrigation channel paths of Monte Sole mountain, but also on mountain tours in the Ötztal Alps, the Sesvenna group or Ortles group and on multi-day hikes like the Venosta Valley High Mountain Trail.

Fishing and paragliding, enjoyment in the sport zone SportWell, and archery on a high-alpine 3D panorama-course, make for a very special summer holiday experience in Venosta.

The Family Ski Area Watles in the sunny Upper Venosta Valley provides skiers with excellent infrastructure, groomed slopes and huts with sun terraces. The region also offers winter walking trails and ski touring in the Ötztal Alps, the Ortler region and in the Stelvio National Park, as well as ice skating rinks, sledging runs and romantic horse-drawn carriage rides through the forests. Fans of Nordic ski sport will enjoy the Center for Cross-Country Skiing: sight of numerous international competitions.

An evening visit to the sauna and the fitness room at the Malles sport center Sportwell will get tired muscles regenerated for the next day. Evenings in the Sportwell can also be rounded-off with a bowling game or tennis match.

Fröhlichsturm Tower | Malles

How to reach the Fröhlichsturm Tower

The Fröhlichsturm tower, a keep from the 12th century that was built by the Lords of Mazia/Matsch, rises from the centre of Malles/Mals, a village of churches and towers. The former residential building is now only preserved as a ruin. Its stone blocks were used in the 19th century to extend the parish church.

The property of the sovereign from 14th century onward, the fort served as the court seat for the Bishop of Chur. Later, however, it became the property of the Lords of Fröhlich, for whom it is named. What remains is the massive, 33-m tower made of regular stone layers with a circumference of 33.5 m. A number of openings in the walls show that originally there were battlements around the keep.

The exemplary restoration works performed a few years ago are the result of the”Freunde des Fröhlichsturm” initiative. A wooden interior staircase with 164 steps now leads to the viewing platform of the cylindrical tower.

Opening hours:
From July to August

Guided tours:
in German and Italian language:
Tuesday and Wednesday at 11 am

Contact:
Fröhlichsturm Tower
Fröhlichsgasse
39024, Mals
+39 0473-831190

Castle Lamprechtsburg | Riscone

How to reach the castle Lamprechtsburg

The origins of the castle Lamprechtsburg in Reischach, South Tyrol, date back to the 11th century. The wooden construction of the time was later replaced by a simple stone fortification, which has survived to this day. The Lamprechtsburg consists of a kennel, the tower, the palace and the chapel. It is completely enclosed by a circular wall.

However, its location is impressive. It sits picturesquely on a mountain ledge above the Rienzschlucht gorge. However, it is easily accessible by roads and footpaths.

Today the Lamprechtsburg is privately owned and houses an inn in the old palace. A visit is definitely worthwhile!

Messner Mountain Museum Corones | Brunico

How to reach the Messner Mountain Museum Corones

Mount Kronplatz is already a success story – and still, there is always room for yet more potential in both summer and winter. With the MMM Corones project, Kronplatz has now written another historic chapter that adds a distinct cultural flavor to this outstanding example of Alpine competence. Inaugurated in 2003, the striking Concordia 2000 peace bell was the first step towards a wider cultural offer. And now, with the MMM Corones, an exciting new milestone has followed suit. The museum was designed and built by world-renowned Zaha Hadid, by many considered the most talented and innovative architect of our time. Zaha Hadid, Reinhold Messner, and Kronplatz – that’s an impressive three key brands joining forces for this exciting new project.

Please check this website for detailed information on opening hours and prices.

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Contact:
Messner Mountain Museum Corones
Michael Pacher street 11 A
39031 Brunico
+39 0474 501350

Marienberg Abbey | Malles

How to reach the Marienberg Abbey

For 900 years, the Benedictine Abbey of Marienberg has lain enthroned on a mountain overlooking the village of Burgusio/Burgeis. Founded in the 12th Century by the von Trapp nobility, the monastery has been the spiritual and cultural centre of the Upper Venosta Valley. It was from here that, during the Middle Ages, agriculture was revolutionized and in its comprehensive library there are unique manuscripts and valuable tomes. It was also here that the Vinschger Paarlbrot bread was first invented and which is still baked in the Valley.

The Benedictine Abbey continues to play a vital religious and cultural role in the region. Symbolizing peace and strength, it safeguards the legacy of the past while looking to the future: a combination of work and prayer inspiring the local population and visitors alike. The Museum and the crypt with its precious frescoes are of particular significance and represent some of the most important relics of Roman art in the Alps.

Marienberg Abbey above Burgusio/Burgeis dates back to the 12th Century. The highest located Benedictine abbey in Europe is situated at an altitude of 1,340 m a.s.l., since 900 years monks live here according to the rules of Saint Benedict of Nursia. Today, the main hall displays impressions about the daily life of the monks marked by Benedict’s credo ora et labora. The exhibition displays also beautiful paintings such as the Romanesque Crypt frescoe with its unique depiction of angels.

Special exhibitions 2019:
– Corvus Corax – Animals in Marienberg
– Everything has its time – Timepieces at Marienberg Abbey

Opening hours:
– 15.03. – 31.10.: Monday – Saturday from 10 am to 5 pm
– 27.12. – 05.01.: Monday – Saturday from 10 am to 5 pm

Guided tour of the museum:
every 1st Wednesday of the month at 10 am

Entry Museum:

Adults 5,50 €
Children up to 14 years free in company of parents


Contact:
Marienberg Abbey
Schlinig 1
39024 Malles
+39 0473 843980

Tubre in Val Monastero

How to reach Tubre in Val Monastero

Attractions:
– Castles Rotund and Reichenberg

The small town of Tubre/Taufers is located at 1250 meters above sea level near the border with Romansh Switzerland. This is the westernmost village in the South Tyrol, extending from the Calven battlefield (scene of the famous Battle of Calven), right up to to the Swiss border.

The Romanesque pile village is not only characterized by the image of its clustered houses, but also its Romanesque churches, chapels and hospices as well as the two ruined castles of Rotund and Reichenberg. Tranquility and relaxation dominate village life and helps to preserve its original pristine atmosphere. The cultural life of Tubre remains influenced by its proximity to the Benedictine Convent of St. Johann in Val Müstair, dating back to the times of Charlemagne. This UNESCO World Heritage Site also marks the beginning of the “Stairways to Heaven – Middle Ages in the Heart of the Alps” initiative, also known as the ‘Romanesque Road’.

Art & culture:
The cultural region of Upper Venosta Valley had already served as a valley for travelers in ancient times. Today historic sites, castles, churches and monasteries decorated with frescoes and artwork from over ten centuries ago, bear witness to this and can be visited by guests. The Celts, Romans and Rhaetians like the Venosti, but also the early Christian Middle Ages, left their mark. These include the Roman trade road Via Claudia Augusta, the medieval town of Glorenza/Glurns and many cultural monuments. They turn a trip to Upper Venosta Valley into a very special cultural experience.

Upper Venosta Valley, as “the valley of artists”, also lives up to its cultural and historical heritage with its way of life. Customs and traditions from ancient times go hand in hand with innovation and contemporary architecture. In this unique cultural landscape, hikers follow a trail of mountain churches and enjoy the view from the irrigation channels.

Tasting & Enjoying:
The Upper Venosta Valley is characterized by sunshine, wind and low rainfall. The fertile microclimate rendering in the Upper Venosta Valley is an ideal place for lovers of high-quality fruit, such as the Pala pear, apples, apricots, berries and chestnuts. Other traditional staple products of the regional cuisine are: pasture cheese, rye, spelt and buckwheat.

These delicacies and farm products are real treats for gourmets and are sold directly at the farms or in the markets of this holiday region. Guided tours of the farms are also very popular with guests and locals as are the tastings.

Active holiday:The diverse areas surrounding the Ötztal Alps, the Ortler Group and Sesvenna Group is an attraction for active holiday goers and families year round, and tailor-made for an active holiday in the Upper Venosta Valley.

Hiking, mountain climbing, bicycling and mountain biking on new paths – that is summer in the Upper Venosta Valley holiday area. A very compact, well-maintained and well-signposted network of trails for bikers, recreational cyclists and hikers with many places to take a break runs through the Upper Venosta Valley; also along the mountain refuge huts and alpine pastures high above.

Active vacationers in Upper Venosta Valley discover new paths along the irrigation channel paths of Monte Sole mountain, but also on mountain tours in the Ötztal Alps, the Sesvenna group or Ortles group and on multi-day hikes like the Venosta Valley High Mountain Trail.

Fishing and paragliding, enjoyment in the sport zone SportWell, and archery on a high-alpine 3D panorama-course, make for a very special summer holiday experience in Venosta.

The Family Ski Area Watles in the sunny Upper Venosta Valley provides skiers with excellent infrastructure, groomed slopes and huts with sun terraces. The region also offers winter walking trails and ski touring in the Ötztal Alps, the Ortler region and in the Stelvio National Park, as well as ice skating rinks, sledging runs and romantic horse-drawn carriage rides through the forests. Fans of Nordic ski sport will enjoy the Center for Cross-Country Skiing: sight of numerous international competitions.

An evening visit to the sauna and the fitness room at the Malles sport center Sportwell will get tired muscles regenerated for the next day. Evenings in the Sportwell can also be rounded-off with a bowling game or tennis match.

Churches in Malles

How to reach Malles

Once upon a time Malles was called the “Siebentürmige”, because the village had seven church towers. Today, five of these buildings have survived. The 5 still intact towers are those of the parish church Maria Himmelfahrt, the St. Benedict church from Carolingian time, the St. Martinskirche from the 12th century, the tower of the St. Johannskirche and the keep of the Fröhlichsburg.
The Church of St. Nicholas and the Church of St. James no longer exist.

The most important of these churches is St. Benedict, the oldest church. There you can admire some frescos from the Carolingian period or from the 9th century – the paintings belong to the oldest frescos in the German-speaking area. Historians suspect that the building stands on a Rhaetian source sanctuary. The Romanesque church tower was probably only added in the 12th century, while the church was probably built in the 8th century and is thus one of the oldest sacred buildings in the Alpine region. The church St.Benedikt can be visited once a week alone or with guided tours.
How to reach the St. Benedict church

The parish church Maria Himmelfahrt in the centre of Mals with its typical gothic church tower catches the visitor’s eye right away. The church tower was built in 1530 and is an integral part of the village.
How to reach the parish church Maria Himmelfahrt

Always closed is the church St.Martin, which dates back to the 12th century and today stands quite hidden in the middle of residential buildings. In the 16th century this small church received a gothic choir and is nowadays only rarely used for church services.

Of the St. Johann church destroyed by the French in 1799, remains only the Romanesque tower and the facade of the church on the side of the Punibach. This tower is considered to be the most beautiful of the three Romanesque towers of Mals. The former nave was converted into a residential building some time ago and thus saved from decay.

Falzes

How to reach Falzes

Attractions:
– Lake Issinger Weiher | Issing / Falzes
– The parish church of | Falzes
– Bergila | Issing
– Naturdenkmal “Säulenfichte”| Falzes

Activities:
– Kronaction – Outdoor & Fun Park | Falzes

Falzes-Pfalzen lies northwest of Brunico and is regarded as one of the five sunniest villages in the Val Pusteria. As a result of its ideal location oriented toward the south, it soaks up an especially high number of rays. Starting from Falzes and its outlying areas, it is possible to pick up the hiking routes of the Fundres-Pfunders mountains. In Issengo-Issing, a district of Falzes, is found the lovely Laghetto d’Issengo-Issinger Weiher pond with the adjacent tight rope course.