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Typewriter Museum | Parcines

The museum offers an insight to the 100-year history of the typewriter, ranging from the first wooden typewriter invented by Peter Mitterhofer from Parcines to the computer age. The museum documents the highly interesting history of the typewriter with more than 2,000 exhibits. Among the exhibits are the first wooden models of the inventor Peter Mitterhofer from Parcines, some of the most diverse and exceptional typewriter models from all around the world as well as models from the computer age. The collection also includes “Enigma”, the mysterious machine used to decrypt and encrypt communications during the Second World War by the Nazis.

Opening hours:
April 2019 – October 2019:
– Monday: 2pm- 6pm
– Tuesday – Friday: 10am – 12am and 2pm – 6pm
– Saturday: 10am – 12am

November – March:
– Tuesday 10am – 12am

Price:

Adults	7,00 €
Guided tour for adults	8,00 €
South Tyrol residents, visitors with the Touristcard, groups (10 or more), elderly (over 60 years)	6,30€
Children up to 16 years, students	2,00€
Guided groups (10 or more)	8,00€
Guided tour (10 or more)	2,00€
Family Card	15,00€
Children up to 6 years	free

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Contact:
Typewriter Museum Peter Mitterhofer
Piazza Chiesa 10
39020 Parcines
+39 0473 967581

The Odle | Funes Valley

How to reach the Odle/Geisler

The mountain massif Odle/Geisler is located between the Val di Funes/Funes Valley and the Val Gardena, in the heart of the Puez-Odle Nature Park. The main peak of this mountain range is the Sass Rigais. The Forcella del Mezdì cuts the group into two parts, leaving it to the west the real group of Geisler, and eastern Sass Rigais and Fruchetta, both 3,025 metres.

The Odle/Geisler group is the emblem of Val di Funes. It is known as the most beautiful massif of the Dolomites, also because of the classic and rugged profile. Those, who have had the chance to admire the Alpenglow on a clear September day, will never forget such a great natural spectacle. Glowing peaks like gold tower above the dark forests, and only until the sun sets and the massif turns pale.

Opening hours:
Open all year

Mountain mine experience | Villanders

How to reach the Mountain mine

The Pfunders mountain mine in Villanders was one of the most important mining areas in Tyrol during the Middle Ages. After it closed at the beginning of the 20th century, it fell out of memory. Through the work of the culture heritage and museum associations of Villanders, the mine has been given an overhaul in recent years and is now open to the public as a visitors’ attraction.

Opening hours:
From 31st March until 3rd of November 2019

Guided tours:
Tuesday and Thursday at 10.30 am and 2.00 pm,
Sunday at 10.30am.
Meeting point at the Elisabeth tunnel.
Duration: approx. 1.5 hours

Entry fees:

Adults	9,00 €
Children from 6-15 years old	4,00 €
Family ticket	20,00€
Groups from 15 persons	7,00€
Groups of 15 people and upwards/ senior citizens over 65/ high-school students/ students,	7,00€

Entry fees:
Elisabeth and Lorenz tunnels

Adults	15,00 €
Children from 6-15 years old	8,00 €
Family ticket	30,00€
Groups from 15 persons	13,00€
Groups of 15 people and upwards/ senior citizens over 65/ high-school students/ students,	13,00€

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Contact:
Mountain mine experience
Oberland 36
39043 Villanders
+39 345 3115661

Castle Vorst | Lagundo

How to reach Castle Vorst

To the right-hand side of Tyrol in Lagundo is a small fortress – the Forst Castle. It was built in the 13th century and first documented in 1302. The building was later extended in the 16th century. In 1880 it was restored for the second time by the Lords of Vorst, noble officials from Tyrol. The current owners of the castle are from the Forst brewery, located just a few metres away.

The castle is not open to the public but it can still be admired from the outside.

Contact:
Castle Vorst
39022 Lagundo
+39 0473 448600

Chairlift Tirolo | Merano

How to reach the chairlift in Tirolo

The chairlift ist the fastest and most convenient mode of transport between Tirolo and the centre of Merano. It starts at Monte S. Benedetto and offers wonderful panoramic views of Merano.

Timetable:
July 1 – 15 September: 9 am – 7 pm
April 2 – October 24: 9 am – 6 pm
October 25 – October 31: 9 am – 5 pm

Price:

One-way ticket	5,00 €
One-way ticket with “Kurcard”	4,50 €
Return ticket	6,50 €
Return ticket with “Kurcard”	5,50 €
Ticket of ten	20,00 €
One-way ticket children	2,50 €
Return ticket children	3,50 €
Combination ticket (chair lift and funicular Hochmuth)	13,00 €

Contact:
Chair lift Tirolo
Segenbühelweg 22
39019 Tirolo
+39 0473 925463

Burgstall prehistoric settlement site | Rifiano

How to reach the Burgstall prehistoric settlement site

The Burgstall is a settlement from the late Iron Age, inhabited from approximately 400 B C over several centuries. It got distroyed after the middle of the 1st century B C due to fire, and was never rebuilt. The central building has been excavated and is in good condition. Next to this building is another residence and quarters for servants, storage areas and stables.

Accessible from Rifiano on the Kirchweg trail and then to Gnealersteig path. Walking time: about 40 min.

Tip: visit the permanent exhibition Vita Raetica in the Raiffeisenkasse building
Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri 8:00 am – 12:30 pm + 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm Thu 8:00 am – 12:30 pm + 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm

The Castel Trauttmansdorf | Lagundo

How to reach the The Castel Trauttmansdorf Throne

In “Hochkreuz” in Lagundo, directly on the popular Via Claudia Augusta bicycle path, is a very special vantage point: the Trauttmansdorff Throne. The view of Merano and the surrounding area, including Forst Castle (and the brewery of the same name) and one of the most modern churches in the entire Alpine region, the San Giuseppe Parish Church, is breathtaking in its splendour. Ideal for photographs and an absolute must-see for every tourist in Merano. Cyclists in particular often stop here for a break, to enjoy the view with a picnic before continuing their journey towards Val Venosta (Vinschgau) valley or Merano. Visitors can see the famous Botanical Gardens at the Trauttmansdorff Castle with binoculars. This observation deck is the ideal starting point for a visit to the Botanical Gardens at the Trauttmansdorff Castle.

Opening hours:
Open all year round

Contact:
The Castel Trauttmansdorf Throne
Alte Landstraße / Via Vecchia
39022 Algund/ Lagundo
+39 0473 448600

Tyrol Castle | Tirolo

How to reach Tyrol Castle

Tyrol Castle is the most historically significant castle in South Tyrol. Its origins stretch back into the late 11th century.

Since 2003 Tyrol Castle has housed the South Tyrolean Museum of History. Its main focus is the history of the province from its beginnings to modern times.

The oldest structural elements can be found in church excavations in the outer bailey (three building phases, three-apse chamber from the 9th century). The south palace contains the two Romanesque portals. The two-storey castle chapel is dedicated to St. Pancras and is famous for its gothic frescoes. What is believed to be the wedding chamber of Countess Margarethe of Tyrol, known as Maultasch (literally “bag mouth”), is situated in the Mushaus. The keep, which was only completed after 1902, now houses an exhibition of the history of the 20th century depicted over twenty separate levels. The historic estate buildings house special exhibitions.

Opening hours:
March 15th – December 8th:
Wednesday to Sunday from 10am to 5pm
Monday and Tuesday closed

Price:

Adults	7,00 €
Family (2 adults with children up to 14 years)	14,00 €
Small family (1 adult with children up to 14 years)	7,00€
Groups of 15+ people	4,90€
Seniors from 65 years	4,90€
Students and apprentices up to 27 years	3,50€
School parties (primary, middle, vocational and high schools)	1,50€
Children up to 6 years	free
Additional charge for guided tours	2,00€ per person

Contact:
Tyrol Castle
Via del Castello 24
39019 Tirolo
+39 0473 220221

Roman Bridge Head and Masonry Embankment | Lagundo

How to reach the Roman Bridge Head and Masonry Embankment

In 1776, Empress Maria Theresa of Austria built a masonry embankment in Lagundo near Merano. This was meant to serve as protective bulwark against flooding of the Adige River. This masonry can still be visited today. Not far away, on the left bank of the river, lay the ruins of an ancient imperial Roman road bridge along the route of the original “Via Claudia Augusta”. Construction of the bridge dates to the first century AD. Today, the ruins of the bridge have the status of protected monuments. At the head of the bridge is also a small shrine and chapel.

Opening hours:
Tuesday – Sunday
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Contact:
Roman Bridge Head and Masonry Embankment
Via Mercato
39022 Lagundo
+39 0473 448600

The tractor museum | Cains

How to reach the Tractor museum

In the tractor museum 30 “Porsche-Diesel” can be examined under the 4 Master of different years of construction. In addition to the Porsche tractors there are tractors of many other brands. The oldest tractor in our collection is a “Balilla”, built in 1929. An experience for young and old!
At the Ungericht Hof there is also an inn where traditional delicacies can be enjoyed.

Opening hours:
Wednesday to Sunday from 11 am to 11 pm
Monday closed

Free entry!

Contact:
Traktorenmuseum Ungericht
Kuenserstraße 55
39010 Cains
+39 0473 241112