Category: Top Recommendations

Our top recommendations for Val Pusteria:

Kreativ Raft | Brunico
When white-water rafting in the Val Pusteria, certified rafts are used. We gain experience with the white-water on high-volume rivers, and manage waves together with other adventurers in a boot guided by an experienced raft guide.
The experience of white-water rafting in South Tyrol also means experiencing Nature – you will be able to catch a glimpse of rare landscapes hardly anyone gets a chance of seeing.

Castle Tures | Campo Tures
Castel Tures – “Burg Taufers” in German – perfectly fits the scenery in which it is located, as the high mountains of the valley serve as background. It rises on a natural elevation belonging to Acereto (Ahornach) in the municipality of Valle Aurina (Ahrntal) at 957 m a.s.l. In succession of a “Castel Tobl” in 1100 AD, the name of Castel Tures was mentioned for the first time in 1225. In the first half of the 14th century the Lords of Tures were in possession of the castle, but when the last member of the family died in 1349 the castle continually deteriorated.

KronFly – Tandem flights | Corones
Start with us to experience an unforgettable flight.
Fly high above the Val Pusteria and enjoy the magical feeling of freedom and tranquility. We from Kronfly want to consider every wish from every single client, so we take our time to reassure you an unique experience. The safety is our first priority as well as to put a smile upon your face while flying with us.

Lodenwelt | Vintl
In the World of Loden visitors can learn about the production of loden cloth, from the sheep to the finished garment. Historical equipment is used to tell the story of fabric production, the spinning women, the wandering weavers and the fulling of the loden material.

3-D-Archery Course Kron Arc | Valdaora
A quiet forest area above Valdaora-Olang is the location of the Kron Arc Adventure Park – an adventure park for sports archers and all those who would like to become one. After a professional introduction round, archers are equipped with bow and arrow and can go “hunting” for the astonishingly real-looking 3D animal models which have been positioned throughout the forest. The adventure requires a great deal of skill and concentration and is simply a thrill for everyone, young and old alike.

Our top recommendations for Vipiteno – Alta Val d’Isarco:

Rafting Tiger | Vipiteno
Our guides are guiding the greatest rivers worldwide, principally in Europe, United States, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Chile, Ecuador, South Korea, South Africa, Costa Rica. Highly trained guides will guarantee an extraordinary experience of nature with maximum safety.

Schneeberg Show Mine experience in Ridnaun | Ridnaun Schneeberg
The Schneeberg Show Mine experience in Ridnaun is fascinating. Deep in the bowels of the mountain, children and adults can learn about the world of mining.
Visitors to Schneeberg Mine in Ridnaun from April to September will be able to get a feel for the unimaginably hard and dangerous work of miners at their original site. Here, where miners dug for precious silver, lead and zinc ore for nearly a century, visitors can go on an adventurous excursion above and below ground.

Reifenstein castle | Campo di Trens
Southwest of Vipiteno is Reifenstein Castle on a small rocky outcrop. The castle, which was never destroyed or conquered, is one of the best preserved castles in South Tyrol. Today the castle can be visited from April to early November as part of a guided tour.

Gilfenklamm gorge | Val Racines
The Gilfenklamm is a gorge in pure white marble and stretches from the village Stanghe into the Val Racines to the hamlet of Ponte Giovo. Wooden bridges and runways lead through the canyon and give a spectacular sight to the waterfalls. The primordial power of the water is tangible with all senses. The gorge is protected as a natural monument and is known as one of the most beautiful natural attractions in the Alpine region.

Adventure parc Skytrek | Vipiteno
SKYTREK is the high ropes course for families, young and old feel comfortable here. There is something for everyone. The courses are built so that the whole family can let off steam. The extensive forest area, the small children’s playground, all of our offers are geared towards families. The fencing of the park helps to keep even the youngest under control. That guarantees the well-being effect.

Our top recommendations for Merano:

Fly2Meran – Tandem flight | Merano
Forget your troubles and experience a new and exceptional emotion! Two or three steps… and you’ll glide above fields, forests and mountains feeling as free as an eagle! Make your dreams come true and live an unforgettable experience! Book a tandem flight with our skilled pilots

Winery Meran Burggräfler | Merano
A winegrowing area like that of the city of Merano, its surrounding villages and the side valley of the Vinschgau, possessing such a wide variety of soils and microclimates and with a backdrop of snow-covered three-thousand metre peaks and Mediterranean vegetation, is in a position to offer a wide spectrum of varieties. The range of the Meran Burggräfler Winery is as varied as the landscape of the Meraner basin and the Vinschgau, offering a total of 14 grape varieties.

Therme | Merano
In the heart of the spa town of Merano/Meran, Terme Merano is a natural oasis, centrally located and a successful example of modern architecture within the Alpine landscape. A transparent cube of glass and steel with warmly accented wooden elements arches above twelve indoor pools. In the 50,000 sq. meter park which is part of the thermal baths, thirteen open-air swimming pools have been added. The overall effect offers pure relaxation in the midst of nature.

Prince’s Castle | Merano
The tour through the castle leads us on the traces of its first owner, Archduke Sigmunds, who probably had it built as a city apartment. Throughout the 16th century the castle remained a princely residence; in 1516 Emperor Maximilian I even stayed here. Over the centuries the building became increasingly dilapidated. From 1880 the castle was made accessible to the public. Today it attracts more than 20,000 visitors a year.

Palais Mamming Museum | Merano
The Palais Mamming Museum is located in a newly renovated Baroque palace in Piazza Duomo and hosts the collections of the civic museum. The permanent exhibition offers an overview of the historical development oft he city and ist outskirts.

Our top recommendations for Val d’Isarco:

Cantina Valle Isarco | Chiusa
Because the Valle Isarco enjoys the ideal climate for growing white grapes, the Cantina Produttori Valle Isarco specialized in the production of white wine. Thanks to the ideal climate, grapes of remarkably high quality, and flawless processing techniques the white wines from the Cantina Produttori Valle Isarco are now among the most celebrated wines produced in South Tyrol… Our modern facility at Chiusa produces about 950.000 bottles every year. The elegance and character of the wines reflect the philosophy of the Cantina and of its 135 members: Quality without compromise!

Franzensfeste Fortress
With its gigantic appearance and labyrinth of rooms, corridors and stairways, the fortress of Franzensfeste/Fortezza belongs to the most interesting fortresses in the Alpine region. This masterpiece of Austrian fortress architecture was built from 1833 to 1838 and has a varied history. 2008 it was opened to the public and since than it hosts international and local exhibitions of art, architecture and other events.

Acquarena | Bessanone
The water world Acquarena in Bressanone is the top tip for 365 days a year!
From June to September the generous outside facilities tempt visitors with several different pools. The fun pool with a 77 m long spiral slide, Jacuzzi loungers and more ensures that there is not a minute of boredom! Our smallest guests have fun in the children’s pool with many water games. Ambitious athletes practice in the Olympic sized pool with 10 lanes and diving towers. The offer is rounded off with a children’s playground, beach volleyball and beach soccer court.

The Museum of Pharmacy | Bressanone
In autumn 2002, THE MUSEUM OF PHARMACY IN BRIXEN (BRESSANONE) opened its doors to the public for the first time. Its unique collection of exhibits welcomes visitors – experts and novices alike – to an exciting journey of the history of pharmaceutical drug making. The instruments on display, including pill press machines and suppository molds, glassware, jars and packaging have all been used in our pharmacy, some of them for more than 400 years. They serve as impressive evidence of the evolution of science in a pharmaceutical context.

Brixen Bikepark | Plose
Since 2018 Brixen Bikepark is open, and mountain bikers are impressed with the flow and whistler feeling. Not without reason: After all, the whistler makers of Gravity Logic personally took manners – or excavators – in hand. The men from Gravity Logic are masters of their trade and know exactly what fun it is to whom. There are now four dream lines waiting for you.

Our top recommendations for Merano surroundings:

FlyHirzer – Tandem Paragliding | Hirzer
Float weightlessly in the sky. Feel the pure feeling of freedom. Experience a very special nature experience. Who does not dream of marvelling at the South Tyrolean mountains from the perspective of an eagle? With a tandem or paragliding flight this is easier than you think. Whether you are interested in a paragliding flight at the Hirzer or in a tandem flight over Merano: we will accompany you!

MuseoPassiria | S. Leonardo in Passiria
Cattle-dealer, rebel leader, hero. The permanent exhibition cast an ironic eye over the legend of the Tyrolean popular hero Andreas Hofer. It shows how the Tyrolean rebellion of 1809 against Napoleon unfolded. It offers a glimpse into Hofer’s mind and his despair with God and the Emperor. And it shows how, despite his failure, the era following Hofer made him into a hero.

Tyrol Castle | Tirolo
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.

Gardens of Trauttmansdorff Castle | Merano
The Gardens of Trauttmansdorff Castle, located in the town of Merano (Meran) in northern Italy, is a botanical garden nestled into a twelve-hectare amphitheatre with an altitude differential of 100 meters. Trauttmansdorff offers spectacular views of exotic gardens and breathtaking vistas of the surrounding mountains and the spa resort town of Merano.

Alpin Bob | Merano 2000
Bobsledding in summer? For sure, because in Merano 2000 offers year-round sledding fun! The 1.1 kilometer-long Alpin Bob is THE attraction in the recreational area above Merano.

Our top recommendations for Val Venosta:

Mondotreno | Rablà
Mondotreno is the largest digital installation of miniature railways in Italy. Mondotreno is located in Rablà near Merano (BZ) and represents, with its more than 20,000 pieces, one of the largest private collections of miniature trains. The Mondotreno is fascinating for its surprising models, 1:87 (H0) scale reproductions complete with numerous details and interactive elements that arouse great amazement among visitors. Come and discover South Tyrol in miniature and our incredible fantasy world “Half Mountain” with its impressive variety of landscapes.

Kiteboarding | Resia Lake
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.

Churburg Castle | Sluderno
Churburg Castle rises above Sluderno in the sunny Venosta Valley between the Passo Resia and Merano: one of the best preserved castles in South Tyrol with the largest private armoury and a fairytale arcade walkway.

National Park aquaprad | Prad
The acquaprad National Park Visitors Center is found in Prato allo Stelvio. The modern building hosts an interactive presentation explaining the importance of water in the mountains. Water is indeed a vital element in the life of the Stelvio National Park and is a central theme in the permanent exhibition.

Canyoning | Ciardes
A combination of trekking, swimming, and mountaineering inside wild canyons technically equipped by us.
The duration includes: signing up, kitting out, instructions, and return to base in one of our minibuses.

Our top recommendations for Bassa Atsina:

Wine estate Pfitscher | Montagna
Wine lovers for a century and a half and still not a bit tired. At the Pfitschers 3 generations make wine, live and work together. They stand for clear, straightforward wines from high sites. The cool climate gives them expression, finesse and a unique identity.

Trampoline park | Egna
Enjoy the liberating feeling of jumping, feel the adrenalin kick and forget the everyday life. With 30 trampolines and various attractions, fun is guaranteed for young and old!

Geoparc Bletterbach gorge | Aldino
A journey through millions of years is that along your hiking tour through the Bletterbach gorge. This UNESCO World Heritage site provides insight into the inner part of the mountains, into the world of rocks and stones and into the structure of the Dolomites. The gorge is an open book, where scientists, hikers passionate about geology, as well as nature-loving families with children may read about more than 40 million years of geological history.

Haderburg | Salorno
The castle of Salorno stands imposingly on the rocks above the village and is the symbol of the village. Its position makes it one of the most impressive ruins in the Alps. It was built in the Middle Age and during the time it was constantly enlarged. It was in possession of different nobel families and since the 17th century it belongs to the descendants of Earl Zenobio-Albrizzi from Venice. Thank to their help the castle was restored. Since 2003 it can be visited during summer.

Museum of People through Time | Kurtatsch
The Museum of People through Time shows the life of people in South Tyrol from the Stone Age up to the very recent past. Various epochs are illustrated using countless original objects, numerous experiments and animations. Annually changing exhibitions offer a glimpse of the large collection.

Our top recommendations for Ladinia-Dolomiti:

Dolfi Land | Ortisei
Dolfi Land was created in 2007 and it is the first and only theme park dedicated to wood carving. The park is crafted with attention to the smallest detail, decorated according to the season. Wood connoisseurs will find a vast assortment of thousands of sculptures and other products, selected from a range of over 60,000 products which have been developed during the course of Dolfi’s 120-year history.

Golfclub | Carezza
The expression „mountain beast“ its not meaningless, because during a golf match at the GC Carezza you have to overcome 400m altitude . The 9 holes are situated on 1.680m above sea level and extend on a surface of 45 hectar.
The breath taking panorama on the Rosengarten mountain stands for a long time in everyones memory, after having played under a charming scenery.
Even the european aristocracy knew about the beauty of this golf place in Carezza and came already in 1905 to southyrol to play this amazing sport. The Golf Club Carezza is established since 24 years . Every year, many Golf tournaments are organized. The alpine iron man is one of the most popular and hardest golf tournaments in the region with a playing game of twelve hours. This requires a lot of conditioning and endurance from all players.

Funes Nature Park House | Funes
Puez–Odle Nature Park, which is known as Puez–Geisler in German, encompasses mountain ranges such as the Odle Group and the Peitlerkofel Massif, ranking it amongst the most impressive and most photographed mountain formations in the whole of the Alps. The central information point of the nature park is Funes Nature Park House, which opened in 2009 in San Maddalena in Funes/Villnöss. The simple contemporary cube made of concrete, wood and glass was designed by architects Stefan Burger and Birgit Rudacs and is integrated harmoniously into its surroundings
in terms of both form and colour.

Mar Dolomit | Ortisei in Val Gardena
Swimming, relaxing and entertaining in the swimming pool “Mar Dolomit” of Ortisei in Val Gardena. The swimming pools in Ortisei are composed of an outdoor area and an indoor area, where you find pools of different sizes and shapes. In the indoor area there is located the heated 25 m. pool, a hot whirlpool, two children pools, a big slide and a steam bath, a brine and a big 25 m. outdoorpool.

South Tyrol Planetarium | Collepietra
The South Tyrol Planetarium is also the only one of its kind in South Tyrol. Unlike the observatory, the planetarium reveals the secrets of our universe and brings them to life with the help of state-of-the-art 3D technology and a sophisticated sound system. Visitors can go on a journey into the depths of space and discover what await mankind.

Our top recommendations for Oltradige:

Wine estate Ritterhof | Caldaro
Not all wine from South Tyrol is the same. If you are looking for a special drop of unique wine you are in just the right place at the Ritterhof wine estate. You will remember this wine from South Tyrol at No. 1 on the wine route for a long time to come. We cultivate our vines with the greatest of care, the grapes are harvested by hand and turned into the best wines from South Tyrol with passion. A Ritterhof wine is a wine from South Tyrol with character.

Farm distillery St. Urban | Cornaiano
Do you know the difference between fruit brandy, spirit, grappa and liqueur? Have you ever tasted South Tyrolean gin?
The Hofbrennerei St. Urban stands for the art of distillation at the highest level. The distilling is done by Erwin himself.
For the distillates he uses only fully ripe and undamaged fruit from our own cultivation. This is the only way to produce noble brandies of exceptional quality. Through months of storage, the noble brandies receive the optimal fullness of aroma and harmony. St. Urban products can consciously be described as the “heart of nature” because they are produced without any flavourings or added sugar.

Castle Hocheppan | Appiano
The castle Hocheppan is situated high above the Val d’Adige and offers a panoramic view over the Ötztal alps, the Dolomites and to the capital city of South Tyrol: Bolzano. Castle Hocheppan is the perfect combination of natural beauty and the romance of a medieval castle. Art lovers should visit the well-preserved castle chapel with its precious fresco cycle, which is one of the best-preserved frescos all over Tyrol.

The South Tyrolean Wine Museum | Kaltern
How could it be otherwise? The South Tyrolean Wine Museum is located in Kaltern! Innumerable objects impress the visitor with the history and significance of wine in South Tyrol. There are impressive wine presses, wine barrels and other wine production tools and equipment. You will hear informative stories and legends about wine – for example the importance of the “Saltner” as the guard of the vineyards.