Mühlbach

How to reach Mühlbach

Attractions:
– Rio Pusteria Fortress | Rio di Pusteria
– Funicular in Rio di Pusteria

Activities:
– Open air swimming pool | Rio di Pusteria/Mühlbach

Mühlbach is located at the entrance of the Pustertal valley and has had market village status since 1269. Ancient walls, stately manors and refined townhouses bear witness of its long-standing history. Located at the heart of an important traffic artery, Mühlbach forms the centre of the Almenregion. The multifaceted hustle and bustle can best be enjoyed on a leisurely shopping stroll with a culinary stop-over at one of the cafés. Direct bus connections from Mühlbach to the Vallertal, the sunny Meransen, the Rodenecker-Lüsner Alm as well as Spinges with its old farms, all just a stone’s throw away and certainly worth a trip. Also, the cable car takes you up to Meransen as well. Alternatively, you can catch the train to the Pustertal or take the bus to Brixen.

Shopping:
A new pair of hiking boots or rather pumps? In the many shops in the heart of Mühlbach everyone will find a gift for the loved ones at home. Subsequently, you can enjoy the multifaceted village live having a glass of wine or a Cappuccino on one of the sun terraces of the cosy cafes.

Sesto

How to reach Sesto

Attractions:
– Peter and Paulus Parish Church
– Dolomit Arena
– Rudolf Stolz Museum
– Museum Bellum Aquilarum – Exhibition “Traces of historyof”

Pools:
– Outdoor pool

The attractive village of Sesto is nestling in the stunning mountain world of the Sesto Dolomites. Located far away from the hustle and bustle, the town offers nature at its best and opportunities for recreation for all tastes. Alpine climbers in particular know and love Sesto, because the most important peaks of the Dolomites are found here.

Sea level of the village centre: 1.300 m
Population: approx. 1,900
Characteristics: Jewel in the Dolomites of Sesto

Shopping:
Sesto is an idyllic village with all major shops: Grocer, bakery, butcher, newsagent, pharmacy and sports shop. With enormous passion for their products makers in Sesto are producing quality items that are well worth a closer look.

Culinary:
The culinary delights offered in Sesto range from the rustic hut to cosy inns, pizzerias and elegant restaurants. Bars and cafés tempt you with sweet treats, pubs and wine bars with savoury bites. Enjoy!

Outdoor pool | Sesto

How to reach the Outdoor pool

Opening hours:
Mid-June to mid-September
Contact:
Sport Sexten
Sonnwendweg 11
39030 Sexten
+39 0474-710096

Dolfi Land | Ortisei

How to reach Dolfi Land

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.

Make the most of your stay in Val Gardena and come visit us at Dolfi Land. Our forty staff members will give you a tour of the company museum, show you our Outlet or pamper you with a fresh beverage on the terrace of our Dolfi Lounge. There are large outdoor and indoor areas for children to play in.

Opening hours:
All-season:
Monday – Saturday 8am – 12am and 2pm – 6pm

Contact:
Dolfi Land
Via Digon 26
39046 Ortisei
+39 0471 796239 

Vilpiano

How to reach Vilpiano

Attractions:
– Waterfall | Vilpiano

Vilpiano is part of the municipality of Terlano. Vilpiano is situated fairly exactly half-way between Bolzano and Merano. The name “Vulpian” is first mentioned in the records in 1288. It is derived from “villa plana” – village in the plain. In 1313 the name had changed to “Fulpian”, later it became “Fülpian”. From 1564 Vilpian became the most widely used form.
The landmarks of the village are the two parish churches of St Joseph the worker. On your holidays in Vilpiano you should visit the waterfall and glide up Monzoccolo in the cable car.

Wine & culinary pleasure
Thanks to the fertile soil and Mediterranean climate, delicious fruit grows in Terlano, Vilpiano and Settequerce. The region is known as the asparagus triangle. It is also known for its crunchy apples and best grapes.

Culture tips
Terlano, Vilpiano and Settequerce have a strong cultural offer. There is also much to discover in the surrounding area; the cities of Bolzano and Merano in particular await you with their highlights.

Vilpiano Waterfall | Vilpiano

How to reach the Waterfall in Vilpiano

In Vilpiano the Rio Meltina becomes an 85m high waterfall – a natural monument – into the valley, where it then becomes the Vilpiano irrigation channel. This spectacle of nature is accessible all-year-round and excites visitors of all ages. In summer, in particular, a walk through the woods to the waterfall is a delightful, refreshing experience.

The water was also used by a former steam beer brewery. In 1849 the Jewish Schwarz family founded one of the largest breweries in Southern Tyrol. In 1897 a modern power station with a Pelton turbine was added. This was water-powered and generated electricity until the closure of the company in 1986. In recent years the facility was professionally restored and is open to the public. Today, the building houses the national fire academy.

Museum Bellum Aquilarum | Sesto

How to reach the Museum Bellum Aquilarum

Many areas of the Dolomites are in the process of setting up projects to enhance the historical testimony of the Great War. Sesto di Pusteria was both victim and protagonist of this tragedy. Sesto di Pusteria is the only place of Germanic language and culture belonging to the Austro-Hungarian Empire to find itself at the front line, undergoing forced evacuation and displacement, and then, together with other places of the South Tyrol, being annexed to Italy. This chance set of events makes Sesto an emblematic place to tell the history of this period, not only for the Tyrolean citizens of today but for all the inhabitants of Europe. The vicissitudes of the civilian population and of the soldiers during this extremely important moment in history have so far surprisingly been neglected, undoubtedly because of the upheaval following the end of the war and annexation to Italy. Given the considerable interest in the First World War that is now emerging in Europe, Sesto has unique and inestimable contribution to make. The Associazione Bellum Aquilarum (Bellum Aquilarum historical association) aims to save from oblivion the surviving testimony to this tragedy in order to preserve it so that it can be handed down to future generations, not only to the young people of Pusteria, but also to those living in places once belonging to the former Austro-Hungarian Empire that were the scenes of battle here. The tragedy experienced so deeply at Sesto and in Pusteria is askin to that of many other areas of Europe which were on the front line or which, after the war, witnessed the havoc brougth on by territorial annexation. The ensuing cultural, historical and political schism was immense; without doubt, these events changed Pusteria but also Europe itself, and today – in a European perspective enabling the age-old tensions issuing from the war to be overcome – preserving these memories can aid us in the construction of our common future.

Opening hours:
22. December – 20. April:
Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday 4 pm – 6 pm
06. June – 30. June:
Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday 4 pm – 6 pm
01. July – 31. August:
Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday 4 pm – 6 pm
01. September – 28. September:
Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday 4 pm – 6 pm

Prices:
Free entry!

Contact:
Museum Bellum Aquilarum
Kirchenweg 9
39030, Sexten
+39 0474-712244

Stetteneck Castle | Ortisei

The legends of the Dolomites collected by K.F. Wolff helped archaeologists find the forgotten Stetteneck Castle. In the summer of the year 2000 the remains of castle walls from the 13th century were unearthed on the Collina del Pincan (in the Val D’Anna), Ortisei, at the foot of Mount Balest. The Stetteneck Castle had only been mentioned once in a document from 1324 which explains why little is known about the castle. Adelheid, daughter of the Knight Gebhard von Stetteneck, was probably the last owner of the castle. Experts are trying to uncover more about the castle by analysing numerous archaeological finds unearthed during the excavation. Amongst the most important finds we have a Roman door.

The ruins are currently closed to the public.

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Contact:
Dolomites Val Gardena
+39 0471-777777

Mar Dolomit | Ortisei in Val Gardena

How to reach Mar Dolomit

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.

  • Indoor and outdoor pools
  • Relax zone with steam bath, solarium, whirlpool
  • Sport pool 25 m, outdoor pool whit spring board, more children pools, big inline tube slide
  • SOLE outdoor hot tub (32 °C) with stream channel and massage beds
  • Large lawn for sunbathing with sun lounger hire and bar
  • Water slide for young and old
  • Restaurant, Pizzeria and Bar

The sauna area is about 1000 sq m and is divided in 10 different kinds of saunas. From the low steam bath to the hot finnish sauna.There is the appropriate sauna for every one. An oasis of rest and relaxion, where you can restore the natural balance of your body, mind and soul.

  • Ten different kind of saunas, Blockhouse finnish outdoor sauna with whirlpool
  • Steam bath, Bio sauna, turkish bath, Aromatherapy, light therapy, finnish sauna
  • Stone bath, Brechel bath, Vitarium, cold water pool, heysauna
  • Contrast Food bath – Kneipp, Whirlpool
  • Bar

Position:
The simplest way to reach Val Gardena is to follow the Brenner Motorway A22. Coming from north, follow Innsbruck-Brenner-Chiusa. Coming from south, follow Verona-Trento-Bolzano. Take the „Chiusa/Val Gardena“ exit. After about 20 km, along the panoramic road SS242, following the road signs to „Val Gardena/Grödental“, you will reach Ortisei.
Once you have reached Ortisei, follow the main road until you reach the via Minert crossing. Turn right, and after the bridge turn right once more. Follow the left river bank for appr. 200m. You have now reached Mar Dolomit!

Opening hours 

July – August Swimming pool: daily 9.30am – 8pm , Tue and Fri 9.30am – 10pm
Sauna:Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun 1pm – 8pm ; Tue and Fri 1pm – 10pm
September 1 – September 8 Swimming pool: daily 9.30am – 8pm , Tue and Fri 9.30am – 10pm
Sauna: Thu, Sat, Sun 1pm – 8pm ; Tue and Fri 1pm – 10pm
September 9 – September 30 Swimming pool: daily 1pm – 8pm, Tue and Fri 1pm – 10pm
Sauna: Thu, Sat, Sun 1pm – 8pm; Tue and Fri 1pm – 10pm
October – November Swimming pool: daily 1pm – 8pm, Tue and Fri 1pm – 10pm
Sauna: Thu, Sat, Sun 1pm – 8pm; Tue, Wed (only women) and Fri 1pm – 10pm
December 1 – December 23 Swimming pool: daily 1pm – 10pm Sauna: daily 1pm – 10pm
December 26 – March 31 Swimming pool: daily 10am – 10pm
Sauna: daily 1pm – 10pm

Price:

Pool  Adults Children (<14) Reduced (<18) Family
2,5h 11,20 € 5,60 € 7,50 € 27,00 €
Day ticket 13,20 € 6,50 € 9,00 € 32,00 €
1,5 h
(before 12.30pm)		 7,90 € 5,60 € 6,50 € –

 

Sauna & pool Adults Children (<14) Reduced (<18) Family
3h S: 19,00 €
W: 22,00€		 13,00 € 17,00 € 58,00 €
Day ticket S: 21,00 €
W: 24,00 €		 15,00 € 19,00 € 65,00 €

S: Summer – W: Winter

 

Contact:
Swimming pool Mar Dolomit
Via Promenade 2
39046 Ortisei in Val Gardena
+39 0471 797131