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

Sailing | Resia Lake

How to reach the Experience 

The Sailing Association Reschensee has its headquarters at the lakeside. The main event of the year is the race of the bell tower of Resia Lake. There are also sailing lessons for beginners.

Courses and Offers: 

05.07.-07.07. 2019: Trail & Sail week at Resia Lake (for holidaymakers)

20.07.-21.07.2019 Tower regatta with international participation

Weekly: Taster courses with Stephan Eckl

If you’re interested: Sailing with Reinhard Ritsch and motorboat instruction (lifeboat) with Peter Oberhofer

Contact:
Amateursportverein Segelverein Reschensee
St. Anna 14/A
39027 Graun im Vinschgau

Villabassa

How to reach Villabassa

Attractions:
– Museum Alta Pusteria | Villabassa

Villabassa is considered the cradle of tourism resorts of the Val Pusteria. Today it is venue for one of the hardest mountain bike races in the Dolomites, Dolomiti Superbike.

Villabassa is located at 1,154 m asl and harkens back on an animated past. This village is considered the cradle of tourism in Val Pusteria, dating back to 1871. The history of tourism is is documented in the Haus Wassermann, the local museum of tourism.

Places of interest are the S. Stefano parish church, boasting an altarpiece by the famous Baroque painter Martin Stoller. Also worth to be visited is the S. Maddalena church in Moso, hosting one of the most precious organs of Europe, seen from a historic and musical viewpoint.

Villabassa is a municipality that is ideal for those who love nature and outdoor activities. This is where you can find the first kneipp adventure village of Italy, providing a refreshing experience for body and spirit, surrounded by a magnificent scenery. Moreover the cure park offers tennis courts, a boccia lane, a recreation area and an adventure land for kids. In addition, a botanic educational trail provides interesting information for flora and fauna.

In Villabassa, all your wishes regarding hiking and walking destinations are going to be fulfilled. Either the Monte Serla, the local mountain of Dobbiaco and Villabassa, or Dolomite high path n°3 to Longarone, varied are the possibilities. Those who love mountain biking might be familiar with Villabassa as venue for the Dolomiti Superbike race, considered the hardest mountain bike race in the Dolomite mountains. Challenge yourselves on the race courses. Those, however, who prefer comfortable cycling down in the valley, can make a tour along the cycle track PusterBike of the Val Pusteria.

In winter, there are many skiing areas within easy reach. Either Monte Baranci, Monte Elmo, Croda Rossa or Plan de Corones, if you don’t want to, you don’t have to ski twice one single slope. Snow-shoeing, ski touring or winter walking in the fairytale landscape also leave lasting impressions in a scenery that has been added to the list of the Natural World Heritage sites.

Museum Alta Pusteria | Villabassa

How to reach the Tourism museum Alta Pusteria

The tourism museum in Haus Wassermann documents the history of tourism in Alta Pusteria.
On the ground and the first floor you can trace the foundations of tourism, the flair of the old inns and the many spas. Also showcased is the construction of the railway line in Val Pusteria, which led to the development of modern tourism.
A separate room is given to the early development of Alpine sport.

On the second floor visitors get an insight into the heyday of tourism of the great and good at the turn of the century: The comfortable accommodation and the sparkling salon for the noble visitors have been vibrantly recreated. A simple chamber provides a glance into the working world of the servants. The traditional lifestyles of the local population in the region are also shown.

Opening hours:
To October 21st
Tuesday to Sunday drom 4 pm to 7 pm

Entry fees:

Adults 5,00 €
Studentsm seniors over 65 and groups over 10 persons 3,00 €
Children under 6 years free

Contact:
Haus Wassermann
Hans-Wassermann-Str. 8
39039 Villabassa
+39 0474-745133

Tesido

How to reach Tesido

Active:
– Open-air swimming pool “Panorama”| Monguelfo

The village of Tesido is regarded as one of the five sunniest villages in the Val Pusteria Valley. The sun terrace between the mountain and the valley attracts numerous guests to this tranquil, idyllic village above Monguelfo with its beautiful panorama view of the Dolomites. Many hiking trails lead from the village to the surrounding mountain world. In the wintertime, the village ski lift is a meeting point for both young and old who want to cut a few curves on the slopes. The Romanesque-Gothic St. George’s Church is regarded as the cultural trademark of the sunny village.

Monguelfo

How to reach Monguelfo

Attraktionen:
– Castle Monguelfo | Val Casies

Activities:
– Open-air swimming pool “Panorama” | Monguelfo

Embedded in a great natural landscape with a view of the Dolomites, Monguelfo lies directly on the main axis of the Val Pusteria Valley. But Monguelfo is known above all else as a result of its cultural treasures. The Welsperg Castle, the “Pacher” wayside shrine, the many old fountains with the “water from the ponds”, and the works of the famous painter Paul Troger have to be counted as some of the highlights. Monguelfo has also developed into a meeting place for shopping. There are many sports and leisure time possibilities, from ice skating to miniature golf, and there are numerous local modern facilities that will quicken the pulse of any athlete.

Open-air swimming pool “Panorama” | Monguelfo

How to reach the open-air swimming pool “Panorama”

In the warm summertime, the outdoor swimming pool in Monguelfo-Welsberg is a popular point of attraction for all those who are looking to be refreshed. Sportpool, babypool, children’s playground, beach-volley, sun bathing area, bar.

Opening hours:
June 1 – August 31 2019
Daily: 9am – 8pm

Price:

Day ticket Evening entry after 6m
Adults 5,00 € 4,00 €
Children up to 14 years 3,50 € 3,00 €

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Contact:
Open-air swimming pool Panorama
Via del convento 11,  39035 Monguelfo/Tesido
Tel. +39 348-0848235

 

Resia Lake | Resia

How to reach the Resia Lake

The symbol of Venosta Valley is quite fascinating and rather like a fable. A solitary church steeple emerges half out of the clear waters of the 6 km long Resia Lake, against the majestic background of the wild Langtaufers Valley. However, the story behind this postcard-like image is far less idyllic and the romantic 14th Century church bears testimony to the irresponsible decision of the State to locate a dam there after the end of the Second World War.

As of 1922, Fascism had taken hold in Italy, including South Tyrol. In 1939, the Montecatini conglomerate began the construction of a 22-meter deep dam project in Resia/Reschen, with complete disregard for the sensibilities and remonstrations of the local South Tyrolean population. Construction was suspended after the outbreak of the War and it was hoped that this would mark the end of the project. But in 1947, just two years after the end of the War and much to the dismay of the local population, Montecatini announced that work on the construction of the dam was to be resumed.
By the summer of 1950, it was all over. The locks had been tightened and the water was rising, flooding 677 hectares of land affecting 150 families, half of which were forced to emigrate. Compensation was meager and the inhabitants of the town of Curon/Graun, which was completely flooded, were housed in temporary accommodation – basic shacks located at the entrance of the Vallelunga/Langtaufers. The dam was the product of fascism and through it, hundreds of families lost the basis of their livelihood.

The half-submerged church steeple in the Resia Lake has since been declared a protected historical artifact, becoming a tourist attraction and thus symbolizing the legacy of old Curon.