Hike through the Uinaschlucht Gorge – on the Smugglers’ Paths
ATTENTION!
Construction work and construction site traffic along the entire route. Drive slowly and carefully!
Marienberg Abbey above Burgeis/ Burgusio 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:
- Marienberg in front of and behind the lens
- Maria
Guided Tours
All information about guided tours and timetables can be found at https://www.marienberg.it/en/museum/guided-tours.html.
This drinking water fountain is located directly to the left of the town hall on Taufers Main Street (Via S. Giovanni) and is freely accessible and free of charge.
In the course of the project "Respect the mountain" the certified fountains of the municipality of Taufers i. M. were collected and published. The project raises awareness for environmentally friendly, respectful and responsible behaviour on the mountain. The fountains invite you to fill up reusable bottles with fresh and high-quality drinking water.
- Tourist Office Upper Vinschgau
Paul Flora, graphic artist and illustrator from Glurns, drew cartoons for Die Zeit for about 25 years. His life centred around Innsbruck, but Glurns always remained a point of reference for him. Thus it was his wish to be buried here in 2009. There is a permanent Paul Flora exhibition in the church gate tower.
Discover at the Vuseum – the Vinschgau Museum – the versatility of this unique valley with its long history, and then take a hike to the prehistoric settlement of Ganglegg or along the old watercourses Leitenwaal and Berkwaal.
Experience the Vinschgau Valley …
The various film presentations and the walk along the water channels to the prehistoric site "Ganglegg" – well signposted – make the visit eventful. Additionally, the exhibitions in the museum change regularly.
… Understand the Vinschgau Valley
The exhibitions help visitors understand why the Vinschgau Valley is the way it is today and how the inhabitants, the “Vinschger,” have learned to cope with the harsh local conditions over millennia.
Ancient Vinschgau: The archaeological site near Ganglegg hill is an extraordinary testimony to the historical development of settlements in the Vinschgau Valley from the Neolithic period to the Roman era. The exhibition presents exceptional artifacts depicting the life, culture, religion, and craftsmanship of that time.
Travel and Stops in Roman Times: The permanent exhibition presents a series of unique finds along the Via Claudia Augusta in the Upper Vinschgau Valley, demonstrating the importance of the valley as a transit area.
Water Channels – Water for Irrigation: Vinschgau Valley is one of the driest valleys in the Alps. Concern for water has accompanied its inhabitants since time immemorial. Together, they built the “Waale” (traditional irrigation channels) with simple means and regulated the distribution of water by local statutes.
Today, much has been replaced by modern technology, but in some places the Waale system remains intact. In 2023, the Waale on the Mals Heath were inscribed on UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
The Swabian Children: Starting from the 17th century, poverty in the Vinschgau Valley forced parents to send their children on a very exhausting walk to Upper Swabia to find accommodation and work there. The exhibition traces the paths of the “Schwabenkinder” (Swabian children) and tells their story: from a simple life in the Vinschgau Valley to the hard daily life in a foreign land.
Travellers – “The Korrner”: Jenische, Dörcher, and Korrner were driven by hardship to distant regions. In the Vinschgau Valley, those who travelled with a cart and mostly worked as itinerant traders were called “Korrner.” They were typically registered in their home municipalities as fruit, vegetable, or livestock dealers. We distinguish between those who made their living this way and those who did so only seasonally or as a supplementary income.
Avelignese Stallion 249 Folie – The breeding of Avelignese horses in the Vinschgau Valley: In 1874, the stallion 249 Folie was born in the stables of Josef Folie and his wife Anna Fritz. Today, all purebred Avelignese horses descend from him. The documentary exhibition tells the story of Folie and his descendants in the Vinschgau Valley.
This drinking water fountain is located at the beginning of the village of Taufers i. M. (coming from the Vinschgau Valley) by the car park after St. John's Church.
In the course of the project "Respect the mountain" the certified fountains of the municipality of Taufers i. M. were collected and published. The project raises awareness for environmentally friendly, respectful and responsible behaviour on the mountain. The fountains invite you to fill up reusable bottles with fresh and high-quality drinking water.
- Tourist Office Upper Vinschgau
Above Schluderns in the sunny Vinschgau, towers the Churburg, one of the best preserved castles of South Tyrol. Today’s visitors find an impressive Renaissance castle, enhanced by the remarkable paintings in the arcades surrounding the courtyard. Many precious objects are to be seen in the Romanic chapel, the Matscher chamber and other splendid rooms. The world renowned armoury contains the largest collection of its kind. The harnesses, all made for members of the family, are of incomparable artistic and historic value.
Visits are only possible with a guided tour!
Guided tours in English on request: +39 0473 61 52 41
Churburg Castle is closed from the beginning of November to the end of March.
Nestled in the picturesque landscape of the Vinschgau Valley, Bunker23 in Tartsch holds a fascinating history beneath its surface. What appears from the outside to be an unassuming relic of the past was once a strategically important part of the so-called "Alpine Wall"—an extensive military defense system.
Today, this former shelter has been transformed into a unique meeting place. Bunker23 serves as a cultural space that unites art, history, and memory. Regular exhibitions, guided tours, and events take place in its cool corridors, immersing visitors in a truly special atmosphere.
Altitude: 1750 m - 2150 m
The Watles chairlift is open only in winter.
An Adventure Playground for Children on Watles, the Hikers' Paradise
Amidst the expansive Watles hiking area, there is the 1500 m² Spielesee – an artificial lake for children, designed as an exciting adventure playground for little ones and families. Kids can play on the wooden rafts, hanging bridges, waterfalls and streams where they can try their hand at "gold panning" or exploring for minerals and other gems. Children love the long slide and the new Funballz, a water–walking-ball which kids can hop and run with along the surface of the water.
Wooden chaise-langue’s are also available and adults can unwind and enjoy the view from the platform, with its magnificent mountain panorama. Admissions are free of charge.
Since 3 generations we produce South Tyrolean specialties with the highest quality: Speck (bacon), different salamis, “Kaminwurzen“ (smoked sausage), local smoked meat of the beef as well as fresh meat specialties of the pig, cattle, lamb, poultry and meat from wild-living animals. We offer ready grilled meats, fresh salads, cheese and “Knödel” (dumplings) with cheese, Speck (bacon) or liver. Everything prepared freshly in our house! An in addition: the finest finger food of Vinschgau Valley. Freshly and regionally products - this is our “secret recipe”.
This drinking water fountain is located in the Schlossoir neighbourhood in the hamlet of Rifair below Taufers i. M. and is accessible free of charge.
In the course of the project "Respect the mountain" the certified fountains of the municipality of Taufers i. M. were collected and published. The project raises awareness for environmentally friendly, respectful and responsible behaviour on the mountain. The fountains invite you to fill up reusable bottles with fresh and high-quality drinking water.
- Tourist Office Upper Vinschgau
The Watles Riders - Mountaincarts on the Watles Mountain
In winter, the Watles area is suitable for sleigh rides. And in summer, hikers can enjoy the Watles Riders.
One of the main attractions of the Spielesee lake is the option of the Watles Riders. At the chairlift mountain station, it is possible to rent go-kart like vehicles that run along on a 4 km long forestry road (the sleigh run) all the way down to the valley station.
Good whisky takes time. The whisky is aged in underground bunkers from the Second World War. We are aiming for three variant qualities, because the maturation takes place in bourbon barrels from the U.S., Marsala barrels from Sicily and wine barrels from Alto Adige. Whisky fans around the world can look forward to tasting the PUNI fine single malts starting in 2015. They do not seek to be a copy of the Scottish original, but rather, wish to include the terroir of the Vinschgau Valley and Italy.
Guided Tours (on request): www.puni.com/en/guided-tours
Fascinating hike on the High Alpine Trail of Schlinig/ Slingia to Uina Gorge, unique 900 m long high route cut into the rock in 1908-1910.
ATTENTION!
Construction work and construction site traffic along the entire route. Drive slowly and carefully!
This drinking water fountain is located in the street Via Mühlweg directly in front of the volunteer fire brigade of Taufers i. M. and is freely accessible free of charge.
In the course of the project "Respect the mountain" the certified fountains of the municipality of Taufers i. M. were collected and published. The project raises awareness for environmentally friendly, respectful and responsible behaviour on the mountain. The fountains invite you to fill up reusable bottles with fresh and high-quality drinking water.
- Tourist Office Upper Vinschgau
