Hike over pastures and meadows in the idyllic Avingatal valley in Taufers im Münstertal / Tubre in Val Monastero.
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!
A mountain tour past the “Thaneihöfe” to the Portlesspitze peak.
Easy winter hiking tour in the Avinga valley near the border to Swiss.
Cross country skiing is an intensive and relaxing experience in the unspoiled nature. The sunny Slingia valley welcomes you with perfectly preapred slopes. Beginners and professionales find best conditions on 22 km slopes.
Hiking to the Plantapatschhütte hut in summer on the sci- & adventure mountain Watles.
Easy and family-friendly tour in the Matschertal valley to the Matscheralm Alpine Pasture, which is below the Pleres Spitze peak.
Winter hike in the plain around Glurns to the St. Jakob church near Söles.
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.
The berry bear trail with wooden sculptures and information boards for children and adults on the Schludernser Berg mountain.
Piz Lun mountain is one of the most beautiful viewing spots in the Upper Vinschgau Valley
Hike through the Uinaschlucht Gorge – on the Smugglers’ Paths
ATTENTION!
Construction work and construction site traffic along the entire route. Drive slowly and carefully!
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.
Easy family hike along fragrant alpine meadows with play stations and impressive mountain panorama
Beautiful hike in Matschertal valley to the idyllic mountain lake at the foot of the Saldurkamm ridge.
Hiking to the mountain hut at 2,690 m in the mountaineering village Matsch/ Mazia.
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
Piz Lun mountain is one of the most beautiful viewing spots in the Upper Vinschgau Valley
Gentle hike from Glurns/ Glorenza to the mystical and legendary Tartscher Bühel hill.
