Holidays in Vinschgau/Val Venosta

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.

Sport & Classic Fashion - 2 x in the pedestrian zone Silandro/Schlanders.

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At 2,160m above sea level, in the middle of the national park, behind the reservoir at the end of the beautiful Val Martello, lies the fascinating red ruin of the former luxury hotel Paradiso.
(can only be viewed from outside).

The fomer luxury hotel Paradiso experienced only a short period of prosperity between its realization in 1936 and the outbreak of war in 1940, which ended the civilian hotel business. After the outbreak of the second world war the guest business came to a complete standstill.

Built 1933-1935 by the Italian star architect Gio Ponti. Temporarly occupied by the nazis as their own holiday hotel. Went bankrupt in 1946 and has been abandoned since 1955.

Since then, the hotel ruin have had a mystical attraction. In the middle of the national park the abandoned red building defies and offers a fascinating contrast to the beautiful natural landscape, the mountain waves and the Plima gorge. 

All the services for the bike holiday in Venosta Valley. MTB driving technique training, guided tours, maps, GPS data, bikeshuttle.

St. Anna Chapel in Schanzen was built during the first part of the 15th century, it includes a late-gothic wing-altar.

Gelateria Ortler in Silandro is the first ice cream parlour in the Vinschgau Valley - the Arnoldo family produced their ice cream in Silandro as early as 1938. Rosmarie Ferlito has been carrying on the tradition since 2020.

We use all the wonderful fruit from Val Venosta! Our traditional local varieties of apricots, apples, pears, grapes, all the berries of our mountains, and of course the Vinschgau chestnut!

Directly from the best producers in Italy we source citrus fruits, nuts and pistachios but also novelties like mango, avocado, ginger and turmeric.

Tour information Direction: south-west, best period: from spring to autumn, routes 1-8 open all year round, rock: granite, height: max 80 meters (the most 20-30m), difficulty: 3c – 8a, cord-lengths: 3, boulder: 6 routes, nr. of tours: 70

In the Razoi Valley of Sulden/Solda you will find a variety of little, high mountain lakes. They are perfect to take a rest and observe the colorful reflection of the mountains in the water. Freshwater is flowing towards the valley in little meander-formed brooks.

Rent your bicycle in one of the 22 rental shops and give it back when and where you like.
Our public transport system will bring you in the opposite direction.

Food from the local area and from South Tyrol. Regionality, tradition and high quality are the main focus.

The climbing hall was completed in 1993-94, in 2004 rebuilt and 2007 upgraded. On 300m² climbing area, everyone can find a proper tour. 
In 2017, the climbing hall was once again expanded and enlarged - with a height of around 16 metres, two self-securing systems and a total of over 100 routes, we invite you to put your skills to the test all year round. We offer climbing in daylight through our large glass facade in the entire climbing area.
Bouldering enthusiasts will also get their money's worth with our varied routes of all levels of difficulty.

The current opening times you can find here www.klettern-martell.com 

Bio Distillery

It was always the passion of Friedrich Steiner, to use products from the direct surroundings for the bio distillery Steiner. Since 2006 he is making distillates with highest bio quality.

You find exquisite quality fires and liqueurs, restored to health from fruits from a biological cultivation or wild collection in the bio quality distillery Steiner which are from our near surroundings.

Meanwhile we have an extensive assortment develop. 13 quality fires from fruit and 14 noble liqueurs from most exquisite fruits and special berries.

The distillates and liqueurs of Mr Steiner were repeatedly already awarded at the "Destillata" which the quality of the products underlines.

You are welcome to convince themselves of the distillates in the Bio Hotel Panorama

Leaderships take place in the Bio Hotel Panorama every Monday at 9.30 pm (German or Italian language).

Breadbasket
Life energy from the sun of Val Venosta, the Upper wind, the water and the earth and fire home!
The grain is freshly ground, made into full-fledged bread and baked in a wood oven.

The new dm drugstore in the Herilu shopping centre in Latsch. The dm offers a wide range of products for beauty, well-being, nutrition and much more.

The farm Niederwieshof produces different homemade juices, jams and fresh fruits from the season. The Niederwieshof offers also guided tours through the farm (only by booking).

The Oberschlossbauerhof Juval is located just above Juval Castle and is run by the Blaas/Viertler family. It has been owned by the Blaas family for around 200 years.

Wine has been grown on the quietly situated mountain farm with a unique view of the Venosta Valley mountains and Juval Castle since 1985. Riesling and Müller-Thurgau are produced at Oberschlossbauer Juval. Your hosts will give you a warm welcome in the newly built, cosy farm shop.

You can taste and enjoy the two white wines in an authentic atmosphere, directly from the centuries-old walls of the original house. The hosts will be happy to introduce you to the exciting history of the farm and the Juval hill.

Wine tasting and guided tour of the vineyard for groups on request.

The old Niederhof farm, which can still be seen today from the new house and farmstead, was built around 1555, housed two families and was also used as a primary school for the Waldberg district until 1955. 

If you find stories about life on mountain farms in the past and old traditions exciting, the Niederhof farm tour is the right place for you. 

Find out more about the history of the Niederhof and about life as a mountain farmer in the past and today. The farm tour focuses on mountain farming and life as a mountain farmer, while the farm museum takes you back to a time when the farmhouse parlour was the centre of life and gives you an insight into the way farming used to be done. Afterwards there is a joint tasting of the farm produce. Duration: approx. 2-2.5 hours 

Make an appointment with senior farmer Sepp on +39 335 5295 016

At the Stallwies farm, one of the highest farms in South Tyrol, is an old mill not far from the farm. The Kornhof, on which rye is still grown today, has processed the grain in the mill itself. Visit the old mill and gain an insight into ancient traditions.

Excitement, games and fun for the whole family is in store in the afternoons at the Silandro recreational center. The colorful mini golf facility with 18 holes of varying difficulty makes children's hearts beat faster, the new holes are a challenge for all ages. Right next to the mini golf course is an adventure playground for the younger generation.

At the Fuchs bakery in the Martell Valley you will find bread and baked goods of all kinds.

Built exclusively using natural materials, this water attraction consists of a natural waterfall, a generously-sized water therapy pool and a cold arm bath. All pools and baths are fed with the purest spring water and were developed according to the principles of Kneipp healing. Nature lovers can discover all kinds of information about the flora and fauna of the Ortles area and take time to unwind in the treehouse, the barefoot path, the nature area or one of the many relaxation spots.

Bicycle, bikes for hire, repairs, fishing articles

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For years, Luis Weger from Malles/Mals collected numerous pieces of equipment, skis and an enormous amount of knowledge about skiing and cross-country skiing. In the exhibition room "The history of skiing in the Upper Venosta Valley" in the old building yard of Malles/Mals, all these numerous pieces are now on display. 
In addition to a variety of skis, ranging from wooden skis to skis belonging to the Italian King Umberto II, the greatest athletes and legends of skiing and cross-country skiing in South Tyrol are also honoured with their own wall of fame.

The exhibition room can be visited all year round on request.
Meeting point: Mals railway station
Duration: approx. 1 hour
Minimum number of participants: 8 people
Price:€ 4.00 for adults and € 2.00 for children up to 14 years of age
Registration at the Mals information office, tel. +39 0473 831 190

Whether it's a classic basketball game with five players per team, or the streetball variety with only one basketball, this is a highly technical and tactically challenging team sport. Here, team spirit is the decisive factor. Young people are the ones mostly attracted to this fast-paced sport originating in the United States.

The basketball court at the SportWell sports center is open to all – beginners and experts alike. Single players may use the facility free of charge - no reservations are required. Groups, however, need to book in advance.

The herb castle in Coldrano attracts attention from afar. The radiant yellow of the facade seems like a splash of colour, a shooting one, in the midst of large-scale, green and groomed apple orchads. It is indeed a small paradise for the senses, a botanical world of its own. Nature in spades, a sea of blossoms aromatically fragrant, spreads out in the herb garden and lovingly encloses the show garden of the herb castle. However, herbs are not only to be found on the ground at the herb castle, but also at lofty heights. On the roof terrace we have set up a love nest, the love garden. Everything is free accesible to everyone, 7 days a week.
In the herb fields in Coldrano (700m above sea level) and Taufers/Tubres (1.400m above sea level) the herbs are cultivated, harvested, dehumidified and refined into quality products from 3 generations with much diligence and love. In keeping with the ecological cultivated methods of the "Bund alternativer Anbau" (association of alternative growers), plant growth is promoted trough targeted soil cultivation, diversity in cultivation and oragnic fertiliser.
The variety in the fields is as rich as the product selection in the farm shop - a real treasure trove for the environmentally conscious:
-herbs, tea and spice blends, herbal salt, pasta, vinegrads and oil
-honeys and fruit honeys from our own apiary
-fruit spreads, syrups, chocolates and sweets
-healing oinments, cosmetics and perfume

The farm shop is open 7 days a week, all products are also available online.
Guided tours are available on request with a minimum of 10 participants.

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If you order fresh bread rolls, fine pastries, delicious cake slices, crunchy muesli, delicious jams or an irresistible snack for in-between meals, you will also get an extra portion of good humour without being asked. And a friendly smile on top of that. What else is special? Our long-lasting, passionately baked, handmade, cautiously delicious favourite breads.