Holidays in Vinschgau/Val Venosta

More than 800 products are sold at the shop: speck and cheese, fresh bread, fresh fruits and vegetables, spreading fruit and honey, herbs, tea and spices, natural juices and syrups, wines and high-quality distillates, natural cosmetics and many more products. There is also the opportunity to enjoy the specialties of peasants and homemade cakes.

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The e-bike rental company in Val Martello is perfect for all the people who want to explore the sunny Val Martello on the e-bike, but do not have the possibility to bring their own bike.

Intensely flavoured aromatic cheeses from the Laces-Martello holiday area The high mountain environment of the Venosta Valley has always been associated with mountain pastures and dairies. Since medieval times, butter and cheese have been produced in the mountain pastures. Even today, dairy products such as natural butter, yoghurt, cottage cheese and cream are still made there, particulary alpine cheese and local specialities such as "Graukas". At the Gandhof typical cheese types were produced.

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The Vinschgau Valley is one of the most arid areas in the Alpine region. Sunnaseit (sunny side) and Nörderseit (northern side) have always shaped the valley, the people, the culture.

Discover the versatility of this unique valley and its long history in the Vuseum - 's Vintschger Museum, and then hike the prehistoric settlement of Ganglegg or the old watercourses Leitenwaal and Berkwaal.

 

Enjoy the Venosta Valley ...

Interactive design, films, and the “Waal” hike along the ancient irrigation canals past the prehistoric settlement of Ganglegg make the visit really exiting.

 

... Experience the Venosta Valley

 The exhibitions make visitors understand why the Venosta Valley is the way it is today and how the people in the Venosta Valley learned to deal with the harsh conditions over the millennia.

 

Archeology

The Ganglegg site on the hill above Sluderno/Schluderns is the best-researched fortified hilltop settlement of the Bronze, Iron and Roman ages in the entire Alpine region. Valuable original structures have been preserved and also two houses rebuilt in this archaeological park.

The Rhaetian people at the Ganglegg occupied a position of social pre-eminence in prehistoric times, evidenced by the numerous jewellery and weapon finds from large parts of Europe. Their own writing, the place of burnt offerings as the centre of ritual ceremonies in the Venosta Valley made the people a powerful and widely feared tribe.

 

Swabian children

The Venosta Valley was a bitterly poor valley because of its climate. People had to starve and fight for survival every day. Facing a period of poverty between the 17th and early 20th century, many parents in the Vinschgau Valley were forced to send their children on a difficult an exhausting march to Upper Swabia to find a place to stay and work . The exhibition explores why it could come to this point and describes the hard everyday life of these "Swabian children".

 

Travellers – The Korrnr

It was not the desire for freedom that made them take the cart, it was poverty at home that forced them to do so. Pulling the cart, many people from the Venosta Valley travelled across the countryside. They bought and sold goods, hired themselves out as harvest workers or tried begging. Many a family was living on the streets for years.

 

WasserWosser – Water for irrigating the crops

Since the Venostaalley is one of the most arid valleys in Europe, the invention of a sophisticated system of artificial irrigation canals was essential for agriculture. Visit the exhibition WasserWosser and discover interesting facts about the origins, the history and organisation of this local irrigation system that has proven its value for thousands of years, and the way it was used.

Guided tours
Guided tours take place every Wednesday.
German guided tour - 16:00
Italian guided tour - 17:00

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Whoever loves the challenge at the ice climbing is exactly right at the Konzentschatter waterfall.
3-4 rope lenghts at the "Konzentschatter" waterfall on the right of the way no.37 in the direction of the Martello mountain hut.

Watles E-Trial

For all motorsport enthusiasts, children and adults, we have our brand new E-Trial Parcours right next to the Adventure Lake. On this "playground", young and young-at-heart acrobats on two wheels - or rather, mostly on one wheel - can really let off steam, practise and learn. Beginners can also try out this sporting challenge - and will probably acquire a taste for it very quickly.

In Val Martello you find numerous beautiful playgrounds. One of it is next to the church Maria i.d. Schmelz; slides, all sorts of swings an a big sandbox let child eyes shine.

Four new gorge scenes with four imposing constructions of corten steel integrated with nature were realized on behalf of the Laces-Val Martello tourist association and the municipality of Martello to present hikers this gorge with all its beauties. Hikers thus have the possibility to experience the gorge at close quarters for the first time. Spray inclusive!
Thanks to comparatively small interventions the four constructions – trowel, panoramic crescent, observation pulpit and suspension bridge – give the visitors the possibility to have different special encounters with the gorge. The starting and finishing point is at the parking area at the end of the valley, from there you go to the first vantage point, the "trowel". Visitors can climb down safe steps and experience the thunder of the water, the spray as well as the sides of finely polished rock faces from the edge of the trowel.
The second vantage point, the "panoramic crescent", offers an open panoramic view of the opposite mountain peaks, Rifugio Nino Corsi, towards Hotel Paradiso and out of the valley.
The steps of the "observation pulpit" take the visitor from the vegetation up beyond the edge. The vertical view into the gorge conveys a sense of weightlessness.
The fourth building at the end, the suspension bridge enables you to cross the gorge at a dizzy height between the two banks. The bridge is designed in a way that it can be principally used all around the year. This is a direct connection to the "Rifugio Nino Corsi/Zufallhütte", to the dam, the "Bau"; now on the left side of the canyon until you come back to the parking lot.

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In 1220, the Church of San Giovanni/ St. Johann in Taufers was built as a Romanesque church in the shape of a cross. The fully frescoed groined vault depicts its Byzantine influence. It is worth seeing the Late Romanesque frescoes. Whole sections of the walls of the predecessor church from the 9th century were used to build the church. 
Later, the church was used as a hospice church and served as a common room and sleeping place for pilgrims. 

The church S. Johann in Taufers is open every day from 9.30 a.m. until 5.00 p.m..

Relaxing at the idyllic lake Coldrano. The children can rehearse fishing in the lake and the adults can relax on the lawn around the lake or taste a delicious coffee on the terrace of the restaurant.

Welcome to the playground at the Trattla leisure centre! A paradise for children of all ages awaits you here, nestled in the picturesque landscape of the beautiful valley.
Children can test their skill and courage on our versatile climbing structure. With slides, climbing walls and rope bridges, the facility offers hours of fun. The various swings and seesaws offer plenty of fun and make children's hearts beat faster. For parents, there are cosy seating areas and picnic tables to relax and enjoy time with the family.
The playground is open daily and is free of charge for visitors to the Trattla Leisure Centre.

The small pilgrimage church Unsere liebe Frau im Walde stands on the Schmelz, in middle of the wooded Martell Valley, where a mine is mentioned as early as 1448. This charming miners' chapel was donated in 1711 by the Counts Hendl from Kastelbell, sold in 1816 due to famine, extended with a tower in 1856 and rebuilt in Neo-Gothic style in 1894. Until after the Second World War, the people of Martell moved in procession from the parish church in the main village to the chapel on the Schmelz for the annual celebration of the church consecration. The day of patron saints is on first Sunday in July, around the Visitation of Mary (2nd July), with a field mass and sermon by the erratic block next to the church.

In the fraction of Tartsch lies the mystical hill of Tartsch with its Romanesque little church of St. Veit. The hill of Tartsch is a special place to which a tangible magic has always been attributed. This is why this place is also described as a place of power in the Upper Vinschgau.
The hill of Tartsch was inhabited in prehistoric times and in antiquity. For archaeologists, this hill is considered the prehistoric center of the valley. An approximately 1.3-acre, now sunken settlement, was located here. Besides Roman coins, cup-marked stone and iron axes, a 2500-year old stag antler with Rhaetian inscription and the remains of a Rhaetian house from the 3rd or 4th century BC were found. In the interior of the hill, an unfinished WWII bunker, built between 1939-1942, was found.

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On the Val Venosta wine route hikers can enjoy an insightful and pleasurable tour throughout the year. For long distances the wine route follows the rogge, which were originally built as artificial irrigation channels. At times, it runs past farms or crosses private property and vineyards. The people who live and work here are happy to offer passers-by a glimpse into their wayof life and work. Hikers and lovers of nature asked to respect the property and traditions of this region and to approach nature with care. Along the way notice boards provide information on the landscape, the wine, the restaurants and other food outlets, and the local wineries.
The 2.5 hour long hike can also be undertaken in sections and in both directions.

At the archery course ,,Schlegl'', archery can be learned under assistance. On-site you can borrow equipment and you receive an archery enrollment. The traditional archery offers with its 28 3D targets entertainment and fun in the fresh air and free nature.
Archery is a leisure activity to relax the mind and to be physical active for young and old.

There is a beach volleyball court above the sports field, which can be used by everyone. The court is directly connected to the AquaForum.

The biathlon-centre is situated in the western part of South Tyrol. The centre offers a 12 km slope and the most modern shooting rang in Italy with 30 electronic targets HoRa 2000. The biathlon centre lies on a sea level of 1.700m. Because of its altitude it is probably the centre with the best snow probability in the alps with snow usually from the end of november to the end of march.

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.

The St. Benedikt church of Mals was ercted in the 8th century A.D. Its Carolingian frescoes are among the earliest murals in central Europe. Originally, St. Benedict's did not have a tower; this was probably only built in the 12th century and therefore appears somewhat oversized. 
Without doubt, however, the two portraits of the founders are the most interesting. They show the Bishop of Chur and a Franconian landlord in traditional costume. This portrait is unique in Europe, as there is no comparable representation anywhere else. 

Opening hours 08.04.2024 - 31.10.2024:
Visitation: Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from 10 a.m. - 11.30 a.m.
Guided Tour: Monday, Wednesday and Friday (only in German at 2 p.m. and Italian 2.30 p.m.
Prices: € 1,80 per person; € 3,00 per person with guided tour
Registration not required 

Guided tours only in german or italian language (Info: +39 0473 831190)
The church is closed on Sundays and public holidays.

Relaxing at the idyllic lake Coldrano. The children can rehearse fishing in the lake and the adults can relax on the lawn around the lake or taste a delicious coffee on the terrace of the restaurant.

The minigolf course at the Trattla leisure center in Val Martello invites young and old to enjoy a relaxing game in the middle of the Stelvio National Park.

Everybody comes onto his expense in the sports & leisure centre Trattla. And quiet seeker is the fisherman pond in the heart of the national park Stelvio, the perfect attempt point for families. The fisherman equipment can be lent without problems in the near situated restaurant Trattla.

Waalwege is the German name for the characteristic hiking trails in the Vinschgau Valley, which run without significant inclines along the hill at the foot of the high mountains. They are the paths along which run along the narrow water channels, that were dug many centuries ago and were used to irrigate the fields until the 19th century. Today, the irrigation channel paths are among the most popular hiking trails in South Tyrol.

The paths are popular hiking trails for families, moderate hikers and everyone who wishes to enjoy the unique flora and fauna in the entire valley. There used to be 300 irrigation channels in the Upper Venosta Valley but today, only a dozen of these are still accessible. The Leitenwaal, Berkwaal und Oberwaal are navigable year round. The Turnaunawaal in Taufers i.M./ Tubre in Val Monastero also offers spectacular panorama views of the valley and the high mountain ranges.