Experience centuries grown culture! A journey through the four gates-town of Bruneck, birthplace of the famous artist and painter Michael Pacher, a walk to the splendid baroque castle of Ehrenburg, a short trip to the two-storey chapel of St. George in Taisten... discover as much as you like!
The Castle of Bruneck
No matter where you come from, the castle greets you from afar! Experience castle glory above the city.
Info: tel. 0039 0474 555722, info@bruneck.com
The church of St.-Georg in Taisten
The church has nearly a square floor plan with a half-round apsis. It is a small church between Romanticism and Gothic with an intensive charisma.
Info: tel. 0039 0474 950000, info@taisten.com
The Castle of Welsperg in Welsberg
The castle has always guarded over the entrance to the Gsiesertal valley. It was first documented in 1126 and was the main administration castle of Welsperg for about 800 years until 1907. It is open for visitors in summer.
Info: tel. 0039 0474 944118, info@welsberg.com
The Parish Church of St. Vigil
Opulent baroque with a Gothic tower: Matthäus Günther, who was the head of the academy of arts in Augsburg, created the frescos on the ceiling.
Info: tel. 0039 0474 501037, info@sanvigilio.com
The castle Neuhaus in Gais
A place full of atmosphere, a castle tavern on a knoll – that’s Neuhaus, more charming than defying but the home of great minds: Oswald von Wolkenstein used to spend some years of his unsettled life here during the beginning of the 15th century and the well-known American poet Ezra Pound used it as a hideaway for himself and his family during the Second World War.
Info: tel. 0039 0474 504220,
info@gais-uttenheim.com
The nature trail at the Sonnenburger Kopf
This path leads the visitor to historically significant places and archaeological excavations at the Sonnenburger Kopf. Departing from the Hl. Kreuz or Sonnenburg castle the trail goes past settlements from the Bronze Age and the Iron Age, of Roman times and of the Late Ancient World. Step by step you can experience human history!
Info: tel. 0039 0474 474092, info@st-lorenzen.com
Cultural city Bruneck
There is always some cultural event in Bruneck: Attend the classical, top-class summer concerts – within the charming ambience of the „Ragenhaus“ concert hall. Our holiday academy for painters and artists at castle Bruneck has become a tradition.
Info: tel. 0039 0474 555722, info@bruneck.com
Welsberg, Paul Troger’s town
Paul Troger, Austrian Baroque painter, was born on 30th October 1698 the son of a sexton and dressmaker in Welsberg. His “Troger-blue” is still mesmerizing. The tour starts at his birthplace and goes on to the parish church where three of his masterpieces adorn the altar. You then stop at some other beautiful places and lanes of Welsberg.
Info: tel. 0039 0474 944118, info@gsieser-tal.com
Earth pyramids at Percha and Terenten
Some centuries ago, landslides caused by heavy rainfall left deep trenches on the hillside, which continued to be washed out by erosion over a long time. In some spots, heavy stones have prevented the soil from eroding, thus forming conical rock formations which resemble pillars. These so-called earth pyramids or fairy chimneys still continue to change, and new ones are formed every year especially during spring and winter times.
Info Percha: tel. 0039 0474 555722,
info@bruneck.com
Info Terenten: tel. 0039 0472 546140,
info@terenten.comThe Fanes-Sennes-Prags Nature Park House
Located in the hamlet of San Vigilio di Marebbe, the Fanes-Sennes-Prags Nature Park House offers information about the origins and formation of the Dolomite mountain range, life on mountain pastures, fossils and various archeological findings. The skeleton of a bear found in the caves of Mount Conturines is also on display.
Info: tel. 0039 0474 506120,
info@sanvigilio.comThe Rasen-Antholz Biotope
By declaring the Rasen-Antholz Biotope a protected habitat, ideal conditions have been created to conserve the valley's characteristic flora and fauna of the Antholz valley. Visitors can explore the biotope on nature trails which offer plenty of information on the surroundings and its particularities.
Info: tel. 0039 0474 496269,
info@rasen.itTerner Mühlen nature trail
A romantic and informative walk through past times: In the sun-spoilt hamlet of Terenten six ancient watermills can be marvelled at on a stroll alongside the idyllic stream. Every year during the summer months, the 200 year old mills are put back into use.
Info: tel. 0039 0472 546140,
info@terenten.comThe Valley of Mills in San Martino in Badia
The "Valley of Mills", located in San Martino in Badia, offers the visitor an authentic insight into an ancient culture. A picturesque path connects the mills and makes for an interesting and romantic stroll. During the summer months, some of the old mills are used by local farmers.
Info: tel. 0039 0474 523175,
info@sanmartin.itLes Viles and Cialciara in San Martino in Badia
The Viles, small hamlets built according to local tradition, are a scenic sight in the Val Badia valley. They mostly consist of small groups of farms arranged around a usually small central square with a shared water well and oven. These limestone ovens, or Cialciara as the locals used to call them, are a precious evidence of the self-sufficiency and economic autonomy of the Viles in the past.
Info: tel. 0039 0474 523175,
info@sanmartin.it The Hauserhof farm in Wielenberg (Percha)
A fascinating variety of medicinal and seasoning herbs are grown at the Hauserhof mountain farm in Wielenberg near Percha. Many of these herbs are used to make essential oils, herbal teas, liquors, cosmetic products and syrups directly at the farm. Other treats include an instructive path through the garden where the herbs and spices are grown, a children's playground and a petting zoo.
Info: tel. 0039 0474 401092,
hauserhof@dnet.it -
www.kraeuterhof.net Waldsamerhof cheese dairy
The Waldsamerhof farm in St. Magdalena, a hamlet located in the Gsiesertal valley, is the smallest cheese dairy in South Tyrol, where visitors can experience the ancient tradition of cheese-making. The delicious dairy products can also be tried and bought at the farm.
Info: tel. 0039 0474 948009,
www.waldsamerhof.itBergila in Issing (Pfalzen
Since the 3th generation in 1912, the distillery of pine oil and herb garden Bergila is we producing essential oils in a traditional and manual way. The feedstock is taken by surrounding areas, to maintain the grazing land, and then it will be distilled gently in the traditional distillery. In the herb garden are cultivated 70 different types of herbs by strict biological organic instructions. These herbs were reaped and dried at the right time, and will be packaged for tea. Or it will be made oil extracts, tinctures and other herb products. Not quantity, but quality has priority. The activity with the herbs should be interesting, and give the customers only 100% pure essential oil.
Info: tel. 0039 0474 565373
info@bergila.com,
www.bergila,itThe Agarterhof farm in Pfalzen
At the Agarterhof farm, herbs and spices are grown in a protected, organic garden and later harvested and dried on-site. The plants are used to make different kinds of herbal teas and cosmetic products and sold in a small shop at the farm.
Info: tel. 0039 0474 528227,
agarterhof@hotmail.com Gatscher cheese dairy
At the Hofkäserei Gatscher cheese dairy in Kiens, visitors can explore the traditional cheese-making facilities and storage rooms. All products are made and sold on-site.
Info: tel. 0039 0474 564151
Water-treading on the "Kneipp Pyramid Path Rudlbach"
Water-treading at its best: the "Kneipp Pyramid Path Rudlbach" invites the visitor to indulge, relax and meditate while getting some healthy exercise in spectacular surroundings.
Info: tel. 0039 0474 950000,
info@taisten.com Cultural path Gais
Abidance and meditation. A quiet and harmonic round tour perfect for abidance and meditation. This is the path which leads from the village of Gais near Bruneck up to the Neuhaus Castle and back down again, crossing the stream, towards Aufelder and the Baustadlhof to finally reach the former Pfleger house. Along the path there are several pieces of art to honour great personalities who once lived or worked in the village of Gais such as the disputatious minnesinger Oswald von Wolkenstein, the American poet Ezra Pound, his daughter Mary de Rachewiltz as well as the sculptors Heinrich and Franz Bacher.
Info: tel. 0039 0474 504220,
info@kulturweg-gais.it
