Places in the holiday region Ahrntal valley | South Tyrol

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The holiday region Ahrntal valley brings together 15 places across the four municipalities of Ahrntal/Valle Aurina, Sand in Taufers/Campo Tures, Mühlwald/Selva dei Molini and Prettau/Predoi. Each has its own character – from lively village centres to small mountain villages, from the head of the valley to its side valleys.

What connects these places are the people and their deep sense of belonging. Down-to-earth values, living traditions and warm hospitality make encounters in the valley special.
Discover the places of the holiday region Ahrntal valley, their people, stories and unique features – and find the place that feels right for your holiday.

The Ahrntal valley in numbers
Impressive nature and remarkable variety – a few numbers that tell the story of the valley.

15 places
4 municipalities
2 tourism associations
over 80 three-thousand-metre peaks
31,500 hectares of nature park
850 km of hiking trails
164 alpine pastures
7 mountain refuges
35 mountain lakes
10 waterfalls
120 drinking water springs
542.76 km² holiday region

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Some of the special features that make the Ahrntal valley what it is.

Unique in Italy – The Climate Gallery in Prettau/Predoi, deep inside the former mine, offers a special microclimate for speleotherapy.
One of South Tyrol’s largest castles – Taufers Castle/Castel Taufers towers above Sand in Taufers/Campo Tures at the entrance to the Ahrntal valley. The oldest parts of its walls date back to the 11th century.
Cheese with character – Ahrntal valley Graukäse is one of the valley’s traditional specialities. As a Slow Food Presidio, it represents local origins, traditional craftsmanship and a living cheese-making tradition.
Water shapes the valley – Mountain lakes, waterfalls and numerous drinking water springs accompany the Ahrntal valley from the head of the valley to Sand in Taufers/Campo Tures.
Rieserferner-Ahrn/Vedrette di Ries-Aurina Nature Park – Covering 31,500 hectares, the protected area encompasses a significant part of the region’s mountain landscape.

15 places. Each special in its own way.

This is the Ahrntal valley in all its variety.

Prettau/Predoi

Deeply rooted. And deep inside the mountain. Prettau/Predoi is the northernmost municipality in South Tyrol, with a history shaped by centuries of copper mining. At the Prettau/Predoi Mining Museum, the mine train travels around one kilometre into the mountain, bringing the story of mining to life. At the Prettau/Predoi Climate Gallery, it’s all about breathing freely: deep inside the mountain, pure, pollen- and allergen-free air creates a special microclimate for speleotherapy. Traditional craftsmanship is also part of the village’s identity: the art of bobbin lace-making has been practised and passed down in Prettau/Predoi since the late 19th century.

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Rein in Taufers/Riva di Tures

Rein in Taufers-Riva di Tures has a great deal to offer winter sports enthusiasts: it is possible to cut the first curves right on the village ski run with its own lift directly in the village. In the valley, there is a top-quality cross country skiing trail with varying degrees of difficulty, making Rein in Taufers-Riva di Tures the Nordic skiing stronghold of South Tyrol-Südtirol. The summer hiking area offers numerous trails, shelters and pastures, and there are some high mountains, like Hochgall or Schneebiger Nock, which are ideal for climbers.

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Mühlen in Taufers/Molini di Tures

The village of Mühlen in Taufers/Molini di Tures is small but fascinating, and with its shops, cafes, and restaurants, it offers everything that could be needed for a carefree stay. In addition, it is enticing with its lovely hiking trails and sports facilities. One festive culinary highlight is the Kathreinemarkt, a traditional market that is held every year in November.

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Kematen/Caminata

Kematen-Caminata lies on the banks of the picturesque chapel of St. Walburg and its villagescape is characterized by farms, farmhouses and by the water: glaciers, lakes, rivers. Close to the village are the Reinbach-Waterfalls, which can easily be reached by foot. This favorite excursion destination offers an imposing natural drama of cascades over 25 meters (80 feet) in height. During the warm part of the year, the tiny water droplets swirling through the air are pleasantly refreshing.

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Kasern/Casere

At the very end of the Ahrntal valley. Right at the foot of the mountains. Kasern/Casere lies at the head of the Ahrntal valley, in the heart of the Rieserferner-Ahrn/Vedrette di Ries-Aurina Nature Park. Around the pilgrimage church of Heilig Geist/Santo Spirito, trails lead to alpine pastures, mountain huts and into the high mountains. Mountain air, nature and mountain farming shape the village – in winter, abundant snow transforms the head of the valley into a peaceful winter landscape.

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St. Peter/S. Pietro

Small village. Big views. Close to the head of the valley lies St. Peter/San Pietro, shaped by flower-filled meadows and traditional Ahrntal valley farmhouses. Its Gothic church on the mountainside is visible from afar, while the glaciers of the Zillertal Alps/Alpi della Zillertal seem almost within reach. The Sunnsatweg trail, the alpine pasture circuit and numerous mountain and high-alpine tours start directly from the village and lead into the unspoilt mountain landscape of the Ahrntal valley.

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Mühlwald/Selva dei Molini

The Mühlwalder Valley is reached via the village of Mühlen in Taufers-Molini di Tures. This "valley of the water" is characterized by its farm culture. Beautiful immaculate farmhouses and flowering meadows shape the landscape on both sides of the slopes. A variety of thematic paths offer the opportunity to get better acquainted with the valley. Children above all will enjoy the "Snow & Fun Tamarix" Family Park, at which various winter sports can be tried out.

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Weißenbach/Rio Bianco

Small side valley. Big mountain moments. Surrounded by mountains, alpine pastures and mountain huts, the small mountain village of Weißenbach/Rio Bianco lies in a side valley of the Ahrntal valley. The 16th-century church with its winged altar is one of the village’s cultural highlights. Hikes and mountain tours lead to alpine pastures, mountain huts and the surrounding peaks, while toboggan runs and numerous ski touring routes make Weißenbach/Rio Bianco a great starting point for days in the snow. The ski lift directly in the village gives families quick and easy access to the slopes.

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Steinhaus/Cadipietra

Shaped by mining. Surrounded by mountains. Steinhaus/Cadipietra is the main village of the municipality of Ahrntal/Valle Aurina and is closely connected to the valley’s mining history. At the Mining Museum in the Kornkasten, once the food storehouse of the Prettau/Predoi mine, this history is still brought to life today. The valley station of the Klausberg lifts is located directly in Steinhaus/Cadipietra. Klausberg is part of Skiworld Ahrntal – in summer, it is a starting point for hiking, family adventures and mountain experiences; in winter, it becomes a ski area with state-of-the-art lifts and perfectly groomed slopes.

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St. Johann/S. Giovanni

Shaped by craftsmanship. Surrounded by mountains. St. Johann/San Giovanni is the largest village in the Ahrntal valley. Its distinctive Baroque church, mountain farms and the living tradition of woodcarving reflect the village’s farming and craftsmanship heritage. The Mineral Museum displays crystals and minerals from the mountains of the Ahrntal valley. From the village, hiking trails lead to alpine pastures and peaks of the Zillertal Alps/Alpi della Zillertal.

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Lappach/Lappago

Lappach-Lappago is the last village in the Mühlwaldertal-Valle di Selva dei Molini. The emerald-green Lago di Neves-Neves Stausee lake is located at the end of the valley and is the starting point for numerous hikes and high-elevation tours. The Rifugio Ponte di Ghiaccio-Edelrauthütte and the Rifugio Porro-Chemnitzer Hütte are the best known Alpine refuges in the hiking area. There are popular bases for longer tours. There is a museum in the center of Lappago that is devoted to the subject of water. The institution with the name “The Magic of Water” houses all kinds of interesting information about the properties of the most valuable of elements.

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Sand in Taufers/Campo Tures

The market town Sand in Taufers/Campo Tures, considered the center of the “Ahrntal”, comprehends the five suburbs Mühlen in Taufers/Molini di Tures, Kematen/Caminata, Ahornach/Acereto, Rein in Taufers/Rio di Tures and Drittelsand/Costa di Tures.
Innovation is an important issue here. In: 2008 Sand in Taufers/Campo Tures won the European award for village renewal.
The attractions are the Taufers Castle, the Reinbach waterfalls, the parish museum and the nature park house.
In the summer will take place the popular feast “Tauferer Straßenküche” and the concerts in the context of the „musiKultur Taufers“. The South Tyrolean ski and hiking area Speikboden is just a few minutes away.

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St. Jakob/S. Giacomo

Craftsmanship. Farming life. A remarkable hill. Above St. Jakob/San Giacomo, the Gothic parish church stands on a hill formed by a landslide, visible from afar and a defining feature of the village. Farming and woodcarving remain part of everyday life here. The Leonardi Trail leads through meadows and forests, past hand-carved wooden figures, offering insights into traditional farming life in the Ahrntal valley. In winter, Klausberg, one of the Skiworld Ahrntal ski areas, is just a few minutes away.

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Luttach/Lutago

Art in the valley. Active in the mountains. Luttach/Lutago combines active days with a distinctive tradition of craftsmanship. The Maranatha Nativity Scene Museum features intricately crafted nativity scenes from different countries and periods, while the neighbouring woodcarving studio of Lukas Troi offers an insight into the art of working with wood. From the village, hiking and cycling routes lead through the Ahrntal valley and into the surrounding mountains.

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Ahornach/Acereto

The small village of Ahornach-Acereto that is drenched in sun is located above Campo Tures and is known to many because of the South Tyrolean-Südtiroler Hans Kammerlander, who grew up and still makes his home here. Its own majestic local mountain, the Picco Palù-Großer Moosstock, also known as the Moosnock, is the destination of many mountaineers and rewards those who scale it with a breathtaking view of the entire Valle di Tures and the main ridge of the Alps. Also very well known is the mountain farmhouse that is built between two cliffs, “Kofler zwischen den Wänden”.

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: The holiday region Ahrntal valley is located in north-eastern South Tyrol, Italy. It includes 15 villages across the four municipalities of Ahrntal/Valle Aurina, Sand in Taufers/Campo Tures, Mühlwald/Selva dei Molini and Prettau/Predoi.
: Over 80 three-thousand-metre peaks, 164 alpine pastures, 850 km of hiking trails and four family-friendly ski areas define the holiday region Ahrntal valley. Add to that the valley’s mining heritage, traditional craftsmanship, Ahrntal valley Graukäse as a Slow Food Presidio and the people who call this valley home.
: The holiday region Ahrntal valley is located in north-eastern South Tyrol, Italy, close to the Austrian border. Arriving by car from the north, travel via Austria and the Brenner Pass, then follow the A22 Brenner motorway southwards. Coming from the south, take the A22 motorway northwards. From either direction, exit at Brixen/Pustertal (Bressanone/Val Pusteria) and continue through the Pustertal/Val Pusteria valley via Bruneck/Brunico to Sand in Taufers/Campo Tures and the Ahrntal valley. Travelling by train, take the rail connection via Franzensfeste/Fortezza to Bruneck/Brunico. From there, regular bus services connect the villages throughout the holiday region.
: The holiday region Ahrntal valley comprises 15 villages across four municipalities: Ahrntal/Valle Aurina, Sand in Taufers/Campo Tures, Mühlwald/Selva dei Molini and Prettau/Predoi. These include Sand in Taufers/Campo Tures, Kematen/Caminata di Tures, Mühlen in Taufers/Molini di Tures, Rein in Taufers/Riva di Tures, Ahornach/Acereto, Mühlwald/Selva dei Molini, Lappach/Lappago, Weißenbach/Rio Bianco, Luttach/Lutago, St. Johann/San Giovanni, Steinhaus/Cadipietra, St. Jakob/San Giacomo, St. Peter/San Pietro, Prettau/Predoi and Kasern/Casere. Each village has its own character and tells a part of the valley’s story.
: The 15 villages of the holiday region Ahrntal valley are situated between 800 and 1,600 metres above sea level. From the valley villages around Sand in Taufers/Campo Tures to the higher mountain villages and Kasern/Casere at the head of the valley, discover varied landscapes with meadows, forests and impressive views of over 80 three-thousand-metre peaks.
: Each village has its own character: Sand in Taufers/Campo Tures offers a lively centre with shops, restaurants and culture. Steinhaus/Cadipietra is close to Klausberg ski area, Luttach/Lutago to Speikboden, and St. Johann/San Giovanni lies between both. Weißenbach/Rio Bianco, Rein in Taufers/Riva di Tures and Ahornach/Acereto are peaceful mountain villages with beautiful views. Mühlwald/Selva dei Molini and Lappach/Lappago are ideal for hiking, while Prettau/Predoi and Kasern/Casere offer access to mountain tours. Kematen/Caminata di Tures and Mühlen in Taufers/Molini di Tures combine village life with easy access to Sand in Taufers/Campo Tures, while St. Jakob/San Giacomo and St. Peter/San Pietro charm visitors with their mountain scenery and traditional village character.All villages are well connected by public buses. Explore the village portraits and find your favourite place.
: The Tauferer Ahrntal valley (Valli di Tures e Aurina) refers to the wider valley area north of Bruneck/Brunico. Ahrntal/Valle Aurina is also the name of one of the four municipalities in the area. The holiday region Ahrntal valley brings together 15 villages across the municipalities of Ahrntal/Valle Aurina, Sand in Taufers/Campo Tures, Mühlwald/Selva dei Molini and Prettau/Predoi. Two tourism associations work together to develop the tourism offering and connect these villages as one holiday destination in South Tyrol.