Dive deep into local history and experience culture authentically … The Puster Valley offers a wealth of impressive castles that tell stories of the past, museums that showcase art and everyday life in a unique way, as well as deeply rooted customs and traditions that are still alive and celebrated all year round. Just nearby lies the fascinating Mansio Sebatum Museum in St. Lorenzen. Spread over three floors, it takes you into the fascinating settlement history of the Roman road station from which today’s municipality developed later. A worthwhile destination that can be reached on foot in about an hour. But that is just the beginning of your journey of discovery!
Destinations that broaden your horizon
Art and culture
Dive deep into local history and experience culture authentically … The Puster Valley offers a wealth of impressive castles that tell stories of the past, museums that showcase art and everyday life in a unique way, as well as deeply rooted customs...
A place full of stories and art
The alpine town of Bruneck
The picturesque streets, exquisite shops, and cosy cafés will delight you. Join a guided tour of the town to immerse yourself in history and discover historical sights as well as modern art at the ECK Museum of Art. Bruneck Castle, which not only offers breathtaking panoramic views but also houses the Messner Mountain Museum (MMM) Ripa, stands high above the town. Here you can learn all about the world’s mountain peoples and how they have survived in harsh environments for thousands of years. Their adaptation to life in the mountains is truly fascinating.
At the summit of culture
The two Kronplatz museums
At the top of our local mountain, two exclusive museums await you: the Messner Mountain Museum (MMM) Corones focuses on traditional mountaineering and is knwon for its impressive architecture by Zaha Hadid. The Lumen Museum of Mountain Photography offers fascinating insights into the history and art of this discipline. It presents stunning photographs, tells stories about the fascination of the mountains, and regularly attracts visitors with exciting temporary exhibitions. Also open in winter!
A journey through place and time
Museums and castles
in the Puster Valley
Just a stone’s throw from Bruneck, in Dietenheim, the popular South Tyrolean Folklore Museum invites you on a journey through time. As the oldest provincial museum in South Tyrol, it provides a comprehensive insight into rural life of past centuries. Another highlight is the Taufers Castle, one of South Tyrol’s largest and best-preserved castles, featuring knight’s armour, a torture chamber, magnificent living quarters, and frescoes. Not far waway, the Kirchler Mineral Museum in the Ahrntal attracts visitors with over 1,000 unique exhibits from the Zillertal Alps and the High Tauern.
Experiences for every season
Events and happenings
The Puster Valley hosts numerous events throughout the year. From colourful farmers’ markets, cosy traditional Törggelen in autumn, atmospheric Christmas markets, and mystical Krampus runs in winter, to captivating concerts, Alpine festivals, and sports events for hiking and biking in summer – there’s always something going on here. A particularly special highlight is the renowned Gustav Mahler Music Weeks in Toblach, which are dedicated to the famous composer and held annually in summer.
Innovative and unconventional
Ecological paradise in hotel style
Innovative and unconventional
Ecological paradise in hotel style
You can go on holiday in many places, but feeling this comfortable during your stay? The forest, the meadow, the lake, nature … everything is experienced intensely here. Simple hotel-style apartments offer a high-level holiday while also enabling a stay with a small ecological footprint. The apartments convey a warm, puristic atmosphere due to the surrounding natural environment, while also providing plenty of privacy and space thanks to the secluded location.
