Culture holidays in South Tyrol
Selected accommodations for culture holidays
- With farm & petting zoo
- Family-run hotel with its own alpine pasture
- Breakfast buffet with farm's own product
- Plenty of space for fun & games in the countryside
- Secure garage parking for cars, motorbikes & buses
Quiet and central position, countless outdoor activities in the environs, in the surrounding area of Meran.
- Central location between Bozen & Meran
- Wellness area with natural bathing pond
- Regional specialities
- Family-friendly atmosphere
- Very good transport connections
- Small & cosy
- With garden & terrace
- Breakfast buffet
- 3-course menu in the evening in summer
- Numerous leisure activities
Situated between the German north and the Italian south, South Tyrol offers a conglomeration of many cultural characteristics. Ancient traditions and crafts, historical awareness and the importance of individuality and homeland is still present today when you look at the customs in the single valleys.
Cultural variety
It does not matter where you go in South Tyrol, the local castles can be found in almost all valleys being important evidence of an eventful history. Also, they attribute a very special charm to the picturesque natural landscape. Worth to be mentioned as well are the churches and monasteries, such as Säben Monastery above Eisacktal – a landmark of South Tyrol.
Some unique attractions for culture fans are, for instance, the Cinema Knottn in Vöran with a dreamlike panoramic view, the historical Ritten Railway or the famous photo spots such as the Messner Mountain Museum Corones on top of Mt. Kronplatz.
The about 90 museums in South Tyrol bear as well witness of the rich cultural heritage. The museums are spread all over the region and are dedicated to different topics, such as the Museum of Archaeology in Bozen, the Schneeberg Mine in Ridnaun or the Touriseum in Meran.
South Tyrol’s culture also includes the fantastic world of legends, celebrities such as Reinhold Messner and the countless cultural events taking place all year round.
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The new Pass Museum at Timmelsjoch pass reflects the cross-border nature of Timmelsjoch Experience. Inside the museum, visitors will learn more about the Timmelsjoch High Alpine Road.
Tourismusvereien Passeiertal - Benjamin Pfitscher
Sterzing with its numerous shops can best be explored on foot.
Tourismusgenossenschaft Sterzing Pfitsch Freienfeld - Patrick Schwienbacher
The oldest museum in South Tyrol
Stadtmuseum Bozen
Church of St. Johann
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Museum of modern and contemporary art in Bozen
Othmar Seehauser - Museion Bozen
Shopping fun in Eppan in Southern South Tyrol
Tourismusverein Eppan - Helmuth Rier
Reifenstein Castle is situated in Freienfeld. It is the best preserved castle in South Tyrol, as it was never conquered and destroyed.
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Castle of Burgeis
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the symbol of Sluderno
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Tures Castle
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Tures Castle
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Hocheppan Castle / Castel d'Appiano
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