Holidays in Welschnofen
Welschnofen is located in the midst of the wonderful mountain landscape of the Dolomites in Eggental, protected by the mighty rock faces of Mt. Latemar and Rosengarten.
Lake Karer
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In summer, the picturesque village in the Dolomites is a holiday paradise for hikers, mountain bikers and nature lovers.
Eggental Tourismus - Othmar Seehauser
The family-friendly skiing area Carezza can be reached by a cableway directly from the village centre. In the environs, you will find numerous winter hiking paths, toboggan runs and cross-country ski runs.
Valentin Pardeller - Eggental TourismusDense coniferous forests and green alpine pastures surround the village of Welschnofen in the eastern part of Eggental. The village has about 2,000 inhabitants and is located only 20 km from South Tyrol’s capital Bozen. Via Karer pass in the east, you can get to Val di Fassa in Trentino.
Sights in Welschnofen
Two highlights of the area, which you should not miss, are the picturesque Lake Karersee and the dreamlike alpenglow of Mt. Rosengarten at sunset. Both are famous photo spots, you should absolutely see once you are in Eggental.
In addition to numerous chapels, culture lovers will look forward to a visit of Welschnofen’s parish church, consecrated to St. Ingenuine and Alboin. The church has been built in the 19th century and was replaced by a new building in 1965. The church tower, however, has been preserved.
Golf course
Golf Club Carezza
Skiing on the beautiful slopes of Obereggen
Obereggen - Paolo Codeluppi
Cable car valley station Laurin 1 Carezza
Carezza SkiA paradise for active travellers
Welschnofen is a perfect place for all those, who are looking for tranquillity and relaxation. As well, active travellers and families are offered numerous exciting leisure time activities in summer and winter.
Endlessly long hiking paths, wonderful climbing tours, many bike trails and the wonderful golf course next to Lake Karersee complete the summer offer of Welschnofen.
In winter, however, skiers, snowboarders and cross-country skiers will look forward to the nearby skiing area Carezza and the winter sports centre of Obereggen. The beautiful landscape offers also possibilities for snowshoe hikes in an untouched natural landscape.
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Idyllic winter hike in Eggental
Eggental Tourismus - Alexandra Näckler
Dreamlike winter landscape in Eggental in the Dolomites
Eggental Tourismus - Alexandra Näckler
Suspension bridge at Lake Karersee in Eggental
Eggental Tourismus - Alexandra Näckler
The family-friendly skiing area Carezza can be reached by a cableway directly from the village centre. In the environs, you will find numerous winter hiking paths, toboggan runs and cross-country ski runs.
Valentin Pardeller - Eggental Tourismus
In winter, a modern cableway brings you to the family-friendly skiing area Carezza directly from the village centre.
Valentin Pardeller - Eggental Tourismus
Embedded right in the heart of the Rosengarten Latemar area
Tourismusverein Welschnofen
Mountain run in front of the dreamlike scenery of Mt. Rosengarten
Tourismusverein Welschnofen-Karersee
Hiking at Lake Karersee at the foot of Latemar massif
Eggental Tourismus - Helmuth Rier
Dreamlike evening light at Lake Karersee in Eggental
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at dusk
Tourismusverein Welschnofen
In summer, the picturesque village in the Dolomites is a holiday paradise for hikers, mountain bikers and nature lovers.
Eggental Tourismus - Othmar Seehauser
Lake Karer
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The 2,806 m high Rotwand peak takes part of the Rosengarten massif.
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Golf course
Golf Club Carezza
View over the Karersee
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Lago di Carezza
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Lake Karer
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Karerpass
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Selected accommodations in Welschnofen
Moseralm Dolomiti Spa Resort
Modern suites and Dolomiti Mountain Wellness with outdoor relax pool (adults only), saunas and relax rooms with panoramic view & new Family SPA area.
Hotel Alpenrose
Active holidays in the heart of the Dolomites: Ski runs, cross-country ski run, 9-hole golf course directly next to the hotel!
Residence Geigerhof
Cosy apartments with balcony, alpine pasture feeling and panoramic views of Rosengarten and Latemar, wellness oasis with saunas and whirlpool, breakfast on request.
Residence Ulrike
Modern apartments for up to 7 persons, familiar atmosphere, quiet position, dreamlike view of the Dolomites and bread service on request.