Holidays in Mühlen in Taufers
Mühlen in Taufers is located on 860 meters, a bit before Sand in Taufers, the main village of Tauferer Ahrntal, right at the meeting point of the valleys of Taufers and Ahrntal. Be it action or experiences in nature, wellness or village festivals – in and around Mühlen in Taufers, there is a large offer of holiday activities for all tastes.
At the entrance of Mühlwald valley, a side valley of Tauferer Ahrntal, Mühlen in Taufers offers the down-to-earth nature of a South Tyrolean village as well as a lot of variety in an Alpine mountain world with more than 80 peaks that higher than 3,000 m.
Varied holiday fun at Speikboden ski area
The valley station of Speikboden ski area can be reached from Mühlen in Taufers by car or by bus in a few minutes. From there, vacationers can quickly reach the hiking and skiing area Speikboden. The chairlift Sonnklar even takes you to higher altitudes. At 2,400 m, there is a viewing tower with dreamlike 360-degree panorama near the lift’s top station.
Winter sports fans will look forward to wonderful ski runs and to a long toboggan run with two alternative descents as well as to a snow park ant to a fun park. The whole year round, Speikboden is a good starting point for paragliders; however, the best conditions are from June to September. These are also the perfect months for the fixed-rope route Speikboden.
Nature & culture, adventure & relaxation
Be it from Speikboden or in Rieserferner-Ahrn Nature Park – around Mühlen in Taufers, there are varied paths for hikers and mountaineers, for rapid mountain bikers as well as for cycling families. A highlight for small and big adventurers is the hike to the Reinbach waterfalls near Sand in Taufers.
Adrenaline junkies should try the fly line at the three waterfalls or a rafting tour on Ahr river. In Sand in Taufers, there are two great destinations for the whole family: Taufers Castle and the bathing and wellness centre Cascade. How much life is characterised by traditions still today, is visible during local festivals, such as the parish fair (Millina Kirschta) or the “Kathreine” fair.