Sightseeing

Sandwirt and Museum Passeier

The Sandwirt is the birthplace of Tyrolean patriot Andreas Hofer (1767-1810). In the Passeier Museum, the Tyrol's fight for independence as well as the traditions and culture of the Passeier Valley are well illustrated. 

Jaufenburg

The Jaufenberg, a mighty fortress above St. Leonhard, was built in the 13th century by the lords of Passeier. Today the ruins are housed in a museum about the fortress history.

Schneeberg

At 2355m above sea level, the Schneeberg is the highest mine in Europe. Since the 13th century, lead and zinc have been mined here.

Castle Tirol

The Castle Tirol is the main palace of the Dukes of Tyrol and was built starting in the 14th century. Today it houses the South Tyrolean regional Museum for Culture and Local History.

Garden Trauttmansdorff and the Touriseum

Around the Palace Trauttmansdorff you will find the botanical garden, the water and terrace garden, the sun garden, as well as the forest garden. Together they offer an extensive selection of plant life. The Touriseum (museum of tourism) tells the history of tourism, which began in this region over 200 years ago.  

Therme Meran

At the "Therme Meran" you can choose from 25 pools and therapeutic baths, which each make the element of water really "come to life". Experience the cold sauna immersion bath, the current pool or the steamy, warm whirlpool.

Castle Juval in Naturns

The Castle Juval was built in the 13th century by Hugo von Montalban. The current owner is Reinhold Messner, who has put together several art collections.

Reinhold Messner Mountain Museum in Firmian

Messner Mountain Museum, Firmian, at the Castle Sigmundskron near Bolzano, is the central location of Reinhold Messner's Mountain Museum. The focal point is the portrayal of the mountains in art and the history of mountaineering and climbing. 

Ötzi Museum in Bolzano

At the South Tyrolean Archaeology Museum the history of South Tyrol from 15,000 B.C. to 800 A.D. The highlight is the sensational discovery of the Copper Age man named Ötzi.