Cultural pleasures:

Cultural pleasures

Castello di Castelbello castle e Castello Juval castle. The one cultural centre and landmark, the other summer residence of mountain climber Reinhold Messner and mountain museum. Worth seeing!

Walking and biking

Along irrigation channel paths, to crystal clear mountain lakes and alpine pasture huts, excellent rest stops. Worth trying!

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Culinary pleasures

High quality food produced at the sunny hillside will be served in typical restaurants, traditional inns and a Michelin starred restaurant. Worth tasting!

Castelbello-Ciardes in lower Venosta Valley

The region of cultural and culinary pleasure in Venosta Valley and South Tyrol

Juval Castle The medieval Juval Castle is located on a hillside at the entrance to the Schnalstal Valley. Since 1983, Juval Castle serves as the summer residency of the famous mountaineer Reinhold Messner and houses the Juval MMM Messner Mountain Museum (MMM), with an extensive Tibetan collection, mountain picture gallery and a collection of masks featuring exhibits from 5 continents. Learn more

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Kastelbell Castle Kastelbell Castle was built by the Lords of Montalban and is today the main landmark of the village of Castelbello/Kastelbell. It was first mentioned in 1238 and is situated in a highly picturesque location, on a rocky promontory above the village and the Adige River. The castle is today a meeting point and a center of arts and culture. Between June and September, guided tours of the castle are offered with local historians, who trace the history of the castle. Learn more

Hiking to Alpine Pastures A number of farmed pastures stretch across the holiday region of Castelbello-Ciardes/Kastelbell-Tschars. The most popular pasture tours include the circular trail to the Zirmtal Alm, the Latschiniger Alm, the Freiberger Alm Alpine pastures, and to the Kofelraster Seen lakes. Learn more

Irrigation Channel Paths in Castelbello-Ciardes Waalwege trails (as they are challed in German) are popular desintations for simple family hikes. The irrigation channel paths lead along the valley and slopes of the Venosta Valley next to the ancient irrigation canals. One of the most popular is the 11 km long Schnalser Waalweg trail in Castelbello/Kastelbell-Ciardes/Tschars. Learn more

Mountain Biking The Castelbello-Ciardes holiday region is a paradise for mountain bikers. The Monte Sole and Monte Tramontana mountains are home to numerous mountain bike trails ranging from easy to challenging, with magnificent panoramic views in a diverse landscape. Learn more

Producers On this page you will find all winemakers and wine producers in the Castelbello-Ciardes holiday area Learn more

Alpine Pasture Hikes

In the area around Castelbello/Kastelbell and Ciardes/Tschars there are numerous Alpine pastures with huts and inns for hikers and mountain bikers. Particularly popular among vacationers and families are the Alpine pasture hiking trails with their magnificent panoramic views.

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Venosta Valley and its Holiday Villages

Castelbello-Ciardes

As well as a wide range of natural, artistic, and historical attractions, the holiday region of Castelbello/Kastelbell-Ciardes/Tschars offers visitors the opportunity to sample many culinary specialties of the regional cuisine.

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Resia Pass

The Resia Pass holiday area is a paradise for nature lovers and active vacationers. The tower emerging from the waters of the Resia Lake is the crowning jewel of the triple border area, which is also home to the San Valentino Lake.

Resia Pass

Upper Venosta Valley

The medieval town of Glorenza/Glurns at the foot of the mystic Tartscher Bühel hill, the Romanesque towers of Malles/Mals, the Churburg Castle in Sluderno/Schluderns, and the Marienberg Abbey above Burgusio/Burgeis are some of the main cultural attractions of the Upper Venosta Valleyarea. The Watles hiking and skiing area with its family-friendly lake provides the perfect backdrop for a leisurely outdoor experience.

Upper Venosta Valley

Prato allo Stelvio

The village of Prato allo Stelvio/Prad am Stilfserjoch is located within the Stelvio National Park. A popular camping site for families, it is also the starting point for a variety of hiking routes, MTB trails, and high Alpine ski tours.

Prato allo Stelvio

Ortler Stelvio National Park

The resorts around the Ortler glacier are set in in the stunning landscape of the Stelvio National Park. The sports and hiking area of Solda/Sulden, at 1,900 m, and the Stelvio Pass, one of the highest pass roads in the Alps, are internationally renowned.

Ortler Stelvio National Park

Silandro and Lasa

Silandro/Schlanders, the beating heart of the Venosta Valley, invites visitors to stroll, shop, eat and enjoy. Lasa/Laas, the picturesque “marble village”, stands out for its interesting architecture, quarries of pure marble, and fruit orchards.

Silandro and Lasa

Laces-Val Martello

Set in the heart of the Venosta Valley, the area of Laces/Latsch enjoys the same mild climate as the Etschtal Valley – an added benefit for mountaineers and cyclists looking to explore the high Alpine routes of the Stelvio National Park or challenging single trails.

Ortler Stelvio National Park

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In the Venosta Valley Culture Region

The Castelbello Castle and the Juval Castles dominate the landscape in the lower part of the Venosta Valley. The one is a cultural venue, gallery and landmark, the other the summer residence of the great mountaineer Reinhold Messner and also accommodates part of his Messner Mountain Museum. The soils on the sunny side of the Venosta Valley between Castelbello/Kastelbell and Ciardes/Tschars are made up of sand and clay and yield delicate, aromatic white wines, while the views along the irrigation channel paths range from the incredibly high summits in the west of South Tyrol to the Dolomites.

Enjoy food and Wine in the Venosta Valley

Experience the many local specialties of the Venosta Valley in South Tyrol, the valley where natural agriculture and a sense for genuinely good food go together.