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Your winter. Your Vinschgau valley.

Q: Which ski resorts are there in the Vinschgau valley?

The Vinschgau valley is home to three ski areas, each offering something different: Sulden am Ortler/Solda all’Ortles and Alpin Arena Senales in Schnalstal valley offer varied slopes and high-altitude skiing. The family-friendly ski area of Trafoi am Ortler/Trafoi all'Ortles is ideal for relaxed days on the slopes with the whole family.

Q: What events and activities are on offer in winter?

The event calendar in the Vinschgau valley is as diverse as the region itself. Look forward to sporting highlights in the ski areas and at the Martell Biathlon Centre, traditional customs such as Krampus parades and the Scheibenschlagen tradition of fire disc throwing, atmospheric Advent markets, concerts and sociable events.

Off the slopes – experience tradition

When snow blankets the forests, alpine pastures and peaks rising above 3,000 metres, the Vinschgau valley invites you to explore. The winter sun lights up the ski slopes and cross-country trails. Whether you’re winter walking, snowshoeing or ski touring, you’ll discover the tranquillity of the snow-covered mountains. Meeting local people and discovering their traditions brings you closer to the culture of the Vinschgau valley. Find your winter in moments of activity, peace and memorable experiences.

Winter experiences in the Vinschgau valley

Your Winter. Your Vinschgau valley. is more than just a promise. This time of year offers unique experiences for active holidaymakers, connoisseurs and explorers alike. From November to April, you can experience winter in all its facets. Guided snowshoe and winter walks, ski touring and cross-country skiing adventures, guided tours of the Allerengelberg Carthusian monastery, horse-drawn carriage rides and wine tastings await you. One thing is certain: the diversity of the Vinschgau valley, with its snow-covered landscapes, tranquil retreats and cultural treasures, reveals its very special magic in winter.

Guided snowshoe hike in the Stelvio National Park

Sport

Guided snowshoe hikes in the Stelvio National Park.

12/22/2026 - 4/1/2027

Solda / Trafoi / Prato allo Stelvio

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Ice climbing - taster course

Sport

Taster course at the ice tower in Sulden

12/23/2026 - 3/31/2027

Solda

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Winter experience: horse-drawn sleigh ride in Sulden/Solda

Hikes/trips

Take a horse-drawn sleigh ride through the peaceful high valley of Sulden – winter magic, mountain views, and pure nature in the snow-covered Stelvio National Park!

12/22/2026 - 4/1/2027

Sulden/Solda

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Discover nature at the aquaprad Visitor Centre

Guided tours/unguided tours

Discover nature at aquaprad: With the Vinschgau Guest Pass or Guest Pass Ortler, admission is free once on Wednesdays from January 13 to March 31, 2027

1/13 - 3/31/2027

Prad am Stilfserjoch

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Guided snowshoe hike in the Stelvio National Park

Sport

Guided snowshoe hikes in the Stelvio National Park.

12/22/2026 - 4/1/2027

Solda / Trafoi / Prato allo Stelvio

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Introductory cross-country skiing course at the Martell Biathlon Centre

Sport

12/8/2026 - 3/30/2027

Martelltal Valley

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Weinverkostung am Weingut Rebhof (ONLY IN GERMAN AND ITALIAN)

Tasting

From the vineyard to the wine cellar – hike and wine tasting at the Rebhof winery

11/4/2026 - 11/3/2027

Kastelbell-Tschars

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Discover the Schnalstal Glacier World on snow shoes

Sport

12/11/2026 - 4/23/2027

Schnalstal Valley

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Guided tour of the former Carthusian monastery Allerengelberg

Guided tours/unguided tours

12/21/2026 - 3/30/2027

Schnalstal Valley

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Ski tour on the Schnalstal Valley Glacier

Sport

12/10/2026 - 4/22/2027

Schnalstal Valley

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Registration and information

You can receive registration and more information about the individual events at your accommodation or in the holiday regions.

Tourism Association	Phone	Mail
Schnalstal/Val Senales	+39 0473 67 91 48	info@schnalstal.it
Kastelbell-Tschars/Castelbello-Ciardes	+39 0473 62 41 93	info@kastelbell-tschars.com
Latsch-Martelltal/Laces-Val Martello	+39 0473 62 31 09	info@latsch.it
Schlanders-Laas/Silandro-Lasa	+39 0473 73 01 55	info@schlanders-laas.it
Prad am Stilfserjoch/Prato allo Stelvio	+39 0473 61 60 34	office@prad.info
Ortlergebiet/Area dell'Ortles	+39 0473 61 30 15	info@ortlergebiet.it

Let yourself be inspired by the winter in the Vinschgau valley

Winter in the Vinschgau valley is special, full of contrasts between tranquillity, nature and alpine beauty.

The Solda Ski Area The Solda/Sulden ski area is located in the Stelvio National Park. From October to early May, winter sports enthusiasts and families will find around 44 varied slopes, including a fun park with halfpipe and boarder cross. The Solda/Sulden ski area is located in the Stelvio National Park. From October to early May, winter sports enthusiasts ... Learn more

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Cross-country skiing and biathlon Discover 232 kilometres of cross-country skiing trails in three countries with the ticket nordic³.

Discover 232 kilometres of cross-country skiing trails in three countries with the ticket nordic³. Learn more

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The Trafoi Ski Area In Trafoi, visitors will find a small, family-friendly ski area with unique panoramic views of the Ortler, away from the hustle and bustle of the larger ski resorts. In Trafoi, visitors will find a small, family-friendly ski area with unique panoramic views of the Ortler, away from ... Learn more

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Alpin Arens Senales skiing area Guaranteed snow, special and varied. The pistes of all levels of difficulty stretch from the valley station in Kurzras/Maso Corto at over 2,000 metres to the Grawand mountain station at 3,212 metres. Guaranteed snow, special and varied. The pistes of all levels of difficulty stretch from the valley station in ... Learn more

Winter moments in Vinschgau valley

Winter in Vinschgau valley combines Alpine adventures, living traditions and special encounters. Discover the variety of winter here – from atmospheric Advent events and centuries-old customs to sporting highlights in the snow.

Winter sports & mountain adventures

In the Vinschgau valley, you can enjoy South Tyrol’s longest ski season, from early October to early May. In Sulden am Ortler/Solda all’Ortles and the Alpin Arena Senales in Schnalstal valley, as well as at the Martell Biathlon Centre, sporting highlights and exciting events create special winter moments. The family-friendly ski area of Trafoi am Ortler/Trafoi all'Ortles, meanwhile, is perfect for relaxed days on the slopes with the whole family.

Ski Opening Schnalstal | Val Senales

Music/dance

11/19 - 11/21/2026

Schnalstal Valley

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Skitest week 2026

Sport

Ski Test Week 2026 from 21 to 28.11.2026: Ski testing and skiing with ski legends and celebrities in Sulden am Ortler!

11/21 - 11/28/2026

Solda

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Alpine Biathlon Cup

Sport

12/12 - 12/13/2026

Martell

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Para Biathlon World Cup

Sport

1/18 - 1/24/2027

Martell

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Marmotta Trophy

Sport

2/19 - 2/21/2027

Martell

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IBU Cup Final

Sport

3/10 - 3/13/2027

Martell

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Schnalstal Val Senales Future Days

Music/dance

4/17 - 4/18/2027

Schnalstal Valley

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Culture & traditions

When age-old customs come to life and unique traditions shape the winter season: discover the culture of the Vinschgau valley and experience time-honoured rituals and living traditions.

Sfilata di S. Nicoló e i diavoli di Koatlack

Handicrafts/customs

Koatlacker Nikolaus' parade with devils

12/4/2026

Prad am Stilfserjoch

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Traditional St. Nicholas and Krampus parade by the Pfoffagonder Tuifl

Handicrafts/customs

St. Nicholas and Krampus parade Pfoffagonder Tuifl

12/4/2026

Kastelbell

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Klosn

Handicrafts/customs

The Klosn will take place on Saturday, December 5, 2026, in Stilfs.

12/5/2026

Stelvio

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St. Nicholas parade with the devils "Krampus" in Silandro

Handicrafts/customs

12/5/2026

Silandro

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San Nicholas parade with devils in Laas

Handicrafts/customs

12/5/2026

Laas

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St Nicholas Parade in Latsch

Handicrafts/customs

12/5/2026

Laces

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Traditional St. Nicholas parade in Ciardes

Gastronomy/regional products

Traditional St. Nicholas parade in Ciardes.

12/5/2026

Tschars

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Christmas market in Silandro

Fairs/markets

12/12 - 12/13/2026

Silandro

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Advent at Kastelbell Castle

Gastronomy/regional products

Advent at Kastelbell Castle

12/18 - 12/20/2026

39020 Kastelbell-Tschars

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Children’s Advent in Silandro

Theater/Film/Screenings

12/19 - 12/20/2026

Schlanders/Silandro

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herawärts - Festival of Lights in Lasa

Gastronomy/regional products

12/21/2026

Lasa

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The Traditional "Zussl" Race

Handicrafts/customs

At the traditional "Zusslrennen" on Mischief Thursday, winter and cold are to be chased away and spring is to be awakened!

2/4/2027

Prato allo Stelvio

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Music, markets & encounters

From the festive sounds of Advent to lively markets and musical highlights: the Vinschgau valley offers plenty of opportunities to come together and enjoy special winter moments.

Advent Concert with the Wilten Girls’ Choir and Singers from the Wiltener Sänger

Music/dance

Advent concert with the Wilten Girls’ Choir at the parish church in Prad am Stilfserjoch. Starts at 5:30 pm.

12/8/2026

Prad am Stilfserjoch

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Concert of the Brass Band Winterthur in Prad

Music/dance

Concert Morning with Brass Band Winterthur in aquaprad National Park Visitor Centre, Prad

12/13/2026

Prad am Stilfserjoch

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Advent Concert in Schlanders

Music/dance

12/19/2026

Schlanders/Silandro

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New Year concert with the Philharmonia Frankfurt

Theater/Film/Screenings

1/3/2027

Schlanders

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Landsprachmarkt Market

Gastronomy/regional products

3/17/2027

Coldrano

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Theater/Film/Screenings

3/27/2027

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Easter market

Gastronomy/regional products

3/27/2027

Lasa

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Everything you need to know about your winter in Vinschgau valley

The 6 most important questions and answers about your winter in Vinschgau valley – from winter sports and mountain adventures to culture and traditions.

What is “Your Winter. Your Vinschgau valley.”?

“Your Winter. Your Vinschgau valley.” is the winter programme for the Vinschgau valley in South Tyrol. It combines guided snowshoe walks and ski tours, unique winter experiences, cultural discoveries and culinary delights to create a varied winter programme. This allows guests to get to know the Vinschgau valley authentically and from different perspectives.

How long does the winter season last in Vinschgau valley?

The Vinschgau valley offers South Tyrol’s longest ski season: thanks to the altitude of the Sulden am Ortler/Solda all’Ortles and Alpin Arena Senales in Schnalstal valley ski areas, situated between 1,900 and 3,250 metres above sea level, skiing is possible from early October to early May, depending on snow conditions. The family-friendly ski area of Trafoi am Ortler is also perfect for relaxed days on the slopes. Cross-country skiing enthusiasts will be in their element in Sulden am Ortler/Solda all'Ortles from December to early April. At the Grogg Biathlon Centre in the Martelltal valley, the season runs from early November to late March thanks to the snow storage facility. Throughout the winter, you’ll also find plenty of opportunities to actively explore the snow-covered mountain landscape of the Vinschgau valley in South Tyrol.

Which ski resorts are there in the Vinschgau valley?

The Vinschgau valley is home to three ski areas, each offering something different: Sulden am Ortler/Solda all’Ortles and Alpin Arena Senales in Schnalstal valley offer varied slopes and high-altitude skiing. The family-friendly ski area of Trafoi am Ortler/Trafoi all'Ortles is ideal for relaxed days on the slopes with the whole family.

What winter activities are there in the Vinschgau valley apart from skiing?

Even away from the ski slopes, there are plenty of ways to enjoy winter in the Vinschgau valley in South Tyrol. Whether it’s snowshoeing, winter walking, cross-country skiing, ski touring, ice skating or biathlon in the Martelltal valley: the snow-covered mountains offer countless opportunities for active winter days.

What events and activities are on offer in winter?

The event calendar in the Vinschgau valley is as diverse as the region itself. Look forward to sporting highlights in the ski areas and at the Martell Biathlon Centre, traditional customs such as Krampus parades and the Scheibenschlagen tradition of fire disc throwing, atmospheric Advent markets, concerts and sociable events.

What makes winter in the Vinschgau valley special?

It’s the variety that makes winter in the Vinschgau valley so special: a long ski season, high-alpine mountain landscapes, peaceful side valleys and vibrant traditions. Add to that special events, local markets and authentic encounters. Here, you’ll find both sporting challenges and moments of peace and relaxation.

Plan your winter holiday in Vinschgau valley here

Ready for wonderful mountain days in autumn? Then all you need to do is choose the right accommodation in Vinschgau valley. Whether you prefer a hotel, guesthouse, bed & breakfast, farm holiday or more independence in a flat, holiday flat, holiday home or campsite? Here you will find all available accommodation for your autumn holiday in South Tyrol!

Winter in Vinschgau valley