The
medieval town walls of
Glorenza/Glurns, the smallest place in South Tyrol to bear the title of town,
seven towers at
Malles/Mals, the
Coira Castle guarding the valley at
Sluderno/Schluderns, and the
Monte Maria monastery gleaming white above
Burgusio/Burgeis are just a few of the
cultural gems which beckon here.
Meadows,
mountain farms and
pretty hospitable villages testify to the area’s stubborn pride.
The area offers plenty for
nature lovers who prefer
relaxing pursuits, for example
shady mountainside trails beside old
irrigation channels with spectacular views across to the glacier-clad summits in the Ortles massif.
In winter the valleys of Mazia/Matsch, Slingia/Schlinig, Planol/Planeil and
Tubre/Taufers in the Monastero/Müster Valley attract
snowshoeing,
Alpine ski touring and
winter hiking enthusiasts. The Venosta Valley is the
driest and sunniest valley in the entire Alpine region. Most popular among
families is the sun-drenched
Watles ski area.