Explore the Ahrn Valley: Prettau-Steinhaus
A Natural Paradise in South Tyrol
Nature, tranquillity, adventure and insights into times gone by...
Prettau is a charming village in the Ahrntal valley, high up in the South Tyrolean Alps. Nestled between imposing three-thousand-metre peaks, historic buildings and a rich history of copper mining, the village offers nature, culture and authentic mountain air – ideal for holidaymakers seeking peace and quiet, adventure and insights into times gone by.
Nature experiences in Prettau
Nature lovers and families will find a wide range of leisure and recreational activities throughout the year in Prettau (1,467 m) and Steinhaus (1,052 m). Three-thousand-metre peaks attract hikers to alpine pastures and summits. Seven-tenths of the municipal area lies within the Rieserferner-Ahr Nature Park. On the main Alpine ridge, the nature reserve invites visitors to enjoy long hikes through unspoilt landscapes or impressive glacier tours.
Underground history: a journey through the Copper Age in the Ahrntal Valley
The Prettau Visitor Mine takes you back in time on its mine train. Copper was mined in the Ahrntal valley for over half a millennium, with the administrative centre located in Steinhaus. Today, relics of the copper industry and elegant buildings erected by the owners of the Ahrner Handels trading company still characterise the landscape.
A stroll through the historic streets becomes an inspiring journey into the past and present – perfect for unforgettable holiday moments.
Tips for excursions in Prettau
- St. Ignaz Adit Mine
- Climate Tunnel
- Lace-making
- Rieserferner-Ahrn Nature Park
Prettau in the Ahrntal Valley[1/5]
South Tyrol Museum of Mining - Location Prettau with Climate Gallery[2/5]
South Tyrol Museum of Mining - Location Prettau with Climate Gallery[3/5]
South Tyrol Museum of Mining - Location Prettau with Climate Gallery[4/5]
Steinhaus in the Ahrntal Valley[5/5]
