The House of Nature – Naturatrafoi Visitor Centre in Trafoi
Life on the border in the National Park
Impressive insights into the geology of the Ortler-Cevedale Group
The Naturatrafoi Visitor Centre is picturesquely located in Trafoi (municipality of Stilfs, South Tyrol) directly on the winding Stilfserjoch road – an ideal starting point for discovering the Stilfserjoch (Stelvio) National Park with all its wild beauty.
Exciting insights into the world of high mountains 🦌🏔️
In the centre, an interactive permanent exhibition entitled ‘Life on the Edge’ awaits you, which shows the geology of the Ortler Group in detail and impressively conveys how plants and animals adapt to the extreme high mountain climate.
Through impressive photo panels, a small exhibition cinema, rock samples and animal skins to touch, visitors are immersed in the harsh but fascinating world of the high mountains.
👨👩👧👦 Naturatrafoi is particularly suitable for families: children can solve puzzles, listen to fairy tales or put together a rock puzzle at interactive play stations – making learning an experience.
Special exhibitions & events
In addition to the permanent exhibition, there are regular special exhibitions, for example on the amphibians of South Tyrol, and seasonal themes. The centre also offers regular guided nature tours. On the tour ‘Clever in the Mountains’, visitors learn how animals and plants survive the harsh conditions – an exciting tour for young and old alike. Film evenings showing documentaries about the national park are also very popular, featuring spectacular footage of wildlife and mountain landscapes.
Places of interest in the surrounding area
- Ortler massif: The visitor centre is located below the mighty Ortler peak (3,905 m), the highest mountain in South Tyrol.
- Panorama of the Stelvio Pass road: One of the most spectacular Alpine roads – ideal for scenic drives or photo stops.
- Historic Trafoi: This small village at an altitude of 1,570 m has plenty of charm: traditional architecture, narrow mountain paths and a peaceful retreat.
Naturatrafoi Visitor Centre[1/5]
Trafoi along the Stilfserjoch/Stelvio Pass[2/5]
Ortler Cevedale Mountain Group[3/5]
Reinhold Messner and his Yaks[4/5]
Trafoi along the Stilfserjoch/Stelvio Pass[5/5]
