Taufers im Münster

Taufers im Münster

Taufers im Münstertal is the westernmost village in South Tyrol, on the border with Switzerland, and a centre for Romanesque culture and hiking. Important sights include the Romanesque St. Johann Church, the St. Michael Parish Museum and the Rotund and Reichenberg castle ruins. The village is the starting point for hikes in the Stelvio National Park and is known for its winter bell-ringing custom.

Recharge your batteries in nature – hiking and winter fun

Taufers is a lively starting point for three varied hiking trails, a picturesque 8-church tour, impressive primeval spruce trails and wonderful winter activities.

• Hiking:
  Taufers is a popular starting point for hikes in the Stelvio National Park.
  
• 8-church hike:
  An approximately three-hour circular route that passes eight churches and cultural treasures.
  
• Primeval spruce hike:
  A special trail that passes by ancient, majestic spruce trees.
  
• Winter activities:
  In winter, you can go snowshoeing, tobogganing and cross-country skiing in the Avigna Valley.

Sights & Culture

• St. Johann Church:
  A Romanesque church from the 9th century with late Romanesque frescoes and a groined vault.
  
• St. Michael Parish Museum:
  A museum housed in the St. Michael cemetery chapel, which contains ecclesiastical treasures.
  
• Castle ruins:
  The ruins of Rotund and Reichenberg castles, also dating from the 9th century, are well worth seeing.
  
• Müstair Monastery:
  The famous Romanesque monastery in neighbouring Switzerland is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.