Villanders in South Tyrol

A treasure trove of cultural attractions – Villanders

The old village centre, narrow streets and two towering Gothic towers are the unmistakable features of Villanders. The surrounding settlements and Stone Age finds bear witness to the area's deep-rooted history. From late winter with its first signs of spring, to the alpine roses blooming in July, to autumn with its Törggelen tradition – there's never a dull moment here.

Your highlights in Villanders

• Villanders Mine: Historical milestone in the Eisack Valley, panoramic view of the Dolomites. Open to the public after renovation – a journey back in time to the working world of days gone by.
  
• Totenkirchl & Totensee:
  High above Villanders on the Villanderer Alm (2,186 m). Impressive crucifixion group, 4 km Way of the Cross through mossy meadows – South Tyrol's oldest place of pilgrimage, also accessible from Sarntal.
  
• The centre of South Tyrol:
  The ‘Königslacken’ near the Totenkirchlein. This is the geographical centre of South Tyrol – with a 360° panoramic view.
  
• Villanderer Alm hiking area:
  South Tyrol's second largest alpine pasture, centre of the region. Green meadows from spring to autumn, summer hiking/cycling, winter paradise with panoramic cross-country trails. Impressive all year round.
  
• Latschenkieferweg (Villanderer Alm):
  Unique landscape, Dolomite panorama at every step – pure nature.
  
• Keschtnweg:
  Chestnut hiking from Neustift/Brixen via Feldthurns to Runkelstein, continuing through the Guntschnaberg Pass to Etschtal, Terlan, Vilpian. Autumn: Törggele season at many farms.
  
• Archeoparc Villanders:
  Plunacker shows the Stone Age to Roman times; prehistoric settlement traces and reconstructed buildings bring history to life.