Attractions of South Tyrol (Italy) and Valle Aurina: matchless emotions

TOP 12

• Reinbach Falls (Sand in Taufers) — Three roaring cascades on an easy trail—pure alpine goosebumps.
• Fly-Line by the Waterfall — Glide 850 m along the gorge—spectacular yet family-friendly.
• Taufers Castle (Castel Tures) — South Tyrolean icon with guided tours—halls, frescoes, fairytale vibes.
• Speikboden – Sonnklar Panorama Tower (2,400 m) — 360° views over 80+ peaks—instant postcard.
• Klausberg Flitzer (Alpine Coaster) — 1.8 km of rails up to 40 km/h—jumps, spirals, adrenaline.
• Klausberg Zipline — Soar over the Brugga gorge—heart-pounding and unforgettable.
• Family Park Klausberg (Dino Land & Water World) — Giant dinos, splash zones & play areas—kids go wild.
• Prettau Show Mine & Climate Gallery — Mine train into history; deep, clean breathing inside the gallery.
• Rieserferner-Ahrn Nature Park Visitor Centre — 3D relief, glaciers & life-size raptors—hands-on nature.
• Lake Braies (day trip) — The Dolomites’ most photographed lake—go early; access rules apply in summer.
• MMM Corones & LUMEN (Kronplatz) — Zaha Hadid architecture plus four floors of mountain photography.
• MMM Ripa – Bruneck Castle & Old Town — Mountain peoples museum + colorful shopping street.

ACTION & KIDS

• Klausberg Water World — Alpine splash park with canals, dams and rafts.
• Maranatha Nativity Museum (Luttach) — Walk-through nativity worlds & woodcarving—open year-round.
• Kirchler Mineral Museum (St. Johann) — Towering quartz and alpine treasures to marvel at.
• Rafting on Ahr/Rienz — White-water thrills; meet-ups incl. Sand in Taufers.
• Paragliding (Speikboden, Ahornach, Kronplatz) — Tandem flights with epic Dolomites views.
• Speikboden – Via Ferratas & Stone Pine Trail — Family loops & ferratas right by the top station.

NATURE SCENERY

• Holy Spirit Church (Kasern) — Mystical pilgrimage site at the valley’s end—iconic setting.
• Neves Lake / Reservoir (Lappach) — Turquoise high-alpine lake—walk the dam in summer.
• Rieserferner-Ahrn Nature Park — Glaciers, 3,000-m peaks and waterfalls—hiker heaven.

BRUNECK & KRONPLATZ

• Concordia 2000 Peace Bell (Kronplatz) — Iconic summit platform with 360° Dolomites views.
• Bruneck Old Town – Stadtgasse — Colorful boutiques and cafés in a historic setting.
• Cascade Sand in Taufers (saunas & natural pond) — Big sauna world and relaxation with valley views.

DAY TRIP BONUS (Dolomites)

• Seceda (Val Gardena/Ortisei) — Iconic jagged ridge & 360° views—easy cable-car access.
• Tre Cime di Lavaredo (Drei Zinnen) — The Dolomites’ emblem—panoramic loop with jaw-drop views.
• Prato Piazza (Plätzwiese) — Wide panoramic plateau—perfect for leisurely walks and mountain gazing.