Every man’s ability may be strengthened or increased by culture.
John Abbot
Whether you are interested in old walls such as castles and forts, musical highlights or urban enjoyment, Vipiteno and South Tyrol in general offer cultural variety for every taste. A walk to the pilgrimage church of Maria Trens, a stroll through Vipiteno’s pretty old town centre or a trip to the gardens of Trauttmansdorff Castle are just a few of your options.
The pretty Alpine and cultural town of Vipiteno
The pretty Alpine and cultural town of Vipiteno
Impressive town houses, pretty shopping streets, medieval squares and picturesque surroundings that are second to none characterise the town at the melting pot between the Mediterranean and the Alps. Vipiteno impresses with its incomparable charm ‒ the pretty main street along the old and new town shines in the splendour of the Middle Ages and invites visitors to stroll and linger. Culture, shopping and South Tyrolean hospitality await you here in concentrated form. If you’ve had enough of the town feeling, simply hop on the Monte Cavallo cable car to reach the magnificent sunny plateau high above the valley basin in just a few minutes.
In the footsteps of the miners in the Ridanna Monteneve mine
In the footsteps of the miners in the Ridanna Monteneve mine
The Mining Museum of Monteneve/Schneeberg offers an insight into the life of the miners who worked here for over 800 years extracting ore. Work only ceased here in the 1980s and the mine complex is still fully preserved. Visitors, young and old, can discover tools from different eras and try their hand at the hardest mining work. Part of the exhibition is also dedicated to the Tyrolean giantess Maria Fassnauer, who was the tallest woman in the world at the beginning of the 20th century and toured Europe. The Mining Museum in Ridanna is open from the beginning of April to the beginning of November.
Place of pilgrimage and strength Maria Trens
Place of pilgrimage and strength Maria Trens
The late Gothic church of Maria Trens, built in 1498, has always been one of the most important places of pilgrimage in South Tyrol. The late Gothic Madonna figure in the church is said to have miraculous powers ‒ numerous pilgrims’ prayers are said to have been answered here. The church of Maria Trens is also very popular with wedding couples. Feel the tranquillity of this place, immerse yourself in its deep-rooted spirituality... and perhaps this special place will help you resolve one or two important questions in your life to which you have not yet found an answer.
Events in Vipiteno & surroundings - where all the devils are...
Events in Vipiteno & surroundings - where all the devils are...
When it comes to events and happenings, the northernmost town in Italy has a lot to offer. Whether Blue Days with renowned musicians from all over the world, a lantern party under the starry Vipiteno sky, a dumpling festival with delicacies of a special kind, a red carpet for extensive shopping tours and the traditional “Tuifltog” (“day of the devils”) with beings from the other world ‒ culturally speaking, the town offers pure variety. Also worth mentioning in Vipiteno is the Christmas market, which attracts numerous visitors every year. Which one’s the right event for you at the moment? Ask Judith and Florian at the Bircher.
Image gallery - culture in Vipiteno & surroundings
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