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The Family Nature Resort Ortnerhof is the ideal starting point to explore the diversity of South Tyrol’s culture and natural landscapes.

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With a view

Tennis

Just 200 m from the resort, two clay courts invite you to play tennis – even on warm summer days, the altitude ensures pleasant temperatures during matches or training.

The clay surface is gentle on the joints and offers ideal conditions to improve your serve or perfect your game during your holiday.

Around the Latemar

Golfing

Just about a 20-minute drive from the resort, two well-maintained golf courses await you: the 9-hole course at Karersee (1,700 m) and the 18-hole course in Petersberg (1,200 m).

Whether beginner or experienced golfer – here you’ll enjoy pure golfing pleasure against the impressive backdrop of the Dolomites, set in a stunning natural landscape.

Family fun with an adrenaline kick

Alpine Coaster

The Alpine Coaster at Latemar delivers pure action: sharp turns, jumps, bumps, and a spectacular 360° spin – racing through the forest over 980 m with an 88 m elevation difference.

An unforgettable experience for the whole family – excitement guaranteed!

A glimpse into Earth’s history

The Bletterbach Gorge

The Bletterbach Gorge invites you on a fascinating journey through time: stretching 8 km long and up to 400 m deep, it offers a spectacular insight into the geological history of the Dolomites – from rock layers to the formation of the mountains.

This UNESCO World Heritage site fascinates not only geologists but also hikers and nature-loving families.

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Unique garden world

The Gardens of Trauttmansdorff Castle

Spanning 12 hectares with a height difference of 100 meters, the Gardens of Trauttmansdorff Castle feature 80 different garden landscapes with plants and flowers from around the world.

Curved paths lead through four distinct garden worlds, past charming terraces and gently babbling streams. Throughout the year, there are always blooming highlights to discover.

Pilgrimage site

Maria Weißenstein

The pilgrimage site of Maria Weißenstein dates back to 1553, when the Virgin Mary appeared to Leonard Weißensteiner and healed him from his illness. In gratitude, he built a chapel where believers can seek help.

Inside the church, a magnificent Baroque altar impresses visitors.

20 minutes away

The Bolzano arcades

Experience South Tyrolean culture up close

From our Nature Resort in Obereggen, you can reach the provincial capital Bolzano in just 20 minutes by car. The city attracts with numerous shopping opportunities in the historic arcades, the lively fruit market, and a wide selection of cafés and small wine bars – a visit is definitely worthwhile.

As diverse and varied as the surrounding landscape is, so is the cultural offer between mountain and valley. Numerous museums, castles, and fortresses invite you on exciting discovery tours.

The Bolzano Arcades

The arcades were built in the 12th century by the bishops of Trento to promote trade in what was then the small town of Bolzano. Today, the arcades run through Bolzano’s old town from east to west and are the city’s most important attraction. With their unique architecture, they are probably South Tyrol’s most distinctive and historically rich shopping street.

A popular meeting place

While strolling through the Bolzano arcades, there is much to discover and admire. The romantically winding alleys create a very special atmosphere. Elegant boutiques, charming shops, cafés, delicatessens, and inviting bars – here the city’s life pulses.

Simply beautiful

Neustift Monastery

The Augustinian Chorherrenstift Neustift in the Eisack Valley is one of the most important monasteries in the Tyrol region.

Baroque abbey church with famous ceiling frescoes by Matthäus Günther
Medieval cloister with frescoes from the 14th and 15th centuries
Library with a valuable collection of manuscripts
Art gallery featuring a selection of Gothic panel paintings

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In wine lies the truth

Monastery winery

The winery of Neustift Monastery is one of the oldest in the world. Around the monastery grows the best Lagrein of the abbey. Old, native grape varieties are cultivated here once again. Tradition, the unique location, and the pursuit of highest quality are reflected in the Neustift wines.

In the Eisack Valley, the cool temperatures and light moraine soils provide ideal conditions for white wine cultivation. The warmer, purchased vineyards with porphyry soil in Bolzano are perfect for red wine production.

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Landmark of Karneid

Karneid Castle

Located east of Bolzano, Karneid Castle was built in the 13th century and is today one of South Tyrol’s most beautiful and best-preserved castles.

Impressive views over the valleys of the Eisack and Adige rivers
Symbol of the municipality of Karneid
Keep, residential tower, courtyard, open staircases, and ring wall with swallowtail battlements
Frescoes and murals inside
Visits possible as part of guided tours

State Museum

Schloss Tirol

State Museum of Cultural and Regional History

Tyrol Castle

Tyrol Castle was the residence of the Counts of Tyrol and gave the region its name. For almost a thousand years, the regional rulers represented the area here before the political administration moved to the more accessible Innsbruck in the 15th century.

Today, an interactive tour through the castle invites visitors to discover important milestones of regional and art history. The archaeological museum in the castle offers a comprehensive insight into the first settlements in the Alpine region from the 7th century BC onward.

The ring wall, built around 1100, is one of the oldest surviving castle walls. The chapel, with frescoes from the 13th century, houses the oldest stained glass in Tyrol and an impressive wooden crucifix group from the 14th century.

Handmade THUN pieces

The Thuniversum

At the Thuniversum you can admire the unmistakable shapes and colours of the hand-made THUN items and buy them directly from the THUN store.

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Fascinating journey into the past

Bolzano archaeological museum

At the Bolzano Archaeological Museum, you can experience the fascinating world of archaeology. Discover unique finds and learn about Ötzi, the man from the ice.

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A homage to the mountains and culture

Messner Mountain Museum

The Messner Mountain Museum, a unique museum project from Reinhold Messner, the most famous mountain enthusiast from South Tyrol, is dedicated to "the mountain and its culture" in six exceptional locations.

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New perspectives

Max Valier observatory in Gummer

Dive into the fascinating world of the universe and discover the Max Valier observatory at 1,117 m above sea level. Discover celestial bodies from new perspectives.

Our tip: start your discovery with a hike along the „planet trail“, which starts directly from the observatory and leads you to various „planet situations“!

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