Velturno - A village to fall in love with With his friendly town centre, chestnut groves which form the landscape and scattered farms, the village Velturno/Feldthurns offers relaxing holidays. The village is located between Bressanone/Brixen and Chiusa/Klausen and invites to have extended hiking tours in the alpine area and to discover unique places like the renaissance Velthurns Castle, cultural centre of Feldthurns. Tourist Info Velturno/Feldthurns Simon-Rieder-Platz 2 - 39040 Velturno/Feldthurns Phone +39 0472 855 290 - Fax +39 0472 855 031 [email protected] - www.feldthurns.info CASTEL VELTHURNS/VELTURNO Once the summer residence of the Bressanone bishop-princes, this elegant complex was completely renovated between 1979 and 1983. Guided tours from 15th March to 15th November at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 2.30 p.m. and 3.30 p.m., In July and August guided tours also at 4.30 p.m. Closed on Mondays. Visits for groups also available at other times. Admission prices with guide: Adults € 5.00, family ticket € 10.00 (1 parent and children up to 14 years), children up to 6 years free, youth and students up to 18 years € 3.00, groups of 15 people and senior citizens aged 65 years € 3.50, school classes (elementary, middle, professional and high schools) € 2.00. Information and group reservations: +39 0472 855 525 ARCHEOPARC TANZGASSE The Velturno sun terrace has been visited and populated for more than 7000 years. As the excavation of the Tanzgasse showes, the area was of particular significance during the late Copper Age, around the 3rd Millennium BC: the megalithic structure, which formed the central part of this place of worship with its grave mounds, stretches across the visible area of the Archeoparc. The standing stones that were found offer the chance to place the rest of the megalithic findings within South Tyrol into a monumental context and to interpret their historical significance. The results of the analyses of the often small plant and animal remnants, but also of non-organic matter, open up insights into everyday prehistoric life. Guided tours from January to May each Tuesday at 17 o’clock, from June to September on Tuesdays and on every 1st Saturday of the month at 17 o’clock by advance booking only, October-December on request only. Information and bookings at the Tourist Information Office, +39 0472 855 290 PARISH CHURCH “MARIA HIMMELFAHRT” The parish church "Maria Himmelfahrt" (Assumption of the Virgin Mary) is the oldest: the Chapel of Our Lady, built in 1112, was used as a parish church from 1170. It was rebuilt between 1499 and 1515, but its current style – Late Gothic – dates from its rebuilding between 1894 and 1899 according to plans drawn up by the Viennese architect Weber. Holy Mass: Saturday at 7.30 p.m., Sunday at 9 o’clock; Monday - (German language) Sabiona/Säben Monastery in Chiusa/Klausen Sabiona is the spiritual cradle of the entire Tyrol region and one of its oldest monuments. Today, Benedictine nuns live in the monastery in seclusion and therefore it is not open to visitors. You are kindly requested not to ring at the gate for information or guided tours. You can visit the following churches: - Gnadenkapelle (Grace Chapel) daily from 8 am to 6 pm - Church Liebfrauenkirche: July/August/September every Tuesday, Friday and Saturday from 2 to 5 pm - Monastery Church: daily from 8 am to 6 pm - Holy Cross Abbey: daily from 8 am to 6 pm Information in the Tourist Office Klausen, Tel. 0472 847 424 Museum of Chiusa/Klausen The art collection of the Museum of Chiusa/Klausen is located in the former Capuchin monastery. The entire first floor of the museum is dedicated to the famous Treasure of Loreto, who forms the most important part of the museum. The Treasure of Loreto goes back to an endowment around 1700 by Queen Maria Anna of Spain (1667- 1740) in response to a request by her confessor, Father Gabriel Pontifeser. At his request, the Queen had the Capuchin monastery built in Chiusa/Klausen and stocked with valuable gifts. Its name “Treasure of Loreto” owes the collection to the circumstance that it was originally kept in the Loreto Chapel. The Treasure’s paraments (altar cloths), religious objects, paintings and other pieces of art mostly come from the workshops of Spanish and Italian artists of the 16th and 17th century. One of the showpieces of the collection is the field altar of King Charles II. Another key aspect of our permanent exhibition is the Klausner Art Colony (1874-1914). Chiusa/Klausen rose to become the "city of artists" in the late '70s of the 19th century due to an incisive event in literature and history. This was the time when Chiusa/Klausen flourished as a meeting point for artists. From 1874 to 1914 over 300 painters and sculptors stayed in Chiusa/Klausen, local artists such as Gallmetzer, Piffrader, Rabensteiner and Telfner as well as international artists like Defregger, Egger-Lienz, Loesch and Koester, one of the most significant representative of the “Klausner Art Colony”. The museum gallery offers a varied range of artwork, hosting five special exhibitions a year and the tour through the museum also includes a visit to the baroque Capuchin church. Opening Times: Early April to early November Tues-Sat, 9.30 – 12 a.m. & 3.30 – 6 p.m. Closed on Sundays, Mondays, 25.4., 1.5., 2.6., 15.8. and 1.11. Museum of Chiusa/ Klausen Capuchin monastery, Frag 1 39043 Chiusa/Klausen Phone: +39 0472 846148 E-Mail: [email protected] Trechiese/Dreikirchen in Barbiano/Barbian Three small churches, that are the churches of Saint Gertraud, Saint Nikolaus and Saint Magdalena, built in the 12th and 15th century in an incredibly beautiful location with a fantastic view over the Valle Isarco/Eisacktal. Visitors will be surprised by the level of artistic skill of the late-Gothic frescoes. This location can only be reached on foot over beautiful paths. Ask for the key from the nearby Messner restaurant. Holy Mass: July and August, on Sunday at 10.30 a.m. (German) Spring, Summer, Autumn Nature Up Close – Experience the Variety of South Tyrol In this multi-facetted region of wine, chestnuts, and cultural events, the various different seasons of the year, too, have a lot to offer. Nature & the Alpine Meadows stretch from the bed of the Eisack River all the way up to the mountain tops. Hiking – Also Possible without a Car The region also boasts countless Hiking Trails: You can choose from easy strolls through the mid-altitude forests, long-distance hikes along the Chestnut Trail, extensive panoramic hikes on the Villanders Alpine Meadow, and cable- supported climbing trails reaching into the Dolomites. By the way: Our Mobil Card allows you to discover the different hiking areas without a car! Bicycling If you like bicycling, you'll love this region: There's a bicycle trail that extends right along the Eisack River and through the Valle Isarco/Eisacktal and which allows you to reach any destination. Our mid-altitude mountain terraces can be explored by mountain bike. And if you're looking for adventurous and challenging tours, you'll find all you could want in our Alpine wonderland (e.g., on the Villanders Alpine Meadow or in the Dolomites of Valle Isarco. Range of Offers We've assembled the best active vacationing offers in this holiday area comprising Klausen/Chiusa, Feldthurns/Velturno, Villanders/Villandro and Barbian/Barbiano in Vacation Package Offers. You can enjoy the peace and beauty of the Valle Isarco – we'll take care of everything else. .