Points of Interest

There are many interesting places in Ahrntal and the Kronplatz vacation region ready to be discovered.

Taufers Castle

The special character of the former residential Dynastic of Taufers annually attracts more than 70,000 visitors into its spell. Children delight in the "armory to attack." Art lovers will enjoy the Pacher frescoes and romantics the storybook castle. With special exhibitions and cultural events, as well as a castle bar in the castle courtyard, the castle invites you to linger.

Distance: ~ 3.5 km

Nativity museum

Experience a spectacular journey through the mystical world of the Nativity. The trail leads from the popular Tyrolean crib via the ancient oriental birth group through to the modern representation in modern art.

Distance: ~ 450 m

Prettau Mine and Climatic Gallery

Breathe in clean, allergen- and pollen-free air, do your body and your airways good... why not think of yourself from time to time? In the abandoned mine galleries formed under specific conditions exists a microclimate that does wonders for people with respiratory problems. The climatic gallery is located ~ 1100 metres inside the mountain and should be a place of calm, relaxation, and recovery.

Distance: ~ 19 km

CASCADE Sand in Taufers

Spa visitors can choose between four indoor pools and a heated outdoor pool. To enable all the necessary peace and quiet, the baby pool is located in an enclosed area. In the summer, an adjacent natural bathing pond is also open.

Sauna visitors can sweat in six different saunas, which are made from Swiss stone pine, fir, and birch wood, among others. You can also take a steam bath or relax in the warmth of the room. Especially beloved are the infusions by the sauna master. After the sauna session, we recommend taking a dip in the swimming area separated from the outdoor pool.

Distance: ~ 6.5 km

Reinbach Waterfalls

The impressive natural spectacle along the St. Francis Way near Sand in Taufers.

Distance: ~ 7.5 km

Mineral museum

Be enchanted by the intense radiation of the various Alpine crystals. From a decades-long passion for seeking and collecting minerals, the most important museum of the eastern Alps was created.

Distance: ~ 6 km

Church of the Holy Spirit

The Chapel of the Holy Spirit is located in the back of Ahrntal, against a large rock. In the winter, cross-country ski trails lead out past here, and in the summer, the little church becomes an idyllic destination for families.

Distance: ~ 23 km

Folklore Museum

The Folklore Museum at Dietenheim in Bruneck was established in 1976. Sitz is an old, very grand and magnificent courtyard, one of four Maier courtyards in Dietenheim, a village, which was officially documented for the first time in 995, and whose name is evidence of the first settlement of Bavarians in Pustertal.

Distance: ~ 20 km

Brunico / Bruneck

The scenic village of Brunico is located in the center of the Puster Valley. Modern and medieval charm creates a very special kind of harmony. The historical "Stadtgasse" invites you to linger about with its numerous restaurants, cafes, and boutiques. Enjoy a weekly (Wednesday) market with lots of local products.

Distance: ~ 20 km