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Quellenhof Luxury Resort Passeier
Sport & wellness resort | Passeiertal
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Granpanorama Hotel StephansHof
Winter sports | Villanders in Eisacktal
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LANERHOF Active/Spa/Balance
Spa-Hotel | St. Lorenzen at Mt. Kronplatz
from 221 €
Alpenpalace Luxury Hideaway & Spa Retreat
Exclusive well-being oasis | St. Johann in Tauferer Ahrntal
from 131 €
SONNENHOF Sun/Spa/Panorama
Sporthotel | Pfalzen at Mt. Kronplatz
from 174 €
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Luxury . Ayurveda & SPA | Olang at Mt. Kronplatz
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Hotel Saltauserhof
Wellness hotel | St. Martin in Passeier
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WINKLER Sport & Spa Resort
Design hotel | St. Lorenzen at Mt. Kronplatz
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from 110 €
Hotel Fameli
Family & spa resort | Olang at Mt. Kronplatz
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from 94 €
Wirtshaushotel Alpenrose
Active hotel | St. Lorenzen at Mt. Kronplatz
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from 289 €
Wellness Refugium Alpin Royal
Charm & warmth | St. Johann in Tauferer Ahrntal
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Grand Hotel Bellevue
City hotel | Meran

Churches & monasteries in South Tyrol

In South Tyrol, historical buildings, castles and manors, tell us about ancient traditions and customs. However, some of the most important sites are the numerous churches, monasteries, abbeys and pilgrimage sites, which are present in the city centres as well as in rural areas.

All those, who are interested in culture, religion and mystical places of worship in occasion of the holidays in South Tyrol, are offered countless sites with significant historical backgrounds.

The religious monuments in the city centres are particularly popular. For instance, Brixen, Bozen and Meran each dispose of splendid cathedrals and parish churches. All of them are decorated with beautiful facades as well as with precious frescos, statues and paintings – partially realised by South Tyrolean artists – in their interior.

The smaller localities, however, allow you to practice your faith in simpler, lovingly kept parish churches, far from the masses of people. As the bigger cathedrals, the village churches and chapels offer equally precious interiors. A wonderful example could be the collegiate church of Innichen in Hochpustertal, built during the Romanic period.

Pilgrimage churches & abbeys

If you are looking for solitude, tranquillity and authentic contact with your spiritual self, you should absolutely visit one of South Tyrol’s pilgrimage sites or abbeys. The Neustift Monastery is particularly beautiful. The Augustinian monastery was established more than 850 years ago and still exists today. In addition to the religious activity, the monastery collaborators cultivate and sell agricultural products, such as various herbs and fruit. As well, Neustift is known for its first-class wines all over the world.

The Benedictine abbey Marienberg in Mals in Vinschgau as well as the Heilig Kreuz hospice in Alta Badia are worth a visit, too.

Every year, numerous religious celebrations and events take place in the churches and chapels. In addition to the residents, also guests appreciate the feasts, allowing them to find inner peace and to escape from the everyday problems for some time.

A holiday in South Tyrol is a wonderful opportunity to find your real selves and to enjoy the natural beauty of the region in the meantime.

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Familienhotel Bella Vista

Experience holiday with the whole family in Vinschgau: hiking programme, childcare, caressing ponies and time for relaxation.

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from 100 €
Hotel Tirolerhof

Welcome to the Tirolerhof at the gateway to the Gsieser Valley. Your perfect place for active holidays and pure relaxation!

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from 122 €
Hotel & SPA RESORT Majestic

TOP hotel ****s in Pustertal - large garden with swimming pool, natural bathing pond, saunas, guided hikes and much more!

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from 138 €
Vitalpina Hotel Schulerhof

A dream holiday - for active guests who enjoy relaxation, culinary delights, and friendly interactions.

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Images

Old parish church in Gries
Old parish church in Gries

Old parish church in Gries

Tourismusverein Bozen Bolzano
St. Magdalena in Villnöss
St. Magdalena in Villnöss

Picturesque church in Villnöss in the Dolomites

Villnöss Tourismus Genossenschaft
Mount Säben
Mount Säben

View of Säben Monastery high above Klausen

IDM Südtirol-Alto Adige/Alex Filz
St. Valentine church in Villanders
St. Valentine church in Villanders

Interesting frescoes are decorating the wall above the entrance gate of this small church.

Internet Consulting - Isabel Gräber
St. Kathrein church
St. Kathrein church

The small church in Hafling is a popular photo spot.

Internet Consulting - Isabel Gräber
St. Prokulus church
St. Prokulus church

Inside the church, there are worth-seeing frescoes dating back to the 7th century, which are some of the most significant mural paintings of Middle Europe.

Santer Peter - Tourismusverein Naturns
Tramin on the Wine Route
Tramin on the Wine Route

Visitors can see the churches in Tramin from very far. This picture shows, for instance, St. Valentine church and the parish church which is dedicated to the Saints Julitta and Quirikus.

Internet Consulting - Fabian Auer
Parish church in Tisens
Parish church in Tisens

Maria Himmelfahrt parish church in Tisens is one of the most important cultural sights of the village.

Internet Consulting - Patrick Kammerlander
Säben Monastery near Klausen
Säben Monastery near Klausen

In summer, the monastery's guesthouse also welcomes pilgrims and guests.

Internet Consulting - Isabel Gräber
Laurein / Lauregno
Laurein / Lauregno

The Saint Vitus parish church is representative for the village.

Internet Consulting - Patrick Kammerlander
Church in St. Kassian
Church in St. Kassian

The church perfectly fits into the dreamlike natural landscape.

Internet Consulting - Benedikt Trojer
Parish church in Wengen
Parish church in Wengen

The parish church in Wengen is dedicated to S. Genesius.

Internet Consulting - Benedikt Trojer

Churches & monasteries

Selected accommodations in South Tyrol

Glögglhof - Girlan in Southern South Tyrol
Glögglhof
Girlan in Southern South Tyrol
4.9 Excellent

Farm holidays in the wine village Girlan and in cosy apartments – ideal for active travellers and for those who are looking for regeneration!

from 105 € per day
Tirolerin rooms & suites & breakfast - Tramin an der Weinstraße in Southern South Tyrol
superior
Tirolerin rooms & suites & breakfast
Tramin an der Weinstraße in Southern South Tyrol
4.3 Very good

Inviting rooms and suites, excellent breakfast, heated outdoor pool in the garden & unlimited possibilities for active guests.

from 65 € per day
Pension Felsenegg - Tisens in Meran and environs
Pension Felsenegg
Tisens in Meran and environs
4.7 Excellent

Inviting B&B in the environs of Meran with comfortable and cosy rooms, a delicious breakfast, dreamlike garden & wonderful view of the vineyards.

from 35 € per day
Hotel & Residence Johanneshof - Tscherms in Meran and environs
superior
Hotel & Residence Johanneshof
Tscherms in Meran and environs
4.5 Excellent

Comfortable rooms & spacious apartments, rich breakfast buffet or bread service, garden with heated pool, sunbathing lawn and garden house with whirlpool.

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