Schlern-area – “Seiser Alm” and Surroundings – Dolomites

Seiser Alm

Only 3,5 km from the MESNER FARM you find the funicular that takes you to the largest alpine pasture in Europe – the “Seiser Alm”.
It takes the “Seiser Alm funicular” only a few minutes to take you where the beauty of Nature can be touched with bare hands ….
The „Seiser Alm“ offers in each season a maximum of enjoyment and freedom of movement.
In Winter it consists in the many kilometres of well prepared tracks for cross-country skiing and downhill slopes, which are part of Dolomiten-Superskir-Circuit. In Summer the „Seiser
Alm“ is probably the most favourite area for Hiking and Excursions.

The traditional music band called “Kastelruther Spatzen”

The well-known festival, the so called “Kastelruther-Spatzen-Fest” in October, attracts each year thousands of fans of the famous local band.
And with a bit of luck, you may encounter on or the other member of the band while he is hiking or doing his grocery shopping.

Golf Course

The new Golf Course in Seis can be easily be reached on foot, by bus or car.
With such a beautiful panoramic view as a backdrop, it can easily happen to forget, that you actually came for playing a round of golf…

Lake Völs, Schlern and „Tuffalm“

It takes only 20 minutes to reach Lake Völs.
The lake is wonderful for swimming or ice skating in winter but also an excellent starting point for excursions to the „Schlern“ or to a mountain pasture, called „Tuffalm”, which was awarded he title” Most beautiful Alpine Pasture in South Tirol” in 2007.

Strolling, Shopping and Culture

Visit the „Grödnertal“ and admire the craftsmanship of the Craftsmen from Gröden, visit the castle in „Prösels“ or drive to Bozen, the regional Capital, that lays just 15 km away and stroll through its enchanting streets.
Here you will find many cultural treasures, like the Ötzi Museum, the Messner Mountain Museum….
Also the city of Brixen, where the bishop resides, is worth a visit and offers many important sights, besides the typical atmosphere of a medieval city.