The beautiful castle Taufers fits in perfectly with the idyllic mountain scenery. The castle, found in Sand in Taufers, looks towards the Pustertal, so that it seems as if it wants to keep the entrance to the Ahrntal under its watch. The castle was already standing in 1225, but it was only first in the 15th century that it was renovated to become what it is today. A large portion of the castle and its premises are accessible to the public and offers both children and adults alike a thrilling journey into the past.

For over half a millennium copper ore was dug after in the mining museum in Prettau/Steinhaus. Hence the 1,100 m long tunnel came into being. Equipped with a helmet, light and raincoat, you are taken into the inside of the mountain by a small mine train, where you’ll get an interesting insider tour of the mountain. Next to the two main tunnels is another tunnel, the so-called climate tunnel. This is intended for persons with respiratory tract diseases and asthma, since there are ideal air hygienic conditions in the mountain which can help to alleviate the symptoms. Many guests value the cave therapy because the strength of the nature has no side effects.

Bergbaumuseum Prettau 
Klimastollen Prattau 

No one knows exactly when the Holy Ghost Church was built. One thing for sure though is that it served as a squire church for the Prettau mining workers of the copper mine and as protection for the travelers that were passing by. Characterized by many legends and stories, the chapel and the village with the same name have become worthy of honor and a sacred holy place. The so called Kaserer trail represents the passion of Jesus and is one of the most beautiful pilgrimage places in South Tyrol today. The Holy Ghost Church is also well known because of its cross with bullet holes, which a legend has evolved from, as well as other considerable works of art, which can be admired in the church.

Besides the castles, mountains and churches, the Tauferer Ahrntal is above all known for the nature. The imposing mountains hold many treasures in the form of minerals and precious stones, and these can be viewed at two mineral museums in the Tauferer Ahrntal.

In the past, farmers for the most part, provided for themselves, even producing their clothes themselves. Since it often became very cold in the northern part of the Tauferer Ahrntal, the farmers used the fur from their sheep to create warm clothes to be worn. Today, Heleny Brusa teaches people the process of turning sheepskin into wool.