Travel guide Eisacktal
Around 300 days of sunshine
A vacation with a holiday accommodation, holiday home, or apartment in the region from private owners is enjoyable for everyone. The climatic conditions are also suitable for a
vacation with a dog in the Eisack Valley. South Tyrol has a very mild climate. According to statistics, the region has an average of 300 sunny days per year. In addition, air currents flow through the Eisack Valley, preventing excessively humid weather. The months between May and October are considered the best travel months to rent an accommodation. The highest maximum temperature of 29 degrees Celsius is reached in July. Whether summer or winter, the region and its surroundings offer numerous activities to enjoy no matter the season.
Gourmet culinary festivals
When you rent a holiday home or apartment in the Eisack Valley, you are in the midst of excellent wines. This is the northernmost wine-growing region in Italy. Many of the country's best white wines mature here. Chestnuts are often enjoyed with wine and are also used to refine various dishes. We recommend visiting the Eisack Valley Chestnut Weeks in autumn. The region is also famous for the apples from the Natz-Schabs high plateau. Many innkeepers invite you to sample local produce on their farms. The Eisack Valley is also known for the Barbianer plum, which is used to make strudel, dumplings, or jam. The region is also home to the oldest sheep breed in South Tyrol, the Villnösser Brillenschaf. You can try culinary specialties at the traditional Almenfest in July.
Enchanting natural landscapes in the Eisack Valley
The Eisack Valley offers several highlights for families on vacation, who can rent a family-friendly holiday home or apartment from private owners in this stunning landscape. You can explore the valley on a leisurely bike tour. Horseback riding, swimming, rafting, paragliding, canyoning, and fishing are also popular activities in the area. A fun-filled day can be spent at the Acquarena
Brixen, an indoor and outdoor pool with a large wellness area. The enchanting natural landscape of the Eisack Valley is also a destination for numerous guests in winter. Immerse yourself in the region's splendid atmosphere through snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, or sledding. Families and active vacationers will also enjoy the ski resorts Gitschberg Jochtal, Plose, Ratschings-Jaufen, or Rosskopf. Skiers will be happy with the numerous slopes of varying difficulty levels. You can also take trips to surrounding cities or hike along the Eisack River. Kastelruth, the Wipptal, Meransen, the episcopal city of Brixen, Feldthurns, or Lüsen are all worth visiting during your stay.
Imposing castles, vineyards, and monasteries
An unforgettable top highlight during a vacation with a holiday accommodation, holiday home, or apartment in the holiday region
South Tyrol, Italy, is undoubtedly the historic bishop's town of Brixen with its impressive cathedral. The Wine Trail leads you through the local vineyards. Nearby, you can also visit the picturesque Neustift Monastery. The mining and Fugger town of Sterzing offers fascinating sights. Here you can visit the Ridnaun Schneeberg show mine. The medieval town of Klausen is dominated by the Säben Mountain and its imposing monastery. In
Bolzano, you can explore three imposing castles: Castle Maretsch, Castle Sigmundskron (with the Messner Mountain Museum), and the Bilderburg Runkelstein. Franzensfeste, located in present-day South Tyrol, was built from 1833 to 1838 under Emperor Ferdinand I and named after Emperor Franz I of Austria, the monarch of the planning phase. Mountain bikers and hikers are drawn to Villnöss in the enchanting Dolomite landscape – as well as Pflersch, Villanders, Ridnaun, Ratschings, and the Jaufental Valley. You will notice the importance of apple harvesting in the Eisack Valley in Natz-Schabs, where an annual Apple Week is held, during which an Apple Queen is crowned. Delicious culinary events can also be enjoyed during the Plum Week in Barbian and the Speckfest. From mid-July to the end of August, the Eisack Valley Street Kitchens are held in various locations, offering more delicious treats. Rent a cozy house, apartment, or residence in the best location and enjoy your vacation surrounded by farms, ski resorts, and the Dolomites according to your personal wishes. Spend unforgettable holiday days in the region!