Schnalstal

Breathe in the fresh mountain air in the pristine natural environment of the Schnals Valley (1,200-3,200m)

At 1,500 meters above sea level, the small village of Unser Frau im Schnalstal is home to our hotel, and a place that represents a perfect symbiosis between tradition and modernity. The area offers lots of things to do and see for those interested in culture as well as sports fans. Choose the Hotel Schwarzer Adler in Unser Frau as the starting point for your adventure discovery tour of the diverse and exciting recreational offers of Schnals Valley / Val Senales. Here are some of our personal favourites to help you plan your trip:

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We highly recommend you take time to see and experience the following during your holiday in Schnals Valley / Val Senales:

TheVal Senales ArcheoParc is situated at 1,500m above sea level in the hamlet of Unser Frau in Schnals Vally, South Tyrol. The past becomes truly palpable in this archaeological park with plenty of wide open spaces. The focus of South Tyrol’s premier interactive archaeological museum is on the life and habits of the people who lived in the region in the time of Ötzi the Iceman. Special events, courses and guided tours for adults, children and teenagers let you SEE, TOUCH and FEEL firsthand how local people lived in prehistoric times.

www.archeoparc.it

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Nothing but snow – beautiful, heavenly powder. In summer, too!

The Schnals Valley Glacier (3,200m), a 6-minute cablecar ride from Kurzras, guarantees snow throughout the whole year. Wonderfully wide, perfectly groomed slopes (35 km) in the midst of a magnificent landscape – an unforgettable experience for skiers and snowboarders! Plus, with 17km of some of the most beautiful cross-country trails ever, it’s no wonder that the glacier is a popular training site for a host of national ski teams!

A ski bus takes you directly from our hotel to the glacier! (From Christmas to Easter)

Skipass Generator from glacier train company Schnalstaler Gletscherbahnen AG: www.schnalstal.com

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Nothing but nature – unique, spectacular nature

The Texel Mountain Nature Park is the largest nature park in the region and comprises the entire Texel Mountain range – a long stretch of high mountains between Schnals Valley / Val Senales in the west and Val Passiria / Passeier Valley in the east. Pfossen Valley, right in the centre of the park, is the home of the largest number of wild animals in South Tyrol. In fact, more chamois and ibex live here than the entire human population of Schnals Valley! Splicing through the fascinating natural and cultural landscape of the Texel Mountain Nature Park, the Merano Pass is one of the most breathtakingly beautiful hiking trails in the entire Alpine region. Nearly 100km long, the whole trail takes from 4 to 6 days to hike. There are numerous points for entering and leaving the mountain trail, meaning you can begin or end your hike wherever you like.

The trail is divided into a north and a south circuit, so visitors can enjoy the varied scenery year-round. Hiking maps and information are available at the hotel and from the Schnals Valley tourist authority.

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Juval Castle, home of Reinhold Messner

Situated on a prehistoric site at the entrance to Schnals Valley / Val Senales, the castle grounds are home to renowned alpinist Reinhold Messner and several of his valuable art collections, including an extensive array of Tibetan art and artefacts, a mountain photography exhibit and a collection of masks from 4 continents. Please inquire about opening hours and entrance fees at the hotel or the Schnals Valley tourist authority.

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Pilgrim Church of Our Lady / Unser Frau in Madonna di Senales

The baroque church has been a place of pilgrimage for half a millennium. The cemetery surrounding the church features artistic graveyard crosses in copper and bronze by local artists Friedrich Gurschler and Martin Rainer.

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Karthaus / Certosa (1,232m)

A visit to the village of Karthaus / Certosa is like a journey into the past. The town was built inside the walls of the Cloister of Certosa degli Angeli / Karthaus Monastery, which was founded in 1326 and abandoned in 1782. Of particular interest is the Via Crucis of the old cloister, which in summer plays host to exhibitions by renowned local artists.

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Sheep migration

Every year for hundreds of years in mid-June, some 3,200 sheep make the trek from Hochjoch / Giogo Alto and Niederjoch /Giogo Basso to the alpine pastures of Venter Valley / Valle di Vent in Austria. In mid-September the sheep commence their return journey. This tradition-steeped event regularly draws crowds of spectators who come to enjoy the funfair atmosphere.

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That’s Schnals Valley / Val Senales.
In summer and in winter –
There’s something for everyone!