Holiday Pleasures
Enjoy your vacation
ANIMAL FRIENDSHIPS
Longing for the lost paradise
Petting the cats, cuddling the dog, watching the rabbits, watering the baby calves, bringing hay to the cows. To forget the time with the four-legged friends on the farm, to feel a connection with the animals, to be delighted by their devotion. Near them you can be close to yourself again, find peace, find your way back to your roots.
”Until one has loved an animal, a part of one’s soul remains unawakened.”
Anatole France
WALDBADEN (taking in the forests atmosphere)
Recharge your batteries, feel your roots.
During “Waldbaden” you can enjoy the long-awaited time-out and recharge your batteries. You can rediscover yourself through the healing power of nature, open yourself for nature and find back to the roots. Experience the moment. Feel vitality and energy.
Scientific studies prove the positive effects of “Waldbaden”, It helps to reduce stress and strengthens the well-being and health.
Guided “Waldbaden” is available upon request.
“Do you know I don't know how one can walk by a tree and not be happy at the sight of it?“
Fyodor Dostoyevsky
INTO THE MOUNTAINS
The journey is the reward
Become completely free and immerse into the mystery of nature. Rise to airy heights. Breathe completely free. Marvel at the beauty of the mountains. The “Telfnerhof” is a convenient starting point for many walks, hikes and mountain tours. Whether short or long hikes, on foot or on the mountain bike – you can start off directly from the Telfnerhof.
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The World Natural Heritage of the Dolomites is a huge attraction with its numerous mountain and hiking tours and can easily be reached by short car rides and/or by public transport.
“Mountains are silent masters and make silent students”
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
ENJOY CULTURE
Where the influence of the Mediterranean way of life becomes noticeable
The culturally rich cities of Klausen and Brixen can be reached within 15 to 20 minutes by car or by bus. If you prefer to walk, Klausen is only a 60 minute walk away. You can stroll through the quaint town of Klausen, which has been named one of the most beautiful cities in Italy, admire the Loreto Treasure and other works of art in the town museum, and then take a tour of the Capuchin-Garden and the medieval old town. If you dare, you can venture the climb to the monastery of Säben, not only for the rewarding view, but also for the many centuries of history and for the precious art treasures.
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Klausen and its surroundings have a lot more to offer: farmers' markets, summer night concerts, “Gasslfieber” (entertainment evenings and open stores), alpine-meadow festivals, “Gassltörggelen”, summer and autumn festivals, medieval Christmas markets and more.
The south of the Eisacktal-Dolomites is located in the heart of South Tyrol and is, therefore, an ideal starting point for various excursions in South Tyrol and the neighboring provinces, for example to Lake Garda or Venice.
OTHER LEISURE ATTRACTIONS
Spring, Summer and Fall
Playing tennis on the clay court in Feldthurns or on artificial grass and clay courts in Klausen is possible from mid-April to mid-September. In summer you can visit the outdoor pool in Klausen, the outdoor pool in Feldthurns, the Völser Weiher or the indoor and outdoor pool "Acquarena" in Brixen, which also has a large and well-equipped sauna to offer. Bowling enthusiasts can indulge their passion in the bowling alley in Verdings. Isarco Valley (Eisaktal) Chestnut Weeks: In October and November everything in the Isarco Valley revolves around the fruit that essentially characterizes the landscape of the Isarco Valley: the chestnut. Around this time of the year the inns offer the "Chestnut Weeks". During that time you can enjoy all kinds of delicacies from chestnuts. Verdinner Birmehlfest: In September the traditional Birmehlfest takes place and delicious dishes from "Birmehl" are offered. The “Birmehl” is obtained from an old variety of pear, using traditional methods.
Winter
Let it snow
Skiing on the slopes of the Plose, snowshoe hikes, guided excursions with touring skis for beginners and advanced skiers, as well as extensive cross-country ski trails and natural toboggan runs on the alpine pastures offer a wide range of experiences and exercise. Even in winter, you can stop at numerous alpine- and mountain-huts, warm up and indulge in South Tyrolean fare.