Val Senales in summer

The pilgrimage church of Madonna di Senales, built on a rocky ridge in the middle of the valley, was first mentioned in 1304. What drew pilgrims for centuries is a late-Romanesque miraculous image, a statue of the Virgin Mary carved from boxwood. Its origin is uncertain, but according to legend, the church was built at this very location after the statue was found here. The originally Romanesque church was later remodeled in Gothic and then Baroque style.

 

The archeoParc, an open-air museum in Madonna di Senales, provides a clear and family-friendly overview of the history of Ötzi, the glacier mummy discovered in 1991 on the Val Senales Glacier. It is one of the most popular excursion destinations in Val Senales in summer and should not be missed during your holiday! In the outdoor area, a prehistoric village has been reconstructed where children can practice archery, bread baking, and more.

 

Majestically, Juval Castle sits atop a rock at the entrance to Val Senales. First mentioned in 1278, it is now the summer residence of South Tyrolean extreme mountaineer Reinhold Messner and one of his Messner Mountain Museums. Highlights to visit include the adventure library, the Tibetica collection, a gallery on the sacred mountains of the world, the mask collection, the expedition cellar, the Gesar Ling exhibition, the Tantra room, and Renaissance frescoes.

 

Fancy a day at the outdoor pool? Nearby in Naturno, the Erlebnistherme awaits with outdoor and indoor pools! In the large pool, you’ll find highlights such as the current channel, a 51-metre-long slide, neck massages, and whirlpool loungers. Relax in the thermal pool, brine pool, and hot tub, or on the sunbathing lawn. The restaurant isn’t just for a quick snack; it also offers hot dishes, pizza, Asian cuisine, and sushi.

 

Don’t miss Merano in the beautiful season! Admire the blooming flowers along the many promenades and walking paths, savour an aperitivo in the cafés under the arcades to rest after shopping and strolling, and enjoy the large outdoor area with additional pools, a natural swimming pond, and a spacious park at the Merano thermal baths.

 

In summer, the Mobile Guest Card is handed out to all guests of participating accommodations in Val Senales. It works like the South Tyrol Guest Pass and entitles you to free use of the entire public transport network in South Tyrol, as well as discounted or free entry to many excursion destinations in South Tyrol. Take advantage of this opportunity and explore the diverse and exciting area around our hotel!