Seis am Schlern
Cultural holidays in South Tyrol, around the Seiser Alm
Immerse yourself in sights, museums, customs & traditions
A cultural holiday in South Tyrol has much to offer, including here in the Dolomites Region Seiser Alm. In addition to numerous cultural events and sights – museums, castles, ruins, chapels and churches – you will also find several themed cultural trails, such as the historical circular trail in Tiers, the Peterbühl themed trail and the circular walk around the Kalvarien mountain in Kastelruth.
You can gain particularly good insight into the region’s traditions and culture through the customs still lived today, including processions, parades, traditional costumes and festivities.
You can gain particularly good insight into the region’s traditions and culture through the customs still lived today, including processions, parades, traditional costumes and festivities.
Experience-rich Dolomites Region Seiser Alm
Cultural highlights in the Schlern area
Museum "Kastelruther Spatzen"
Kastelruth
Farmers Museum at the Tschötscherhof
Kastelruth/Castelrotto
Traditional costume museum
Kastelruth
Themed trail Peterbühl
Völs am Schlern
Chapel of St. Michael
Völs am Schlern/Fiè allo Sciliar
St. Valentin Church
St. Valentin/Seis am Schlern
Church San Giorgio
Tires
St. Konstantin Church
Völs am Schlern/Fiè allo Sciliar
St. Michael Parish Museum and Völs Museum of Archaeology
Völs am Schlern
St. Zyprian Chapel
Tires al Catinaccio/Tiers am Rosengarten
The ruins of Hauenstein
Seis am Schlern
Franziskus Church
Seiser Alm/Alpe di Siusi
Trostburg Castle
Waidbruck
St. Sebastian chapel
Tires al Catinaccio/Tiers am Rosengarten
Salegg ruins
Seis am Schlern
St. Michael Church
St. Michael/Kastelruth
Castle Prösels
Völs am Schlern
School Museum & Shoemaker workshop
Kastelruth
St. Peter by the Hill
Völs am Schlern
Venetian saw mill "Steger Säge"
Tiers am Rosengarten
Experience-rich Dolomites Region Seiser Alm
Cultural events in the region
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Sat 13 JunSt. Anton: Patronal dayVöls am Schlern -
Sun 14 JunSacred Heart Procession with Holy MassSeis am Schlern -
Sun 14 JunConcert of Sacred Heart of Jesus of the local bandSeis am Schlern -
Sat 20 JunWine Date at the BessererhofVöls am Schlern -
Thu 25 Jun Bookable onlineGuided visit of the St. Valentin church (German & Italian only)Seis am SchlernFurther dates available -
Fri 26 JunConcert by the local band of WaidbruckSeis am Schlern -
Mon 29 JunPatronal day at PeterbühlVöls am Schlern -
Wed 15 JulVillage centre: Farmer's market with musical entertainmentFiè allo Sciliar -
Mon 20 JulPatronal day at ObervölsVöls am Schlern -
Sat 25 JulSummer night feast at VölsVöls am Schlern -
Wed 05 AugVillage centre: Farmer's market with musical entertainmentFiè allo Sciliar -
Thu 06 AugFriedberg feast with musical entertainmentVöls am Schlern -
Sat 08 AugPatronal day of the Schlern: with holy mass and feastVöls am Schlern -
Fri 14 AugPatronal day at Völs am SchlernVöls am Schlern -
Sat 15 AugPatronal day: Holy mass, procession, pageant and feastVöls am Schlern
Annual cultural highlights
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Thu 25 Jun Bookable onlineGuided visit of the St. Valentin church (German & Italian only)Seis am SchlernFurther dates available -
Sat 03 OctTraditional Transhumance - welcoming of the cattleSeiser Alm - Kastelruth -
Sun 04 OctTraditional transhumance Völs am Schlern with feastVöls am Schlern -
Sun 04 OctTraditional Cattle Drive in Tiers am RosengartenTiers am Rosengarten
How should I behave at cultural sites?
Code of conduct for visitors
- Observe opening Hours: The cultural heritage sites in the Dolomites Region Seiser Alm may only be visited during the officially stated opening hours.
- No leaning bicycles: Cultural sites, fountains and historic buildings must be protected. Leaning bicycles against them is strictly prohibited.
- Entering cultural sites: You enter cultural sites at your own risk. Please wear sturdy footwear and pay particular attention to uneven surfaces.
- Prohibited items: Large backpacks as well as wet or sharp objects are not permitted in museums, churches and castles. Please comply with these rules.
- Safety considerations: Do not lean over railings or parapets and do not climb on walls. Touching exhibits is strictly prohibited.
- Food, drinks, smoking: Eating, drinking and smoking are prohibited in all museums, churches and castles. Please observe this rule strictly.
- Access for dogs: Thank you for your understanding that dogs are not allowed to enter churches or the Schlern–Rosengarten Nature Park Visitor Centre.
- Liability for damages: To the extent permitted by law, we accept no liability for any damage incurred during your visit to a cultural site.
- Supervision of Children: Parents and teachers are responsible for ensuring appropriate behaviour of children and pupils. No running or pushing.
- Fire safety: Please familiarise yourself with the escape routes during your visit. In an emergency, remain calm, leave the building and proceed to the assembly point.
- Filming & photography: Filming and photography are generally permitted in cultural sites. You are welcome to capture your memories.
- Respect for private property: Private property, barriers and fences must be respected. Please keep away from meadows with tall grass, cultivated fields, etc.
- Follow instructions: The instructions of staff and employees at cultural sites must be followed. Thank you for your cooperation.