Sand in Taufers is a village in the Alps, situated in a beautiful valley surrounded by massifs reaching over 3 thousand. m above sea level. It is a perfect place for active recreation both in summer and winter.
The town with several surrounding settlements forms a commune which is one of the main centers of the Ahrntal valley. It is part of the bilingual autonomous region of Trentino-South Tyrol, where Italian and Austrian cultures intertwine. The village has traditional Tyrolean buildings, and on its outskirts, housing estates consisting of apartment buildings and hotels.
One of the main attractions of Sand in Taufers and the most important monument in the area is the medieval Taufers Castle. It stands on a wooded hill and is open to the public.
The area around Sand in Taufers is perfect for active tourism. In summer, numerous hiking and biking trails allow you to explore the Ahrntal valley and its surroundings, including the beautiful Vedrette di Ries-Aurina nature park. In addition to alpine meadows, forests and peaks, there are also picturesque waterfalls of the Jeziora and Reinbach mountains.
In winter, skiing is possible in the valley. There are both downhill slopes, incl. Speikboden and Sliworld Ahrntal, as well as cross-country ski runs.
