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    Suspension bridge 800 meters away
    spring in Southern Tyrol Barbian
    Suspension bridge 800 meters away
    spring in Southern Tyrol Barbian

    Spring fever & whispers of fall

    When home is (almost) at its most beautiful
    In spring and fall, things are still relatively quiet in the Eisack Valley. The temperatures are pleasantly mild during the day - perfect for outdoor activities!
    In the early summer months, Barbian and its hamlets can be wonderfully explored on hiking trails of varying difficulty. The Barbian waterfalls are a true natural spectacle, which are particularly full of water after the snow melts. Or how about a romantic walk on the Zwetschkenrunde along countless blossoming plum trees?

    The moderately difficult and absolutely worthwhile circular hike via Briol to Dreikirchen and back to Barbian will certainly remain in your memory: through meadows and forests and over hill and dale, you will also get to know the three interlocking Gothic chapels with their wooden shingle roofs in the small hamlet of Bad Dreikirchen. Sigmund Freud also visited them back in the day and found the inn next door really tasty.

    Autumn is literally the "golden season", as the leaves on the trees turn the mountain slopes a flaming golden yellow. Our tip: a trip to the Rittner Horn or a visit to our Rösslwirt alpine hut, which is open for our guests every Wednesday until October. And last but not least: Autumn time is "Törggele time"! Feast your way through the countless South Tyrolean specialties with a glass of Eisack Valley wine and simply enjoy the moment

    The Leaning Tower of... Barbian

    The unmistakable landmark of our small village

    If you visit us, you can't miss it - the 38-metre-high church tower with its colorful shingles can be seen from afar. Not only its architecture, but also its leaning position make it a very special landmark of our village. You don't have to go to Pisa to marvel at something so curious. The tower leans a full 1.56 m to one side. The reason for the lean is that the foundations were built partly on rock and partly on earth.

    The church was first mentioned in a document in 1378. The colorful roof of the church tower was added in the 15th century. In the 19th century, the nave was rebuilt in the neo-Romanesque style, although Gothic elements were retained in the choir, which now serves as a sacristy. We ourselves are very proud of our leaning landmark!
    Barbian in summertime
    Hall of Brixen

    A visit to the episcopal city of Brixen

    Walking the paths of ancient church history

    The oldest town in Tyrol - it was first mentioned in 901 - was the seat of important prince-bishops for centuries. The historic town center still bears witness to this time. Here you can stroll through medieval arcades and narrow alleyways, visit small boutiques and cafés. A visit to Brixen Cathedral with its medieval cloister is highly recommended. Here, colorful wall frescoes from the 14th century still adorn the walls and tell of saints and biblical stories. Look for the elephant! It looks more like a mythical creature - because none of the painters knew what an elephant looked like.

    You can experience something here!

    Our insider tips for unforgettable vacation days in Tyrol
    Wine Grapes

    The Barbian Tour

    (Best during the flowering season in April and May)
    The Zwetschgenrunde lives up to its name. On this one-hour themed hike, you will not only come across many plum trees, but also one or two information boards that will tell you interesting facts about this delicious fruit. It is impossible to imagine South Tyrolean cuisine without the plum!

    The Keschtnweg (chestnut trail)

    For decelerating fall hikes
    Our tip for chestnut fans and leisurely hikers: the Keschtnweg trail, which winds its way from the Neustift monastery near Brixen along the slopes of the Eisack Valley to the Rittner high plateau and down into the Bolzano basin. It is 63 km long in total and can also be completed in several stages. After all, you have time on vacation! It's a very relaxed route - always following in the footsteps of sweet chestnuts. Which we also think is great: Along the way, you'll find many inns and the opportunity to buy regional South Tyrolean products.
    Barbian Waterfalls

    The Barbian Waterfalls

    A refrshing hike around Barbian
    The Ganderbach stream has its source high up on the Rittner Horn at 2,000 meters and then plunges over a 200-meter-high rock step into the valley. The Barbiano waterfalls are a spectacular natural spectacle that you can easily experience: start from the leaning tower in Barbian, following the "Wasserfallweg" trail and then trail 6A. The combination of this hike with the hamlet of Dreikirchen, which you can reach on foot from the hotel in around one hour, is particularly beautiful and recommended.