The most beautiful sights in Nova Ponente/Deutschnofen and environs

Behind the old stone walls of the former courthouse in the heart of Nova Ponente/Deutschnofen, lie very special treasures. Ancient altarpieces and consecrated panels from the 16^th century, early Baroque statues of saints, and religious paintings can be admired in this regional museum.

Above Val d’Ega/Eggental gorge near Cardano/Kardaun towers one of the most beautiful castles in South Tyrol: the Cornedo/Karneid castle. Since 2006, the complex, which consists of a keep, tower, palace, and chapel, can be visited. The fresco “Triumph of Death” is especially impressive.

According to legend, this little church stands on silver steps. In fact, a historical art treasure is hidden in the church, which is small and inconspicuous from the outside. The murals are precious testimonies to the High Gothic period and amaze viewers.

The cathedral in the Dolomites – this is the name given to the impressive pilgrimage church in Weißenstein, which is regarded as a unique place of energy in an untouched natural landscape. The history of the Basilica Minor dates back to 1553, when the mountain farmer Leonhard Weißensteiner was said to have seen St. Mary after falling into a gorge. In July 1988, Pope John Paul II visited the place of pilgrimage. Photos were then shared across the world.

In nearby Aldino/Aldein, lies South Tyrol’s most famous geological highlight: the GEOPARC Bletterbach. The “Grand Canyon” of South Tyrol can be explored along a nature trail that gives you a glimpse into the origins of the Dolomites and the world of rocks. Experience 40 million years of Earth’s history at every turn.

On eight impressive adventure trails, discoverers of all ages can immerse themselves in the spectacular mountain world of the Dolomites, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Numerous works of art, interactive learning stations, relaxation areas, viewing platforms, weather stations, and Alpine huts line the path and invite you to marvel, discover, and enjoy.

With us, you can really reach for the stars on holiday. In nearby San Valentino in Campo/Gummer, you can look at the universe at the Max Valier observatory, fly through the cosmos in the planetarium, and wander through the solar system on the idyllic planet trail.

About half an hour’s drive from our hotel in Nova Ponente/Deutschnofen is Bolzano/Bozen, the pulsating provincial capital. In addition to numerous shopping opportunities, interesting museums await you here, such as the South Tyrolean Archaeological Museum with the famous glacier mummy, Ötzi, the Museion for Modern and Contemporary Art, and Reinhold Messner’s museum, the MMM Firmian, in a fortress just outside the city.