In the Antholz Valley, culture is part of everyday life and deeply rooted in the community.
From traditional events and brass band concerts to rural architecture – here you experience a culture that is not staged but real. Passed down through generations, it connects past and present and creates a sense of belonging that touches both guests and locals alike.
A valley that not only tells stories, but continues to live them.
At traditional festivals, lively parades, solemn processions, or on warm summer evenings – the four brass bands of the Antholz Valley are at the heart of many events. In traditional dress and with real passion, they bring music to the people and fill the valley with sound.
The youth band and many other musicians – with accordion, guitar, or singing – also show that music is part of life in the Antholz Valley. Authentic. Heartfelt. Full of life.
The Oberrasen folk dance group brings old customs to life with lively dances, traditional costumes, and visible enthusiasm. It is an important part of cultural life in the valley and makes tradition a living experience.
Dances handed down through generations – performed with heart and dedication – connect young and old and show how much joy and sense of belonging are found in folk dance.
The Tränkabachl Cultural Trail in Antholz Obertal invites you to discover the Antholz Valley in its most authentic form. Along carefully restored grain mills, fences, and dry-stone walls, it tells the story of everyday life in the past – of cattle drives and farm work that shaped the valley for generations.
Accompanied by the gentle sound of the stream and surrounded by blooming meadows, every step feels like a quiet journey into the past. Those who look closely will discover many small details – traces of a time that is still alive here. A digital guide provides exciting insights and turns the hike into a special experience of nature, history, and culture
The Thema! project highlights the natural and historical sites of the Antholz Valley.
Particularly fascinating are:
The historic bridge from 1847 at the Windschnur archaeological site, showcasing three eras of road and bridge construction in the Puster Valley.
The ruins of Altrasen Castle (13th century), whose remains still vividly convey the history of the region.
Neurasen Castle (around 1200), whose surviving walls invite visitors to step back into past centuries.
Today, Lake Antholz fascinates visitors with its quiet beauty – deep blue, crystal clear, and surrounded by majestic nature. But according to an old tale, its origin has a very special story – a legend still told today.
Once, three farms stood where the lake is today. Their owners were proud and unkind. One Sunday, after church, a beggar came to their doors asking for a piece of bread. Instead of helping him, they only mocked him.
As he left, he warned them:
"Behind your house, a spring will rise. Be careful what it will do!"
Four days later, water began to flow from the ground – first slowly, then without stopping. The farms were flooded, and the water spread wider and wider.
That, the legend says, is how Lake Antholz was created: still, clear, and deep.
People say the water is so pure because it never forgets the truth. And if you stand quietly at the shore, you might still feel what once happened.
To protect the cultural treasures of the Antholz Valley and preserve them for future generations, please follow these guidelines:
Together, we can help protect the cultural heritage of the Antholz Valley while keeping it accessible for everyone to enjoy.
The Antholz Valley is home to many traces of the past. These cultural treasures are valuable memories and an important part of the valley’s identity.
Protecting them is very important to us. Please help by treating historic sites and artifacts with care and respect. This way, our cultural heritage will be preserved for future generations.