Sarnes

The cycle path along the Isarco river dam connects Sarnes and the farm shop of Castel Campan with the centre of Bressanone

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Three kilometres from Bressanone, in the heart of the extensive municipal area, lies the village of Sarnes (Sarns) at 600 metres a.s.l.
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It is a quiet holiday resort, which was often chosen by bishops as their summer residence: Today you can experience farm holidays here.
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The Pallaus Residence reminds of a medieval castle and stands on the site of an old residential tower: Today it is privately owned.
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The parish church of Sarnes is dedicated to the Saints Roch and Sebastian and shows the Stations of the Cross inside - it was built in 1502 AD.
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The massive former St. George’s Education House is a well-known site: The history of the building dates back to the 13th century.
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Other noble buildings are Razez Castle from the 13th century and the Campan Estate with its farm shop, which is open in the mornings.
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Sarnes is surrounded by hiking trails that also lead to the old town of Bressanone - by bike you can follow the cycle path along the Isarco river dam.
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In Bressanone, the off-seasons are also popular among holidaymakers: spring thanks to its fruit blossom, autumn because of the Toerggelen.
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Winter has arrived in Sarnes, in the town of Bressanone and in the entire Valle Isarco - the ski area on the local mountain Plose opens its doors.
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The majestic Pallaus Estate with its octagonal residential tower: It served as the headquarters of the French troops during the Tyrolean Rebellion.
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The village lies on the 99.9 km long Isarco, the 2nd longest river in South Tyrol, which flows into the longest river in the region, the Adige, in Bolzano.
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Here it is: The Plose Skiing Area, which invites you to stop at one of the ski huts and go on winter hikes, skiing days and sledging adventures.
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In the middle of all the other places that make up the large municipality of Bressanone is Sarnes (Sarns). Due to the excellent combination of proximity to the town and the natural landscape, several bishops chose the hamlet as their summer residence. Many old residences still tell of the earlier centuries. Today, Sarnes is less well-known to visitors than, for example, Sant'Andrea with its cable car to the Plose, Millan in the immediate vicinity of the town, or Albes with its sheltered alleys. But also here are some charming accommodations that offer farm holidays.

For a long time, the hamlet was known for the Bildungshaus St. Georg, a training center: Courses were held behind the thick walls with the large garden and the modern seminar rooms. Today it is used by the Caritas. It is located in the centre of Sarnes, opposite the clubhouse with its library, the Sarnes village bar and the Church of Saints Roch and Sebastian. This church was built in 1510 from Bressanone granite and decorated inside with sculptures and busts by Master Leonhard of Bressanone. A St. Nicholas Church used to stand in its place.

Walking and cycling are the best ways to explore the area. The cycle path along the Isarco river dam, which follows the Franz von Unterrichter Path, leads to the old town in 15 minutes. Leisurely hikes show you the neighbouring villages of Cleran, Millan and Albes. The Valle Isarco Cycle Path is then suitable for a longer tour that extends to the medieval town of Chiusa or to Bolzano.

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