Castelrotto
High above the Valle Isarco, between the Valgardena and the Valle di Tisa, there is the municipality of Castelrotto.
Image gallery: Castelrotto
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This is the native land of the most famous member of the band Südtiroler Spatzen, the musician Norbert Rier from Castelrotto. We visit him in his farm and we will discover his favourite places where he is used to have a break. -
Skiing, tobogganing, hiking or a romantic horse-drawn carriage ride across the snow-covered landscape of Alpe di Siusi make winter holidays in this area a lasting experience. The skiing area on the largest alpine pasture of Europe is above all popular with families.
Castelrotto is a market town comprising several villages between the Valle Isarco and the Valgardena, in the area round the striking Sciliar mountain. The municipality includes the villages of Siusi allo Sciliar, Alpe di Siusi, San Michele, San Osvaldo, San Valentino, Tagusa, Tisana, Bulla, Roncadizza and Oltretorrente. The last three, however, are located on the south-western side of the Valgardena valley and belong to the Ladin cultural circle. Often these villages are considered to be part of Ortisei.
The municipal territory of Castelrotto stretches from 400 to 2,958 m asl and also includes the vast Alpe di Siusi, which is the largest high Alpine pasture of Europe, making up almost half of the municipal territory. Also the Sciliar Catinaccio nature park stretches over parts of Castelrotto.
Boasting about 6.500 inhabitants and a surface are of more than 11,000 hectares, Castelrotto is ideal for those seeking relaxation in great environs. While the Alpe di Siusi skiing area makes you get moving on the slopes, the Alpine pasture landscape is ideal for a walk in summertime. Also, can you experience this fabulous scenery by bike or on the horseback.
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With the mighty steeple of the S. Pietro e Paolo parish church, Castelrotto is the home of the famous music group… more
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Driving from Castelrotto towards the Passo Pinei, you come across the village of San Michele. more
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High above the Valle Isarco, in the south west of the chief village of Castelrotto, the village of San Osvaldo is… more
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Surrounded by meadows and providing a great view, San Valentino provides a great view on the Sciliar. more
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Between the larger villages of Castelrotto and Fiè allo Sciliar, there is the locality of San Vigilio. more
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Directly underneath the high plateau of the Alpe di Siusi, there is the picturesque village of Siusi allo Sciliar. more
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The high plateau of Alpe di Siusi casts a spell over its visitors in all the seasons of the year. more
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The major sight of Tagusa is its school museum. more
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Tisana is located close to Castelrotto at 930 m asl. more
