The village of Aica is situated on the Naz-Sciaves plateau, where the Valle Isarco merges into the Upper Valle Isarco down in the valley, and the reservoir of Fortezza lines the main road. Farmers appreciate the pleasant climatic conditions and the sunny location for apple cultivation, while visitors come here to spend relaxing days. Here, you are protected from the north winds while enjoying the benefits of a higher altitude above the valley basin, especially pleasant in summer.

Where wine terraces once spread, the landscape is now defined by extensive orchards and the ancient chestnut grove in the Köstental (literally: Chestnut Valley). The mighty chestnut trees there are under nature protection. Their fruit, the sweet chestnut, was considered an important staple food in the southern Alpine regions during the Middle Ages and was also known as "the bread of the poor", as real bread was often too expensive. Today, the sweet chestnuts, called "Keschtn" in dialect, are roasted and served as a delicacy during Toerggele evenings.

The small holiday village itself also has its charm. An example of this is the 22-metre-high linden tree, supported by iron poles, which stands guard over the cemetery wall in Aica (Aicha). It has watched the centuries come and go. The Church of St. Nicholas features a fresco above its portal, attributed to the South Tyrolean artist Michael Pacher. In the 15th century, he ran one of the most important altarpiece workshops of his time in the Val Pusteria. Some of his works are now displayed in the Eck Museum of Art in Brunico and in the Civic Gallery of Bolzano.

The surrounding area is ideal for walks and cycle tours: The Upper Valle Isarco Cycle Path takes you as far as Vipiteno, while the Valle Isarco Cycle Path leads to Bolzano. A more challenging tour leads up to Spinga. Mountain bikers are drawn to the Bikepark Bressanone on the Plose: The mountain is popular with families and leisure hikers, and in winter, with tobogganers and skiers.