Haflinger Horse Museum

In San Genesio Atesino, a small building enclosed by a traditional wooden fence houses the Haflinger Horse Museum (Haflingermuseum Jenesien). Inside, you'll find a comprehensive collection of equipment, everyday objects, and tools that offer insights into the past and present lives and working methods of South Tyrolean farmers.

Naturally, the role of the sturdy Haflinger as a work and draught animal features prominently - it provided loyal service to farmers for centuries. San Genesio Atesino is located on the Monzoccolo, the mountain ridge southwest of the Sarentino Alps between Bolzano and Merano.

This area is considered the birthplace of the Haflinger horse. Even today, cows and Haflingers graze in the pastures here. The Haflinger Horse Museum also hosts various events, such as open days, guided tours, and the Toerggele festival with traditional crafts.

How to get there: It is located above the village of San Genesio Atesino towards Valas, right next to the Salto car park (below the sports area). Parking spaces and a bus stop are available. Not only a museum but also a themed trail is dedicated to the Haflinger: the Haflinger Horse Adventure Trail in Avelengo, the village known as Hafling in German, about 30 kilometres away.