A very particular building in the centre of Santa Maddalena in the Val di Funes valley houses the Puez-Odle Visitor Centre
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A cube-shaped, two-storied building made of papyrus coloured concrete in Santa Maddalena di Funes houses the Puez-Odle Visitor Centre. It offers plenty of information about nature, geology and culture around the majestic Odle Group and Puez Group. The exhibition areas are called "Dolomites, hands-on" (geology of the Dolomites), "Nature's cabinet of wonders" (bird nests, feathers and antlers) and "Conquering the mountains" (alpinism). In a short film, Reinhold Messner, who was born in the Val di Funes valley, reports about his experiences in the mountains.
A Mountain Cinema offers special programs of selected nature park film productions, whereas an aerial walkable photograph provides an overview of the nature park. However, in Daksy's Kids' Workshop, the little guests can explore nature playfully with the mascot Daksy, the smart badger. After the visit - if you would like to experience nature now first hand - the 2- resp. 3-hour hike through the Puez-Odle Nature Park starts. On its starting point, the Zannes Mountain Hut, there's the 2nd information point of the nature park, the freely accessible Dolomites UNESCO Infopoint.
Contact info
- Trebich 1 - 39040 - Santa Maddalena Funes / St. Magdalena in Villnöss
- +39 0472 842523
- info.pg@provinz.bz.it
Opening times
Despite careful control we cannot guarantee the correctness of the provided data.
Admission
free admission
More information
Every 2nd Saturday in May, June, September, and October from 10 am to 11.30 am as well as every Friday in July and August from 3 pm to 5 pm, "Daksy's Kids' Workshop" takes place. It offers many surprises under the motto "On the paths of nature" and is designed for children aged six to twelve. Booking is required, and admission is free.
Special exhibition 2025 "The red deer - a persistent runner with fine senses" during the entire summer season, furthermore "Dolomites UNESCO World Heritage Site" from the 1st of July to August 31, and "The mushrooms of our woods" from August 12 to 14, 2025.
The Puez-Odle Visitor Centre stays open in summer and in winter, Sunday and Monday rest days, in July and August only on Mondays. It remains closed on public holidays, in spring (end of March to early May) and in autumn (early November to early January).
Summer season start 2025 on May 6, winter season start 2026 in early January.
