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
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Admission
free admission
More information
The visitor centre stays open in summer and in winter, Sunday and Monday rest days. It remains closed on public holidays, in spring (early April to early May) and in autumn (early November to early January). Special exhibition "Timeless Heritage" with historical photographs by Peter Schatzer and new images of the "Odles Slow Dolomites" destination from January to April 2026.
Summer season start 2026 on May 5, winter season start 2027 in early January.
Daksy's Kids' Workshop "Exploring nature": every Friday in July, August, and September from 3 pm to 5 pm for children aged 6-12. Booking required, free to attend.
