Tobogganing

Some of these toboggan runs are located in the skiing areas in South Tyrol and are easily accessible by lift. You can reach others after a hike through the deeply snow-covered landscape of the Dolomites, and then toboggan back down. Moonlight tobogganing is very popular:

On a clear night with a full moon, the run is lit only by the moonlight, promising you a special experience in the South Tyrolean mountains. Many mountain huts are also open in winter.

Tobogganing rules - equipment:

• Helmets are compulsory: According to legislative decree 96/2025, from the 1st of November 2025, helmets are compulsory for everyone when tobogganing. A CE-certified ski helmet (EN 1077) is required.
• Check the weather and conditions before you start
• Equipment: warm clothing, sturdy shoes, ski goggles
• Moonlight tobogganing: Also bring a head torch

Tobogganing rules - ascent:

• Walk in single file and on the inside of bends
• Pay attention to and follow any signs
• In some ski areas, ascending on foot is forbidden

Tobogganing rules - descent:

• Practise your braking technique before you start
• Do not overestimate your own ability and technique
• Children should sit at the front of the toboggan
• Never toboggan lying down head-first
• Overtake at a suitable speed and with sufficient distance
• Always look ahead
• Stop at the edge of the run and in places with good visibility
• If you fall, leave the run immediately
• In an emergency, secure the accident site, provide first aid and call the emergency number 112

In South Tyrol there is the "Sicher Rodeln" (Safe Tobogganing) association, which has installed new, trilingual signs with these rules of conduct throughout the region. The nine-time natural track luge world champion, Evelin Landthaler from Merano, is the association's ambassador.