Villabassa

Villabassa is considered the cradle of tourism in Val Pusteria. It has become famous as health resort.

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View on Villabassa in the green Alta Pusteria.
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View on the surrounding mountains of Villabassa. The Valle di Braies with the Braies and Sesto Dolomites offer countless hiking paths.
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A popular destination on the mountains at Villabassa is the Putzalm hut.
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The S. Maddalena church in Moso next to Villabassa hosts one of the most precious organs of Europe.
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Cyclists at the von Kurz square in Villabassa. The village is situated directly at the Val Pusteria cycling path and is also starting point of the famous Stoneman Trail and Dolomiti Superbike.
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The Parish Church St. Stephen with its red onion dome is the symbol of Villabassa.
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Villabassa has also a museum: in the House Wassermann there is illustrated the history of tourism at Villabassa and Alta Pusteria.
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Villabassa is a popular destination for winter holidays.
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Villabassa seen from above. During the Dolomiti Balloon Festival the hot air balloons fly above the Alta Pusteria.
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You will find ski slopes or places to go during your winter holidays in the surroundings, f.ex. in Valle di Braies or next to Dobbiaco.
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The skiing area Tre Cime offers everything a skier could possibly desire.
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Villabassa, winter in the village centre.
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video : Kurpark spa complex Villabassa

Villabassa looks back on a long history. It is considered the cradle of tourism, which in this place dates back to the year 1871. Today, the Haus Wassermann, a museum in Villabassa, documents the history of tourism in this area.

Villabassa belongs to the Alta Pusteria and should be the place you choose for your holidays if you love nature and outdoor activities. A refreshing experience for body and soul is provided by the first kneipp adventure village of Italy, located in Villabassa. The cure park also offers tennis courts, boccia lanes, a recreation area and an adventure land for kids. Information on the local flora and fauna can be found on the botanic educational trail.

Monte Serla, Alta Via delle Dolomiti, Dolomiti Superbike, varied are the possibilities for those who love mountaineering and cycling. If you prefer cycling without hardly any drop, we recommend you the cycle track of the Val Pusteria, called PusterBike. Monte Baranci or Monte Elmo, Plan de Corones or Croda Rossa, the skiing areas that are within easy reach boast a considerable number of slopes of various difficulty. Ski tours, winter walks or snowshoe-trails, guided or alone, there are many destinations you can choose from. Eventually the Dolomites has got lots of worthwhile destinations to offer.

By the way: From a historic and musical viewpoint, the S. Maddalena church in Moso hosts one of the most precious organs.

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