Tyrol’s tallest church tower watches over the main town of Silandro, a holiday resort with urban flair and surrounding orchards
At the entrance to the quaint Valle di Silandro (Schladrauntal), the centre of Silandro unfolds: It is more than a village, rather a small town with a pedestrian zone, narrow alleys and wide streets, fashion chains and small village shops, ice cream parlours and the Plawenn Park. An exhibition is also part of it: Avimundus is dedicated to the birdlife in the Stelvio National Park. Above it rises the tower of the parish church, which, at over 90 metres, is considered the tallest in Tyrol.
On the outskirts of the town, next to the outdoor pool, stands the only hospital in the Val Venosta. The nearest is in Merano. Silandro's attractions include Silandro Castle, Castel Monte di Silandro, the Beheimturm Manor, the Sachsalberhaus Residence, and the Commandry of the Teutonic Order. The walled Capuchin Garden and the baroque garden house within it were listed as protected monuments in 2024: The garden, created in the 17th century as a utility and pleasure garden, is being opened to the public. The name Karl Schönherr is frequently encountered here.
The Tyrolean doctor and poet spent several years of his childhood in Silandro. The cultural centre, with its cinema hall, is dedicated to him. Surrounded by extensive orchards, Silandro village is a good starting point for your journey of discovery through Val Venosta.
In the surrounding area, you'll find Waalwege paths such as the Neuwaal, which leads into the Valle di Silandro, and the Kastanienwaal, as well as walks along the wild Adige River. A section of the Via Claudia Augusta cycle route also passes by the centre as the Val Venosta Cycle Path. You can return on the colourful trains of the Val Venosta Railway, which stop in Silandro.
