The houses of Tiso (Teis) are situated on a sunny knoll at the entrance to the Val di Funes, slightly above the scattered hamlet of Nave (Nafen). Here, you are still just below the 1,000-metre mark. And from here, the valley rises steadily until, at the head of the valley, it meets the mighty rock faces of the Odle Group. Thanks to its sheltered location, chestnuts, fruit trees and grapevines grow around Tiso. From the village, you can enjoy a lovely view over the central Valle Isarco.

The community centre, the village shop, an inn, the library and St. Bartholomew's Church form the centre of the village, which is one of the three largest settlements in the valley. Slightly below are the artisan zone and the Holy Sepulchre Hill, which in parts drops away almost vertically. The eponymous Holy Sepulchre Chapel is perched there, as are trenches with rock bunkers from the First World War. Some of these structures can also be seen on the Weather Cross Hill.

The famous "Tiso Geodes", in turn, owe their name to the village. These round stones are displayed in the Tiso Mineral Museum. They are geodes made of tuff rock that look unassuming from the outside but hide a glittering treasure within. Up to seven different minerals can be found inside the cavity. In addition to these minerals, the museum displays other remarkable finds.

These are the result of decades of collecting. The guided hikes, where you can search for the "Tiso Geodes" yourself, are particularly popular with children. The geodes get their violet colour from amethyst, a gemstone said to have a relaxing effect on the mind and soul. In autumn, Tiso holds its Farmers' Festival, a journey of discovery through the crafts and customs of Funes, which tempts visitors with delicacies made from local products - all in keeping with the slow food principle.