Winter and Christmas aromas in Mühlbach
Mühlbach, with a population of 1,000, is a little village steeped in history situated at an altitude of 777 metres in the Pustertal valley, at the heart of the Gitschberg Jochtal holiday area. Its ancient walls, stately manors and fine buildings make it an interesting destination for a cultural tour. The village was granted market town status in 1269 but its importance in history dates back to even earlier times. In fact, its Mühlbacher Klause fortress used to serve as a toll station, as it was built on what was then the border between the two counties of Gorizia and Tirol. The municipality of Mühlbach comprises the hamlets of Meransen, Vals and Spinges, with a total of just under 3,000 inhabitants.
In winter, and especially during Advent, the quaint backstreets of Mühlbach ooze a picture-postcard charm that comes from hundreds of fairy lights, the aroma of mulled wine emanating from the small cafés, and the sheer glow of happiness in the eyes of passers-by. Take a tour of the village, warm your hands around a cup of hot, spicy apple juice and rediscover the sense of enchantment from childhood days. If you’d like to discover more about the history of this village with market-town status, the information panels along the historical tour will reveal many interesting facts.
Summer flair in Mühlbach
Mühlbach, with a population of 1,000, is a little village steeped in history situated at an altitude of 777 metres in the Pustertal valley, at the heart of the Gitschberg Jochtal holiday area. Its ancient walls, stately manors and fine buildings make it an interesting destination for a cultural tour. The village was granted market town status in 1269 but its importance in history dates back to even earlier times. In fact, its Mühlbacher Klause fortress used to serve as a toll station, as it was built on what was then the border between the two counties of Gorizia and Tirol. The municipality of Mühlbach comprises the hamlets of Meransen, Vals and Spinges, with a total of just under 3,000 inhabitants.
On a fine summer day, a leisurely walk through the picturesque streets of the village is just the thing to get into the holiday mood. Enjoy some window shopping and refresh yourself with an aperitif or a delicious Italian ice cream as you sit and relax on the church square, watching people come and go about their business. If you are interested in history or architecture, we suggest you take a closer look at the buildings and façades: they tell interesting stories about the local aristocracy from centuries ago. You can also take the historical tour through the village, a circular itinerary complete with information boards, or a guided tour of the Mühlbacher Klause fortress to learn more about its past as a toll station and border wall.
Find your accommodation in Mühlbach.
If you have decided to spend your next holiday in Mühlbach, congratulations! Here you can find a list of the best accommodation options in the village.
How to get to Mühlbach.
If you are travelling by car and arriving from the north, south or west, take the A22 motorway and leave at the Brixen-Vahrn exit, then follow the signs to Bruneck and turn right in the direction of Mühlbach. If you are arriving from the east, follow the Pustertal state road: it will lead you straight to Mühlbach.
If you are travelling by train from the north, south or west, change at Franzensfeste station and take the train to Mühlbach. If you are arriving from the east, you can get off directly at Mühlbach station.
