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The picture shows a winter mountain landscape with snow-covered peaks in the background and a small village in the valley. In the foreground, a bare tree is visible, while people walk or ski in the snow.
The picture shows an idyllic summer landscape with green meadows and a village in the valley, surrounded by high, forested mountains. The sky is blue with some clouds, and in the foreground, white flowers bloom sporadically.
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Vals
The quaint charm of an Alpine village
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The wintry side of Vals

Vals is a friendly little Alpine village of 600 souls set in the Vallertal valley, at an altitude of 1,350 metres. The majestic Pfunders mountains that frame it to the north offer endless opportunities for walking and hiking. One of the most scenic and best-known sights in the area is Fane Alm, which has been crowned the “most beautiful Alpine village in South Tyrol”. And most beautiful it is indeed, so much so that it attracts scores of visitors all year round.

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Can you imagine vast white expanses dotted with quaint wooden huts and framed by snow-capped mountainous giants soaring up into a deep-blue sky? In Vals, you can do more than just imagine such a picture: you can explore it. On foot, snowshoes or skis. Enjoy the slopes of the Gitschberg Jochtal ski resort, take a winter walk to Fane Alm or to cosy Alpine huts or indulge your passion for cross-country skiing right in the village. There’s nothing for it but to put on gloves and scarf and savour winter to the fullest!

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Enjoying summertime in Vals

Vals is a friendly little Alpine village of 600 souls set in the Vallertal valley, at an altitude of 1,350 metres. The majestic Pfunders mountains that frame it to the north offer endless opportunities for walking and hiking. One of the most scenic and best-known sights in the area is Fane Alm, which has been crowned the “most beautiful Alpine village in South Tyrol”. And most beautiful it is indeed, so much so that it attracts scores of visitors all year round.

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In summer, Vals is all about walking, hiking and exploring. Families are spoilt for choice: for example, they can take the pleasant hike to Fane Alm or let the little ones run riot at the Jochtal Adventure Park, where they can have a great time with the petting zoo, the deer-shaped climbing frame, the balance course and other attractions. Those with a passion for heights can indulge it climbing the Wilde Kreuzspitze peak or the Wurmaulspitze peak. And everyone can enjoy the fantastic 360-degree view from the Steinermandl panoramic platform.

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Vals highlights
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Discover Fane Alm
An authentic gem nestled in the mountains
Ski resort with people, chairlifts, and snow-covered mountains on a clear day
Your family-friendly ski resort in South Tyrol
Gitschberg Jochtal – fun on snow for young and old
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The Jochtal Adventure Park
A realm of fun and adventure in the South Tyrolean mountains
Snow-covered fence with mountain view in winter
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The Steinermandl panoramic platform
… and all around is beauty
Two people cross-country skiing on snowy trail in bright sunlight
The circular cross-country ski trail in Vals
Seven kilometres of pure enjoyment
Modern bar area with red bar stools and luxury seating

Choose your accommodation in Vals.

If you have decided to spend your next holiday in Vals, congratulations! Here you can find a list of the best accommodation options in this quaint Alpine village.

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The picture shows a rustic wooden cabin with flower boxes filled with colorful flowers. In the background, wooded mountains rise under a slightly cloudy blue sky.
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The image shows a detail of a traditional costume. Visible is a red-white-gold sash with the inscription "Vals" and an embroidered emblem of a golden harp. The background is blurred, and the focus is on the clothing and the sash.
The picture shows a vast green meadow in the foreground, bordered by a wooden fence. In the background, forested mountain slopes rise under a clear blue sky with a few clouds.
The picture shows a church tower with a red spire and two large clocks with Roman numerals. In the background, dense green coniferous forests can be seen, and the sky is partly cloudy.
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The picture shows a shaded forest path lined with dense, tall trees. To the right of the path, a small stream flows, visible between the trees.
The picture shows a man in a traditional uniform with a helmet holding a large flag. In the background, there is a church with a tall tower and a clock, while the sun shines from behind the flag.
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Children learning to ski on a conveyor lift at a snowy mountain ski resort
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Children learning to ski on a snowy beginner slope with instructors
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Ski resort with people, chairlifts, and snow-covered mountains on a clear day
Kids and instructor on conveyor ski lift on sunny day
Children learning to ski on a conveyor lift at a snowy mountain ski resort
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Children learning to ski on a snowy beginner slope with instructors
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Ski resort with people, chairlifts, and snow-covered mountains on a clear day
Kids and instructor on conveyor ski lift on sunny day

How to get to Vals.

Vals is only a few minutes’ drive from Mühlbach. If you are travelling by car from the north, south or west, take the A22 motorway and exit at Brixen-Vahrn. Continue to Mühlbach and turn left onto Meransner Straße. Continue along the road to the crossroads and follow the signs towards Vals. If you are arriving from the east, follow the Pustertaler Straße road directly to Mühlbach and turn right towards Vals.

If you are travelling by train from the north, south or west, change at Franzensfeste station and take the regional train to Mühlbach station. From there, bus number 412 will take you to Vals. If you are coming from the east, you can travel directly to Mühlbach station and then take the bus to Vals.

Attention: Due to construction work on the Riggertal loop, the Puster Valley railway is partially closed.
A replacement bus service is available. The bus schedules can be found here.

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Mühlbach
The historical market town
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Pfunderertal valley
Quaint, unspoilt, authentic
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Rodeneck
Vast pastures for your hiking enjoyment
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A little village with Alpine charm
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View of a village in a green valley with mountains and blue sky
Terenten
South Tyrol’s sunniest village
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Vals
An Alpine idyll
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Vintl
Traditional craftsmanship and fine cheese
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