The Visitor Magnets
Rewarding destinations for more variety in your vacation
At its core, Trafoi is already a destination in itself: Located in a fantastically beautiful environment at the foot of King Ortler at 1,560 m, our village attracts nature lovers and those seeking tranquility in every season. However, your stay at the Madatsch Hotel also gives you the opportunity to get to know other exciting excursion destinations and sights in the Vinschgau: Castles, museums, monasteries, quaint villages and unique natural monuments offer insights into the history and culture of the Ortler area.
At the end of the valley in Trafoi, beneath the waterfalls of Madatschspitze, lies a historic Marian pilgrimage site. The easy and even stroller-friendly path to the recreation area with public barbecue spots leads from the visitor center naturatrafoi via the church of Trafoi and the campsite to the Holy Three Fountains.
Tip: Stop by the Sogboden inn – perfect for a coffee break with homemade treats. Whether it's fragrant cappuccino, fresh cake, or a light snack in between, it's an ideal spot to relax.
13 km and 48 hairpin turns that you simply have to drive! The road to the second-highest driveable Alpine pass in Europe passes right by our hotel in Trafoi. Between May and October, cyclists, motorcyclists, and even some passionate car drivers enjoy the fresh breeze and the breathtaking panorama here.
The chairlift takes you from Trafoi up to Furkelhütte at 2,240 meters. There, you can enjoy a delicious meal and a stunning panoramic terrace with breathtaking views of the Ortler massif. Furkelhütte is a key junction for various hiking routes.
Comfortably to Furkelhütte – by chairlift
Want to conserve your energy while still enjoying the incredible views? Then simply take the chairlift to Furkelhütte!
This way, you’ll reach the top relaxed, enjoy the alpine landscape, and have more energy for further ascents to higher regions, such as Piz Minschun or continuing over the Stilfseralm to Chavalatsch.
The chairlift makes the trip to Furkelhütte ideal for those who want to combine nature, panorama, and enjoyment – without sacrificing comfort.
Simply hop on, lean back, and enjoy the mountains!
In the mountains above Laas, world-famous white marble is extracted, and it has even made its way to Ground Zero in New York. Experience the fascination of this stone on one of the various guided tours offered. Enjoy exciting film screenings, a tour of the mine and workshop, the Laas cable car, and much more.
Churburg in Schluderns was built in 1253 by the Bishops of Chur and has been owned by the Counts of Trapp since 1504. Visitors are greeted by an impressive Renaissance castle with an arcade made of Laas marble, a Romanesque castle chapel, and the largest private armory in the world, featuring over 50 knight’s armors, including weapons. The castle is open for guided tours.
The Messner Mountain Museum in Sulden is located underground. South Tyrolean extreme mountaineer Reinhold Messner dedicated it to ice in all its forms. It tells the story of glaciers, polar expeditions, avalanches, skiing, and the myths and threats surrounding ice. Meanwhile, outside, the ice of Ortler is within arm's reach.
Glurns is not only the smallest town south of the Alps, but also the only one in South Tyrol whose city walls and gates are still completely intact. Between the picturesque arcades, the town mill, stately noble and bourgeois buildings, and the permanent exhibition of artist Paul Flora in the Tauferer Gate Tower, you will immerse yourself deeply in history.
