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The monastery is situated in the beautiful St. John Müstair 1983 and has been charged by the UNESCO World Heritage Site because of this monastery is a cultural heritage of mankind, and that over the centuries.

The Benedictine "as women from another century," have lived for centuries, this monastery, they direct their lives according to the Rule of St. Benedict "ora et labora". The sisterhood has been active in various vocations, such as in hosting guests in organic cultivated fruit and vegetable garden, and also in kindergarten arts and crafts. Their vision is that their way of life and spirituality for many women is desirable again. Between all your appointments and personalities, they go together one way to find God.

The history of the monastery of St. John dates back over 1,200 years.

Charlemagne was the founder of Jewel in Münstair, so probably a life-size stucco - sculpture was erected by him in the monastery church. Of very great importance also are the largest early medieval wall paintings dating from the 9th cycle Century and the Romanesque imagery of 12/13. Century.

In Planta tower, which, as the oldest secular building in the Alps is, is the monastery museum. Furthermore, even guided tours of the entire cultural jewel MÜSTAIR be made with their frescoes and of the Holy Cross Chapel of the Carolingian period. During the tour, we traveled 1200 years back in time and does a trip across the Carolingian period, the Gothic and the Baroque to the present. One gets an unforgettable impression of a place where time stands still.

The Talaiwald is located in St. Valentin on the heath, and is one of the most popular recreation areas for locals and guests. On 28 May 2011 opened a new trail "treasure hunt in Talaiwald," an idea from Karin Rain holder and Lukas Hofer.

Zipf and tapping, two larch cones, waiting for young and old in Talaiwald. They live together with many birds and squirrels, deer and even with the cultivated larch trees.

The two larch cones accompany visitors through the comfortable trail and tell funny stories of forest animals who jump at the toe, if you're quiet.

The great thing about this path is that the whole family can enjoy great fun, because even the little ones in strollers can come without problems.

At the 3km long trail, there are 13 stations. In addition to a tricky game rotation, invites Sägehütte to fell a tree or even to see the feral tree maze the right outcome. But what you should not miss is the insect hotel, which was built by high school students. But we do not want to tell more, because otherwise it is not so fun anymore.

Zipf and tapping have been waiting very eagerly awaiting the next visitor

The Andreas was very quiet, because it is already met the roebuck

Zipf and tap are always ready for a fun

At the end you can then relax and still great

The Kräuterschlössl run since 1990 after controlled organic standards. The quality is improved particularly by not using pesticides, specific tillage and mixed cultures. The daily Kräuterschlössl can be visited from May to October. You can register by calling 0473 742 367th The tour of the exhibition of over 200 different herbal medicinal and aromatic plants, the processing area for herbs, herbal syrups, herbal-based cosmetics and the declaration of cultivation methods of the 40 different herbs will take about 1.5 hours. The highlight is a visit to the love of gardens on the roof terrace. There are over 50 different aphrodisiac plants, and various niches for cozy intimacy, relaxing, gentle music and a great view over the valley.

The well-known chef team of "So boils South" is in collaboration with the Kräuterschlössl. Therefore, six organic spice blends come from "As seasoned South" as the Pfeffermix (Bio-Vinschger Sichuan pepper), or "bee-Michl" (organic honey blends with fruit, ginger, hazelnut and elderberry) from Kräuterschlössl.

When the action Brettl take refuge in some 32 shelters in South Tyrol. If a guest asks for one of these shelters shelter Brettl with South Tyrolean bacon, cheese Stelvio, South Tyrolean Vernatsch DOC and other South Tyrolean products, the guest receives a questionnaire with four questions to the South Tyrolean delicacies and shelters. You can win 100 cutting boards made of beech with South Tyrolean bacon, cheese and a 7 / 10 bottle Vernatsch DOC Alto Adige. Among the participating shelters include the Sesvenna, Bergl, Düsseldorf, Tabaretta, Schaubach and Lyfi Alm Those with the most imaginative snack Brettl by the EOS (Export Organization South Tyrol), evaluated and rewarded. Worthwhile to participate.

The wonderful trip to the fish ponds in Prato is an adventure for the whole family. The hike begins with a pledge by the new nature culture - a beautiful and unspoilt pine grove. Who would not want to lie in the forest bed, or surprise the person Solda stream, can be trying as Waaler or play on a Dendrophon? All this and much more you can explore the nature trail. At the end of this path, you reach the fishing lakes. There you can relax a bit. A wonderful playground, coffee and ice cream, watching ducks and more are available and children are available. Fresh tanked it goes back to Prad on the alluvial sand Prader. The Prader Alluvial sand is one of the last South Tyrol and is also the largest river delta in South Tyrol. There you can discover with a little luck, observe unique species of birds.

Not only children but all of our guests are thrilled by the hike to the fish ponds.

Alexander and Tom while watching the birds

The playground at the fish ponds

What a big fish