Graun im Vinschgau: Holiday by mountain and lake

Nestled in the picturesque landscape of Alta Val Venosta/Oberen Vinschgau, on the shores of the turquoise-blue Lago di Resia/Reschensee, is a very unique energy spot. We’re talking about Graun im Vinschgau, the setting for the well-known Netflix series Curon. The sunken tower rising out of Lago di Resia/Reschensee is just one of the many attractions that this idyllic and quiet village has to offer. All around DAS GERSTL Family Retreat, our family hotel in Graun im Vinschgau, you’ll enjoy every day exciting adventures and cultural highlights. From panoramic hiking trails to family-friendly ski areas and interesting museums: There’s something to suit all tastes. It offers the perfect conditions for a varied family holiday in South Tyrol!

Das Gerstl Family Retreat

The family hotel in Graun im Vinschgau at Lago di Resia/Reschensee

Highlights of your family holiday in Graun im Vinschgau

Schöneben and Haideralm ski areas feature 65km of perfectly groomed ski slopes for every ability level, a snow park, and several ski schools.

In winter, you have the opportunity to glide across the icy lake on ice skates and marvel at the magical winter landscape. A real must for winter fans of all ages!

In the Talai forest, next to Graun im Vinschgau, you can look forward to an archery tour with 28 stations. Wander through the woods like Robin Hood with bow and arrow and experience a great adventure.

Whether it’s along snow-covered landscapes or blooming Alpine pastures, in Graun im Vinschgau you can enjoy marvellous hikes throughout the year.

Young and old water lovers read carefully: In summer, Lago di Resia/Reschensee guarantees all sorts of fun. Fishing, sailing, kite surfing, a tour on historic Hubertus boat: what do you fancy?

Have your little ones always wanted to ride through meadows and forests on the back of a Haflinger horse? Passo Resia/Reschenpass offers you the right opportunity.

Climbing to the top. The Goldgrat via ferrata high above Nauders, which leads up to the almost 3,000-metre-high Mt Bergkastelspitze, promises a very special nature experience for the whole family.

Endless cycling fun and cultural highlights await you on the Etschradroute cycle path along the ancient Roman trade route Via Claudia Augusta. This path leads from Passo Resia/Reschenpass to the thermal town of Meran.

In and around Graun im Vinschgau there’s a multitude of (cultural) treasures. Where? At the Heimat museum in Graun, at Lasa marble quarry, in the medieval village of Glurns, and much more.

Aquariums with 30 different species of fish: at the Aquaprad National Park House in Prad am Stilfserjoch you can get to know the world of native fish and other aquatic creatures.