Holiday region

Voeran

The small village of Voeran is located at an altitude of 1200 meters above sea level and is part of the low mountain range of Tschoegglberg between the cities of Bolzano and Merano .The connections to the Etsch valley are either by ropeway or by a road that is easily accessible by car in winter as well as in summer.
Sun lovers will surely feel at ease in Voeran. The climate is very mild from springtime until late autumn and is a real inspiration for promenades and hikes. Cosy restaurants are perfect for a hearty "Marende", as the traditional light meal with cold cuts is called. A day of recreation can be concluded in a convivial gathering.
Winter in Voeran is just beautiful. The village is an ideal starting point for romantic winter hikes and promenades, and cross country ski tracks traverse the unique landscape that is well maintained by the local farmers. For all those who love to ski, the skiing area „Merano 2000“ is only 15 minute’s drive away and offers a huge variety of ski and snowboard facilities.

Sights in Voeran:

• "Knottnkino": The mountain cinema on Rotsteinkogel has an excelent view of the  surrounding mountain massifs.
• The Parish church dating from 1330 contains neo-Gothic winged altar. It has a marvellously arranged and well-kept cemetery.
• Beimsteinkogel rock with its view of the villages below.
• Untersteinkogel is the third of the tuff rock formations called "Kogel" that are unique to South Tyrol.
• Thatched roofs on extant Barns on the Tschoegglberg with thatched roofs (such as Spitzeggerhof, Toetnmoarhof and Gfrarhof) bare witnesses of their Bavarian origin.
• Maria-Hilf chapel from the 17th century, consecrated to Our Lady of Perpetual Succor.
• At Toethof a chapel consecrated to St Anthony is attached to the house.
  St Anna church in Aschl (built in 1902/1903). The picture of St Anna is by Rosa von Syffertitz.
• Aschlerbach has several times been a national frontier.
• Bio-solar heating station. This modern long-distance heating system can be visited by reservation. Tel. +39 0473 278181
• Largest photovoltaic solar home system in South Tyrol. (Voeraner Alm-1998)