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For seven summer evenings, Sterzing's historic pedestrian zone — just about 12 kilometers from Ratschings — transforms into an atmospheric strip of food, music, and festivity. The Sterzing Lantern Parties, always held on Wednesdays, have become a fixed highlight of the South Tyrolean summer, delighting locals and guests alike.
Anyone holidaying in Ratschings doesn't have to travel far for authentic South Tyrolean flavor: just about 12 kilometers away, Sterzing's main square turns into a lively farmers' market every Friday, where locals and guests have been meeting for their weekly shop for well over a decade.
Hiking with kids has its own winning formula: short distances, exciting stops along the way, and a slice of cake at the end. Ratschings offers ideal conditions for exactly that — located right at the Ratschings-Jaufen hiking area, with short approaches and well-signposted trails. Here are five types of hikes that go down especially well with families.
Your suitcase is unpacked, and the mountain air already smells like a holiday — so now what? Anyone arriving in Ratschings for the first time often faces a wonderful dilemma: hiking, biking, climbing, wellness, or a stroll through town first? Here's our suggestion for the first 72 hours, the kind that leave you wanting more.
By day, the Gilfenklamm gorge is already a natural spectacle in its own right — by night, it becomes something else entirely. Since 2021, the Gilfenklamm Magic Light event has transformed the gorge every summer into a quiet, almost mystical world where water, rock, and starry sky merge into a single scene.
If you're wondering what there is to experience in a week in Ratschings, here's the answer: more than most guests expect. This small valley, located right at the Ratschings-Jaufen ski and hiking area, combines active holidays, wellness, and South Tyrolean indulgence — each season in its own way.
After a day of hiking, mountain biking, or climbing, there's nothing better than a good meal. Dining is taken seriously at the hotels in Ratschings: the kitchens combine traditional South Tyrolean specialties with Italian influences and international highlights, rounded out by a carefully curated wine list.
The mountains are calling — but who's going to plan the route? In Ratschings, experienced guides take care of exactly that. Monday through Friday, our hotels organize guided hikes, so your holiday becomes active without you having to spend hours poring over maps yourself.
Ratschings is a small, quiet valley — and that's exactly its appeal. Instead of one hotel after another, you'll find untouched nature, warm-hearted people, and a valley that, despite its seclusion, offers everything holidaymakers could wish for. Just 12 kilometers from the Sterzing/Vipiteno highway exit, Ratschings is central enough for spontaneous day trips, yet far enough from the bustle to truly switch off.
Since 1979, the Rainer-Schölzhorn family has welcomed guests to Ratschings, right at the Ratschings-Jaufen ski and hiking area. It all began with the Berghotel Ratschings — over the years, more properties joined, each with its own character but the same underlying philosophy: family hospitality, South Tyrolean delicacies, and the motto „there's no such thing as can't.“ Today, every family member runs „their“ property — from eldest son Daniel, who manages the Tenne Lodges and Chalets, to youngest daughter Vera, who looks after the Berghotel together with mother Anni.
Anyone looking for real adrenaline in South Tyrol will find it in Ratschings. Between rugged rock faces and breathtaking views, experienced climbers, beginners, and young climbing enthusiasts alike get their money's worth here.
South Tyrol's perfectly developed cycling network, crisp mountain air, and a new view around every bend — that's a mountain bike holiday in Ratschings. Whether you're after a relaxed ride or a demanding mountain stage, this small valley near Sterzing/Vipiteno has the right route for every riding style.
Anyone traveling to South Tyrol in summer is usually looking for one thing: the feeling of wide-open space. That's exactly what you'll find hiking in Ratschings, a small, quiet valley just 12 kilometers from the Sterzing/Vipiteno highway exit. Located right at the base station of the Ratschings-Jaufen hiking area, the valley is the perfect starting point for routes through lush alpine meadows, shaded forests, and up to summit crosses with panoramic views of the South Tyrolean Alps.