The broad green valley in the east of South Tyrol

The Puster Valley

The Puster Valley extends over almost 100 km from Mühlbach near Brixen to Lienz in East Tyrol (Austria). Some tributary valleys branch off to the north to the main alpine ridge, whilst the others point south into the Dolomites, including our Prags Valley. The highest point of the Puster Valley is near Toblach and this forms a natural watershed. The river Rienz flows to the west, whilst the river Drau flows east. All kinds of adventures are possible in this large valley, including rafting, cross-country skiing, paragliding, back-country skiing, sport climbing, archery, alpine skiing, hot-air ballooning, ice climbing, hacking, zip-lines, climbing in a climbing park and much more.

Architectural view with traditional wooden balconies and colourful flowers on the facades of the buildings in the Alps.

Two people are riding bicycles on a bike path through a meadow landscape. In the background, you can see mountains.

Two people are skiing down a snowy slope.

Cross-country skiing activity with two people in a snowy winter landscape.

Group of three people in casual clothing in a square in the mountains, smiling and ready for a hike.

Lots of cultural diversity too 

Small but magnificent – lively villages

All along the Puster Valley there are countless charming villages with little shops and inns, historical centres and the typical South Tyrolean atmosphere. Not far away at all, just 10 to 20 minutes’ drive away:

Welsberg has a multitude of water fountains in its historic centre. A walk to Welsperg castle is highly recommended.
Niederdorf is a dreamy little village with a large, beautifully designed spa park.
Toblach has long been the link through the Dolomites to the south, past Lake Toblach and Lake Dürrensee. Here in Toblach, Gustav Mahler composed some of his most important works.
Innichen is the pearl of the Puster Valley villages. The historic centre is mainly pedestrianised and is an inviting place to take a stroll.

And even when the weather isn’t perfect, a visit to the village is well worthwhile, as there is plenty to discover here, from churches and castles to museums.

Colourful house facades in a small town with history, green background, and beautiful sky.

The hub of the Puster Valley

The town of Bruneck

The little town of Bruneck is the main town in the Puster Valley. Nowadays it has grown to a considerable size and is a thriving commercial centre. The medieval part of the town is particularly noteworthy. Graben, Stadtgasse with its town gates, and the old town are well worth a visit, which can be combined with a walk to Bruneck Castle and on over Schlossbrücke to the war cemetery. Bruneck is about 30 minutes away by car or alternatively you can get there by bus or train.

Several houses on the edge of a forest in front of wooded mountains with steep rocky peaks under a blue sky.

Your perfect hotel for a holiday in the Puster Valley

Five really good reasons to choose the Hotel Trenker

Because we are centrally located in the Puster Valley in an ideal position for exploring the valley and its natural wonders.
Because we are very close to Lake Prags, just 30 minutes’ walk away – no ticket, no reservation needed to visit.
Because from Monday to Friday we show you the Prags Valley on our guided hikes.
From morning until evening, we offer delicious treats to eat.
Because here you can combine your adventure in the mountains with the amenities in our wellness complex and so truly relax.

Destinations in the surrounding area

The natural wonders of the Puster Valley

The Puster Valley has so much to offer that a quick trip is not enough to do it justice. Here are our Puster Valley highlights, the things that we think you really shouldn’t miss:

Close-up of Lake Braies with boats in the foreground.

The pearl of the Dolomite lakes

Lake Prags

Two hikers with backpacks hike through a meadow landscape.

Plätzwiese

The Plätzwiese plateau

Natural rock formation with pointed, eroded towers and lush greenery in the background.

A geological wonder

The earth pyramids near Percha

Panoramic view of a mountain lake surrounded by rugged mountains and autumnal forests.

Lakes in the Dolomites

Lake Toblach and Lake Dürrensee

Majestic mountain landscape with green meadows, rocks, and wooded slopes under a blue sky.

Including the impressive Klockerkarkopf, which has the most northerly pass used for trading purposes, the Birnlücke.

The northernmost summits in Italy

The Dolomites in Italy, majestic mountains with rugged peaks and green valleys under a clear blue sky.

Need we say more?

The Three Peaks

Wooden walkway over a lake with mountains in the background.

With the Staller Sattel pass and Lake Obersee

Lake Antholz

Alpine hut in a picturesque mountain landscape with gentle hills and majestic mountains in the background.

Hike from one pasture to the next

Almweg 2000 in the Gsies Valley

A waterfall flows picturesque down the side of a cliff.

A force of nature

The Reinbach falls

Panoramic view of the Dolomites with winding roads and impressive rock formations.

Used long before asphalt was invented

The Dolomite passes

Person climbing on the rock, silhouetted against the sun at dusk.

A multi-day via ferrata tour with a total of 12 impressive climbs from hut to hut

Dolomites unlimited

Cyclist on a narrow path beside a river in a picturesque town with mountains in the background.

Are great for exploring by raft

The Puster Valley’s rivers Ahr and Rienz

Completely unique

Explore South Tyrol beyond the Puster Valley

At the heart of the Alps there is a small region, South Tyrol, which is nothing like its neighbours. It combines the Mediterranean with the Alpine and palms with 3000 metre-plus mountains. The perfect partnership between wine, bacon and apples. South Tyrol is Italy's northernmost province. In the past it was ruled for centuries by the German and Austrian kingdoms, which is why the majority of inhabitants speak both German and Italian. In some valleys, a further, much older, language is also spoken – Ladin. Blessed by around 300 days of sunshine per year, South Tyrol is synonymous with quality, rural traditions, a sense of being rooted in the region, outstanding food and natural wonders.

Landscape view of a city with mountains and autumn trees in the foreground.

Snow-covered landscape with a small wooden cabin, fir trees, and snow-covered mountains in the background.

Two people on skis are going down a snowy slope together.

A castle sits atop a hill, surrounded by trees.

Traditional man in traditional attire with a glass of wine and pastries in hand.

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