Altrei may only be reached from the South Tyrol  direction by means of San-Lugano pass connecting the two regions. Its remoteness is made up for by the idyllic countryside and mountain landscape there, which guests may enjoy on hikes or bike tours. There are some rustic farmsteads and houses in this charming little village, too. A holiday in Altrei is just the thing for sports fans as well as those wishing to take it easy. 

The little village can look back on a long history. It was first mentioned in records as a settlement going by the name of 'Antereu' in 1321. It was during this year that a judge, a certain Gottschalk von Bozen, was granted permission by the Prince Regnant of Tyrol to build ten farms in the county of Fleims. The Altrei of today developed out of these ten farms over the course of the centuries. The ten fields on the municipal coat of arms still point to this fact today.

Sheer relaxation in a sunny nature reserve
The around 390 inhabitants of Altrei still continue to make a living mainly from agriculture. This spot on the border of South Tyrol and Trentino in the middle of nowhere is no place for mass tourism. Anyone staying in a holiday flat or room in Altrei will soon feel part of the village community and can enjoy some peace, quiet and relaxation far removed from noise and hustle and bustle.
Altrei lies in the middle of Trudner Horn Nature Park, which is known for its particularly varied range of plants and animals. The landscape is shaped by its biodiverse meadows and woodlands, wetlands and moors. The presence of such lush vegetation is thanks thanks to south-facing slopes that shelter Altrei from overly frosty temperatures despite its high altitude, allowing a variety of plant species to thrive undisturbed. 

Breathing new life into coffee culture
Another speciality of the vegetation of Altrei is the local 'coffee bean' – the seed of the sweet lupine, which is neither coffee nor bean, but has served as a coffee substitute for centuries when mixed with barley or wheat. This 'coffee plant' is unique on a botanical and cultural history level, and over 30 farmers from the village got together in 2006 to breathe new life into 'Voltruierkaffee', as it is known locally. Now, coffee from Altrei may be purchased in the village shops again and there are tasting sessions, too. In the meantime, the bean-like seeds of the Lupinus pilus plant have additionally been used in producing beer and schnaps and even chocolate.