Going on a Farm Holiday in Matsch means staying in a really special valley. Matsch goes in for sustainable tourism, active nature and landscape conservation and gentle mobility. The village awaits with all its historical facets: noble families and bailiffs that lived in the castles in Obermatsch and Untermatsch in the 12th century have really left their mark.

A Farm Holiday in Matsch has something in store for everyone with the exception of everyday stress and strain. Around 1160, the first administrative official, the first bailiff of Matsch, made history in the village. Egno de Amatia belonged to the Tarasper family, which was a noble family from Raetia Churiensis province. The family spent long periods in Matschertal valley, in Obermatsch and Untermatsch castles, to be precise. Both castles are said to have been built by the bailiffs of Matsch. These days, there are only a few ruined walls left standing, but the castle chapel of St. Martin in Obermatsch, built in the 12th century, is still well preserved. However, the chapel’s current appearance dates back to around 1650.

The parish church in the centre of Matsch was built at the start of the 16th century and is dedicated to St. Florinus, who, according to legend, is said to have come from Matsch.

A multi-faceted active holiday

There are plenty of churches, abbeys and castles around Matsch. Taking a holiday here in a room or holiday flat means enjoying a rich cultural programme. Yet, there are lots of sporting options, too. There are plenty of mountain peaks and hiking paths just waiting to be explored. There’s a good reason why Matsch became the first place in South Tyrol to join the ‘mountaineer village’ initiative in the eastern Alps, which promotes environmentally-friendly and close-to-nature tourism. Great importance is placed on this initiative here, which is why Matschertal valley refrained from being involved in major technical developments – the natural surroundings of Matsch speak for themselves.

Whether walking along ‘Waal’ irrigation channels or conquering the peaks – there’s something for everyone. The Vinschgau High Path (‘Vinschger Höhenweg’) is a simple walk that covers an ascent of around 650 metres in five hours. Most importantly, hikers are treated to breathtaking views of the valley. The walk between farmsteads ('Höfewanderung’) is recommended mainly for families. This goes past the numerous farms around Matsch in 3.5 hours.

The sun on your back

Matschertal valley is an area popular with ski tourers and has a multitude of challenging tours for experienced ski tourers in store. If you don’t fancy doing them on touring skis, you can discover the many paths on foot – with or without snowshoes. The one thing that all these activities have in common is the sun, which is with you all the way.