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Farm Holidays in Schalders
Schalderer Tal valley – simply known as Schalders - lies above Vahrn in South Tyrol. It boasts amazing views and has the former bishop’s town of Brixen practically lying at its feet.
The valley may be reached from the Brixen valley basin by a narrow mountain road. Guests enjoying a Farm Holiday in Schalders can look forward to some pleasant time out – far removed from the stress and strain of everyday life.
Schalderer Tal valley – simply known as Schalders - lies above Vahrn in South Tyrol. It boasts amazing views and has the former bishop’s town of Brixen practically lying at its feet.
The valley may be reached from the Brixen valley basin by a narrow mountain road. Guests enjoying a Farm Holiday in Schalders can look forward to some pleasant time out – far removed from the stress and strain of everyday life.
The mountain village of Schalders has 300 inhabitants and it is the only major settlement in the valley. It lies in a quiet spot at 1,150 metres above sea level. In the centre is the parish church of St. Wolfgang, which was consecrated in 1436 before being adapted two hundred years later and extended in typical baroque style. The altarpiece depicts St. Wolfgang and was a gift from the neighbouring village of Neustift, which is home to the Augustinian monastery of Neustift – one of the most important monasteries in all Tyrol. As well as visiting the parish church, guests should head for one of any number of mountain peaks in the Sarntal Alps that surround the valley.
Here we go a-wandering
Boredom has no chance to take hold on a Farm Holiday in Schalders, as there is a range of different options. Hikers, active holidaymakers, but most of all nature lovers, will have found the right place. Schalders makes an ideal base for a variety of hikers and ski tours. The Schrüttensee lakes, for example, are not to be missed: they lie at 1,950 metres above sea level, picturesque and crystal-clear and surrounded by rocks and forest. If you are looking for a challenge, there is the Schalders mountain peak circuit, which finishes at Königsanger mountain.
Ski tours and mountain bikes
Schalderer Tal valley is not only ideal for hikers wanting to enjoy a Farm Holiday, but also for ski tourers and mountain bikers. This valley, about eight kilometres in length, is surrounded on both sides by forest and great ski tours amidst idyllic countryside may be done to the Gaishorn or sunny Karspitze mountains.
During the summer, forestry roads are ideal for mountain bikes or e-bikes. A long tour immersed in nature runs from Schalders to Franzensfeste, further on to Brixen and back again. It’s worth stopping at the Spilucker Scharte ridge, which lies along the route – although this is best left to experienced mountain bikers.
The mountain village of Schalders has 300 inhabitants and it is the only major settlement in the valley. It lies in a quiet spot at 1,150 metres above sea level. In the centre is the parish church of St. Wolfgang, which was consecrated in 1436 before being adapted two hundred years later and extended in typical baroque style. The altarpiece depicts St. Wolfgang and was a gift from the neighbouring village of Neustift, which is home to the Augustinian monastery of Neustift – one of the most important monasteries in all Tyrol. As well as visiting the parish church, guests should head for one of any number of mountain peaks in the Sarntal Alps that surround the valley.
Here we go a-wandering
Boredom has no chance to take hold on a Farm Holiday in Schalders, as there is a range of different options. Hikers, active holidaymakers, but most of all nature lovers, will have found the right place. Schalders makes an ideal base for a variety of hikers and ski tours. The Schrüttensee lakes, for example, are not to be missed: they lie at 1,950 metres above sea level, picturesque and crystal-clear and surrounded by rocks and forest. If you are looking for a challenge, there is the Schalders mountain peak circuit, which finishes at Königsanger mountain.
Ski tours and mountain bikes
Schalderer Tal valley is not only ideal for hikers wanting to enjoy a Farm Holiday, but also for ski tourers and mountain bikers. This valley, about eight kilometres in length, is surrounded on both sides by forest and great ski tours amidst idyllic countryside may be done to the Gaishorn or sunny Karspitze mountains.
During the summer, forestry roads are ideal for mountain bikes or e-bikes. A long tour immersed in nature runs from Schalders to Franzensfeste, further on to Brixen and back again. It’s worth stopping at the Spilucker Scharte ridge, which lies along the route – although this is best left to experienced mountain bikers.
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Genuine mountain village in the Sarntal Alps
A refreshing dip into ice-cold Schrüttensee lake
Traditional 'Krapfen' from Schalders
Traditional fare - 'Krapfen' from Schalders
South Tyrol is well known for its good, plain traditional fare, and ‘Krapfen’ pasties from Schalders are one way to enjoy tasty cooking when on a Farm Holiday. These pasties are filled with curd cheese and potato and are definitely worth trying.
South Tyrol is well known for its good, plain traditional fare, and ‘Krapfen’ pasties from Schalders are one way to enjoy tasty cooking when on a Farm Holiday. These pasties are filled with curd cheese and potato and are definitely worth trying.
How can you best get your strength back after taking part in the many sporting options that Schalderer Tal valley has to offer? That’s right! With typical South Tyrolean mountain dishes. Schalders ‘Krapfen’, or the fried pasties that are traditionally made in this valley, will make you forget your exertion in a jiffy. The recipe is passed on from generation to generation, and both guests and locals love these delicious little pasties. Rye flour, wheat flour, mashed potato, milk, oil, salt and one egg are combined into a dough, which is then rolled flat and cut into rounds. A filling made from onions, potato, curd cheese, chives and nutmeg is placed in the middle. The pasties are then folded into semicircles, sealed, and fried in hot oil. Biting into a warm ‘Krapfen’ is the perfect way to celebrate the end of a sport-filled day.
