Summer holidays, family tips & activities in Val Pusteria, South Tyrol

Name: Hotel Magdalenahof
Address: Via Pater-Steinmair 4, S. Maddalena in Val Casies, South Tyrol, 39030, Italy
Telephone: +39 0474 948 550

No day like the other

In the Val Casies, sometimes a single morning is enough to clear your mind – and just one day to fall in love all over again: with the peace, the mountains, and the little things along the way. Your summer holiday in the Val Pusteria has many sides – and not all of them lead to a summit. If you like, you can simply stay in the valley. Wander through small villages and markets or drift from one cappuccino to the next. A touch of nature here, a little culture there – and if you ever feel like reaching a bit higher, the next viewpoint is never far away.

Woman standing in a forest with arms outstretched, facing away toward tall trees and greenery. - Hotel Magdalenahof

Favourite spot: forest bathing

sometimes the best thing we can do is pause. Step out of the constant noise and into the stillness of the forest. In a world that seemingly spins ever faster, the forest becomes a soothing counterbalance – a place that slows you down, grounds you, and leads you back to what truly matters. Forest bathing isn’t about arriving or progressing – it’s about slowing down. To listen, feel, breathe.

Once a week, hostess Karin accompanies you as part of the Vitalpina® “Letting Go” programme for a 60–90 minute retreat into the forest. Through guided sensory exercises and mindful breathing, space opens up – for you, for nature, for the moment.

A woman kneels on grass, feeding black goats with curved horns in a sunny field. - Hotel Magdalenahof

A family of three walks barefoot through a shallow creek surrounded by stone walls and greenery. - Hotel Magdalenahof

Three people stand by a wooden fence near a historic stone building with a tall tower, surrounded by trees. - Hotel Magdalenahof

Sightseeing: plenty to discover

Reierhof educational and adventure farm | Santa Maddalena in Casies
… with camels, llamas, alpacas, pigs, horses, goats, rabbits, ponies, cats, birds and many more.
“Sun Ranch” riding stables | Pichl/Casies
… with guided pony rides for children – through the Val Casies.
Rudlbach pyramid Kneipp trail | Tesido
… a two-kilometre barefoot walk with 150 metres of altitude difference.
Castel Welsperg | Monguelfo
… considered the oldest castle in the upper Val Pusteria and open for visits.
Mini-golf course | Monguelfo
… nine creatively designed artificial turf lanes, each playable in two ways. Fun and games for the whole family.
Tubing park & archery | Valdaora
… a different kind of slope adventure – sliding down grassy hills on rubber tubes and sneaking through the woods of Valdaora with bow and arrow in the adventure course.
Summer toboggan run “Funbob” on the Rocca dei Baranci | San Candido
… a single-rail track that winds 1.7 kilometres down from the Rocca dei Baranci to the valley. You decide on the speed – the fun comes naturally.

Two people paragliding high above a scenic valley with mountains and villages below on a sunny day. - Hotel Magdalenahof

Tip for take-off: paragliding

Time to lift off! Those who want to experience the Val Casies from a bird’s-eye view shouldn’t miss the adventure of paragliding. Together with experienced tandem pilots, you take off – over green valleys, striking rock walls and gentle alpine meadows. And once you’re up there? You feel nothing but freedom. An unforgettable experience.

From the meadow up to the clouds: Manuel Hofmann is your man for the heights.
Gliding flights, thermal flights, tandem adventures or sunrise in the sky – alone or in a group: with experienced pilot Manuel Hofmann you can experience the Val Casies from above.
Phone: +39 3426466099 | Email: fliagmo.info@gmail.com

Wooden trail signs by a forest path, pointing to various hiking destinations in a wooded area. - Hotel Magdalenahof

The journey is the goal: Nordic walking

Easy on the joints, effective and suitable for everyone: Nordic walking is movement in its most relaxed form. You can borrow poles free of charge from us, and the 35-kilometre Talblick trail starts right outside the door.
Tips for the most scenic routes are available at reception.

A couple walks on a sunny rural path by a signpost, with mountains and trees in the background. - Hotel Magdalenahof

Time out in natural colours

Our offers are like little stories, waiting for you to live them. A few days out of everyday life, straight into happiness. Right into the peace and space of Val Casies. You are unique – and so should your holiday be.

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