Loden weavers, Val Gardena woodcarvers and the small workshops that keep South Tyrol's craft traditions alive to this day.
The people in the valley have always worked with their hands, creating items from wool, wood, paper and clay. A handful of workshops keep these traditions alive and most are happy to welcome visitors.
Loden fabric Moessmer in Bruneck is one of South Tyrol's last great wool mills. The Lodenwelt museum in Vintl tells the fabric's history.
Woodcarving in Val Gardena About 40 minutes away, Val Gardena has been renowned for its woodcarving for centuries: sacred figures, Christmas decorations and contemporary studios open to visitors.
Diocesan Museum Inside the Hofburg: Romanesque altars, the famous Brixen nativity scenes, and centuries of ecclesiastical craftsmanship.
Klausen The medieval village of Klausen, twenty minutes south, has long been a draw for painters and craftsmen. Galleries and ateliers along the main street invite visitors to browse and discover.
Visiting Most ateliers open by appointment.
Taking home Loden fabric by the metre or a hand-carved piece. Things that last.