Sauris – between crafts, history and special routes

Sauris invites you to combine a trip with culture, crafts and experiences in nature. In Sauris di Sotto, characteristic stone and wooden houses with balconies on three sides shape the appearance of the village. The village is located at an altitude of 1,212 m, providing a special setting for days when you would like to discover history, explore routes and get to know regional specialities.

Sauris di Sotto: architecture and religious history

The Santuario di Sant’Osvaldo is located in Sauris di Sotto. In the 17th and 18th centuries, it was one of the best-known and most highly regarded religious centres of the Republic of Venice. The Chiesa di Sant'Osvaldo re e martire is also located in Sauris di Sotto. Those interested in the history of the village and its religious traditions will find several different ways to explore this subject here.

In addition, the Centro Storiografico di Sauris – Museo di Sant’Osvaldo, located in the parish office of Sauris di Sotto, documents the history of the Sauris community, particularly the veneration of Saint Oswald. The collection includes parchments from the 15th and 16th centuries from the parish archive. This makes a visit to the museum an opportunity to view local history through concrete evidence.

Crafts in an old sawmill

A special place to discover local skills is the BEIBARHAUS craft workshop in Sauris di Sotto. It is located in an old stone and wooden sawmill. Carpets, tapestries, table decorations, scarves, capes and blankets are made on a handloom. For families, this insight can be a welcome complement to the historical sights, as materials, the building and craftwork are directly connected here.

Routes for different travel ideas

If you would like to include physical activity in your trip, the Eimblateribn 2A route offers an option that is also suitable for families with children. Another route idea is the L'antro della Bélin – Località Straitar – 2H route. It leads east from the Kursaal in Sauris di Sotto, uphill through Stavoli and forests to Straitar. Along the way, it passes a characteristic rock fissure called Bélinlouch. When planning your day, bear in mind that this route leads uphill.

A private vehicle is recommended for travelling to Sauris di Sotto. There are several free car parks in the centre of Sauris di Sotto. You can take this information into account when choosing your holiday apartment and planning your excursions, without limiting your stay to just one particular type of daily itinerary.

Cheese, ham and regional insights

Culinary experiences are also part of the character of the trip. In the cellar of Malga Alta Carnia in Sauris di Sotto, visitors can learn about the ageing and refinement of alpine cheese; the experience ends with a tasting. A guided tour of Prosciuttificio Wolf also concludes with a tasting. In this way, an active or cultural day can be complemented by an insight into regional foods.

Which accommodation suits your travel plans?

If you mainly want to visit Sant’Osvaldo, the museum and BEIBARHAUS, you can pay particular attention to your preferred location when searching for accommodation, according to your own daily itinerary. For a trip with children, the Eimblateribn 2A can be included as a specific excursion idea. Those who choose the route through Stavoli and the forests to Straitar should include its uphill course in their planning. A holiday apartment in Sauris provides a suitable starting point for deciding whether culture, crafts, regional tastings or routes should be the focus of your trip.

If you would like to compare other places in addition to Sauris, you can also include Pavia di Udine, Magnano In Riviera, Paluzza, Palazzolo Dello Stella, Buja, Comeglians, Ronchis and Treppo Grande in your further search.

For the higher-level travel overview: Udine.