Holiday apartment in Rasen-Antholz: Nature, History and Family Experiences

Rasen-Antholz combines protected landscapes, a striking mountain lake and traces of past rulers to create a diverse holiday destination. Rieserferner-Ahrn Nature Park also extends into the municipality of Rasen-Antholz; 38 % of the municipality’s 12,092 hectares lie within the nature park. There is also Lake Antholz: it covers 44 hectares, is up to 38 metres deep and is the third-largest mountain lake in South Tyrol. Those looking for a holiday apartment in Rasen-Antholz will find a place where nature experiences and discoveries in the surrounding area stand side by side on equal terms.

Holiday apartment in Rasen-Antholz between the lake, biotope and mountains

The Rasner Möser biotope offers two circular trails for walks and days spent close to nature. Lake Antholz creates its own distinctive landscape feature with its size and depth. The mountains Hochnall, Regola Brusada, Montone and Almleitenkofel are also located around Rasen-Antholz. These different landscape themes can help you decide which focus you would like for your trip: Would you like to take in impressions by the water, walk through a biotope or include mountain names and alpine landscapes in your daily plans? A holiday apartment or holiday home in Rasen-Antholz can thus be chosen according to the experiences that are particularly interesting for your trip.

Water, mini golf and mountain bike experiences

There are also specific destinations for varied days with children. The Wasserwaldile adventure area offers play, exercise and water experiences with a water course, a wobbly bridge, balancing courses and stepping stones. The attraction also includes the ball water run “Anton’s Journey through the Valley of Water Games”. The classic mini-golf course in Niederrasen leisure park has 12 holes. Those looking for sporting variety will find three downhill routes with different levels of difficulty and a pump track for children at the Antholz Niedertal Mountain Bike Area. When planning your accommodation, you can therefore weigh up quiet moments in nature, playful activities and more sporty pursuits.

Castle ruins and architectural history in Rasen-Antholz

The area’s cultural history is revealed through several distinct traces. Neurasen Castle Ruins were built around 1200 by the Lords of Rasen and were already in ruins by around 1680. In the 13th century, Altrasen Castle Ruins held high jurisdiction and belonged to the domain of the Counts of Gorizia in the Puster Valley. Another historical highlight is the architecturally significant stone bridge dating from 1847. It was restored in 2011 according to the original plans and preserved as a document of modern road-building art. The broader regional surroundings of Rasen-Antholz also include the Resti del Castello Sant'Uberto ruins. The Chiesetta di San Giovanni in Ranui church is also located there. Alongside nature and physical activity, these destinations give a trip a cultural and historical framework.

Getting to the starting point of the lakeside circular trail

Bus route 431 is relevant for finding your way between the railway connection, the lake and the hiking experience: it connects Olang-Antholz railway station with Lake Antholz, the starting point of the lakeside circular trail. The various options range from the circular trail through Rasner Möser and Lake Antholz to historic buildings, water experiences and mountain biking activities.

More places to discover: Sankt Lorenzen, Wengen, Sankt Martin In Thurn, Kolfuschg, Sand In Taufers, Mühlen In Taufers, Enneberg, Gsies

For the higher-level travel overview: Puster Valley.