Excursions and culture around Nauders

Trade routes and borders have met at the Reschen Pass for centuries – castles, fortresses and barriers tell the story. On top of that come living Tyrolean traditions, from the cattle drive to Sacred Heart Sunday.

• CastleNaudersberg in the village
• Altfinstermünzmedieval customs fortress
• Plamorttank barriers on the plateau

Castles & fortresses

• Naudersberg Castle – in the heart of Nauders, with a museum in the former court building and a restaurant
• Altfinstermünz – former border and customs station with a medieval bridge and large tower; guided tours through passages and rock caves
• Nauders Fortress – five-storey barrier from the time of the monarchy with a military museum

Plamort & Lake Reschen

On the Plamort plateau, tank barriers, bunkers and command posts recall the Alpine Wall of the Second World War – today an impressive destination for hikers and bikers with views of Lake Reschen, where the church tower of old Graun rises from the water.

Traditions

In late summer, decorated cows return to the valley in the cattle drive, and around Sacred Heart Sunday the mountain fires glow.