Waterfall at Partschins
The waterfall at Partschins, with its height of fall of 97 metres, is one of the most impressive spectacles of nature. Refresh your body! The high humidity will strengthen your immune system. Vitalise your mind! Depending on the sunlight the waterfall plays with the colours of the rainbow. Are you brave? Then abseil down to the waterfall!
Typewriter museum
Small, idyllic Partschins was the place of residence of Peter Mitterhofer, the inventor of the typewriter. Today, this world-wide unique typewriter museum is in the centre of the village directly on the Kirchplatz, with its considerable collection of typewriters and an overview of the 100-year story of the development of the typewriter.
Castles and residences
Our small village has several imposing ruins from long ago. Schloss Stachelburg, built 1,300 years ago. It is where Baron Sigmund von Kripp lives today as a wine-grower and cellar man. Spauregg residence, where you will see a 45 metre high giant redwood when walking past, and Gaudententurm residence, built about 1200.
Theme trails
While walking above the village you will discover the remains of the hut of the Stuaner Geada, Teufelshände and the Hexenplatz. This legendary trail of Partschins invites you to discover a secret world of fantasy.
On an art-historical tour of Partschins you will see how much history this small village has written.
Schloss (Castle) Tirol
Schloss Tirol sits enthroned high above the spa town of Meran. It is the dynastic castle of the counts of Tyrol. You can visit the South Tyrol museum for culture and regional history from mid-March to November and immerse yourself in the history of Tyrol.
The Gardens of Trauttmansdorff Castle
A walk through this botanic garden will surely cast a spell on you as well with its exquisite fragrances and the variety of its colourful plant life. The Water Lily Pond, the many water and terraced gardens, cacti and olive trees, plants from Japan and America, herbs, trees from all over the world. These gardens will captivate your heart!
A visit here is a must!
- The 'Zollwirt' on the Töll was a Roman customs post.
- A Roman gravestone is immured in the wall of Hochhuberhof in Partschins.
- Mineral water municipality Partschins: try the fresh, delicious 'Wasser der Birkenquelle' of 'Bad Egart' on the Töll.
- Claudia Augusta, the oldest Roman monument in the alpine region with an inscription, is a milestone. It was found in Rabland at the inn Hanswirt. A copy can be found at the entrance to this historic inn.
