The oldest farms are the Tierstaller from South Tyrol, a farmhouse with a Paarhof layout from before 1500 and the Alter Segger from East Tyrol with roots going back to the Middle Ages around 1400. The museum carries out research, education and building conservation.

In the 21st century, the construction of a classic farm in South Tyrol can no longer be clearly defined. Historically, a traditional South Tyrolean farm consisted of a farmhouse, a stable and a barn. The farmhouse and the stable used to share the same building.

Jan 25, 2025 · Discover South Tyrol's unique architectural culture: stay overnight in restored historic residences, castles and mountain farms that combine climate protection and tradition in a contemporary way. Inspiring examples of sustainable architecture await you!

During a farm holiday in South Tyrol there is no chance of boredom. Variety is guaranteed thanks to the wide range of activities on the farm. Gather lively impressions and exciting stories of the farming world on a tour of the farm, meadows and fields.

In South Tyrol, there are buildings adapted to the mountain environment and also buildings with a more southern influence - depending on where they were built. Old walls are carefully preserved and secured for the future.

In South Tyrol, traditional and innovative architecture come together. Click here for the official guide to buildings by Zaha Hadid, Werner Tscholl, Peter Pichler, and more!

Customs and traditions are very important on the farms in South Tyrol. They live on and keep history alive. Traditional costumes that are still cherished centuries later. Bunches of herbs that protect against evil and pastries that don't just taste great, but which are also part of the culture.

The Maireggerhof features a brilliantly integrated modern living space into an old cow barn in one of South Tyrol’s most beautiful valleys. Strict building laws require that the exterior remain unchanged.

May 10, 2024 · South Tyrol is an architectural El Dorado: nowhere else can so many fascinating and unusual buildings be discovered that fit perfectly into the rugged mountain landscape. High-quality materials are standard here.

Nov 17, 2024 · Old stone homes and timeworn Tyrolean barns mingle together in the village — giving you a sense of rootedness. Their faded facades capture the imagination — telling tales of families, farmers, and festivities that have filled the alpine air for generations.