Things to Do in Latsch

A 15th-century Gothic church with a pointed spire, frescoed interior and a carved wooden altar. Quiet, cool, and rarely crowded. The crypt holds Romanesque stone fragments.

🕐 Mon-Sat 8:00-18:00, Sun 9:00-17:00

💡 Check the south wall for a faded fresco of St. Christopher, dating from 1480. The church is unlocked daily until 6pm, but the side door is sometimes open earlier.

A well-maintained, mostly flat cycle path running south from Latsch along the valley floor. Passes apple orchards, small villages and the old railway line. Great for bikes or walking.

🕐 Open 24 hours

💡 The path is free and open to all. Rent a bike at Hotel Goldener Pflug for €15/day. The ride to Kastelbell (4km south) takes 20 minutes and ends at a medieval castle open for free entry on Tuesdays.

A gentle, flat walking path along the Etsch River through meadows and woodland, with mountain views and wooden benches. Heads past old irrigation channels and small waterfalls.

🕐 Open 24 hours

💡 Start at the church square and follow signs to Tarrenz. The full loop takes 45 minutes — best early morning for birdlife or late afternoon for light on the peaks.

A free grassy riverbank with small pebble beach, calm swimming spots, and shallow water for kids. No lifeguard but very safe in summer. Shaded by old willows.

🕐 Open 24 hours

💡 Go on a weekday morning — locals bring picnics. The best entry point is behind the sports field. No facilities, so bring water and a towel.

Small local museum in a restored farmhouse showing traditional Vinschgau life: tools, kitchenware, old photographs, and a wine press from 1800. Modest but authentic.

🕐 Jun-Sep: Tue & Thu 14:00-17:00; Oct-May: closed

💡 Free entry is actually 'suggested donation' of €3, but you can walk in without paying. Open only during peak season (June-September) and on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons. Phone ahead to confirm — the volunteer curator sometimes closes early.