Things to Do in Mareo - Marebbe - Enneberg

A 3km walking loop through the village with information boards on traditional farming, woodcarving, and local customs. Marked in green.

🕐 Open 24 hours

💡 Pick up the leaflet from the tourist office in the village square – it has a map and a quiz for kids.

A small museum run by local volunteers, the museum displays traditional Ladin household tools, costumes, and farming equipment in a renovated 18th-century farmhouse.

🕐 Summer weekends 10:00–12:00, 14:00–16:00; closed in winter

💡 Call ahead (+39 0474 501256) to check if they can open for you, especially in shoulder seasons; otherwise it's only open on summer weekends.

A modern museum dedicated to a prehistoric cave bear skeleton found locally, plus exhibits on Ladin culture and fossils. Admission is €7 for adults, free for under-6s.

🕐 Tue-Sun 10am-12:30pm, 2:30-6pm (closed Mon Nov-Dec)

💡 Buy a combo ticket with the nearby Parco Faunistico (wildlife park) to save €2. Visit on a rainy day—it's compact but absorbs an hour.

A small 15th-century Gothic church with a distinctive onion dome and faded frescoes inside. Often quiet, it's a peaceful spot to see local religious art without the tourist hordes.

🕐 Open daily 8am-6pm (subject to services)

💡 Check the wooden front door—it has a hand-carved Christian symbol you might miss. No photos with flash allowed inside.

A 12th-century church with faded but clear frescoes on the exterior, including a striking depiction of St Christopher. The wooden bell tower and cemetery with old wrought-iron crosses are worth a look.

🕐 Exterior always visible; interior by appointment only

💡 The church is usually locked, but you can see the best frescoes from the south-facing wall. Visit in late afternoon for good light on the paintings.

A small 15th-century Gothic church with frescoed interior and a wooden altarpiece. Quiet, cool, and rarely busy.

🕐 Open daily 8am-6pm

💡 Look for the faded fresco of St Christopher on the outer wall – local legend says it protects travellers.

The central square in Marebbe village, with a small fountain and benches, overlooked by traditional Ladin houses and a bar. Good spot for people-watching and taking in the mountain views.

🕐 Always open

💡 Grab a coffee from the bar opposite and sit on the shaded side in the afternoon to avoid the sun.

An open-air wildlife park with local animals like ibex, chamois, deer, and marmots in large enclosures. The setting is a natural forest, not a zoo. Entry costs €5 for adults, free for under-6s.

🕐 Daily 9am-7pm (June-Sept); weekends only 10am-4pm (Oct-May)

💡 Bring bread to feed the deer at the entrance—they're tame and will nuzzle your hand. The path is steep in places, so wear sturdy shoes.

A marked walking trail through woods and pastures near La Val, with wooden panels telling local Ladin myths and tales. The route is easy and takes about an hour. No admission fee.

🕐 Always open

💡 Start early in the morning to catch the mist lifting over the meadows, and bring a picnic as there are no shops on the trail.

A 2km loop trail designed for families, with wooden sculptures of dragons, witches, and animals from local Ladin legends. The path is flat, paved, and suitable for pushchairs.

🕐 Open 24 hours; best in daylight

💡 The trail starts at the Piz da Peres ski lift car park. Bring a picnic—there's a bench at the midway point with views of the valley. Free booklet at the tourist office explains each sculpture.

A vast natural park with dramatic Dolomite peaks, alpine meadows, and clear streams. Trails range from easy lakeside walks to challenging ridge hikes. Entry is free, but some parking areas charge a fee.

🕐 Open 24 hours; visitor centre open 9am-5pm daily (May-Oct)

💡 Start early to avoid crowds; the trail to Lago di Braies is busiest by 9am. Bring cash for parking machines.

A natural amphitheatre of rock at the head of the Val Badia, where the Piave River rises. A picnic area with tables and a short circular path. Alpine flora in spring.

🕐 Always open

💡 Bring insect repellent in summer, as midges can be fierce near the water. The best time is late May for wildflowers.

A set of small waterfalls along the Rienza stream, reachable via a short forest path. Perfect for a picnic or a quick cool-off on a hot day.

🕐 Open 24 hours

💡 The best spot is a flat rock about 100m above the main fall – no one goes there and the sound is calming.

A vast alpine park with dramatic limestone peaks, emerald lakes, and well-marked trails. Entry is free; you pay only for parking or guided tours.

🕐 Open 24 hours, visitor centre 9am-5pm daily

💡 Take the trail from Rienza to Lago di Fanes early in the morning to avoid crowds and spot marmots.

A well-curated museum in a renovated castle, telling the story of the Ladin people through language, crafts, and geology. Entry is 7€, free on first Sunday of the month.

🕐 Tue-Sun 10am-6pm, closed Mon

💡 The audioguide is worth it – it unpacks the dialect and history in plain English.