In San Martino di Castrozza, nature and culture go hand in hand: from the Paneveggio-Pale di San Martino Park visitor centres at Paneveggio, Val Canali and San Martino, to the experiences of the Vanoi Ecomuseum – there are plenty of activities to help you see the area with fresh eyes.
NATURE AND CULTURE
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An expert from the Park will accompany you on an evocative and easy guided walk, suitable for everyone, to learn more about the history of the Paneveggio forest, its unique characteristics, its small and large inhabitants, and the significant changes that have transformed it forever—changes whose signs are still visible right before our eyes.
A stop at the nearby wildlife area will not be missed, where you can admire some splendid specimens of deer up close, the Park’s symbolic animal.
When: Every day from 27 December 2025 to 6 January 2026 (except 1 January), afternoon walk at 2:30 pm.
From 7 January to 1 April 2026 every Wednesday, two daily outings at 10:30 am and 2:30 pm.
Meeting point: 10:20 am and 2:20 pm at the Park Visitor Center in Paneveggio
Price: €5.00 per person (free for children up to 6 years old, accompanied)
Information: Advance booking required (by 5:00 pm of the previous day for the 10:30 am outing; by 10:30 am on the same day for the 2:30 pm outing).
"Gufi, civette e stelle"
Together with a Park naturalist, enjoy an unforgettable afternoon discovering the secrets of some nocturnal animals, such as birds of prey, and the strategies they use to adapt to the cold winter nights. After a cup of hot herbal tea, and once darkness has also fallen over Val Canali, we will head out for a short walk in the surrounding meadows to look up at the sky and observe the visible constellations, and to try listening for the call of some nocturnal birds of prey that live in the Park, such as the tawny owl.
When: Saturday 27 December 2025, Saturday 3 January 2026, and every Thursday from 8 January to 26 February 2026
Meeting point: 4:30 pm at Villa Welsperg, the Park’s headquarters in Val Canali
Price: €10.00 per person (free for children up to 6 years old, accompanied)
Information: Advance booking required by 2:30 pm on the same day
suona foresta
The new “Suona Foresta” (“The Forest Plays”) visitor centre offers a sensory immersion in the heart of the “Violin Forest”, famous for its resonance wood. The exhibition invites you to discover the forest as a natural sanctuary, where each step, sound and shape tells the story of the forest’s life.
Visiting the centre is the perfect prelude to experiencing nature: it helps you tune your eyes and ears to details and sounds often missed. Nearby, a large enclosure allows you to observe deer up close. The Marciò Trail also starts from here – an easy nature path accessible year-round, with illustrated observation points.
VILLA WELSPERG
Villa Welsperg, the Park’s administrative headquarters, also houses one of the Paneveggio-Pale di San Martino visitor centres. Inside you’ll find exhibits on the protected area’s different natural environments, a themed library dedicated to Dino Buzzati, and the “fisioteca” – a unique collection of park materials and essences to touch and explore.
Outside, a trail through a pond, centuries-old lime and beech trees, a herb garden and the “Campo Custode” offers a peaceful chance to reconnect with nature, even in winter.
Winter lights – Walks in the Vanoi Valley
Discover the villages of the Vanoi Valley through light, art, history and local traditions during short themed walks on winter afternoons, from 2.30 p.m. to 4.30 p.m. Each date has a different theme and an evocative setting. Participation is free of charge.
Booking required by 6.00 p.m. the day before: tel. +39 340 3768069
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