Rifiano and Caines

At the entrance to the Passeier Valley, only 5km from the spa town of Merano, you will find the holiday resorts Rifiano and Caines. If you like it quiet, relaxed, and a little dreamy, this is the right place for you. Rifiano and Caines have preserved their original rural character. Surrounded by fruit trees, chestnuts, and vineyards, you can take a holiday from everyday life in a wellness oasis.

Rifiano / Riffian is a traditional place of pilgrimage, worth seeing is the baroque pilgrimage church "Zu den sieben Schmerzen Marias" with the impressive Stations of the Cross. The chapel next to the church is richly decorated with late Gothic frescoes. The parish church of Kuens also shows beautiful wall paintings on the outer wall and a sundial from the year 1450. Also, visit the tractor museum with the largest collection of "Porsche-Diesels" in South Tyrol and the prehistoric settlement site Burgstall!

Those who come to Rifiano and Caines are on holiday in a hiking paradise. Countless hiking trails lead into the Texel Group Nature Park and the surrounding Sarntaler, Stubai, and Ötztal Alps. In the winter, you can also go winter and snowshoe hiking and enjoy great ski tours.

Cyclists will find a wide range of tours here, from leisurely bike rides to challenging mountain bike routes. Nordic walking, climbing, rafting, kayaking, paragliding and tandem flights, horse riding, swimming, and tennis are also part of the leisure activities. A fantastic, extensive wellness offer entices you to visit the nearby Merano Thermal Baths.

In winter, the snow-sure ski areas of Pfelders, Jaufen-Ratschings, and Meran 2000 offer everything to make your ski holiday an experience. Skiing, snowboarding, cross-country skiing, or tobogganing is simply a pleasure here.

By the way, Rifiano and Caines / Riffian and Kuens are particularly family-friendly holiday resorts and offer a rich children's program from hikes to horseback riding to a games olympics. Numerous playgrounds ensure fun and exercise, and in the "Living Museum" you can shear sheep, bake bread, weave baskets, and much more. The hotels in the Passeier Valley are also happy to cater to the needs of families. In addition, the hotels offer a variety of options for wellness enthusiasts, gourmets, or active holidaymakers. Hospitality is not just a word in the hotels of the Passeier Valley: With great attention and the best service, they ensure that you feel completely comfortable during your holiday!