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This room is dedicated to "the bivouac", whether in a forest
or hanging on a rock wall, mountaineers always have magic memories
of the sun rising over the peaks, vibrant sunsets and quiet nights
sleeping under the stars ... more! |
 
Giovanni Pellis, a painter from Friuli, dedicated most of his work
to mountain landscapes. He often visited Valbruna, where he spent long periods of time between 1950 and 1961 staying at the old Pensione Keil. He always chose this room because of the fantastic view of the Jof Fuart range, which was the backdrop of many of his paintings of Valbruna ... more! |
 
This room is named after Pensione Keil, the former name of the Inn, ... The Pensione, opened in 1951, was a meeting point for locals after
Sunday Mass and a destination for numerous tourists that visited Valbruna and were always attracted by ... more! |
 
The "Abete di Risonanza" tree, is a rare type of spruce
that can only be found in a few areas around the world including the valleys around Valbruna. This particular tree is used by violin makers .... It must grow slowly and consistently to generate tight concentric rings which will guarantee the sound quality of the instruments ... more! |
 
"Juliana," the garden in the mountains, ... the goal of
collecting in one area the largest possible number of different species
of flowers and plants of the Julian Alps. By 1930 the garden showcased
over 800 different plants! The "Juliana" garden is located
in the Trenta Valley, only 2 hours away from Valbruna via a scenic
drive into Slovenija ... more! |
 
Climber, musician, botanist, but most of all a writer, Julius Kugy
is a legendary figure in the history of the Julian Alps and the village of Valbruna. He spent the latter part of his life here enjoying his
friends and sharing his philosophy on life and mountaineering with
visitors ... He describes the mountains as a source of happiness ... more! |
 
Valbruna local Anton Oitzinger was "not just an alpine guide
in the common meaning of the term, he had a complete and unique personality, an eagle of the mountains". This is how Julius Kugy described his favorite alpine guide in the Oitzinger's biography he wrote in
1924.
"we always went hiking with a smile." ... more! |
 
Jof di Miezegnot means "Midnight Peak" in the local language. The peak and the entire mountain range were an important area during
WWI. The Italian and Austrian armies occupied these mountains with
their front lines facing each other's ... The ruins of the Italian
Headquarters are an interesting destination for a day hike from Valbruna ... more! |
 
The Jof Fuart range is the signature panorama that crowns the Saisera Valley to the south of Valbruna.
"a shiny throne in the
kingdom of light and joy
.". Mt. Jof Fuart, towering over Valbruna at 2,666 m. was first ascended in 1850 ... more! |
 
Mt. Lussari and the little village of Lussari are jewels of incredible beauty. The stunning views extend past the Julian Alps into several
mountain ranges in Italy, Slovenia and Austria. Lussari is a sight
seeing destination for hikers as well as a sacred site for pilgrims ... built in 1360 ... An old fascinating legend tells why the Sanctuary was built on top of a mountain ... more! |
 
Cima Cacciatori's old German name was "Steinernen Jaegern",
"the Hunters made of rock," because of the old legend ....
A short, but intense hike will take you to the summit of Mt. Cacciatori,
where you will enjoy one of the most stunning panoramic views of the
Julian Alps ... more! |
 
The snow is always a miracle. When it comes down it mesmerizes, brings back memories... This room is dedicated to the world of snow and skiing, which are an everlasting part of the culture and life in the mountains ... more! |
 
This room touches some of the subjects that make the North a fascinating world for all the fans of adventure. The North face of many mountains are often the most impressive and difficult to climb. The polar expeditions that generated unforgettable pages of adventures ... more! |