Museum at the Rohrerhaus

In Sarentino village, the main village of the Val Sarentino, a farmhouse tells the story of bygone eras. The Rohrerhaus, a farmhouse built of stone and wood, was first mentioned in the tax register of Meinhard, Duke of Carinthia, as early as 1288 and was one of the largest farms in the valley. Contemporary accounts tell of often more than 20 farmhands working there.

At that time, the farm was located on the edge of the village, but due to Sarentino's growth, it now stands in the centre and is owned by the municipality. In recent years, it has been expertly restored as part of the EU "Leader+" funding programme. The Rohrerhaus Association runs the museum. The venerable farm has housed numerous generations. Today, guided tours are offered in the museum. Its many rooms bear witness to its former importance. Especially worth seeing are the 16th-century Gothic parlour panelling and the fences surrounding the garden and grounds.

The number 1703 can be seen on the ridge beam - the year in which the upper floor and roof were built during an expansion. The baking oven and mill are housed in an outbuilding. The facility sees itself as a meeting place and therefore offers space for events related to culture and customs: The valley is known for its quill embroidery and the Sarner Striezl yeast pastries. For this purpose, there's a kitchen, a tasting room, a seminar room, two exhibition rooms, and several cellars.

How to get there: It stands in the village centre of Sarentino, about 20 kilometres from Bolzano. Parking is available, and the number 150 bus runs between Bolzano and Sarentino. The museum also opens its doors during the Alpine Advent in the Sarentino Valley in winter.