Parish and Archaeological Museum Fiè allo Sciliar

St. Michael's Chapel in Fiè allo Sciliar, right next to the cemetery of the Parish Church of the Assumption, showcases archaeological treasures and sacred art. The finds come from excavations at the Peterbühel hill and date back to the Neolithic period. The chapel itself, thought to date back to the 12th century, was restored between 1978 and 1980. The Parish and Archaeological Museum Fiè allo Sciliar (Pfarr- und Archäologiemuseum Völs am Schlern) opened later that same year.

It is divided into two sections: The Fiè Archaeological Museum is on the ground floor. Here, you'll find significant finds from the nearby Peterbühel, a hill that was settled millennia ago. Today, Peterbühel is a district of Fiè allo Sciliar with the charming St. Peter on the Hill Church.

The excavated pieces date back to the Neolithic period, with some originating from Late Antiquity and the Middle Ages. The Fiè Parish Museum occupies the upper floor of the chapel. Highlights include the apse painting from around 1600, the late Gothic winged altar from the St. Peter on the Hill Chapel - a work by Jörg Arzt - and the late Baroque crib by Augustin Probst. The latter depicts the life of Christ from his birth to his death on the cross.

How to get there: You'll find the museum in the village centre of Fié di Sotto. Parking is available nearby. Fiè is also easily accessible on foot or by public transport from the surrounding villages.