Avelengo village, the centre of the municipality, is nestled amidst unspoilt natural landscapes high above the Merano basin. The rural character, with farms, wide fields, and horses in the pastures, defines this area on the Monzoccolo. In autumn, the larches glow in all shades of yellow and orange. Towering proudly behind them is the imposing 2,581-metre granite giant, the Picco Ivigna, located in the Merano 2000 area. It's Avelengo's local mountain and accessible from Falzeben.

In the village centre, the Parish Church of St. John attracts attention with a prehistoric stone relief on its external façade. Also worth seeing is the tabernacle between the Locher Road and the entrance to the Nusser Farm, dating back to the time of the plague around 1600 AD. A few shops, cafés, and the tourist information office are clustered around the village centre. At the edge of the Avelengo village (Hafling Dorf), you'll find the car park, a convenient starting point for hikes.

The paths around Avelengo village lead you past pastures with Haflinger horses, which gave the village its name. They are among the most versatile horse breeds in the world and originated here in the South Tyrolean mountains. The sturdy horse still adorns the municipality's coat of arms.

Hiking destinations such as the Sulfner Pond, the Leadner Hut, and the Haflinger Horse Adventure Trail are accessible even in winter. The Verano highland offers a special experience, particularly with a detour to the nature cinema "Knottnkino" with breathtaking panoramic views. A ski bus also runs from the village to Falzeben, providing access to the Merano 2000 Ski Resort.