The village of Parcines (Partschins Dorf), built upon an ancient alluvial fan, stretches up to the Valle di Tel valley. Stately manor houses, old farmsteads, winding lanes, and historic buildings characterise the townscape. In the centre stand the 13th-century Stachlburg Castle and the late-Gothic Parish Church of St. Peter, Paul and Nicholas, surrounded by cafés and restaurants.

At one edge of the village, the outdoor swimming pool beckons in summer. At the other edge, the Texel Cable Car ascends to the Merano High Route. Interesting views unfold during the ride on the panoramic cable car. These magnificent impressions continue along the Merano High Route in the Gruppo di Tessa Nature Park, one of the most beautiful hiking paths of the Alps.

The Valle di Tel, also known as Zieltal and extending just beyond the village, is famous for the Parcines Waterfall: Here, with impressive force, especially during the snowmelt, the water plunges 97 metres into the depths below. This small side valley is a wonderful hiking area. Apart from the farmsteads at the entrance and some alpine huts offering refreshments, it's uninhabited.

Parcines' most famous son is Peter Mitterhofer, one of the inventors of the typewriter. He was born here in 1822. The Typewriter Museum in the village centre is dedicated to him, exhibiting numerous models, including Mitterhofer's first typewriter. In 1869, he presented an improved wooden version at the Imperial Court in Vienna. The rest is history.