It is not possible to drive your car as far as the waterfall. The last place to park is the public car park near Gasthaus Birkenwald (only a few spaces). We recommend that you take the public bus, which runs from the centre of the village.
The local tax rates are categorised as follows:
• €3.10 per person per night for guests aged 14 years and over in 4 and 5-star accommodations.
• €2.60 per person per night for guests aged 14 years and over in 3/3s-star accommodations, in 5-flower agritourism, in 5-star private rentals, and in 5-star campgrounds.
• €2.10 per person per night for guests aged 14 years and over for all other categories.
The history of the local tax goes back a long way. There is mention of a "spa tax" being levied in Baden-Baden as long ago as 1507 and from 1842 in Bad Ischl. Visitor taxes, local taxes, residency fees, overnight taxes, or whatever these tourism taxes are commonly referred to, have now been introduced in most tourist destinations. They are municipal taxes and are payable per person and per night when staying in an accommodation establishment. Visitors pay the tax in addition to their room rate as a surcharge, which is itemised separately on their bill.
Overnight taxes became common in most tourist destinations with the rise of tourism and significantly contributed to the financing and prosperity of tourist resorts. The local tax is an indispensable source of income for domestic tourism regions too. It finances a range of services to enhance the quality of a guest's stay. In addition, these funds can ensure the maintenance and expansion of tourist infrastructure, be it the operation of information offices, landscape maintenance and care of hiking trails, community development, or the creation of cultural offerings and facilities. By paying the local tax, visitors contribute to financing the tourism infrastructure, as a kind of quid pro quo for the use of tourism facilities and services.
Starting in 2024, 70 percent of the local tax collected in South Tyrol will benefit the tourism organisations registered in the regional directory. They are responsible for destination management on-site, which includes promoting collaboration among service providers (accommodation establishments, leisure service providers, etc.), and also among different locations in a region, and through cooperation between the service providers to ensure continuous service chains in the destinations and to market them across locations. Thirty percent of the local tax will go to the development agency, IDM-South Tyrol, which is responsible for tourist marketing and the South Tyrol brand, among other things. By resolution of the municipal council and upon request from the local tourism organisation, the local tax may be increased in general or for specific projects, as well as for tourism-related services and infrastructure, and these amounts remain 100 percent with the tourism organisations (state law 16.05.2012, Implementation Regulation D.LH. 31.08.2023).
Of course, tourism organisations must finance themselves not only through the local tax but also through membership fees. For exclusive services offered only to members, in particular, it is important to ensure that sufficient internal finance is available. However, for the extensive range of tasks that fall to a modern tourism organisation, funding from the local tax is essential. Without these necessary resources for structures and staffing, sustainable and strategic development and management of a destination would not be possible, and the large number of tasks including stakeholder management, product development, information services, landscape maintenance, community development, and communication with tourism stakeholders and guests could not be successfully undertaken.
In winter, the waterfall carries very little water or is frozen over at sub-zero temperatures.
Every guest of an accommodation that is a member of the Partschins Tourism Association, automatically receives the
"Südtirol Alto Adige Guest Pass" upon arrival.
Those who do not have a South Tyrol Guest Pass can buy tickets online in the
"südtirolmobil" app.
Guide/service dogs and small animals that can be held in the arms are transported free of charge.
The following size is used as a guideline: animals that fit in a transport box with dimensions of no more than 70 x 30 x 50 cm do not require a ticket.
For all others, a ticket must be purchased online: a
single ticket or the
Mobilcard Junior, which is available for 1, 3, or 7 days.
You can find out about the weather conditions from the Autonomous Province of Bolzano - South Tyrol
weather page on the internet.
The "Törggele" season in South Tyrol begins at the end of September and lasts until the end of November. The opening hours of the Törggele establishments in the holiday region of Partschins can be found
here.
Lost property is generally handed in to the Partschins local authority lost property office, or the Carabinieri (Police station) in Rabland.
The items that have been found are listed under the following
link.
The bus line 265 operates from the Partschins bus station to the "Salten" (West) entry point of the irrigation channel path of Partschins/Parcines.
The line 268 operates from the Partschins bus station to "Vertigen (East) entry point of the Partschinser Waalweg. Here you can find the
timetable search.
Tickets for the Texelbahn cable car can be bought on site.
On the
traffic pages of the Autonomous Province of Bolzano South Tyrol website or by phone from the traffic information centre: Tel. +39 0471 200198
Yes, you do need to register for the events.
You can register online on the
website, in the local tourist information office or in one of the tourist information offices in the surrounding area.
There are suggestions in the Families brochure, which is available from the tourist information office or your accommodation provider. All this information is also available on our
website "Family in Partschins".
Prices can be found online on the websites of the respective cable cars.
This information is not stored by the tourist information office for data protection reasons. Visitors are only registered with their accommodation providers. Your accommodation provider can give you information about this.
The best routes by e-bike, mountain bike or racing bike are available here. The folding maps for MTB and hiking trails are available at tourist offices and accommodations.
Yes, to do so you need a day ticket for each bike. These are available from the
“südtirolmobil” app.
Local trains can transport approx. 16 - 20 bicycles in the special compartments or designated train areas. In principle, transporting bicycles on public transport is only possible if there is enough space available and if security is completely guaranteed. It is not possible to make reservations.
Please note: rental bicycles are not transported by public transport!
Bicycles are not transported by bus, except for bus lines 273 (Malles-Martina) and 245 (Merano-Val d'Ultimo), which have special bike rack with space for about 5-6 bicycles (from spring to autumn).
It is necessary to purchase a daily ticket for each bicycle by accessing the
'altoadigemobilità' app.
Please note: E-bikes are not transported on buses.
Many
hiking trails lead to Partschins Waterfall. Alternatively, a public bus runs regularly to the waterfall and back. Search for the
timetable.
The exact time can be found with the relevant route description.
Partschins Waalweg irrigation channel path is 2 km long.
The calendar of events can be found
online and in the holiday guide.
The outdoor pool opens around the end of may and closes around the end of september (depending on the weather).
In the Partschins holiday region, the apple trees begin to blossom around mid-April (heavily weather dependent). On our
Facebook page, you can follow the progress of the bloom in the Partschins holiday region near Merano in the Vinschgau Valley.
From Merano: the bus line 213 departs from the Merano train station or from Rennweg (center) in Merano to Partschins. Here you can search for the
timetable.
From Vinschgau (Val Venosta Valley): The Malles-Merano 250 train goes to Rabland, and the 268 line runs from Rabland to Partschins.
Bus route 215 runs to Rabland from Merano railway station or Merano Rennweg. Train no. 250 also runs there from Merano/Mals.
Timetable search.
You can find accessible accommodations
here.
You can find a pharmacy in Rabland (Geroldplatz 1). The opening hours of the Gerold Pharmacy can be found
here.
In Rabland, there is a charging station with various types of connectors, located right next to the main road on Geroldplatz.
Here you will find an interactive map with all publicly accessible charging stations in South Tyrol.
In Partschins, Rabland, and Töll, mushroom picking is allowed under certain conditions. To collect mushrooms in this area, you need a permit. The permit can be obtained from the Partschins municipality and costs €8.00 per person per collection day (for individuals over 14 years old).
- Some important rules and restrictions for mushroom picking are:
- Picking is only allowed on even days of the month (e.g., 2nd, 4th, 6th, etc.).
- The collection time is limited from 07:00 to 19:00.
- Carry the permit and your ID card with you while collecting.
- A maximum of 1 kg of mushrooms per day per person is allowed.
The collected mushrooms must be roughly cleaned at the site and transported in solid, open, and well-ventilated containers.
For any questions, please contact the Partschins municipality.
You will find a gas station in Töll and Naturns. The nearest station with liquefied gas is located in Naturns.
In Partschins, you will find a medical practice at Spaureggstraße 1. You can find the opening hours here.
In Rabland, you will find a medical practice at Geroldstraße 4. You can find the opening hours here.
By appointment only.
On the
Südtirolmobil website, you can find all the information and current prices for the ticket.
Where to buy:
from all südtirolmobil ticket machines and
from all südtirolmobil ticket offices and sales points
Day passes for transporting bikes are also available online on the südtirolmobil app.
Usage areas: applicable on regional trains throughout South Tyrol and up to Trento; on Südtirolmobil cable car services to Renon/Ritten; and on the Mendola/Mendel funicular. Additionally, these day passes can be used on the specialized bicycle shuttle service that runs alongside the trains in the Venosta/Vinschgau valley during the summer months.
For cable car trips to Colle/Kohlern, Meltina/Mölten, Verano/Vöran, and Maranza/Meransen, separate tickets are required for bicycle transport.
The pass is valid on the day it is first activated.
Yes, the Südtirol Guest Pass is also valid for arrival and departure. It allows you to use all public transport provided by südtirolmobil (buses, trains, and cable cars). Long-distance trains such as Railjet or Eurocity are excluded.
Important: Don’t forget to validate the Guest Pass before each journey. For train rides, re-validation during transfers is not required.
The apple harvest takes place, depending on weather conditions, approximately from mid-August until the end of October or early November.
"There are several car workshops in the area that service various makes and models:
- Holzknecht Kurt, Tel. 0473 967 698, Töll, J.-Kravogl-Weg 19 (all vehicle types, specialized in Renault and Dacia)
-Marchegger Franco, Tel. 0473 667 386, Naturno, Stein 19 (all vehicles)
- Autocity Merano, Tel. 0473 221020, Brogliatistr. 7 (all vehicles)
- Motorunion, Tel. 0473 519 400, Merano, Goethestr. 37 (VW, SEAT, SKODA)
- Auto Ikaro, Tel. 0473 239 855, Merano, Romstr. 290 (BMW and MINI)
- Auto Erb, Tel. 0473 233 100, Merano, Max-Valier-Str. 6-8 (Mercedes)
- Bimobil, Tel. 0473 272 222, Merano, Romstr. 194 (Opel)
- Genetti, Tel. 0473 561 413, Lana, Boznerstr. 53 (Toyota, Lexus, Suzuki)
- InCar, Tel. 0473 498150, Marlengo, Gampenstraße 27 (Audi)"
The library in Partschins is located at Hubenstraße 2 (at Kirchplatz). You can find the exact opening hours
here. The library in Rabland is located at Geroldstraße 4. Click
here for the opening hours.
La Cassa Raiffeisen offre filiali e sportelli Bancomat sia a Parcines che a Rablà:
- Parcines: Via Spauregg 12, Tel. 0473 967 133
- Rablà: Via Venosta 23, Tel. 0473 967 183
Orari d'apertura per entrambe le sedi: dal lunedì al venerdì dalle 8.00 alle 13.00.
The nearest dialysis center is located in Lana, at Via Bolzano 15/4. For more information or to make a reservation, you can contact the center by phone at +39 0473 693385 or via email at info@dialysesuedtirol.com. More details are available on the website www.dialysesuedtirol.com.
Information about Catholic Masses in Parcines is available on the parish church notice boards or in the digital parish bulletin on the website www.gemeinde.partschins.bz.it.
If you would like to actively participate in the Masses, for example, as a cantor, singer, organist, or musician with your own instrument, you can do so free of charge. For more information, please contact Andrea Forcher at andreaforcher.jp@icloud.com.
Protestant church services are held at the Christuskirche in Merano, located at Passerpromenade, Carduccistraße 31. From Palm Sunday to the end of October, services are celebrated every Sunday at 10:00 AM. For more information, you can contact the church by phone at 0473 492 397.
The public restrooms are located in Parcines at the bus station, in Rablà next to the tourist office, and in Tel at the train station.
Yes, a vignette is required to use highways and expressways in Austria. It can be purchased at the border or at service stations along the highway.
Near Parcines, you can find the Lavapiù laundromat in Algund, at Via Weingartner 53. It is open daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM and can be reached at the mobile number +39 335 634 4335.
In Parcines, specifically in Rablà, Dr. Schubert Ingmar is available. His practice is located at Via Gerold 8 and can be reached by phone at +39 0473 965 060.
The emergency dental service is located at the Franz Tappeiner General Hospital in Merano, at Via Rossini 5, Rehabilitation Building (Block D), on the 3rd floor. Opening hours are daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
For traveling to South Tyrol, the following customs regulations apply:
For EU countries:
- Tobacco products: Up to 800 cigarettes, 200 cigars, or 1 kg of smoking tobacco are allowed.
- Beverages: A maximum of 10 liters of alcoholic beverages over 22%, 20 liters up to 22%, 90 liters of wine (including a maximum of 60 liters of sparkling wine), and 110 liters of beer can be transported.
- Fuel: Up to 10 liters in a separate container (outside the vehicle’s fuel tank) is permitted.
For travel from Switzerland or duty-free zones (e.g., Samnaun, Livigno):
These rules apply to individuals over 17 years old:
- Tobacco products: Up to 250 cigarettes, 250 g of tobacco, or 250 cigars.
- Beverages: 5 liters of alcoholic beverages up to 18% and 1 liter over 18%.
- Food: Speck and cured meats up to 1 kg per person.
For more information, contact the Bolzano Chamber of Commerce at +39 0471 945 511 or the Customs Information Center at +41 58 467 15 15.
The post office in Partschins can be reached at Tel. +39 0473 967 151.
Opening hours:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday: 8:20 AM – 12:45 PM
Here are some radio stations available in the region:
ORF - Radio Tirol: 102.9 / 103.9
Radio Tirol: 92.5
Radio Sunshine: 95.4
Rai Südtirol: 97.6
Südtirol 1: 90.0 / 107.5
Stadtradio Meran: 87.5
For more information on broadcasting services, visit the Rundfunkanstalt Südtirol website at www.ras.bz.it.
There are several options for renting bicycles in the region:
Etzi’s Bikeshop: Peter-Anich-Str. 1, Rabland, Tel. +39 0473 420 026.
Ötzi Bike Academy: Hauptstraße 25, Naturns, Mobile +39 347 130 0926.
Vinschgau Cycle Path: Along the Etsch Cycle Path (Merano-Malles), there are bike rental stations at selected train stations.
For more information about rental stations along the cycle path, please contact the tourism office.
In the vicinity of Partschins, you can find the following veterinarians and animal clinics:
Dr. Stainer Small Animal Practice
Address: Etschangerstraße 27, Naturns
Phone: +39 0473 666 334
Website: www.tierarztnaturns.it
Dr. Moser Small Animal Practice
Address: Vinschgauer Straße 9/a, Merano
Phone: +39 0473 200 901
Website: www.mohovet.com
Tscherms Animal Clinic
Address: Gampenstraße 1, Tscherms
Phone: +39 0473 565 350
Emergency number: +39 335 624 8866
Website: www.tierklinik-tscherms.com
For emergencies, the Tscherms Animal Clinic is available at any time
The Naturns Health District is located at Gustav-Flora-Straße 8. You can reach the facility by phone at +39 0473 671 700.
Italian highways are subject to tolls. The current rates (as of 01.01.2025) for the Brenner Motorway are:
Brenner Motorway (for cars):
From Bolzano/South to Brenner: €6.50
From Bolzano/South to Trento (North): €3.80
From Bolzano/South to Verona (North): €10.10
From Bolzano/South to Affi (Lake Garda): €9.10
Timmelsjoch Pass (7 AM – 8 PM):
One-way (car): €19.00
Round trip (car): €26.00
All information about the weekly markets can be found online on our
website.
The universal emergency number is 112. The call is free of charge and available for all emergencies.
An optician near Partschins is:
Optik Wohlfarter
Address: Hauptstraße 35, Naturns
Phone: +39 0473 667 787
For more information or to schedule an appointment, please contact the optician directly.
The partner town of Partschins is Kleinkarlbach in the Palatinate, Germany.
In the area, you can find the following police stations:
Carabinieri Station Rabland
Address: Saringstraße 3, Rabland
Phone: +39 0473 967 123
City Police Merano
Address: Laubengasse 192, Merano
Phone: +39 0473 250160
In urgent emergencies, you can also dial the universal emergency number 112.
In the municipality of Partschins, there is no public barbecue spot. However, you can find the following public barbecue areas nearby:
- Merano, Lazag: 2 barbecue spots, 3 tables (accessible on foot only)
- Kastelbell-Tschars, Sports Zone Schlums: 1 barbecue spot, 2 tables
- Schlanders, Sports and Leisure Center: 1 barbecue spot, 5 tables
- Martelltal, Zufritt Lake: 2 barbecue spots, 6 tables
Reservations are not required for these barbecue spots. (Source: ""Die schönsten Grillplätze Südtirols"", Patrick Egger)
In Partschins and the surrounding area, the following internet points and Wi-Fi access are available:
Partschins Library
Address: Hubenstraße 2
Phone: +39 0473 967 137
Offer: Internet point (30 minutes free) and Wi-Fi
Rabland Library
Address: Geroldstraße 4
Phone: +39 0473 968 391
Offer: Internet point (30 minutes free) and Wi-Fi
In the area, there are several cinemas with various offerings:
Cineplexx Algo (Algund)
Address: Kaufhaus Algo, Josef-Weingartner-Str. 31, Algund
Website: www.cineplexx.bz.it
Filmclub (Merano, Bolzano & Schlanders)
Program: See www.filmclub.it
Cineplexx Bolzano
Address: Schlachthofstr. 53/a, Bolzano
Phone: +39 0471 054 550
Website: www.cineplexx.bz.it
UCI Bolzano
Address: Kaufhaus Twenty, Galileistraße 20, Bolzano
Phone: +39 892 960
Website: www.ucicinemas.it
The nearest hospital is the **Franz Tappeiner General Hospital** in Merano, at Rossini-Straße 5. It can be reached at +39 0473 263 333.
If you need first aid, please note that the costs depend on whether you have a European Health Insurance Card or private insurance. With the European Health Insurance Card, there is a ticket fee starting from €15.00, while treatment with private insurance is chargeable and starts from €70.00. Please remember to bring a valid ID.
In the area, the following towing services are available:
- MobilTec, Algund, Tel. +39 0473 200980
- Karosseriewerkstätte Marchegger, Naturns, Tel. +39 0473 667386
- Karosserie Kofler Alois, Algund, Tel. +39 0473 446161
- Italian Automobile Club (ACI), free 24h hotline: 803 116
Stamps are available at the post office, Despar Schnitzer, and Pircher bakery.
With Insam-Express, you can have your luggage transported directly from your home to the hotel and back throughout Europe. The delivery usually takes 5 business days and costs €60.00 per luggage item. For more information and booking options, visit www.insamexpress.it or contact the service via email at info@insamexpress.it or by phone at +39 0471 796 110.
The South Tyrol Guest Pass allows free use of all public transportation throughout South Tyrol, including buses, regional trains, and selected cable cars. For more information, please visit our
website.
Here are the main international dialing codes:
Germany: 0049
Austria: 0043
Switzerland: 0041
Liechtenstein: 00423
Belgium: 0032
Luxembourg: 00352
Denmark: 0045
Netherlands: 0031
USA: 001
France: 0033
Important information for international calls:
First, dial the international prefix (e.g., 0049 for Germany).
Then, enter the local area code without the leading zero (e.g., 89 for Munich).
Finally, dial the desired phone number.
Calling Italy from abroad:
To call Italy from abroad, dial the prefix 0039, followed by the local area code including the leading zero (e.g., 0039 0473…).
Mobile phones:
When calling from a mobile phone, always enter the international prefix as you would for landline calls.