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Wood carvers and pilgrims in St. Jakob

What strikes visitors first, when they approach the South Tyrolean village of St. Jakob in the valley of Tauferer Ahrntal, is the church on the hill. The hill was created due to a landslide and the church on it – today trademark of the village - is consecrated to St. Jacob. The choice of Jacob, patron of pilgrims, can be explained with the once highly popular pass over the saddle of Hörndle. The walking paths today lead to the neighboring villages of Kasern, Prettau, Steinhaus and Luttach; but also to the end of the valley and beyond – over the lodge of Birnlücke and the Austrian border. During winter the hotels in St. Jakob offer good connections to the ski-resort Klausberg in Steinhaus and Speikboden. Also Kronplatz is not out of reach.

Among herding artists

The traditional farm village in the Northern part of Ahrntal is still mainly characterized by the farming industry. Besides it is well-known in the region for its high quality wood craft and carving school. The tradition of wood carving was born among the herders, who spent the summers on the alpine pastures. They started carving grimaces and masks out of roots and sticks, which were brought home in autumn along with the cattle, where they were used as decoration for the traditional Stuben (=snuggeries) back home.

Soon this tradition was also practiced during winter and more and more masks were carved - soon also suns, now the symbol of the valley. So the carving school of St. Jakob was born. Today almost every village in the upper valley has its own workshops where carving artists create a variety of figures – some of which make a fine souvenir. Find here the most beautiful hotels in St. Jakob in Ahrntal.

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  • Alpine Luxury Spa Resort Schwarzenstein
    Alpine Luxury Spa Resort Schwarzenstein ****S
    Tauferer-Ahrntal - Luttach
    7,700 m² wellness area with Sky Spa, 6 in- and outdoor pools, 8 different saunas and an extensive garden.
  • AMONTI & LUNARIS Wellnessresort
    AMONTI & LUNARIS Wellnessresort *****
    Tauferer-Ahrntal - Steinhaus
    Spacious wellness area, new Sky Garden, special attention to families and children, a superlative culinary offer, stylish ambience with all the comforts of a 5-star hotel.
  • Alpenpalace Luxury Hideaway & Spa Retreat
    Alpenpalace Luxury Hideaway & Spa Retreat *****
    Tauferer-Ahrntal - St. Johann
    High-class comfort and dreamlike pleasures for all senses, surrounded by a breath-taking mountain world!
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Alpine Luxury Spa Resort Schwarzenstein
Alpine Luxury Spa Resort Schwarzenstein **** S
Tauferer-Ahrntal - Luttach
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AMONTI & LUNARIS Wellnessresort
AMONTI & LUNARIS Wellnessresort *****
Tauferer-Ahrntal - Steinhaus
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Alpenpalace Luxury Hideaway & Spa Retreat
Alpenpalace Luxury Hideaway & Spa Retreat *****
Tauferer-Ahrntal - St. Johann
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St. Jakob
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Saint Jacob Church

Wood carver workshop

Walking path to the border

Klausberg

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