St. Magdalena

The village of St. Magdalena is located at the rear end of the Villnöss valley. This is the place where the most popular photographic subjects are to be found, as the Church of St. Magdalena, which is situated at the foot of the Ruefen Mountain where, according to legend, the Fopal Brooklet yielded the mirage of Saint Magdalene. The church together with the adjacent sacristy, the old school, and the "Obermesnerhof" farmstead form a unique ensemble in the foreground of the Geisler/Odle massif.

The "Ranuihof" farmstead with the St. Johann Church in Ranui, a small painted baroque church, which was sponsored by Michael von Jenner in 1744, is likewise worth mentioning.

To discover the nature park, its flora and fauna, as well as the geological formation of the Dolomites, the Nature Park House of St. Magdalena is the right address. Adults and children can find out more about the uniqueness of the mountains.

Every year at the end of July the traditional church day of St. Magdalena is celebrated. This festival with the church day procession testifies to continued adherence to traditions of the locals. Here customs didn't fall into oblivion.

St. Magdalena is also a perfect starting point for hikes inside the Nature Park Puez-Geisler.