Skip menu

Curon Venosta

Overview

The iconic bell tower emerging from Lake Reschen

One of the most iconic images of Trentino-South Tyrol is that of the bell tower emerging from Lake Reschen. It is among the highlights of Curon Venosta, a small municipality in the autonomous province of Bolzano, located at an altitude of 1,520 metres on the banks of the large artificial lake created in the 1950s to produce hydroelectric power. 

The bell tower is the only part still visible of the old village of Curon, which was submerged by the waters of the lake and rebuilt on the eastern side of the valley. For over 70 years, the bell tower of the old church of Saint Catherine of Alexandria has peeped out of the water. In winter, when the lake freezes over, you can venture out to it on foot.  

Curon Venosta also has plenty more to offer. A few kilometres from the centre, after a pleasant walk through the woods, is the source of the Adige River, while a 20-minute drive away is Glorenza, among Italy’s most beautiful villages. Nearby stands the imposing Castel Coira, among the most impressive castles in Trentino-South Tyrol. Don’t miss the Abbey of Monte Maria, the large Benedictine monastery on the outskirts of Burgusio, 1,335 metres above sea level.

Curon Venosta

39027 Curon Venosta BZ, Italia

Related articles

Lakes
The secrets of the sunken village of Curon in South Tyrol

The secrets of the sunken village of Curon in South Tyrol

Villages
Photo by: IDM Alto Adige/Alex Filz

In South Tyrol, discovering Italy's most beautiful villages

Food and wine
Speck Alto Adige PGI

Speck Alto Adige PGI

Art and culture
Alto Adige, Curon: the sunken bell tower in Lake Resia

Alto Adige, Curon: the sunken bell tower in Lake Resia

Villages
Alto Adige: Merano amid castles, Art Nouveau buildings and spas

Alto Adige: Merano amid castles, Art Nouveau buildings and spas

Lakes
Photo by: Alex Filz

Alto Adige's bathing lakes, a spectacle of nature

Art and culture
South Tyrol: in Bressanone, between the past and modernity

South Tyrol: in Bressanone, between the past and modernity

Food and wine
south adige discovering torggelen

Experience Törggelen in South Tyrol to savour the true taste of autumn

Tours and experiences
Photo by: Hansi Heckmair

South Tyrol: underground adventures in mines

Cultural cities
Bolzano, a city of great charm surrounded by mountains

Bolzano, a city of great charm surrounded by mountains

Villages
Photo by: IDM Alto Adige/Alex Filz

Sterzing, between Alpine landscapes and centuries-old monuments

Relax and wellness
luxury wine therapy

Luxury wine therapy at high altitude: rediscover yourself in South Tyrol

Villages
South Tyrol, Brunico: hiking, architecture and culture in the Pusteria Valley

South Tyrol, Brunico: hiking, architecture and culture in the Pusteria Valley

Relax and wellness
smg04777alfi

Forest Therapy, a regenerative bath in the green South Tyrol

Food and wine
South Tyrol wine tourism: the Wine Route

South Tyrol wine tourism: the Wine Route

Leisure
The South Tyrol Ice Sculpture Festival is the perfect excuse for a January ski holiday

The South Tyrol Ice Sculpture Festival is the perfect excuse for a January ski holiday

Nature
South Tyrol: Protecting the Natural Heritage of Parks

South Tyrol: Protecting the Natural Heritage of Parks

Sport
Tre Cime di Lavaredo

Tre Cime di Lavaredo: heart of the Dolomites and UNESCO Heritage Site

Children
In the mountains with children: 8 toboggan runs in South Tyrol

In the mountains with children: 8 toboggan runs in South Tyrol

Leisure
Trentino-South Tyrol is home to Europe's longest zip line

Trentino-South Tyrol is home to Europe's longest zip line

Ops! An error occurred while sharing your content. Please accept profiling cookies to share the page.