Sand in Taufers

Sand in Taufers lies in the Tauferer Ahrntal valley at 864 meters elevation, surrounded by 80 mountain peaks exceeding 3,000 meters in height.

The settlement, first documented between 1050 and 1065, gained prominence through the construction of Taufers Castle during the early 13th century.

The German language predominates in Sand in Taufers, with 97 percent of residents speaking German as their primary language according to the 2011 census.

The Speikboden ski resort, located two kilometers from the town center, provides numerous winter sports facilities and equipment rental services.

Three waterfalls of the Reinbach river create a natural spectacle within a gorge, accessible through walking paths near the village.

Location: South Tyrol

Elevation above the sea: 864 m

Shares border with: Gais, Percha, Prettau, Rasen-Antholz, Mühlwald, Ahrntal, Sankt Jakob in Defereggen

Website: http://comune.campotures.bz.it

GPS coordinates: 46.91924,11.95518

Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:53