The naturatrafoi Visitor Centre on the Stilfserjoch Pass Road

The Geology of the Ortler-Cevedale Mountains

In the village of Trafoi along the Stilfserjoch/Stelvio Pass, the naturatrafoi Visitor Centre shows how nature has successfully managed to adapt in this high Alpine region. With sometimes extreme weather conditions as well as the unique geology of the Ortler, both animals and plants have had to evolve a number of ingenious survival strategies.

Contact

info@naturatrafoi.com
T +39 0473 530045

EXHIBITION

Living on the edge

The exhibition thus offers fascinating insights into the geology of the Ortler Cevedale Mountain Group and shows how plants and animals survive under the extreme climatic conditions in high mountain regions.
Only a few specialists from the animal and plant world are able to withstand the harsh living conditions above the tree line. How do they manage to survive in such a rough environment?
Experience life "on the edge” with all your senses in the exhibition cinema, through rocks and furs you can touch, on large-format image panels, and with interactive stations such as quiz games, fairy tale listening stations, and a rock puzzle.

TEMPORARY EXHIBITION

The amphibians of South Tyrol

Amphibians are among the oldest known terrestrial vertebrates. ‘Amphibious’ means “twice alive”. And this is exactly what describes their way of life: They live partly in the water and partly on land. This special exhibition is on loan from the Office for Nature of the Autonomous Province of Bolzano - South Tyrol. On display from May 2025.

SPECIAL EXHIBITION

150 years of Julius Payer refuge

The naturatrafoi Visitor Centre, in collaboration with the Touriseum, Provincial Museum of Tourism in Merano, is showing an exhibition on the history of the Julius Payer refuge.
Over 20 selected pictures illustrate the most important stages of its 150-year history, with free admission.

The exhibition is on display until 31.10.2025.

150-jahre-julius-payer-huette-img-7869-kl

Ausstellung-150-jahr-julius-payer-huette Plakat

c Emilio Ricci

Guided tours

Take the opportunity of a guided tour of the naturatrafoi Visitor Centre to learn interesting and exciting facts about the high mountain living.
Contact us to make an appointment!

School programme naturatrafoi

For school classes, we offer an adapted programme. Dear pupils, come out of the classroom and experience the high mountain element up close!

National park gadgets

A piece of National Park to take home!
Posters, caps and shirts are available in the shop of the centre, along with several other items from the Stelvio National Park.

ENTRANCE FEE

Adults: 3 €
Pupils age 6 to 14, students, people with disabilities, adults (from 65 years of age), groups of at least 10 persons: 2 €
Family Card (2 adults with children under 14 years of age): 7 €
Family Card (1 adult with children under 14 years of age): 4 €
School classes (primary and secondary schools): 1.50 €/person, School classes (high schools): 2 €/person

Tour guide (plus the entrance ticket):
for groups of max. of 10 persons): 10 €
for groups of at least 10 persons): 1 €/person

For your safety in the Visitor Centre:
📩 House rules | Visiting the Visitor Centre in safety

Opening hours and contact

Summer - opening times: May 2 - October 25

9:30 AM - 12:30 PM

2:30 PM - 5:30 PM

Open on: October 28 - October 28

2:30 PM - 5:30 PM

Open on: October 31 - October 31

10:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Winter - opening times: December 27 - March 31

9:30 AM - 12:30 PM

2:30 PM - 5:30 PM

Closed on sundays, mondays and public holidays

Public bus, line 271.

Office of the Stelvio National Park