Holiday apartment in Tesero: Culture, craftsmanship and ski resort

Tesero among frescoes, craftsmanship and winter destinations

The historic centre of Tesero is characterised by churches, wayside shrines, sundials and frescoes. The townscape also includes communal bread ovens, known as “forni dal pan”. Anyone considering a holiday apartment in Tesero will discover a place whose character is shaped not only by nature and sports destinations, but also by visible history and living craftsmanship.

The notable religious buildings include San Leonardo. The church was probably built between the late 14th and early 15th centuries; its interior was decorated with frescoes in 1541–1542 by an anonymous master from Friuli. The cemetery church of San Rocco was built in 1528. Its façade is completely covered with frescoes and features the image known as “Cristo della Domenica”. Both churches provide specific cultural points of interest during a stay in Tesero.

Museum visits, craftsmanship and special local traditions

Casa Jellici is a historic building used as a museum. Exhibitions and concerts take place at Casa Jellici. Tesero also has a tradition of craftsmanship that includes the production of furniture and musical instruments. This combination of a historic building, cultural programme and skilled craftwork also makes the town interesting for travellers who want to alternate active days with quieter discoveries.

During the Christmas season, Tesero’s lanes, courtyards, stables and cellars are transformed into part of a large nativity scene as part of “Tesero e i suoi Presepi”. Another event highlight is “A stroz par le corte”, the “Le Corte de Tiezer” tour featuring culinary tastings, demonstrations of traditional crafts, dances, songs and music. When planning a holiday apartment in Tesero, this seasonal and local event character can play an important role.

Cross-country skiing around Tesero

Nordic skiing is also part of the town’s history. The Centro del Fondo in the Lago district of Tesero hosted three editions of the Nordic Skiing World Championships, in 1991, 2003 and 2013. In Pampeago, you will find access to the Latemar Dolomites ski resort with 45 kilometres of slopes. Pampeago can be reached from Tesero by car or ski bus in 15 minutes. This makes it possible to combine cultural attractions in the town with a documented winter sports destination in the surrounding area.

Trails, knowledge and unusual excursion destinations

The Osservatorio e Planetario Val di Fiemme combines a representation of the celestial sphere in the planetarium with direct observation of the sky through a telescope. At the Centro di Documentazione Stava, the programme includes an educational tour lasting approximately one hour. It focuses on the origins, causes and responsibilities surrounding the Stava disaster. The “Dove Stava una valle” trail begins in Tesero, leads uphill through Val di Stava and reaches Centro Stava 1985.

Another destination for an experience is the RespirArt art park, which can be reached via the Agnello chairlift or on foot. This means that very different ways of discovering the area coexist in and around Tesero: frescoes and historic buildings, music and craftsmanship, a planetarium, an educational tour, a themed trail and winter sports. If you are looking for a holiday apartment in Tesero, you can therefore base your choice of location on the desired mix of culture, events, knowledge and excursions.

Discover more places

For further orientation, you can also view Calliano, Bagni Di Rabbi, Castello-Molina Di Fiemme, Mezzana, Branzoll, Vela, Verla and Lenzumo.

To the higher-level travel overview: Trentino.