St. Peter by the Hill

To the west of the village center lies the historically significant hill of Peterbühl. This is where the beginnings of Völs am Schlern and the entire Schlern region can be found. People settled here thousands of years before Christ. Today, a theme trail commemorates these long-past times and the exciting excavation sites around the small chapel on the Peterbühl. The chapel rises directly on the crest of the hill and stands out with its 13th-century tower. Above the doors, you can see the crossed keys of St. Peter and next to them the coats of arms of the Thun and Firmian families. The coats of arms belong to Regina von Thun and Katharina von Firmian, the two wives of Leonhard the Elder von Völs. The Renaissance-style paintings date back to around 1600. The 16th-century winged altarpiece is now on display in the Völs Parish Museum.

The Peterbühl is an ideal destination for a leisurely stroll or for those seeking a place of peace and reflection. Several benches offer a relaxed atmosphere and invite you to linger.

A new theme trail describes the fascinating beginnings of Völs am Schlern and the entire Schlern region, as well as the period of excavations and findings on the Peterbühl.

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