In Casere, the northernmost village of South Tyrol at the end of the valley, stands the S. Spirito church
The northernmost village of Italy has about 90 inhabitants and lies at 1,582 m a.s.l. Casere lies at the end of the valley at the foot of the Vetta d'Italia (2,913 m a.s.l.), which is, according to the Treaty of St. Germain, the northernmost spot of Italy.
The village still lives from cattle breeding and ancient handicrafts like bobbin lacemaking and mask carving. The seamstresses of Casere also make clothes, Christmas tree decorations and dolls.
The S. Spirito church, the parish church of the village, can be reached in a 20-minute walk. This sacred monument is well-known for its perforated cross. It is said that a shooter on his way to a shooting competition shot at the cross to test his precision. He came first and won a bull with whom he returned back home. As they walked past the church, he was killed by the bull. Along the path from Casere to this church stand 15 covered wooden pillars showing the via crucis.
From Casere you can undertake ski tours in winter and mountain hikes in summer. We highly recommend an excursion to the rif. Giogo when the alpine roses are in bloom. Other well-known destinations for experienced alpinists are the Cima del Vento and the Pizzo Rosso.
We also recommend visiting the visitor centre of Casere where you will discover interesting information on the nature park and the beautiful natural landscape it is embedded in.
