Chiusa and Sabiona
A village squeezed between the Isarco river and the rock, overlooked by the monastery of Sabiona, perched on a crag.
The story
Sabiona was the region's first bishopric, before the bishops moved to Bressanone. In 1494 the young Albrecht Dürer, travelling to Venice, drew the village, which then appears in the background of his famous engraving 'Nemesis'. In the 19th century Chiusa became a painters' colony, drawn by its medieval look.
Why go
You walk up to the monastery in half an hour, among vineyards and chestnut trees, with a splendid view over the Isarco valley.
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Weather forecast
The forecast for the next 7 days at this spot: sky, temperatures, rain and wind.
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Getting there
- By train. The nearest station is Chiusa station, 600 m away (about 10 minutes on foot). Alternatively: Ponte Gardena-Laion station, 5 km away.
- By air. The nearest airport is Bolzano-Dolomiti Airport (BZO), about 27 km away; with more flights, Venice Airport (VCE) is about 140 km away.
- Parking. There are many signposted car parks within a kilometre; the nearest is 150 m away, free.
- ZTL. Many Italian historic centres are limited traffic zones (ZTL) monitored by cameras: if you arrive by car, leave it outside the centre and check opening times and permits on the town council's website (your hotel may be able to register your plate).
Stations, ports, airports and car parks from OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL); distances as the crow flies. Timetables and connections change: check them before you travel.
Climate month by month
The most pleasant months for weather are from May to October, with average highs between 18 and 29 °C. From January to February night-time temperatures drop below freezing on average. The wettest month is August (about 137 mm), the driest January.
| Month | Temperature | High / low | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | from -3 to 6 °C | 6° -3° | 36 |
| Feb | from -1 to 8 °C | 8° -1° | 40 |
| Mar | from 2 to 12 °C | 12° 2° | 46 |
| Apr | from 6 to 16 °C | 16° 6° | 70 |
| May | from 10 to 20 °C | 20° 10° | 126 |
| Jun | from 15 to 26 °C | 26° 15° | 114 |
| Jul | from 17 to 27 °C | 27° 17° | 122 |
| Aug | from 17 to 27 °C | 27° 17° | 137 |
| Sep | from 13 to 23 °C | 23° 13° | 105 |
| Oct | from 9 to 18 °C | 18° 9° | 109 |
| Nov | from 4 to 12 °C | 12° 4° | 71 |
| Dec | from 0 to 8 °C | 8° 0° | 49 |
Averages for 2015–2024, estimated for an altitude of 536 m. Air: NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), corrected for the altitude of the place; rain: average monthly total. These are indicative values: the weather on any given day can be very different, so always check the forecast before you go.
On foot and on the water, nearby
- Alpe di Siusi: from Compaccio to SaltriaTrail · T · 5.8 km · +40 m · 1.5–2 hours · 12 km
- The Adolf Munkel trail below the OdleTrail · E · 5.8 km · +190 m · 3–3.5 hours · 13 km
- From Seceda to Col Raiser via PieralongiaTrail · E · 3.8 km · +30 m · 1.5–2 hours · 13 km
Nearby
- BressanoneTown · 11 km as the crow flies
- Alpe di SiusiNature · 12 km as the crow flies
- Val di FunesNature · 12 km as the crow flies
- Val Gardena and SecedaNature · 13 km as the crow flies
- Novacella AbbeyHistory and art · 13 km as the crow flies
- Earth Pyramids of the RenonNature · 18 km as the crow flies
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