The Best Playgrounds in South Tyrol

Playgrounds in Bolzano and Southern South Tyrol

Kohlern Forest Playground near Bolzano

Set in the woods above Bolzano, Kohlern Forest Playground features a huge tube slide, a zip line and a long climbing and balancing course. The Kohlern cable car takes you almost directly to the playground. The cable car requires a ticket, but the playground itself is free and open year-round. More information about Kohlern Forest Playground.

Andriano Forest Playground

Hidden among shady yew trees, this woodland playground in Andriano is full of wooden huts and treehouses connected by slides, tunnels and climbing structures. There’s also a balancing course and a little mud kitchen. Picnic tables make it a lovely spot for a family break in the forest. More information about Andriano Forest Playground.

Old-School Forest Playground in Appiano

Tucked away near Gasthof Steinegger in Appiano, this charming woodland playground has a wonderfully nostalgic feel. Kids can explore unusual double swings, a carousel, a long slide, a bouldering wall and a large wooden climbing course. It’s a lovely hidden gem that can also be combined with a short walk. Gasthof Steinegger is generally open from April to early November. More information about the Old-School Forest Playground in Appiano.

Wine Barrel Playground in Cornaiano

Right in the centre of Cornaiano near Appiano, this unusual playground is built largely from old wine barrels! Bridges, ladders and slides connect the creative climbing structures. There are also swings, a carousel, hammocks and a sandpit. The entire playground is fenced and offers plenty of shade. More information about the Wine Barrel Playground in Cornaiano.

Altenburg Play and Recreation Area in Caldaro

This woodland recreation area near Caldaro has two forest playgrounds with slides, climbing frames and a zip line. Just a short walk away, you’ll also find a Kneipp water-treading area and a small turtle pond. Picnic benches make it easy to spend a relaxing afternoon outdoors. More information about the Altenburg Playground.

Trodena Forest Playground

At this forest-themed playground in Trodena, children can climb, balance and slide through structures inspired by spider webs, honeycombs and squirrel nests. There are also a basket swing, hammocks, sand and water play areas. A Kneipp water-treading area just across the way is perfect for cooling off on warm days. More information about Trodena Forest Playground.

Anterivo Forest Playground

Tucked away in the woods near Anterivo, this nature-inspired playground features slides, swings and several water play areas. There’s also a Kneipp water-treading area nearby, making it an especially lovely destination on hot summer days. A peaceful spot for families to enjoy some time outdoors. More information about Anterivo Forest Playground.

Playgrounds in Merano and Burgraviato

Adventure Playground in Lagundo

This large adventure playground in Lagundo near Merano has something for children of different ages. Highlights include a giant slide, a treehouse, climbing structures and a water play area with a mud kitchen. There’s also a pump track for bikes and balance bikes. A paid minigolf course next door is open from April to October. More information about the Adventure Playground in Lagundo.

Rebenpark Nature Playground in Scena

Overlooking vineyards in Scena near Merano, Rebenpark Nature Playground offers lovely views across the valley. Young climbers will love the bouldering rock, climbing and balancing structures and slide. The impressive Mausoleum of Archduke John is just a short walk uphill. More information about Rebenpark Nature Playground in Scena.

Playground in San Martino in Passiria

The highlight of this playground in San Martino in Passiria is a large climbing tower with slides that immediately reminded my kids of the PAW Patrol Lookout! Another unusual feature is the hexagonal swing frame, where several children can swing at once. There’s also an in-ground trampoline, a zip line and plenty of shade from the surrounding trees. More information about the Playground in San Martino in Passiria.

Naturno Adventure Park

Naturno Adventure Park is no ordinary playground! With around 40 handmade wooden games, it’s all about testing your skills, patience and teamwork. Children and adults can play together, making it a fun outing for the whole family. The park is open from March to October, charges an admission fee and closes when it rains. More information about Naturno Adventure Park.

Outdoor Kids Camp at Merano 2000

Right next to the mountain station at Merano 2000, Outdoor Kids Camp offers plenty of outdoor fun and spectacular mountain views during the summer season. Highlights include a long marble run, climbing walls, obstacle courses, large in-ground trampolines and a sand play area. Parents can relax on wooden loungers while the kids play. The playground is free, but the cable car from Merano or Avelengo requires a ticket. More information about Outdoor Kids Camp at Merano 2000.

Playgrounds in Val Pusteria

Kinderwelt Forest Playground in Valdaora

Kinderwelt in Valdaora is one of South Tyrol’s largest and most varied forest playgrounds. Spread along a small stream, it features treetop walkways, climbing towers, balancing courses and a water play area with a replica Venetian sawmill. The highlight is a 56-metre slide winding through the forest in ten curves! Admission is free and the playground is open year-round, although the giant slide operates only during the warmer months. More information about Kinderwelt in Valdaora.

Wasserwaldile Water Playground in Rasun di Sotto

Wasserwaldile in Rasun di Sotto, in Valle Anterselva, is a wonderful spot for kids who love water! A large water play course invites children to balance, build dams, splash and experiment. Alongside it, a long wooden marble run winds through the forest, with little challenges along the way. The playground is free and stroller-friendly, while wooden marbles are available from an on-site vending machine. Bring spare clothes for those hot summer days!

Sun Park Gitschberg in Maranza

Located next to the Nesselbahn mountain station in Maranza, Sun Park Gitschberg features imaginative play stations inspired by the sun. Children can climb, balance, slide and discover fun facts about sunshine, all surrounded by beautiful mountain views. The playground is pushchair-friendly and accessible during the summer season via the paid cable car. More information about Sun Park Gitschberg.

Jochtal Adventure Park in Valles

Jochtal Adventure Park in Valles offers much more than a traditional playground! Along a pushchair-friendly panoramic trail, families can discover a giant wooden deer to climb, marble runs, a little village of wooden huts and a water play area with a raft. The park is free to use and can be reached via the paid Jochtal cable car, generally operating from mid-May to early November. More information about Jochtal Adventure Park.

Water World in Lutago

Water World in Lutago, in Valle Aurina, is perfect for hot summer days! Kids can experiment with water channels, mills, dams and pumps, play on rafts and splash to their hearts’ content. There’s also a large sandpit, a Kneipp water-treading area and wooden loungers. Admission is free, although the water features operate only during the summer months. The Sculpture Park is right next door. More information about Water World in Lutago.

Sculpture Park in Lutago

The Sculpture Park in Lutago is filled with unusual wooden figures, some almost life-sized, created by artists from around the world. Exploring the sculptures makes for a fun little discovery walk. There’s also a playground with climbing equipment and a minigolf course. The park is free, open year-round and easy to combine with a visit to the neighbouring Water World. More information about the Sculpture Park in Lutago.

Klausberg Family Park

There’s so much to explore at Klausberg Family Park in Valle Aurina that it’s worth planning a whole day! Children will love the life-sized dinosaurs in Dinoland, the large water playground with rafts and dams, climbing and balancing activities and an adventure trail. For extra excitement, there’s the Klausberg-Flitzer alpine coaster and a zip line, both available for an additional fee. The park is accessible during the summer season via the paid cable car. More information about Klausberg Family Park.

Speikboden Adventure Park

The highlight of Speikboden Adventure Park in Valle Aurina is its forest slide park, featuring several long slides surrounded by nature. There’s also a petting zoo, a hay-jumping area, a playground and small via ferrata routes for children. A short adventure trail connects the attractions. The park is accessible during the summer season via the paid cable car. The play areas are free, but there’s a charge to hire sliding mats. More information about Speikboden Adventure Park.

Playgrounds in Brixen and Valle Isarco

Apple Garden Playground in Rasa

Everything at this unusual playground in Rasa near Brixen revolves around apples! Its centrepiece is a five-metre-high wooden apple with climbing features, a slide and a lookout platform. There’s also a water play area with pumps and sluices, a sandpit, trampolines and swings. Nearby Raier Moos nature reserve is perfect for a short family walk. More information about Apple Garden Playground in Rasa.

Adventure Playground in Novacella

A huge slide tower is the main attraction at this adventure playground beside the Isarco River in Novacella. Kids can also enjoy swings, a slackline, a shaded sandpit and various play and exercise stations. Bistro Frischluft is right next door. You can even reach the playground from Bressanone along a stroller-friendly riverside path, ideal for little cyclists too. More information about the Adventure Playground in Novacella.

Fairytale Playground on Alpe di Villandro

Hidden in the woods on Alpe di Villandro, this charming playground is full of fairytale characters lovingly carved into tree trunks. It belongs to the Rinderplatz mountain hut and can be reached on an easy, pushchair-friendly walk of around 20 minutes. A lovely way to combine a short hike, outdoor play and a relaxing stop at the hut. More information about the Fairytale Playground on Alpe di Villandro.

Playgrounds in the Dolomites

Wood Wonder World in Dobbiaco

Wood Wonder World in Dobbiaco is a wonderful nature playground tucked away in the forest. Its highlight is a treetop village with three wooden huts connected by walkways and steps. Children can also explore a huge wooden platform with animal burrows and an otter slide, climb into a giant bird’s nest and discover playful activities inspired by the natural world. More information about Wood Wonder World in Dobbiaco.

Playground at Alpin Marinzen in Castelrotto

Next to the Alpin Marinzen mountain hut above Castelrotto, this adventure playground combines outdoor fun with stunning Dolomite views. Highlights include a long wooden marble run, water play features and plenty of climbing and sliding opportunities. A picturesque little pond is just a short walk away. During the summer season, you can reach the playground via the paid Marinzen cable car or on foot, with the mountain hut right next door for refreshments. More information about the Playground at Alpin Marinzen.

Playgrounds in Val Sarentino

Nature Playground in San Martino (Reinswald)

Just above the car park at the Reinswald ski area’s valley station in Val Sarentino, you’ll find a lovely nature playground. It features a large climbing frame, a hexagonal swing structure, a slide tower, a sandpit and other play equipment. Although part of the Urlesteig adventure trail, the playground can also be visited on its own and is free to use. More information about the Nature Playground in Reinswald.