A quiet village at the foot of the Sciliar, known for its swimmable lake and its hay baths.
A short history
Fiè allo Sciliar, Völs am Schlern in German, sits at 880 metres at the entrance to the plateau, at the foot of the Sciliar. It is the lowest of the three villages and the most secluded, set among woods, meadows and farmsteads scattered over the slopes.
Its name is tied to the Fiè lake, a small swimmable stretch of water among the woods, a summer spot for anyone seeking cool air. Just above the village stand castles and ruins that tell the feudal story of the area, among them the Casa Romana and the remains of old fortifications.
Fiè is also known for its hay baths, an old farming practice turned into a wellness treatment. The fragrant grass of the high meadows, gathered and left to ferment, is used in the village's facilities as a relaxing treatment.
What to see
- The Fiè lake, a swimmable stretch of water among the woods, with the castles and ruins that surround it.
- The Sciliar and the Denti di Terrarossa, the massif that towers over the village and gives the area its name.
- The centre of the village with its houses and the hay-bath facilities, an old local farming tradition.
Frequently asked questions
What can you see in Fiè allo Sciliar?
The Fiè lake, swimmable and ringed by woods, the castles and ruins of the area and the Sciliar that towers over the village. Fiè is also famous for its hay baths, an old local farming practice.
What are the hay baths of Fiè?
They are a treatment born from farming tradition: the fragrant grass of the high meadows is gathered and left to ferment, then used to relax the body. Fiè is one of the historic homes of this practice.