Where once cable car gondolas arrived, a new chapter begins: the Reinhold Messner Haus is an impressive example of how the future can grow from what already exists. The former mountain station on Monte Elmo was not demolished, but upcycled - transformed into a visionary centre for sustainability, environmental awareness, art and culture.
This is where people, ideas and horizons meet. The Reinhold Messner Haus is more than just an exhibition. It is an invitation - to pause, to think, to engage in dialogue. Between old wooden beams and contemporary architecture, a lively place is created where past and future join hands. A house that not only tells the story of Messner's life, but also prompts our own reflections on responsibility and change. A place of quiet grandeur - the Reinhold Messner Haus on Monte Elmo.
The project is supported and further developed by Reinhold's wife Diane, who keeps Messner's spiritual legacy alive with passion and vision and sets new impulses for the future - together with the company 3 Zinnen plc as a strong regional partner.
Junior (<18)
Children up to 7 years: gratis
Students: 10,00€
Adults with disabilities: 7,50€
Family = 2 adults+ kids <18
***Group = from 15 people
During the guided tours with our team you will discover fascinating insights and stories about the Reinhold Messner Haus and its special features. No reservation is required and there are no additional costs - only the regular entrance ticket is needed.
Monte Elmo becomes a place for special encounters. In summer 2026, Reinhold Messner takes you on a journey – through talks, film screenings and conversations, he shares adventures at the limits of the possible.
Reinhold Messner personally presents his documentary on the first Italian ascent of 1954. After an introduction, the film screening will take place in the in-house cinema. The work sheds light on the tragic betrayal of Walter Bonatti and rehabilitates him against the first ascenders Lacedelli and Compagnoni.
19.08. | 11:00 | Monte Elmo Terrace | free of charge
The event will be held in German and Italian. The regular admission fee applies to the subsequent film screening at the Reinhold Messner Haus.
Immerse yourself in the world of Yakland – an experience for all ages. Reinhold Messner brings to life the deep bond between humans and animals, as well as the arduous migration of the Sherpas from Tibet to Nepal. A captivating story about the power of survival – from the peaks of the Himalayas to the Dolomites.
German: 26.08. | 14:00
Italian: 27.08. | 14.00
Monte Elmo Terrace | free of charge
The event will be held in German and Italian.
At the in-house cinema of the Reinhold Messner Haus, you can experience impressive films about mountains, life at the limit, and extraordinary human stories. The Summer 2026 programme presents documentaries and narratives that lead from the peaks of the Himalayas to the rocky world of the Dolomites, bringing themes such as adventure, ethics, survival, and alpinism to life.
Regular admission fees apply to all films shown at the Reinhold Messner Haus. The films will be screened in the original German language with Italian subtitles. Headsets for simultaneous translation into Italian are available at the ticket desk.
