Kids often want to see some farm animals, and adults want to enjoy a good meal. In Trentino, that’s definitely possible: here are some farm stays and restaurants open year-round (or almost year-round) that offer this opportunity in our constantly updated mini-guide!
Opening hours are subject to change, so we recommend that you contact the management to make sure the facility is open.
TRENTO AND MONTE BONDONE
Candriai Alpine Pasture
At this mountain hut, not too far from the city on the road leading to Bondone, you can eat, stay overnight, and see many animals roaming freely: horses, llamas, sheep, goats, cows, donkeys, and ponies, as well as small farm animals like chickens and rabbits. All the details HERE. Info: 329 7206393.
PIANA ROTALIANA
Kraun Alpine Pasture
Here, much to the delight of the kids, you’ll find lots of cute animal friends waiting for you! Chickens, goats, rabbits, horses, cats, donkeys, and… the super-soft and irresistible alpacas! Behind the mountain hut, there are also a couple of swings! A delicious lunch featuring traditional Trentino dishes: canederli, Spätzle, polenta, stew, pork shank, and more! Generally open from March through November. You can reach the mountain hut via a beautiful walk through the woods. All the details HERE. Info: 335 8173485
VAL DEI MOCHENI
Unterstol
Agritur in Palù de Fersina is accessible both by car and via a 20-minute walk. The restaurant features large tables for dining with friends and family and serves excellent traditional dishes. Reservations required. Here you’ll find 8 ponies that children can ride on short rides during the summer season, by reservation (10 euros for half an hour). Full details HERE. Info: 339 5340860.
VAL DI SOLE
Agritur Solasna
A typical mountain farmhouse, at an elevation of 700 meters, in the village of Caldes at the entrance to the Val di Sole. Open year-round, it offers rooms and apartments, an educational farm with many animals—goats, donkeys, sheep, rabbits, and chickens, excellent dining featuring traditional dishes from Val di Sole and Trentino—even for those not staying overnight—and a shop selling cheeses, jams, compotes, juices, and other delicacies. All the details HERE. Info: 338.596 4846 Nicoletta.
Agritur Bontempelli
The farmstay is located in Pellizzano and offers simple but delicious dishes made with produce from their own farm. In addition, children can see lots of animals: cows and calves, horses and foals, donkeys and ponies, goats, and rabbits. Take a horseback ride or, in winter, try a carriage ride. All the details HERE. Info: 348 4876411.
Maso Celesta
Just past the village of Vermiglio, in the Velon area, there’s an organic agritourism farm that serves excellent traditional dishes made with their own dairy products. A unique feature of the restaurant is the glass wall that lets you watch the cows in the barn. You can purchase their products and visit the farm, which is home to cows, calves, pigs, donkeys, horses, goats, and rabbits. All the details HERE. Info: 0463 758065.
VAL DI PEJO
Frattasecca Alpine Hut
Located in Fonti di Pejo, the restaurant serves traditional dishes such as polenta gnocchi stuffed with Casolet and potato tortei with cold cuts and cheeses—they’re really delicious! Kids can play on the adjacent lawn and visit the animals: not just llamas and donkeys, but also bunnies, goats… and Ettore, a cute little piglet. During the summer, they organize llama treks. All the details HERE. Info: 320 1578322.
VAL DI FASSA
El Mas Farmstay
This agritourism property is located in Moena and has the unique feature of a window in the restaurant that looks out onto the barn. So while eating, the kids can get a close-up view of the cows and calves. There are also pigs, donkeys, and beautiful Avellino horses that guests can pet. The food is excellent and freshly prepared by hand using locally sourced ingredients. All the details HERE. Info: 0462 574221.
PRIMIERO
Agritur Broch
At Passo Cereda, if you’re looking to try traditional cuisine made with locally sourced ingredients, this is the perfect spot! The dishes are inspired by the Primiero and Trentino regions but are still unique. There’s no shortage of cows, horses, donkeys, and farmyard animals. There are also activities, workshops, and an educational farm. All the details HERE. Info: 0439 65028.
Agritur Le Vale
A must-visit agritourism spot if you’re in the Primiero Valley (Transacqua), thanks to its family-friendly atmosphere and unique location. Spacious rooms with private bathrooms and terraces, plus delicious traditional Primiero cuisine. You’ll also get to meet lots of animals: horses and cows, as well as goats, sheep, donkeys, piglets, bunnies, kittens, chickens, and other farmyard animals. Tel. 0439 64722.
VAL DI FIEMME
Agritur Pianrestel
The property is located one kilometer from the center of Cavalese and offers bed and breakfast or half-board accommodations. The restaurant, which is also open to non-guests, serves excellent traditional Trentino dishes made with local ingredients. And to the delight of the little ones, there’s a large barn with cows and calves. Find all the information HERE. Tel. 0462 340960.
Corradini Farmstead
A mountain farmhouse located in Castello di Fiemme, featuring elegant wood-paneled rooms and a restaurant (also open to non-guests) serving excellent traditional dishes and farm-fresh produce. An educational farm with cows and calves, chickens, goats, pigs, and a super-fluffy bunny. Guests can explore the property on their own using a fun map designed for children. All the details HERE.
