Sauris – Culture, Crafts and Routes in Sauris di Sotto

Sauris combines a distinctive townscape with history, crafts, regional specialities and different routes. In Sauris di Sotto, you will find several starting points for planning a trip: free parking spaces in the centre, places of cultural and historical interest, a route suitable for families with children, as well as paths through Stavoli and forests. Anyone looking for accommodation in Sauris can tailor their stay to their own interests, balancing cultural experiences, exercise and regional cuisine.

Townscape and historical sites

Sauris di Sotto, also known as Dörf, is characterised by distinctive stone-and-wood houses. The balconies on three sides are part of this unique appearance. The village is located at an altitude of 1,212 m and therefore already has a clearly distinctive character in its architecture.

The cultural surroundings include the Santuario di Sant’Osvaldo in Sauris di Sotto. In the 17th and 18th centuries, it was one of the best-known and most highly regarded religious centres of the Republic of Venice. The Chiesa di Sant'Osvaldo re e martire is also located in Sauris di Sotto. Both places give trip planning a historical focus, without requiring you to limit your stay to a single attraction.

The Centro Storiografico di Sauris – Museo di Sant’Osvaldo, located in the parish office of Sauris di Sotto, documents the history of the Sauris community, particularly the cult of Saint Oswald. The collection includes parchments from the 15th and 16th centuries from the parish archive. This makes the museum suitable for anyone who wants to get to know the village not only through its external appearance, but also through its community history.

Crafts and regional specialities

Another facet of Sauris di Sotto is revealed by the BEIBARHAUS craft workshop. It is located in an old stone-and-wood sawmill. Carpets, tapestries, table decorations, scarves, capes and blankets are made there on a handloom. The workshop thus combines the historic building with a specific craft activity, adding textile work to the cultural aspect of your trip.

Regional foods can also be included in your plans. In the dairy of Malga Alta Carnia in Sauris di Sotto, visitors can learn about the maturation and refinement of mountain cheese; the experience ends with a tasting. A guided tour of the Prosciuttificio Wolf also concludes with a tasting. For travellers who like to combine local history with regional products, these activities offer a distinct focus.

Routes for different travel plans

The Eimblateribn 2A route is also suitable for families with children. It can therefore be taken into consideration when planning if a shared activity with children is among the desired elements of the trip.

The L'antro della Bélin – Località Straitar – 2H route heads in a different direction. It leads eastwards from the Kursaal in Sauris di Sotto, uphill through Stavoli and forests to Straitar. Along the way, the route passes a characteristic rock fissure called Bélinlouch. The route information therefore describes a course through inhabited areas and forest, as well as an ascent to its destination.

Private transport is recommended for travelling to Sauris di Sotto. There are several free parking spaces in the centre of Sauris di Sotto. You can take this information into account when choosing how to travel and preparing for your stay.

Choose accommodation according to your own interests

When looking for a hotel or other accommodation in Sauris, it is helpful to decide in advance on your preferred focus. Those interested in culture can make the historical sites, the museum and BEIBARHAUS the centre of their visit. Anyone looking for a route with children can consider Eimblateribn 2A; for a path through Stavoli and forests, the route to Bélinlouch is an option. Cheese and ham tastings can also be included as separate elements of the trip plan.

Other places for trip planning

If you would like to compare other places in addition to Sauris, here is a compact selection: Bertiolo, Lavariano, Forni Di Sopra, Socchieve, Sutrio, Azzano, Moggio Udinese and Magnano In Riviera.

To the overview of the wider region: Udine.