Olang then & now

Today, those who stroll through Olang encounter well-kept farms, modern hotels, and a village that strikes a balance between tradition and modernity. But just a few decades ago, Olang was a purely agricultural village – marked by hard manual labor and little tourism.

At the end of the 19th century, Olang was connected to the railway network with the construction of the Puster Valley Railway in 1871 – a crucial development that first brought travelers and later holidaymakers into the valley. Shortly after, around 1900, the first health resorts such as Bergfall emerged, making Olang an early wellness destination.

In the 1960s, the first cable car on Kronplatz was built (1966), and in the 1970s, Olang gained international attention by hosting luge World and European Championships. Since then, Olang has evolved into a modern holiday destination – with roots deeply embedded in South Tyrolean history.

And if you look closely, you’ll still find traces of the past: the old stone steps at the farmhouses, the hay carts in summer, and the heartfelt smiles that remain unchanged.