On the Alpe Cimbra, there is a place where the silence of the woods speaks an ancient language. This is Luserna, a village located at 1,333 meters above sea level, surrounded by pastures and trails shaped by time, that enchants visitors with its authenticity and deep cultural identity.Here, the Cimbrian language—"zimbar" to the locals—still survives: a Germanic tongue brought by settlers from the Empire in the 12th century. It is not merely a language, but a living heritage, preserved in folk songs, elderly tales, and bilingual signs throughout the village. Walking through Luserna is like leafing through a book of legends.
At the heart of this collective memory lies the Museo Luserna, which narrates history, nature, and traditions through immersive paths and sound archives. The Haus von Prükk, a farmhouse museum, offers glimpses into early 20th-century rural life, filled with simple objects and silent stories.
Luserna is also a place of art: merletto a fuselli (bobbin lace-making), an intricate craft of patience turned into thread, is a cherished tradition celebrating the beauty of slowness.
For those seeking a true connection with nature, thematic trails branch out from the village into the woods, weaving landscapes with legends. The Sentiero dell’Immaginario (Path of the Imaginary) is populated by gnomes and forest spirits, while the Sentiero dalle storie alla storia (Path from Tales to History) intertwines landscape with the memory of the Great War. Finally, overlooking the village stands the Forte Werk Lusérn, an austere Austro-Hungarian fort and a silent witness to a past that still echoes.