Freizeitkünstler means Artists . This "Room" is located on the far end of the Bus Stop lot and just…read moredown the stairs from the Church and Piazza Krauss. It used be the place for public phones and was subsequently transformed into a gallery for local artists. Exhibitions rotate regularly so that several artists get a chance to show their work. The picture shows what was showing when Gayle and I were in Town in September 2013.

Sport and Tradition Griesser is located just down the street from Piazza Kraus and was a handy…read moreplace for Gayle to buy a nice fleece jacket (on sale) for the chilly hikes ahead and above within the nearby Seiser Alm. The store offers a nice selection of both sports-related and traditional attire found within the South Tyrol.

This is the only mobile phone shop and general electrical goods shop in the valley so really has…read morethe market cornered. It is right next to the Hotel Posta Zirm in the upper centre of Corvara although it is set back a little from the road so you'll have to look for it. Inside they have a great range of mobile phones from all the bug brands and pay as you or contract deals. The main advantage of the phones from there though are that they aren't locked to a network so you can bring them back to the UK and use them here. They also have a good range of other electricals such as TV's, kettles and pretty much everything else and they are always helpful and eager to please.

This Atlas was just a short walk from the Cavallino d'Oro/Goldenes Rössl, where Gayle and I were…read morestaying. This is a newsstand, book stop, stationary supply, tobacconist and more, all rolled into one. I ended up buying a few office supplies and wishing I would have paid more attention to the calendars, maps, and what the locals might be talking about.