Stone Pine exhibition in Jerzens

The tree acts as the first barrier to protect forests and valley against avalanches of snow and mudslide, is used to make furniture and carved objects and has beneficial effects on human health and wellbeing. Generations of people in the village of Jerzens have been living in peaceful coexistence and friendship with the Stone Pine - and do so today.

The Stone Pine - A Gifted Alpine Border-Liner:

Knobby and gnarled, a tough tree resists destructive natural forces that rage in high mountains. Branches break under heavy snow, the tree’s crown may be hit by lightning, trunks are often split in half, exposing wood to biting cold. But the tree remains steadfast and withstands these extreme conditions. It bravely battles the elements life-long. It’s the Stone Pine.

The Exhibition The Stone Pine:

A Gifted Alpine Border-Liner exhibition takes you on a fascinating journey of discovery through the intricate life of the Stone Pine. The growth and development of this tree is one of the most spectacular events in nature. The exhibition reveals that Stone Pines and humans have a lot in common and allows visitors to observe some of the most important life stages of the tree, from seed to tree, from tiny tot to golden age, and several phases in between. Moreover, you will learn about the wide-ranging uses of Stone Pine wood and its amazing health-promoting properties. At the cinema you can see the Stone Pine in breathtaking 3D.

• exhibition is opened daily from 9.00 am to 6.00 pm.
• Stone pine products can be bought in the tourism information in Jerzens or in the Restaurant “Zirm”.