Luserna "Cimbrian island", is the last locality in the Alps where Cimbrian, the ancient German language, heir of the colonization of the Plateaux by this population in the X and XIII centuries, is still spoken.
Besides the characteristic language (which makes Luserna a li...
Luserna "Cimbrian island", is the last locality in the Alps where Cimbrian, the ancient German language, heir of the colonization of the Plateaux by this population in the X and XIII centuries, is still spoken.
Besides the characteristic language (which makes Luserna a living research laboratory for German and Italian linguists) the town shows also some good examples of architecture country architecture, such as the Haus vo Prükk, a specialist library and a Centre for documentation committed in collecting archives and historical local documents, and promoting events and exhibitions.
The most significant moments in Luserna history had been the German-Cimbrian colonization, the institution of the autonomous town council in 1780 (before it belonged to Lavarone administration) and the dramatic events of the Great War (1915-1918). The main evidences of this latest tragic event are the close Forte Lusérn, Millegrobbe trench warfare and Costalta cemetery.
With its 8,24 square kilometres, Luserna town council is the littlest one in the plateaux, but not the less important. Indeed it is going to develop its tourist resort which strength lies in its local history and culture, in the beauty of its territory and in being a "bridge" between Trentino and Veneto.
The closeness to Lavarone skiing area allows Luserna to offer to its guests, and to all the lovers of skiing, the possibility of practising both Nordic and Alpine skiing.
The plateau, place of quiet and relaxing summer holidays, offers many possibility to the most sporty visitors and to those who wish to taste the flavours of the cuisine of the Dolomites.
