Culturele evenementen in Zuid-Tirol

It's spring, nature is awakening and "Lana blossoms" once again from 1 to 30 April 2024. Blossoms and wild herbs once again play a special role in the spring events in Lana and the surrounding area and offer countless opportunities to get to know them better: spring highlights, creative workshops, themed lectures, wild herb hikes and much more are on offer. The Farmers' Mile of Delights in the centre of Lana awaits visitors on Saturday, 6 April with more than 50 South Tyrolean farm stands. The Apple Blossom Golf Tournament on Saturday, 13 April invites you to kick off the golf season with a tee-off and spring menu right on the green. The traditional Blossom Farm Festival on Sunday, 21 April is dedicated to the historic farms and farmsteads, which give the public an insight into farm life and treat them to farmhouse delicacies.

"LANA IN BLOOM" – in pots and on plates. That spring is tentatively preparing to make its debut, is noticeable from the first bulbs appearing on the new branches of trees and shrubs, or well-tended pot plants in private gardens, and a wide range of herbs growing in the wild. Nature’s reawakening also fires the creative imagination of the restaurant chefs in and around Lana. Between 1 – 30 April 2023, during the "Lana in Bloom" gourmet weeks, there are abundant reinterpretations of traditional delicacies using seasonal wild herbs and fresh local ingredients. Lana’s annual food festival is supplemented with local D.O.C. certified wines, fastidious attention to detail — and an overall ‘feel-good’ atmosphere.

Every year in Spring, Brixen is the venue for the Water Light Festival. From 24 April to 12 May, the sixth edition of the Water Light Festival will take place at nightfall in the town of Brixen and during the day in the Neustift monastery (until 29th of June 2024). Once again, this year, artists from all over the world will bring their creative ideas to South Tyrol. The Water Light Festival combines light art, contemporary art and environmental awareness. The aim is to create awareness and sensitivity and to encourage reflection. The installations combine creativity, visual illusions, lyrical elements and stimulate reflection. The focus is on the elements of water and light. Further information: www.waterlight.it Ticketing & opening hours The Brixen Water Light Festival can be visited free of charge from 21:00-00:00 during the 19 festival days. A ticket is required for three extraordinary light art installations in the city. The Neustift Monastery sites are accessible during the day with normal museum admission. • Brixen 21-00 h • Neustift: 10-17 h (last admission at 16:15 h)

Discover the fascinating world of sculptures at the first international sculpture exhibition in Staudenparadies! From 27 April to 28 October, 19 well-known international artists from Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Italy will be presenting their impressive works. The variety of materials, including wood, metal, stainless steel and iron, promises a unique exhibition that appeals to all the senses. Immerse yourself in a world of life-size sculptures that transform the Staudenparadies garden into an impressive sculpture park. The exhibition not only serves as a platform for artists to present their work, but also aims to highlight the cultural differences and similarities in sculpture. The focus is also on promoting the regional art scene, giving South Tyrolean artists the opportunity to present themselves on an international level. The aim is to awaken everyone's interest in art and culture and to walk through the world with more open eyes. Come and experience the fusion of nature and art at the first international sculpture exhibition in Staudenparadies. Together we will create an inspiring atmosphere that celebrates artistic creativity and strengthens the community.

An unforgettable weekend full of creativity and inspiration in the green awaits you! o Variety of plants: Impressive variety of hardy perennials, grasses, shrubs, herbs, aquatic plants and much more. o Arts and handcrafts: Over 35 exhibitors with unique products. o International sculpture exhibition "SculpGarden": 19 well-known artists transform the perennial paradise into a unique art park. o Conferences: Interesting lectures all about the garden Enjoy traditional delicacies such as "Latzfonser Krapfen" and a family-friendly atmosphere. We look forward to your visit with shared moments full of variety, art and enjoyment!

Welcome to the international Street Art Festival in Meran. Come & join us at the most exciting event of the year “ASFALTART”. The town center then turns into an open-air stage for clowns, trapeze artists, musicians and fire breathers. The 2024 festival comprises a handicraft market and a gastronomy stall on the Passer Promenade. Further details can be found under info@asfaltart.it and/or www.asfaltart.it.

The Das Alta Pusteria International Choir Festival is a non competitive choral event that takes place in Val Pusteria: this valley, one among the most beautiful one of the whole Alpine arc, is located at the border between Italy (Alto Adige) and Austria (Osttirol region) at the foot of the Dolomites. The Festival programme includes about sixty performances divided into real concerts, “Open Air Reviews” and Meeting-Days, in which each participating choir can freely perform their repertoire. The first edition of the Festival took place in 1998. The variety of the locations selected for the performances together with the extremely rich repertoire presented by the participating choirs make this event not only one of the most spectacular international choral festivals but also a unique opportunity of mutual and fruitful exchange between different musical cultures. Concerts in the Dolomites Panorama Region Val Casies-Monguelfo-Tesido: Thursday, Friday, Saturday - 9 pm. Paul Troger Haus in Monguelfo, Saturday - 11 am. Castle Welsperg in Monguelfo, 10 am Parish church in Val Casies Valley/S. Martino.

The Soirées at Tyrol Castle are held every year in June and July, on five Thursdays. Now for the 32nd year, top international ensembles give impressive concerts in the Great Hall of Tyrol Castle, presenting music from different countries and cultures. During the interval you will be able to taste some culinary specialities, prepared according to original medieval recipes. After the concert you can look forward to the next highlight: The walk back to the centre of the village will be illuminated by more than a hundred torches. Advance sale of tickets online or at the tourist office Dorf Tirol.

The Südtirol Classic Schenna is a must for connoisseurs who drive a vintage car. The Südtirol Classic Rally takes place from July 7th to July 14th, 2024. This sympathy rally will enchant those who appreciate breathtaking panoramic views, gracious support services, and fine cuisine. However, it’s not only the participants who enjoy this international event. Every morning and evening, the village centre turns into a backdrop for all kinds of brilliant chromes and beautiful classic vehicles. Of course, our holiday guests are right in the middle of it!

After the success of the last years, San Candido is also this year partner of the 33rd International Festival of street art "OLALA". Groups of different countries will delight the audience with their extraordinary, funny and colorful performances. We offer you a colorful and diversified Program with artistry, acrobatics, comedy and street music.

Together with the Ladin language and craftsmanship, the local folk costume is at the very heart of Val Gardena culture. Its lavish decorations make it one of the most beautiful costumes in the Alps. The costume is particularly important as it identifies the social status of the person wearing it. The traditional costume parade starts at the community square of St. Christina and leads to the Center Iman. Where afterwards the Gardena traditional costume will be explained.

Barthlmastag is an important Rittner vacation with a long tradition. It is celebrated annually on August 24 and takes its name from the patron saint of shepherds and farmers, St. Bartholomew. In the past, on this day, the farmers met on the Rittner Alm for the cattle drive and the subsequent market. The cattle of the farmers, who spent the summer on the alp, are herded together at the Saltner hut and driven in at noon with “Goasslschnoellen”, Saltner calls, neighing and yelling. The meeting point is a fenced-in area, the “Stricker Pfarrer”, where in earlier years the Barthlmas market took place, where the farmers met to do various business. Today the market takes place in Pemmern, where agricultural products from the region are offered. Since 1927, the spectacle has been accompanied by the Wangen music band, which has also provided food and drink since the 1960s. After this highlight on the Rittner Alm, the afternoon continues downhill to Pemmern, where the Almfest becomes a meadow festival with music and children’s programs. How to get to the Rittner Alm?: - With bus 166 from Klobenstein/station to Pemmern, timetable www.ritten.com/mobil - by own car or with the paid shuttle bus to the parking lot Pemmern. From parking lot Pemmern via hiking trail n° 1 you reach the Rittner Alm. Walking time: 40 minutes. Difference in altitude: 150 m. Over the years, Barthlmastag has become the largest folk festival in Ritten and is known and loved far beyond the borders of the municipality. If the 24th of August falls on a Sunday, the cattle drive and the market are moved to Monday since Sunday is not a market day according to custom. How to get to the Almfest? - with public transportation: With the Rittner cable car from Bozen - Oberbozen, with the Ritten Railway from Oberbozen - Klobenstein/station + Bus 166 to Pemmern, timetable: www.ritten.com/mobil - by own car or with the paid shuttle bus to the parking lot Pemmern. From parking lot Pemmern via hiking trail n° 1 you reach the Rittner Alm. Walking time: 40 minutes. Difference in altitude: 150 m. Shuttle service from Klobenstein/Kaiserau: 9 a.m.-10 p.m.: 1 ride adults € 5. 1 ride children from 10 years € 3. Children under 10 years - free of charge. Night service from 22-03 hrs: 1 ride adults € 10. 1 ride children from 10 years € 6. Children under 10 years - free of charge. Waiting time until next departure maximum 10 minutes. *Prices for journeys that deviate from the route are determined by the shuttle service itself.

The Sarner people – unique in character and language “Aa söü!” (ach so! - meaning “oh, really?”) is the Sarner way of expressing interest or wonder, and with this they usually evoke bewilderment and curiosity among outsiders. For a typical Sarner is inimitable. They are well-known throughout South Tyrol for their sharp wit, and their instinctive astuteness is celebrated in countless ‘Sarner jokes’. They love their valley and its cultural treasure trove. The Sarner dialect has survived in its original, distinctive form with melodious, sonorous endings, usually finishing with an ‘a’ or ‘aar’. The dialect is a much satirised characteristic beyond the valley’s borders and appears to others at the same time coarse and sublime. In addition, the vowel sounds and words vary considerably from place to place. Church-goers on the village squares of Sarnthein, Pens and Durnholz meet together after Sunday Mass and ‘hoangartn’, or ‘chat’. One of the best occasions to become familiar with the Sarner dialect is at South Tyrol’s best known and largest annual fair, the ‘Sarner Kirchtag’ which takes place each year on the first weekend in September.

For centuries, each June shepherds have been driving their sheep from the Schnalstal Valley across the still snow-mantled saddles to graze in the pasturelands belonging to the farmers in Venter Valley in Austria. They return in mid September. About 1,500 sheep leave from the “Rofenberg-Alm“ in the early morning, reaching Hochjoch near the Bella Vista lodge (2845m) at about 11:30 a. m. The sheep arrive in Maso Corto between 3:00 p. m. The Bella Vista hut (2845 m) can be reached in about 1 hour on foot from the top station of the Roter Kofel chairlift (2543 m), follow the signs and trail number 3.

Traditional farmer and handscraft market in the town center! As one of the oldest market villages of South Tyrol, San Candido will follow the tradition of the farmer's market with a demanding and innovative program. The project is called "Heugabel" and describes the farmer market and the farmer life.

The "Leonardiritt" begins on Saturday with a special evening dedicated to Ladin music. Gastronomic specialties will be served in the tent. On Sunday the festivities continue with the celebration of the Holy Mass at 09:00 a.m. and with the horse parade in honour of San Leonardo, patron saint of horses and riders, with horses and traditional costumes from South Tyrol at 10:45 a.m.. The festival continues in the events hall with gastronomic specialties and musical entertainment. The event will take place even in case of bad weather. During the event photos or video footage may be taken for the purpose of documentation and promotion of the event and the region. The footage may be used and published on websites, on social networks and on media in compliance with the data protection regulations.

Christmas in the Dolomites in San Candido - dedicated to tradition and naturalness. San Candido/Innichen goes back to the ancient times of the Advent: old values, experienced traditions and a fabulous atmosphere. Come visit our enchanting market with its local crafts and gastronomic specialities! Discover and experience the festive atmosphere of a romantic village in the heart of the Dolomites. Churches and monuments decorated with Christmas lights! Celebrate with us! We do it differently.

In a valley in which dialect and garb are still alive, it is not unusual that its tradition is thoroughly cultivated. The „Klöckeln“, is a pre-Christian custom practised the first weeks of December and has an old tradition.

All that keeps these pure white sculptures alive is the bitter cold. At night floodlighting creates amazing new effects. 30 artists from all over the world will put their skills on display in the intern. Snow Sculpturing Festival taking place at San Candido/Innichen and at San Vigilio di Marebbe/St. Vigil in Enneberg. With the help of water and the freezing temperatures, fresh snow from the surroundings is packed to form giant cubes measuring 3x3x3 metres and placed at various points in the village.