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Advent horse-drawn sleigh ride with a hot drink and visit of the animals at the Obergruber farm in St. Peter/Ahrntal valley ∙ price: adults € 15, kids € 10.∙ information and booking Oswald Plankensteiner phone +39 339 5758918

The ice rink opens its doors for public skating on October 27, 2024. Special opening hours are scheduled during the fall, Christmas and Carnival vacations.

The pictures and texts of the Advent calendar were created by people with disabilities in the WunderBar - Seeburg workshop, focusing on the topic of peace. The pictures can be purchased in postcard format at the information stand.

In cooperation with innkeepers, craftsmen & service providers the merchants of Ritten offer the promotion "Rittner GlücksZug": Locals and guests receive stickers with every purchase of € 10 in the participating businesses. Every 10 stickers complete a winning coupon. Each coupon handed in takes part in the final draw. The Coupon must be placed in the boxes by 1 p.m. on December 24,. The prize-giving ceremony for the winners of the Christmas lottery "Rittner GlücksZug" will take place on January.

FANCY A PICNIC AT THE KNOTTNKINO? The Lenkhof farm is happy to offer you a picnic basket, filled with home-made products from the farm. You can pick up your basket at the farm and walk up to the Knottnkino - open-air cinema (approx. 20 min.) to enjoy the delicious products in the open air with a wonderful view. Lenkhof basket (for 2 persons) 3-4 pieces of different cheeses, 2 drinking yoghurts, 1 carrot chutney, 1 pumpkin chutney, "Schüttelbrot" (crispy bread), 2 juices, 6 cooked quail eggs Price: approx. € 40.00 (+ € 20.00 deposit for basket, cutting board and cutlery) South Tyrolean basket (for 2 persons) 3-4 pieces of different cheeses, 1 carrot chutney, 1 pumpkin chutney, "Schüttelbrot" (crispy bread), 6 cooked quail eggs, 1 piece of Speck, 1 bottle of wine Price: approx. € 50.00 (+ € 30.00 deposit for basket, cutting board, cutlery, glasses and bottle opener) The contents of the basket can be adapted to individual wishes and also be filled for several people (price varies depending on contents).

During Christmas time, it is possible to visit the parish church and visit the bell tower. This is a unique opportunity to admire the 18th century frescoes and the medieval structure up close. Guests without an ActiveCard pay at the tourist information office in Sterzing.

for beginners and advanced with the woodcarver Herbert Kerschbaumer at the Thalerhof. Adults and children from 10 years can participate. The material is provided, the participants are allowed to take home their elaborated work of art. Minimum number of participants: 3 persons. Price: € 60.00 per person.

This year, the Sterntaler Christmas Market in Lana becomes even more inviting. The enchanting backdrop of the historic Capuchin Garden contributes to the cozy atmosphere, hosting nearly 20 Christmas stalls during the Advent weekends – from November 29 to December 24, 2024. Small fir trees adorned with shiny red ornaments and the warm glow of luminous spheres surround the lovingly decorated stalls offering genuine South Tyrolean handicrafts. An engaging program for the whole family – including ponies and sheep, a glitter workshop, and a hands-on circus, all set to the sounds of festive live music – completes the experience and promises unforgettable moments of enjoyment. Please note that on December 5 and December 31, 2024, only the culinary stalls will be open.

Get to know the fascinating town of Sterzing on a guided tour and let our guides take you back to long-forgotten times. From the town's history to architectural styles, mining relics and the influences of various developments and eras, you will gain many interesting insights. Guests without an ActiveCard pay on site at the tourist information office in Sterzing.

The scent is that of cinnamon and spices, of mountain wood and home-made cakes, of mulled wine and festively decorated fir trees. The light is that of the wooden houses all tidy and decorated, the light coming from the Christmas tree and shining in the eyes of the children. The sweet notes of Christmas carols and cheerful harmony waft through the air. Tastes reminiscent of Zelten with candied fruit, apple strudel, homemade biscuits. The warmth in the hands of boiled wool, loden, decorated candles, a steaming cup in the company of friends. The Christmas Market is the most eagerly awaited event of the year: from November 24th to January 6th. Shopping in Bolzano is a reflection of multi-cultural exchange: from traditional South Tyrolean clothing to designer fashion, from traditional stores selling local products to Italian regional delis, from charming local market stalls to the market of piazza delle Erbe, a colourful triumph of fruits, vegetables, flowers and breads. Opening hours of the shops: Monday-Thursday 11-19 Friday-Saturday-Sunday 10-19 Overtime: 31.12.24 10-18 01.01.25 12-19 Opening hours for gastronomy: 29.12.24 11-21 30.12.24 10-21 31.12.24 10-18 01.01.25 12-21 06.01.25 10-21 Mobility survey South Tyrol's Christmas markets: https://de.surveymonkey.com/r/R23Q7SD?lang=en

Warm lights and colours illuminate the Christmas time in the heart of the Dolomites, a UNESCO World Heritage site. This year La Val organises a special Advent calendar, on the facades of the houses, revealing the magic of Christmas. One by one, from 1st to 24th December at 5 p.m. the windows will be symbolically opened, illuminating a new window every evening. All the illuminated windows can be admired until 6th January. Visit the village of La Val and enjoy the lights that connect our houses in an exciting Advent calendar. 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.

Those who want to experience the thrill of wearing ice skates will find a large skating rink in Piazza del Municipio/Rathausplatz, where skates can also be hired PRICES Prices per ticket for 2 hours: Adults: 7.00 € Children: 5,00 € Skate rental: 6,00 € Child helpers: 5,00 €

The Merano Christmas Market provides a magical atmosphere, with daily concerts, children’s entertainment, local customs and handicrafts. There are other Christmas markets in Merano and Environs too, offering textiles, jewelry, ceramics, glass and wooden objects. Closed on 25th December.

In Brixen, Christmas comes to life with an enchanting multimedia show that transforms the city into a place of pure magic. This year, after the great success of previous years, a new visual and sound immersive wonder awaits us. From 28 November to 6 January, Brixen Tourism presents the new light and music show “Colors 2 – The journey continues”. For the first time, the light effects will not only be created by the acclaimed French Spectaculaires, but will also be joined by Ukrainian light artist Julia Shamsheieva, bringing an innovative and evocative touch. This year's performance dives into the theme of peace, treating it with a light freshness and touching depth. The story celebrates the beauty of differences, of the colours, creating a mosaic of harmony and hope. Our colourful little hummingbird, the messenger of love, light, hope and peace, takes the audience on a magical musical journey between dream and reality. In this new, exciting chapter, he meets a completely different creature, and what begins as a challenge soon turns into a heart-warming friendship. This unique light and music show demonstrates that true friendship means accepting and loving each other with all our differences Experience the splendour of a colourful world and be captivated by a one-of-a-kind show. Lights and sounds come together in a mesmerizing performance that lasts for 20 minutes, captivating audiences of all ages. Don't miss the chance for an unforgettable experience, where every light tells a story, and every musical note resonates like a hymn to the beauty of the world. Come to Brixen and let yourself be enveloped in the magic of Christmas, in a show that promises to warm the heart and soul of anyone who admires it. Tickets & Information: www.brixen.org/colors

The Villandro Nativity Scene Friends are creating a Nativity Scene Route in the village from the village to the parish church for the entire Advent period until the Three Wise Men. Showcases have been made in which various nativity scenes are exhibited. On Saturday, 30.11.2024 is the opening of the crib street with inauguration and a small drink in front of the school building. Every Saturday evening and every Sunday all day, the bar in the Kultursaal is served by various clubs.

From Friday 29.11 to Monday 6th January 2025, many activities will await the little ones at Cappuccini Park. These will include readings of popular and Christmas fairy tales, cooking and handicraft workshops, puppet theatre, shows, and shadow theatre.

A special feature at Silandro is the ice rink under the open sky, right in the center of the village. Ice skates in all sizes can be rented at the ticket office.

We will guide you to eight especially beautiful and powerful cultural places in our region, all of which are marked and numbered on the map. There is an appropriate clue for each place. You need to find a wooden template with a picture on it and then copy it into the correct space on your sheet. Once every location has been visited and all of the images found and correctly entered on the map, the map can be handed in to one of the tourist information offices in Hafling, Mölten or Jenesien. In addition to visit the best cultural spots on the Tschögglberg mountain ridge, you will be rewarded with a little surprise. Important: Don’t forget your pen!

The title AMONG THE INVISIBLE JOINS is borrowed from the writing of Virginia Woolf, in which human life unfolds as a testament to its fluidity, brimming with potential and uncertainty. Her characters delicately hover between presence and impending absence, grappling with the memory of events and conflicts that prove elusive to full comprehension. The title therefore hints at the various thresholds between remembering and forgetting and the recurring acts of opening and closing doors on the continuous human journey of becoming. As such, the exhibition traces the intimate connections between life itself and the stories we tell, between what was and what remains physically perceptible. Above all, it highlights the collectors’ understanding of the transformative power of art by providing profound insights into life’s fluidity. The works selected for AMONG THE INVISIBLE JOINS encourage viewers to ponder the transitional spaces of contemporary existence, where socio-political tensions intertwine with artistic expression. Throughout their artistic and sometimes activist work, artists such as Lisetta Carmi, Nan Goldin, and Zoe Leonard have emphasized the fluid nature of identity by regarding bodies as open systems in a permanent exchange with the environment. The works of Giulia Cenci, Jef Geys, Roman Ondak, Tarik Kiswanson and Bronwyn Katz are just a few examples of how doors, and windows recur in the exhibition as potent motifs that frame the human body as well as marking transitions and thresholds. Objects from daily life, urban architecture, and public décor – like Alex Ayed’s sculptures or Michael E. Smith or Massimo Bartolini’s installations – are relocated and reframed by the artists to compose new narratives and weave unexpected connections between geographies and memories. Curated by Museion director Bart van der Heide, Frida Carazzato, Brita Köhler, and Leonie Radine, in collaboration with the collector Lorenzo Paini, the exhibition showcases a significant part of the Enea Righi Collection. Over the years, this collection has not only followed the artistic evolution of renowned conceptual positions, it has also embraced and supported a younger generation of artists. Another defining characteristic of the collection is its affinity for works of an institutional scale.

Ice stick shooting promises a lot of fun and new acquaintances, the perfect evening entertainment for groups, couples and the whole family - with expert tipps.

With GUEST PASS € 3. (Regular price € 4)

Registration until 12.00

A photo exhibition of thoughts and emotions. My name is Gabriel Colombani, and I am deeply passionate about art and people. The idea for this exhibition arose from a desire to express myself through photography, an art form I used to view as somewhat dry and self-contained. My perspective shifted when I had the opportunity to create this exhibition, inspired by a photo book I previously designed, which also lends its name to the show: “A me, a voi” ("To Me, To You“). This book is like a visual diary of my experiences, where each photo is connected to a significant person or moment. We humans are made up of countless facets, and few things are more meaningful than witnessing the reaction of someone seeing an image dedicated to them—whether beautiful or challenging. We invite you to visit the exhibition: Monday to Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Sunday and holidays from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The schedule may be subject to changes. Free entry. 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.

Wrapped-up warm and cosy in blankets, enjoy the unique experience of a carriage ride. The snowy Valdaora winter landscape is a magical sight and the cold clear air is relaxing and invigorating all at once (limited number of participants - max. 6 per ride).

The “cat” in “snowcat” is actually short for “caterpillar”, but over here in South Tyrol we liked the English term so much that we translated it literally… and now we call our snow groomers “Schneekatzen”. This presentation will be an opportunity for you to meet our 14-tonne purring monster. The driver will be happy to tell you all about how snowcats work. Fun fact: being a snowcat driver has become the dream job for many South Tyrolean children, replacing the more traditional excavator driver and ship’s captain. No registration required.

Snow-shoes-Hiking with guide in the mountains of Sarntal, in close contact with nature. Whether alone, as a couple or with the family. Back to nature is the new holiday experience. Discover the Sarntal mountains and the fascination of nature on a snowshoe hike to one of the many beautiful vantage points. The feeling you get during and after a snowshoe hike through snow-covered and unspoilt snowy landscapes is indescribable. Encluded in the Sarntal Card!

-- Raida di mejes ntëur S. Cristina cun vijita dl luech da Paratoni -- Discover the special features of the local Ladin architecture and get interesting information about the centuries-old history of the valley and the daily life of the farmers. From the centre of S. Cristina you first reach the starting point of the short hike by bus. Via the newly built path "Troi de Frëines" you walk downhill towards S. Cristina, where there are traditional farmhouses worth seeing to discover along the way, offering the whole family an exciting excursion into the past. After lunch you will join a guided tour of theParatonihof farm, offering the whole family an exciting excursion into the past and you will be served a delicious traditional dessert. _____ Meeting point: Tourist Office S. Cristina Price: 36€ | 8€ for Val Gardena Active Partner Duration: 6 hours Number of participants: min. 2 Distance: 5 km Difficulty level: ●●○○○ Altitude difference in ascent: 100 m Altitude difference in descent: 450 m Use of the lift: no Period: December - April Dogs allowed: no Stroller: no Clothing and equipment: warm winter clothing, hat or headband, gloves, high winter hiking boots, if necessary crampons _____ Any variation is up to the hiking guide!

A snowshoe hike to discover the winter magic of Resciesa. In the company of a guide you will explore the Resciesa Alp in the middle of the Puez-Odle Nature Park, which offers a wonderful view of the surrounding landscape. Arrival by cab via Val Gardena to Ortisei to the valley station Rasciesa (1.304m). Our tour begins with the ride of the funicular (fee required) to the Rasciesa (2,254m). Once you arrive at the mountain station, start heading East by passing behind the hut. Although you'll be following a prepared track, it's possible to put on your snowshoes right away! After only a few minutes you'll reach the Cason hut. Keep wakling until you reach a crucifix, then continue uphill through the woods. Soon you'll reach the edge of the forest and the wide pastures of Resciesa will extend at your feet. You'll notice a little tower made of rocks nearby - it's called "Ciampanil de Livio" and was built by a bored shepherd while his sheep were grazing in the surrounding pastures. From here you'll be able to clearly make out the crest of Resciesa. You can reach it in little time by following a trail uphill. Once you get to the ridge, walk along it to the west (you should be able to make out a crucifix in the distance) and you'll eventually reach the highest part of the alp. Take your time to enjoy the 360 degree view from the top. To your left, you'll be able to admire the pastures above Villandro, to the North the mountains of Zillertal, to the South Alpe di Siusi with mount Sciliar and the Rosengarten, and to the East of course the unmistakable Odle mountains. This view alone is worth the excursion - it's one of the best in the valley. Once you've taken it all in, simply hike back in direction Resciesa hut - that is your last chance to enjoy a well-deserved break before returning to the middle station and getting back to Ortisei. Arrived in Ortisei we take the bus back to Laion. Walking time: 4 h Height difference in ascent:310 m Height difference in descent: 650 m Distance: 9,5 km

-- Da Mont Sëura a Monte Pana ju per na corda -- Just a few metres from the top station of the Mont Sëura chairlift (2,025 m) and in the heart of a picturesque landscape, there is the brand new Zipline Monte Pana. Thanks to an innovative system, you can start off in complete tranquility and then descend steeply through woods and meadows at a speed of up to 100 km/h. The distance covered is a good 1.5 km with an altitude difference of 409 meters. An adrenaline experience that will surprise you! _____ Meeting point: Valley station Mont Sëura chairlift at Monte Pana (S. Cristina) Price: 58€ | 48€ for Val Gardena Active Partner (under 12 years 28€) Duration: half an hour (fly 5 minutes) Number of participants: min. 1 Use of the lift: yes (included in the price) Period: December - Middle of April Dogs allowed: no Stroller: no Clothing and equipment: warm winter clothing, hat or headband, gloves. _____ Minimum weight for solo flight: 25 kg

The unforgettable family experience with the Lamas and Alpacas from the Hinterwalderhof (at the entrance to the Altfasstal valley) Other days on request. Price: Childerens till 10 years 10 €, childrens 10 years and older and adults 15 €, family 50 €. The payment is only possible in cash directly at the farm. Attention: Registration required till tuesday 12:00 o'clock on this phonenumbers +39 380 8660375 or +39 377 2173860

The village of La Val is challenging you, are you ready? Discover the curiosities and hidden treasures of the village, looking for clues in the most secret places that will lead you to a well-deserved treasure. Do you want to participate? Simply contact the La Val Tourist Office. This challenge is an opportunity, seize it!