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For the fourteenth time, we invite you to the Niederdorf/Villabassa potato festival "the original": on 27 and 28.09.2025. On Von-Kurz-Platz, the main square in Niederdorf/Villabassa, you can once again experience the typical, unique character of our potato festival. At the festival, hearty and delicious potato dishes are prepared by hand by the chefs of the HGV and the Niederdorf farmers' wives. On both days of the festival, there is a varied farmers' market and a colorful children's program: there is something for everyone. The festival is accompanied by music from various bands. Of course, the traditional potato week (19. - 28.09.2025) in some Niederdorf/Villabassa restaurants and an alpine hut should not be missed. The classic but also modern interpretations of potato dishes will delight every gourmet. We are delighted to be certified as a "Green Event": criteria such as sustainability, resource efficiency, waste management, regional value creation and social responsibility are the key factors here. Don't miss out on this highlight!

From Vinschger Paarlen rye bread and Puschtra Breatlan farmers’ bread to Schüttelbrot flat bread, country-style baked goods have always been an important part of life in Brixen. So it’s no surprise that the old town alone has around ten bakeries, each offering a unique selection of tempting goods. On the first weekend in October each year, Brixen celebrates its baking traditions. Don’t miss this opportunity to sample the scrumptious selection of savoury and sweet creations on offer on the cathedral square. Opening: Friday at 10:00 a.m., at the Historical Trail With musical accompaniment by the Deutschnofen dance band Harvest Festival Mass: On Sunday at 10:00 a.m., the bakers will make a ceremonial entrance into the cathedral, where the Harvest Festival Mass will be celebrated together with the cathedral choir. However, the market stalls can still be opened on Sunday at 10:00 a.m. Bread bakery: Baking with master baker Martin Hecher in collaboration with the Rieper Mill * Open all 3 days of the Bread and Strudel Market * No registration required, free participation * Children's courses for ages 6 to 14, adult courses for ages 15 and up * Adult courses take place in the morning, children's courses in the afternoon * Duration: 1 hour each FOR ADULTS (ages 15 and up): 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Due to the grand opening of the South Tyrolean Bread and Strudel Market on Friday morning at 10:00 a.m., the bread bakery will not start until 12:00 p.m. on that day. FOR CHILDREN (aged 6 to 14): 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

It is the first event in Europe to taste exceptionally exquisite products with a single glass of wine. The event, which combines the exquisite world of wine and culinary, offers the ideal atmosphere for producers, specialists and enthusiasts.

The Bressanone Christmas Market has been held for over 30 years. Whether it's individual gift ideas for friends and family or simply a cosy get-together with homemade mulled wines, dumpling variations or sweets. At the Brixen Christmas Market you can simply enjoy the contemplative Christmas atmosphere surrounded by the traditional wooden huts, the festively decorated trees and the cathedral chapter. www.brixen.org/christmas

28.11.2025 - 06.01.2026 Bruneck combines the charm of a small town with the unmistakable flair of a winter sports destination. Nestled at the foot of the snow-covered local mountain, Kronplatz, a stroll through the alleys of the old town reveals this special blend of Alpine coziness and Italian dolce vita. This is precisely why a visit to the Bruneck Christmas Market during the Advent season is an absolute must. The festive anticipation can be felt throughout the entire town. Lovingly decorated stalls invite visitors to browse through handicrafts, sweet treats, handmade decorations, and culinary delights. And with a cup of mulled wine, a winter evening can be pleasantly rounded off in good company.

Enjoy the magic of Christmas and discover our traditions in the small Christmas village in the centre of San Cassiano. Our traditional "üties" offer local specialties and handmade products, all provided by the artisans and community associations of the village. Be charmed by the special atmosphere, the music, the fragrances and the warm welcome! 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.

The Gsiesertal Lauf is one of the best-known and best-loved ski marathons in the entire Alpine region. It is the second largest ski marathon in Italy, and is held on the 3rd weekend in February in the Val Casies Valley, South Tyrol (Italy). Ever since it was first held back in 1984, this race has never once been cancelled due to weather conditions. In 2021, the event was cancelled for reasons of force majeure (Corona). The event attracts a great deal of international skiers, with a good forty nations at the starting line every year and a great many World and Olympic Champions listed on the roll of honour. In 2026, it will take place at the same time as the ‘Milan-Cortina Olympics’. This is a unique opportunity for all participants to experience some Olympic competitions either in the neighbouring Antholz Valley or in Cortina (distance 35 km) in addition to their own sporting activities. The race runs along two routes, one of 30 km and one of 42 km; the classic race is held on Saturday and the skating race on Sunday. The amateur “Just for Fun” group. with none of the stress of rankings and timekeeping, is also extremely popular, and the programme of events also includes the “Gsiesertal KIDS Run” on Saturday.

Local and international artists transform fountains and cultural-historical treasures into an open-air gallery with their creative ideas. Reflections on ecological, economic and social aspects related to water and light are the basis of the artistic works. Under the motto "Water is life - light is art", an art trail is being created in Brixen's old town. The Brixen Water Light Festival takes place every two years in May. The idea for the festival was born in 2015 after the premiere of the light and music show at the Hofburg in Brixen. The first edition of the festival was held in May 2017. Art, light and water and a head full of dreams and thoughts. Being free and letting oneself fall, floating on the surface of the water, submerging, and carrying the light within. Being critical and playful, a rollercoaster of emotions. Screaming, standing still, having fun, seeing the world. And figure it out?