Let yourself be transported on an oenological journey that goes far beyond the palate.
The wines in this tasting evening come from high-altitude grape varieties from wine-growing areas all over Italy.
We discover different terroirs and wine potential, from which grapes have been cultivated at the highest altitudes in extraordinary climatic zones. An unforgettable experience for all wine lovers.
Franziska Steinhauser:
A graduate sommelier and musician, she loves and lives wine.
"When it comes to wine, I am enchanted
by the emotion in each glass, by its infinite
variety of aromas and fragrances. It is a highlight for me
to experience the passion and craftsmanship that one
can find in a bottle of wine. "
(only in german and italian language)
You love apples, but have never thought about who is behind the juicy-sweet vitamin bombs? Then a guided apple tour through the orchards is just the thing for you. Our apple farmer accompanies you through the apple meadows and tells you interesting facts about the diverse fruit. Afterwards, farmers Gitti and Sepp will make, bake and, of course, taste Apfelkiachl (apple fritters).
Walking time: approx. 1.5 h | Difference in altitude: approx. 100 m
The event will be in German.
From the centre of Barbiano/Eisacktal we hike in the direction of the ‘Trimm Dich Weg’, past the sports zone to ‘Bad Dreikirchen’, with its three unique chapels built next to each other. We walk along the easy forest path to the ‘Briol’ inn and on to the upper (45 m high) and lower waterfall (85 m high), the highest point of the hike. Now it's downhill and back to the starting point.
Elevation gain: approx. 600 m
Walking time: approx. 3.5 hours
Difficulty: moderate
St.Leonhard in Passeier/San Leonardo in Passiria, Meran/Merano and environs
Sheep shearing is the very first step in the journey "from sheep to sweater" – a traditional craft that requires skill and experience.
At the MuseumPasseier, professional sheep shearer Albert will demonstrate how sheep are sheared, while Annelies shares fascinating facts and stories about sheep and their role in local culture.
The tour continues at Spinnradl, a local business where regional sheep's wool has been processed into unique knitted jackets since 1948. Owner Franz will guide you through the workshops, giving you an up-close look at the entire process – from washing the wool, carding, spinning, and knitting, all the way to sewing the finished garments. To round off the experience, you'll get hands-on and creative during a felting workshop – an authentic craft adventure for all ages!
Walking time: approx. 30 min. | Difference in altitude: approx. 50 m
The event will be in German.
ONLY IN GERMAN AND ITALIAN!
The bus takes us via Mölten to Langfenn. On the beautiful larch meadows of the Salto we hike towards San Genesio and then descend to the Tschaufenhaus and Verschneid, where the bus is waiting for us.
Walking time: approx. 3 hours
Difference in altitude: 400 m
Difficulty: easy
At the Algund Farmers' Market from October 23rd to 26th, fresh, regional, and homemade products from all over South Tyrol will be showcased and offered for sale. Join us and be inspired by the variety of agricultural products.
Fresh chestnuts will be roasted daily. Two farmers will provide visitors with homemade dishes and serve freshly harvested wines and drinks from their own production.
A special program with live music will round off the event.
The partner Hotel Prokulus invites you to the ‘Naturnser Gourmet Autumn’ gala dinner:
Enjoy a 6-course menu with selected wines in a cosy atmosphere. Chef Andreas Pircher and his team will spoil you and make this evening a special experience.
Participation fee: € 84.- (with matching wine accompaniment € 144.-)
Look forward to over 200 different wines from Italy selected by the WineHunter Helmuth Köcher. Taste sparkling wines, white, rosé, red, and sweet wines, served by the students of the Provincial School for Tourism SAVOY in Merano.
In addition to exquisite wines, the Anteprima Merano WineFestival in Algund also offers a rich culinary experience. Enjoy local delicacies that pair perfectly with the wines.
The festival also provides the opportunity to discover the sustainable PIWI (fungus-resistant grape varieties) wines from Algund. Whether you're an experienced wine connoisseur or a curious beginner, the Anteprima Merano WineFestival in Algund promises an unforgettable experience for all the senses.
Here's what's included in your ticket:
• 200 different wines from Italy
• Culinary delights from Algund and Italy
• Guide to all the wines with ratings from Helmuth Köcher – The WineHunter and detailed descriptions
• Tasting of Algund's Piwi and organic wines: get to know the new sustainable grape varieties and taste local wines
• Tasting at the Meran winery
Hike through the vineyards of Riffian/Rifiano with local winegrower Michl and dive into the fascinating world of South Tyrolean wine. Along the way, Michl will share insights into the history and cultivation of the vines, different grape varieties, and how the wines are marketed. The highlight of the experience is a wine tasting right at the farm: savor exquisite wines from Michl's own production, paired with delicious regional specialties.
Walking time: approx. 1 h | Difference in altitude: approx. 100 m
The event will be in German.
In this workshop, you will create colorful autumn bouquets together with gardener Judith. She will not only provide tips on arranging and the right tying techniques but also share valuable advice on the care of cut flowers. The autumn gardens offer a wide variety of materials for this workshop – from dried flowers to fresh blooms, all of which can be harmoniously arranged in beautiful color combinations. You will create your own bouquet and you are welcome to take it home. Tip: Bring your favorite vase from home and match the bouquet perfectly to it.
In this workshop, you will create colorful autumn bouquets together with gardener Judith. She will not only provide tips on arranging and the right tying techniques but also share valuable advice on the care of cut flowers. The autumn gardens offer a wide variety of materials for this workshop – from dried flowers to fresh blooms, all of which can be harmoniously arranged in beautiful color combinations. You will create your own bouquet and you are welcome to take it home. Tip: Bring your favorite vase from home and match the bouquet perfectly to it.
Franz Wanner's first Italian solo exhibition, curated by Kristina Kreutzwald and Martina Oberprantacher, traces his complex artistic research. Using photography, video, words and objects, the artist investigates the past, focusing on the war industry and the use of forced labour in the context of National Socialism, and its effects on society in the present, bringing to light omissions that have been perpetuated over time. For this exhibition, Franz Wanner has also carried out some specific research on the South Tyrolean context and the use of forced labour during the period of the ‘Zone of Operations in the Pre-Alps’, i.e. when the Province of Bolzano was annexed to Nazi Germany.
Kunst Meran Merano Arte hosts AlpiTypes, dedicated to the contemporary reinterpretation and connection between lettering, typographic design and lettering painting. The exhibition focuses on applied graphics developed in the first half of the 20th century in the area currently corresponding to South Tyrol, Tyrol and Trentino. Curated by Antonino Benincasa, Massimo Martignoni and Anna Zinelli, AlpiTypes is based on the in-depth research conducted by Benincasa and Martignoni on local graphics. A group of students from the Free University of Bozen/Bolzano, Faculty of Design and Art, accompanied by Antonino Benincasa, reinterpreted historical typefaces from incomplete alphabets, which at the time were often made by hand, integrating the missing characters, revealing how the original typographic concept was inspired by European stylistic currents such as Bauhaus, Rationalism, the Wiener Secession, Constructivism and the Arts and Crafts movement. The project is enhanced by the involvement of international graphic designers, who use the fonts to create contemporary typographic posters.
The work highlights a quality and topicality of graphic design in the area that is still almost unknown.
The “Gruppo Alpini” is organizing a "Törggelen" festivity on Sunday, 26 October, from 15:00 at the clubhouse Marling.
Food and drink as well as musical entertainment will be provided!
The “Gruppo Alpini” is looking forward to seeing you there!
Enjoy the golden season at our traditional Frühschoppen during the Törggele time! In a sociable atmosphere, hearty specialties, a good glass of wine, and of course the best entertainment with live music await you. Let yourself be swept away by traditional sounds and experience a delightful morning full of sociability and autumn vibes.
The ASC Schenna - Luge Section is looking forward to your visit!
When there is an aroma of roast chestnuts on Schlossweg, glasses are filled with delicious wine and the local societies serve up autumnal treats, that means it's Schlossweg Festival time in Dorf Tirol. Take a leisurely walk between the stalls, enjoy the colourful autumnal landscape and celebrate rural traditions and customs with us.
If the weather is bad the festival doesn't take place.
South Tyrol's winegrowers are known as unconventional thinkers who boldly took new and creative paths and thus built up one of the best winegrowing regions in Italy.
As part of this year's Gourmet Autumn Naturns a number of winegrowers and cellar masters will be presenting their wineries and wine collections.
(only in german and italian language)
ONLY IN GERMAN!
From the beginning of October, at the end of the grape harvest, until the beginning of the pre-Christmas season is "Törggelezeit". After leisurely walks through the golden autumn landscape, guests and South Tyroleans enjoy the products of the harvest, especially chestnuts and new wine (Sußer). On this week's hike we visit the Rastlhof.
We take the bus from the village centre of Schenna to Verdins and hike via the Wieser Steig up to the Schenner Waalweg. Via the Bergerweg we finally reach the Rastlhof and after a cosy stop for refreshments we walk back down to St. Georgen. From the starting point you are free to decide whether to return on foot or by bus.
Of course, a Törggelemenü and hearty music are not to be missed!
Difference in altitude: approx. 250 m
Walking time: approx. 2.5 hours
Level of difficulty: easy
A hiking adventure to discover South Tyrol's mountains and get to know this unique, enchanting, panoramic world better.
Registration required in the tourist information office by 5 pm on the previous day. Limited number of participants.
Let yourself be transported on an oenological journey that goes far beyond the palate.
The wines in this tasting evening come from high-altitude grape varieties from wine-growing areas all over Italy.
We discover different terroirs and wine potential, from which grapes have been cultivated at the highest altitudes in extraordinary climatic zones. An unforgettable experience for all wine lovers.
Franziska Steinhauser:
A graduate sommelier and musician, she loves and lives wine.
"When it comes to wine, I am enchanted
by the emotion in each glass, by its infinite
variety of aromas and fragrances. It is a highlight for me
to experience the passion and craftsmanship that one
can find in a bottle of wine. "
(only in german and italian language)
South Tyrol's alpine cuisine has a long-standing tradition. It originated in the simple fare of mountain farmers, who used only ingredients produced on their own farms. Life on a mountain farm was physically demanding, so meals had to be especially hearty and filling. Today, these down-to-earth dishes have become well known far beyond South Tyrol's borders – while still remaining deeply rooted in local tradition.
Together with farmer Rosina, you'll prepare the " Muas" – a traditional farmer’s dish from the region, cooked according to an old family recipe. This is where the robust, time-honored art of South Tyrolean cooking comes alive once again.
Walking time: approx. 1.5 h | Difference in altitude: approx. 120 m
The event will be in German and Italian.
Von Mitterplars folgen wir dem alten Burgweg, der früher zum Schloss Tirol geführt hat, durch die Weingärten hinauf zum Café Konrad, wandern ein kleines Stück auf dem Algunder Waalweg in Richtung Vinschgau und zweigen bald auf den Großen Schlundensteinweg ab. Dieser führt uns mäßig steil zum schönen Ort Vellau. Neben der Bergstation des Sesselliftes kehren wir in einem gemütlichen Lokal zur Stärkung ein und genießen den Blick in den Vinschgau. Weiter geht es über den „Saxnerweg“ leicht abwärts nach Partschins.
Höhenmeter: ca. 550 m
Gehzeit: ca. 3 Stunden
Schwierigkeit: leicht
Autumn is the time for Törggelen! “Törggelen” comes from the Latin word “torculum”, which means “winepress”. The fragrant smell of roasted chestnuts is truly special, and something which characterises autumn time. People meet together to enjoy Tyrolean specialities and the delicious chestnuts, of course. Innkeepers, farmers, artisans and artists all proffer their wares on Raiffeisenplatz market square, so there’s plenty to see.
Experience the fascinating flora and fauna of the Merano High Mountain Trail, which has been captivating hikers for over 40 years. With our experienced nature park guide Arnold, you will get to know the region's natural beauty – from the diverse plant life to the animal species that call this area home. Enjoy the scenic views and the tranquility of nature.
The hike starts at the mountain village of Vernuer/Vernurio, follows the Merano High MountainTrail to the Kuensertal Valley, and continues along the Kuenser Waalweg path. On the way, we'll stop at the Ungerichthof inn , where we'll be served a traditional autumn dish – the perfect opportunity to enjoy local specialties before heading back to Riffian/Rifiano.
Walking time: approx. 3.5 h | Difference in altitude: approx. 180 m in ascent and approx. 890 m in descent
The event will be in German and Italian.
