Events in Dolomitenregion Villnösstal

The Teis Volunteer Fire Brigade is once again selling Christmas trees this year (spruce, pine and Nordmann fir - while stocks last). This year in a new form: on Saturday, 14 December from 2.00 pm as part of a small but fine Christmas market with a mulled wine stall in the Perner Wiesl.

Advent magic under the Geisler peaks in the schoolyard of St. Peter. A varied programme for the whole family to immerse themselves in the Christmas atmosphere. Come along and be spoilt and enchanted by the musical and culinary offerings and all kinds of treats. Children's entertainment, music and culinary delights await you. Furthermore, an Advent market with local products and handmade decorations as well as various surprises are organised. PROGRAMME 01.12.2024 - from 10.00 am Market with Advent wreaths in the foyer of the Culture House Children's handicrafts Culinary delights in the schoolyard with musical entertainment 07.12.2024 - from 02.00 pm Children's afternoon with a visit from Santa Claus Bread baking in the open wood-fired oven and preparation of traditional South Tyrolean specialities 08.12.2024 - from 12.00 noon Bread baking in the open wood-fired oven and preparation of traditional South Tyrolean specialities Advent market with various market stalls Musical entertainment Children's programme in the afternoon 14.12.2024 - from 02.00 pm Nativity scene crafting for children in the foyer of the Culture House Bread baking in the open wood-fired oven and culinary delights in the schoolyard 15.12.2024 - from 10.00 am Culinary delights Children's programme in the afternoon Bread baking in the open wood-fired oven Advent market and flea market Advent singing with the choir of Villnöss valley 21.12.2024 - from 10.00 am Christmas tree sale and culinary delights in the schoolyard Making decorations for the Christmas tree with the children 22.12.2024 - from 10.00 am Advent magic under the Geisler peaks with musical Christmas sounds In the afternoon viewing of Christmas films for children in the cultural hall (in German) 23.12.2024 - from 04.00 pm Pre-Christmas party Accordeon meets vin brule

The volunteer fire brigades of St. Peter and St. Magdalena offer Christmas trees for sale. St. Peter: from 09.00 am in the St. Peter schoolyard with a mulled wine stall St. Magdalena: from 08.30 am in the St. Magdalena fire station

Demanding tour for experienced snowshoe hikers only! Prerequisite: a good physical condition Start hiking bus from St. Magdalena at 9.00 am / St. Peter 9.05 am / Mittermühl 9.15 am / Teis 9.20 am to Val Gardena-St. Ulrich. From there with the funicular to the Raschötz. Snowshoe tour along the crest of Raschötz in direction Brogles to the hut Geisleralm. Stopover at the hut followed by a joint toboggan run down to St. Magdalena/Ranui. Return: approx. 4.00 pm Itinerary data: 426 m (with summit 635 m) difference in altitude - 10,2 km - 4 h walking time Difficulty: demanding Price: 40,00 € per person incl. hiking bus / 10,00 € with the Dolomiti Card Minimum age: 12 years Participants: min. 2 people Reservation required within the day before 4.00 pm at the Tourist Information Office, P +39 0472 840 180, info@villnoess.info Dogs are not allowed on the bus!

The choir from Villnöss valley cordially invites you to the Christmas concert on 26th December at 7.00 pm in the parish church of St. Peter with music and thoughts on the Christmas time. Voluntary donation.

Nature experience for young and old in the white season in the Nature Park Puez-Geisler. Together with their parents and accompanied by experts, the young rangers go on an exciting excursion into the realm of the Nature Park Puez-Geisler: a game to get to know each other, a search for tracks of animals in the snow, interesting animal games, a snow investigation and many other exciting activities await the young rangers. It's all about the animals and survival in winter. Note: The family programme is suitable for children between the ages of 7 and 12 and accompanied by an adult. Meeting point: UNESCO Info Point Zans (possible to arrive by bus) Time: 2.30 pm - ca. 5.30 pm - Attention: Depending on weather conditions, the duration of the event may vary! Price: 20,00 € for 1 adult & 1 child. Each additional person pays 5,00 €. Holders of the following guest cards receive a 50% reduction: DolomitiCard, KlausenCard, BrixenCard, AlmenCard Participants: min. 2 persons

Various music groups of the band bring the musical New Year's wishes in all fractions of the Villnöss valley directly to the house according to old tradition from 09.00 o'clock in the morning.

Experience the moment with all your senses, center your consciousness, activate your mindfulness and simply enjoy time by yourself during a guided and thematically coordinated yoga unit with yoga teachers Laura & Sophia in the beautiful ambience of Villa Messner. Mixed level. Meeting point: Villa Messner, Oberhausweg 11, St. Peter, Villnöss valley Start: 09.00 am - duration: 1,5 hours PRICE: 20,00 € per person - free of charge with DolomitiCard Participants: min. 4 - max. 12 people Reservation required within the day before 4.00 pm at the Tourist Information Office, P +39 0472 840 180, info@villnoess.info

Tobogganing on a natural track also needs to be learned. Toboggan world champion Patrick Lambacher gives you the right curves, the best braking technique and tips on equipment in his home area of Ranui. Meeting point: Restaurant Waldschenke, Ranui/St. Magdalena Start: 2.00 pm - duration: approx. 2 hours PLEASE NOTE: Equipment not included, but can be rented upon request.

At 8.50 am trip with minibus from St. Magdalena Ranui; 8.55 am St. Peter (possibility of getting on the bus at every bus stop) to the meeting point at the Eistil Boden car park below Russis Bridge. Start at the meeting point at 9.20 am, towards Schatzerhütte following the path no. 9 through the Piskoierböden to the hut Halslhütte. Stopover at the hut on the sunny terrace and walk back to Russis Kreuz. Return to the valley by minibus at about 3.00 pm. Itinerary data: 455 m difference in altitude - 9 km - 3,5 h walking time. Difficulty: medium Price: 20,00 € per person / free of charge with the DolomitiCard! Participants: min. 2 people Minimum age: 12 years Reservation required within the day before 4.00 pm at the Tourist Information Office, P +39 0472 840 180, info@villnoess.info Dogs are not allowed on the bus!

ONLY GERMAN AND ITALIAN SPEAKING GUIDE! Beautiful farmsteads surrounded by cultivated landscapes, the sheep “Villnösser Brillenschaf” and the beef breed “Graues Geislerrind”. Guided round walk with sheep farmer Günther Pernthaler. From St. Peter to St. Jakob and onwords to the farm Moarhof and Maier's Paradies and back to St. Peter. Visit to the sheep farm, the old grain mill and smokehouse, the beef breed Villnöser Geislerrind and sustainable agriculture, cheese tasting. Meeting point: Tourist Information Office, Peterweg 10, St. Peter/Villnöss valley Start: 10.00 am - return: about 5.00 pm Itinerary data: ca. 430 m difference in altitude - ca. 10 km - walking time: ca. 3,5 hours PRICE: Participation fee: 20,00 € - free of charge with DolomitiCard Tasting fee*: adults 20,00 € - children (8-13 years) 12,00 € Participants: min. 2 people Reservation required within the day before 4.00 pm at the Tourist Information Office, P +39 0472 840 180, info@villnoess.info

ONLY GERMAN AND ITALIAN SPEAKING GUIDE! Tirteln, in former times a popular mountain farmer food, are stuffed dumplings fried in hot fat. You can expect: - Preparation of the fillings (spinach - curd - cabbage) - Making & baking Tirteln - Joint consumption Meeting point: Proderhof, Bergerweg 15, St. Magdalena Start: 10.00 am - duration: ca. 3 hours PRICE: participation fee: 10,00 € - free of charge with DolomitiCard tasting charge*: adults 15,00 € - children (8-13 years) 10,00 € Participants: min. 2 - max. 8 people Reservation required within the day before 4.00 pm at the Tourist Information Office, P +39 0472 840 180, info@villnoess.info

Start of the snowshoe hike at the meeting point at Zans (UNESCO Info Point) at 09.30 am - arrival by public bus line 330 is recommended (see timetables: www.suedtirolmobil.info). Ascent via the Gampen meadows to the Gampen Alm. Stopover in the hut and final joint descent with the sledges to the Zans or to St. Magdalena/Ranui. Alternatively return with the bus line 330 (see timetables: www.suedtirolmobil.info). Return: approx. 3.00 pm Itinerary data: 430 m difference in altitude - 4,2 km - 2,5 h walking time Difficulty: medium Price: 20,00 € per person / free of charge with the DolomitiCard Participants: min. 2 people Minimum age: 12 years Reservation required within the day before 4.00 pm at the Tourist Information Office, P +39 0472 840 180, info@villnoess.info

During this guided tour of the museum, you will learn interesting facts about different types of rocks, animals and plants, and last but not least, about tourism and mountaineering in the Puez-Geisler Nature Park. Tour in German: 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm Tour in Italian: 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm Tour in English: upon request

ONLY GERMAN AND ITALIAN SPEAKING GUIDE Demanding tour for experienced snowshoe hikers only! Prerequisite: a good physical condition. Start at car park Zans (1680 m) towards the hut Kaserill Alm and continue via Wörndle Loch to the summit cross of Zendleser Kofel (2423 m). Descent and stopover in a mountain hut. Meeting point: UNESCO Info Point Zans Start: 09.30 am - return: approx. 4.00 pm Itinery data: elevation 754 m - 9,2 km - walking time: approx. 3,5 hours Difficulty: demanding Price: 20,00 € per person / free of charge with DolomitiCard Participants: min. 2 persons Minimum age: 12 years Reservation required within the day before 4 pm at the Tourist Information Office, P +39 0472 840 180, info@villnoess.info

10 am Holy Mass in the church of St. Peter followed by wreath-laying at the monument in Pitzack.

ONLY GERMAN AND ITALIAN SPEAKING GUIDE! Making “Muas” in the pan Cooking together “Muas” (typical South Tyrolean dish comparable to a soft pudding made mainly of flour, milk and butter) in the iron pan on an open fire. Afterwards, we eat it with 'Holer-Mulle' (sort of elderberry jam) from the large frying pan in the old farmhouse parlour “Stube”, just like a hundred years ago. Served with home-made crystal wine. Meeting point: Torgglerhof, Nafner Straße 22, below Teis Start: 10.00 am - duration approx. 3 hours PRICE: Participation fee: 10,00 € - free of charge with DolomitiCard Tasting fee*: adults 30,00 € - children (8-13 years) 15,00 € Participants: min. 4 - max. 10 Reservation required within the day before 4.00 pm at the Tourist Information Office, P +39 0472 840 180, info@villnoess.info

Children's carnival party from 09.30 am in the St. Peter fire station. Young and old guests are invited to spend a fun day with great games.

Evening concert of the music band Teis in the hall of the gym at Teis at 8.00 pm. The music band Teis is looking forward to welcoming you.

Concert "Pop and more " of the choir "Chorazon" at 8.00 pm in the Culture House of St. Peter. Admission: voluntary donation

Re-opening of the Mineral Museum Teis and open day. Open Day - Presentation of the special exhibition. Open from 2 pm until 5 pm. Free admission! ONLY GERMAN AND ITALIAN LANGUAGE

ONLY GERMAN AND ITALIAN SPEAKING GUIDES Museum visit: An introductory film provides a comprehensive overview of the origin and nature of the minerals displayed in the museum. After a 2-minute ride by private car and a subsequent hike (approx. 20 minutes) you reach the excavation site, where you will search for Geodes of Teis under the expert supervision of a gatherer. Note: Due to Paul Fischnaller's advanced age, the excursion will be led by another experienced collector if required. Tools, helmet and a pair of safety goggles will be provided by the museum. Hiking boots recommended. Duration: ca. 3 hours Price:adults 20,00 € - children (6-14 years): 10,00 € - children under 6 years are free. Discount with the Dolomiti Card. Registration and information: Mineral Museum Teis +39 0472 844522 or Tourist Information Office +39 0472 840180

Concert of the music band of Villnöss valley starting at 8.00 pm in the Culture House at St. Peter. The music band would be glad to welcome you to enjoy a musical evening. Online reservation of tickets: https://mkv.it/aktuelles-und-termine/

Concert of the choir. Details of the programme still to be announced. Admission: voluntary donation

International Museum Day - Open day from 2 pm until 5 pm. 2 pm & 3.30 pm: Free guided tour on the Geogical trails (1 h). ONLY IN GERMAN AND ITALIAN LANGUAGE

On Saturday, 14th June 2025 from 6.00 pm on the festival square in Teis. Burgers, bruschetta and summery drinks will be on offer.

Evening with musical entertainment on the Huber square in the centre of Teis, starting at 6.00 pm

Evening concert by the music band Teis on the Museum Square in Teis at 8.00 pm. Drinks are offered. In case of bad weather, the concert will not take place.

The amateur sports club is organising a Tyrolean evening with traditional specialities and musical entertainment on Saturday, 9th August. For the musical entertaiment will play the "Tiroling Stones".

Out of enthusiasm for alpine folk music and the joy of making music together, musicians from the Teis band founded the group ‘Teiser Tanzlmusig’ in 1997. In 2002, the ‘Teiser Tanzlmusigfest’, a festival that is still unique in South Tyrol today, was organised for the first time. Traditional, down-to-earth folk music, social get-togethers, local specialities and delicacies and a pleasant time are the focus of the event. The event begins at 09.30 am with a Holy Mass on the festival square in Teis. This is followed by the performances by various music groups.