All events in South Tyrol

Skiing to try out for kids. For children from 3 to 10 years. Winter sports clothing required! Please get the ski equipment just before the beginning of the course (non included). Price: with GUEST PASS ANTHOLZERTAL free of charge (limited number of participants: min. 4 - max. 15 kids). Meeting point: 2 p.m. at the ski lift Riepen / Antholz Mittertal Reservation: within 5 p.m. of the previous day at the Ski School Antholzertal, phone +39 327 9104144 (online or by phone!)

Cross country taster course (classic) for adults and children (up to 6 years) - winter sports clothing required Duration: from 02.30 p.m. to 03.30 p.m. Participation: with GUEST PASS ANTERSELVA free of charge: Equipment rental ant skitoll not included! (limited number of participants: min. 4 - max. 15 pers.) Meeting point: at 02.30 p.m. near the biathlon stadium at Antholz Obertal Equipment: suitable clothing, cross-country skiing equipment, cross-country skiing toll ticket Registration: within Sunday 10 am. at the ski school Antholzertal office, T. +39 0474 492446 (REGISTRATION ONLINE, BY PHONE OR PERSONALLY AT THE SKI SCHOOL OFFICE AT THE BIATHLON STADIUM!)

-- La bela Resciesa -- Alpe Resciesa is a very suitable place to try this trendy winter sport. The funicular takes you comfortably up to the top station. On a simply route you finally reach the huge summit cross. The effort is rewarded. There are magnificent views down to Val di Funes and to the mountain scenery of the Sella massif, the Sassolungo Group and the Sciliar. _____ Meeting point: Valley station Resciesa - Funicular Ortisei Price: 30€ | free of charge for Val Gardena Active Partner Duration: from 4 to 5 hours Number of participants: min. 1 Difficulty level: ●●○○○ Use of the lift: yes (not included in the price) Period: December - March Dogs allowed: yes Stroller: no Clothing and equipment: warm winter clothing, hat or headband, gloves, high winter hiking boots, hiking sticks and Mobil Card _____ *Public transport (busses, cableway, etc…) and lunch are not included and must be paid separately. A lunch break in a hut is planned. Minimum age: 6 years Any variation is up to the hiking guide!

Christmas Mass on the Mount San Vigilio, St. Vigilius church, at 5.30 pm.

Christmas Concert - Baguett Sextett .

Enjoy the cosy musical atmosphere with Christmas carols by the singing group "i Rujins"

KIDS: Our group ski courses offer the chance to improve Your child's technical skills along with games and will turn Your holiday into an extraordinary experience. Especially children can benefit from the presence of other course participants as orientation and to interact with them as a group. It's beneficial to let them ski together - not least to implement children specific teaching methods - as they can learn while playing. ADULTS: Not only children can benefit from learning how to ski in a group! Common goals and success motivates all participants - young and old. SNOWBOARD: For all our young and "young oldschoolers" we offer snowboarding courses. No matter if you want to improve your technique, try something completely new or just want to have fun in the snow - snowboarding offers all of it! Coordination as well as balances is especially trained in this discipline and who is extremely motivated can try his/her first slopestyle tricks just after a few hours.

Cross country taster course (skating) for adults and children (up to 10 years) - winter sports clothing required Duration: from 02.30 p.m. to 03.30 p.m. Participation: with GUEST PASS ANTERSELVA free of charge: Equipment rental and skitoll not included! (limited number of participants: min. 4 - max. 15 pers.) Meeting point: at 02.30 p.m. near the biathlon stadium at Antholz Obertal Equipment: suitable clothing, cross-country skiing equipment, cross-country skiing toll ticket Registration: within Monday 10 am. at the ski school Antholzertal office, T. +39 0474 492446 (REGISTRATION ONLINE, BY PHONE OR PERSONALLY AT THE SKI SCHOOL OFFICE AT THE BIATHLON STADIUM!)

-- Cun la ciaspes sun Resciesa -- A snowshoe hike to discover the winter magic of Resciesa: the start of this impressive adventure takes place in Ortisei, from where you take an uphill facility to overcome the first difference in altitude. Very quietly and in the company of a guide from the Catores group, you will explore the Resciesa-Alp in the middle of the Puez-Odle Nature Park, which offers a wonderful view of the surrounding landscape. Here you can feel nature down to your toes and recharge your batteries. After that, you will return to Ortisei with the funicular. _____ Meeting point: Alpine Center Catores (Ortisei) Price: 40€ | 20€ for Val Gardena Active Partner Duration: 3 hours Number of participants: min. 2 Distance: 5 km Difficulty level: ●●○○○ Altitude difference in ascent: 250m Altitude difference in descent: 250m Use of the lift: yes Period: December - March Dogs allowed: no Stroller: no Clothing and equipment: warm winter clothing, hat, gloves, high winter hiking boots, snowshoes with hiking sticks, Mobilcard. _____ *Public transport (busses, cableway, etc…) and lunch are not included and must be paid separately. A lunch break in a hut is planned. Any possible variation is reserved to the guide! Snowshoe rental is not included in the price. Minimum age: 12 years

The night slope "Circuito Waldheim" is an opportunity for all cross-country skiers who would like to do another lap after 5 pm. The cross-country ski run is ideal for beginners as well as for advanced skiers.

On the move in the Aktive Shuttle - for the sake of the environment The Pragser Aktive Shuttle guarantees sustainability. It stops at all the stops along the valley and takes guests to the popular excursion destinations including Pragser Wildsee Lake und Plätzwiese High Plateau. But not only that: You can start many hikes from stops themselves. An advantage in many respects. You don´t need to move your car, there is no parking fees, you can get on and off wherever you want with your pre-booked ticket and the environment benefits too. Perfect, isn't it? Online reservation and online payment is required for the Aktive Shuttle. Ask for information from your host.

A trip on the horse-drawn sleigh or a carriage ride through the snowy Val Casies Calley is an unforgettable experience for holiday makers of all ages. Round trip in S. Martino/Val Casies Valley (1 hour), Cost: € 70,00. Maximum of 9 people. Telephone reservation required on T.+39 338 2399576.

The most beautiful spots in our already picturesque valley - Plätzwiese high plateau is definitely among them. As the bus takes you up the winding mountain road, the levels of anticipation also get higher. No wonder - the Plätzwiese high plateau in the middle of the Fanes-Senes-Braies Nature Park, with its high-altitude cross-country skiing, winter hiking and snowshoeing. The shuttle must be booked in advance at the accommodation or at the Tourist office Braies. If you are unablre to travel after booking, please cancel the bus tickets.

Holy Mass in St. George's Church Völlan/Foiana at 17.00.

Christmas concert with the string ensemble from Friuli Venezia Giulia and Veneto conducted by Guido Freschi. The string ensemble is a musical group made up of established concert performers. The varying number of members, led by first violinist Guido Freschi, in the dual role of soloist and conductor, allows for a wide-ranging exploration of contemporary musical literature. 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.

SYMPHONIC WINDS 2023 & Jakob Spahn (Bavarian State Opera) The Symphonic Winds, this extraordinary wind orchestra of around 50 musicians, has enjoyed orchestra, has enjoyed more than 65,000 listeners in the last 34 years of its more than 130 concerts in the last 34 years of its existence, with more than 65,000 concertgoers. The brass orchestra under the artistic direction of Alexander Veit Symphonic Winds will perform this year together with the solo cellist of the Bavarian orchestra Jakob Spahn in Vahrn (Haus Voitsberg), Bolzano (Konzerthaus) and Merano (Konzerthaus) and Merano (Kursaal). Other soloists performing with Symphonic Winds will be Chantal Ramona Veit (vocals), Benedikt Sanoll (vocals) and Andreas Unterholzner (electric guitar). be heard. SYMPHONIC WINDS 2023 & Jakob Spahn (violoncello) - CASANOVA Brilliant technique, profound interpretation, musical bravura: the solo cellist of the Bavarian State Opera Jakob Spahn, one of the most impressive soloists of his generation, will come to South Tyrol on 16/17 and 26 December. Jakob Spahn was born in Berlin. Fascinated by a performance of the "Carnival of the Animals" in the Berlin Philharmonie, he decided to become a cellist as a to become a cellist. He has won prizes at numerous national and international competitions. At the ARD competition in Munich in 2010, he was awarded the special prize of the "Alice Rosner Foundation". As a scholarship holder of the German Music he was part of the national selection for the "Concerts of Young Artists". He was awarded a scholarship by the "German National Academic Foundation" and the association "Yehudi Menuhin Live Music Now". Following his two-year period as a scholarship holder of the "Karajan- Academy" with the Berlin Philharmonic, he was engaged in 2011 as solo cellist of the of the Bavarian State Opera in Munich. Concert tours have taken him through Europe, Asia, North and South America. As a professor at the Nuremberg Academy of Music and regularly gives master classes at festivals such as the "Academie at festivals such as the "Academie Internationale de Nice", the Summer Academy of Music Hamburg and the Cello Academy Rutesheim. TICKET ADVANCE SALE: Sat 16.12. and Sat 23.12. from 9:30 - 11:30 at the Merano ticket office, Freiheitsstraße 29, tel. 0473 496045 or at www.symphonicwinds.it Remaining tickets from 18:00 on 0473 496045 and at the box office. Please collect reserved tickets at the box office at least half an hour before the concert.

For the romantics among us, who want to take a hike off the beaten track (and off the busy times), our contemplative torchlight hike across the plateau is a highlight in the snowy winter in Isarco Valley. Accompanied by an accordion player, we take a leisurely walk along the numerous hiking trails through the enchanting landscape.

Christmas concert with the group "Unknwon Brass" in the parish church in St. Johann/Ahrntal valley

The „Val Pusteria Wolves“ are a Icehockeyclub from South Tyrol. The Team plays now the ICE Hockey League. Next Matches: 30.12: HC Pustertal vs. EC iDM Wärmepumpen VSV 03.01: HC Pustertal vs. Migross Supermercati Asiago Hockey Online tickets: https://ticket.midaticket.it/Pustertal/Events More Information: www.hcpustertal.com

with the vocal ensemble "The Sisters" & on the piano Diddi Oberrauch in the parish church in Oberbozen at 8 p.m., voluntary donation.

The parish choir of Niederrasen performs a selection of Christmas songs at the Christmas market.

Fantasy face painting Let yourself be enchanted and transformed with an imaginative face painting! free participation On the former Garni Café Sport takes place thei ForKIDs programme, afternoon meetings with lots of games, learning moments and workshops to experience Advent and Christmas with your children. And while your children play warm and safe, you can visit the Christmas market and the many shops in Toblach at your leisure. Participation is free of charge, unless specifically indicated, and no booking is necessary. WORKSHOPS WITH THE LIBRARY Let's get into the Christmas spirit together! We will do arts and crafts activities, enchant our faces with imaginative tricks and marvel at wonderful Christmas stories. Outside, we will set off in search of a Christmas treasure hidden somewhere at the Christmas market, but also deep in our hearts. The library team is looking forward to experiencing the wonder of Christmas with you.

Jungböhmische - Dobbiaco Music Band . . .

Winter is back in the country - ice skating and curling with music Draw wide circles on the ice-clear Völser Weiher, play a friendly game in convivial company ... ice skating and curling with music are a sociable pleasure for young and old. Registration: necessary only for curling

Young and old are invited to end the Christmas season with a star search. St. Prokulus Church is open for this purpose on the following days from 1:30 to 3:30 pm: Tuesday, 26/12/2023, Sunday, 31/12/2023 Monday, 01/01/2024, Saturday, 06/01/2024

Cross country taster course for adults and children (up to 12 years) - winter sports clothing required Duration: from 12.00 a.m. to 01.00 p.m. Participation: with GUEST PASS ANTERSELVA free of charge; Ecquipment rental not included! Ecquipment rental possible at Sport Bergfuchs in Niederrasen. Meeting point: 11.45 am. at Sport Bergfuchs, Niederrasen Equipment: suitable clothing, cross-country skiing equipment, cross-country skiing toll ticket Registration: within 10 a.m. at Sport Bergfuchs, phone +39 0474 498350

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: adults 20,00 € - children (8-13 years) 10,00 € / for free with the DolomitiCard! Participants: min. 2 people Minimum age: 8 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!

Monte Baranci is bathed in floodlight from 7-10pm and the atmosphere is fit for a world cup, providing both superlative night skiing and sledging on run a 3km in length. The Rifugio Gigante Baranci mountain hut is open.

Every Tuesday, between 7:30 p.m. and 10:00 p.m., the K-Express cable car takes you up to 1,600 meters. Up there, a 5-kilometer-long, illuminated toboggan run is waiting for you to ride it. Plunge down the piste on two runners and enjoy the night sky all the way down into the valley. A unique experience for young and old!

The snowshoe excursion along the Armentarola meadows will make you feel the sounds, the smells and the brightness of pure nature. The winter nights are magic, illuminated by the snow crystals and a shining starry sky. Itinerary: loop road in the wood Difficulty: easy Meeting: 8.30 p.m. San Cassiano – parking area Cross-country skiing centre Alta Badia Return: approx. 10.30 p.m. Altitude diff.: ↑↓ approx. 150 m Information and reservation at the tourist offices or online within the day before (limited places). 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.