Weekly Activities in South Tyrol

Upon Request: Let Klaus Lentsch guide you through the world of award-winning wines in a relaxed atmosphere. Not in the mood for a classic wine tasting? Then book our wine talk! In a cozy atmosphere, chat and philosophize with winemaker Klaus Lentsch about his wines and everything that goes with them. You will also enjoy 3 of his wines with fine specialties. Included services: - 3 glasses of wine from the Classic and Identity lines - Specialties from South Tyrol and Italy - water

Hocheppan Castle sits majestically on a rocky spur above Eppan on the Wine Road and is one of the most important fortified castles in South Tyrol. Built around 1130 by the Counts of Eppan, the complex impresses with mighty curtain walls, a striking keep and the well-preserved Palas. Particularly worth seeing is the Romanesque castle chapel, whose interior walls are decorated with extraordinary frescoes. These date back to the 13th century and show both biblical scenes and rare secular depictions - including the famous “dumpling eater”, a humorous testimony to everyday medieval culture. After years of decay, the castle was restored and is now a popular excursion destination with refreshments and a unique view of the Adige Valley. It combines history, art and nature to create an impressive experience. Hocheppan Castle and its chapel can be visited as part of guided tours, available every 30 minutes from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM on the following days: • 5. April – July: Thursday to Sunday • August: Thursday to Monday • September – 9. November: Thursday to Tuesday At the following times: • On the hour: guided tour of the castle • Every half hour: Art historical chapel tour Special tours for larger groups or outside these times are available on request. Guided tours are available in German, Italian and English. For more information about guided tours, please contact the Tourist Association of Appiano at info@eppan.com or by phone at +39 0471 662206. Opening hours: Hocheppan Castle and the castle tavern are open daily except Wednesday from 10 am to 6 pm, hot meals are served from 11 am to 3.30 pm.

An adventure in the company of a hunter: you will set out early in the morning and explore meadows and forests together in search of wildlife. This easy hike will be a great opportunity to learn from our hunters many interesting things about the local flora and fauna... and to enjoy a small rustic snack at the hut at the end of the experience.

Duration: 3h | Total walking time: approx. 1h | Elevation difference: 200m

Cost: with Almencard and Natz-Schabs Card: 10€ with Mobilcard and others: 20€

The authentic wine experience for all senses takes place in the newly created wing of the Cantina Kurtatsch. During the visit, you will gain fascinating insights into the importance of terroir, the variety of Kurtatsch’s vineyard sites, and its unique wines. The educational TERROIR Experience will lead you into the new dolomite barrique cellar with its natural rock wall and conclude with a tasting of 5 wines from our TERROIR line. The number of participants is limited to a maximum of 18 people. Please note that dogs are welcome in our wine shop and on the terrace, but for hygiene reasons they cannot take part in the guided tours. Südtirols Süden Card: If you are in possession of the “Südtirols Süden Card”, please indicate this in the appropriate field when booking. The discount will then be applied automatically. The indication that you hold the Guest Card must be made during the booking process, as the discount cannot be granted retrospectively. Children are very welcome to join the guided tour. Participation is free of charge for children up to 15 years old, while for teenagers aged 16 to 18 we charge €10 for the tour.

Meeting point: at 2.30 p.m. at the Parcour RiArco in Oberinn, St. Leonhard Str. 20. Duration: 2,5 hours with guide. Cost: € 30, children: from 6–14 years € 25. With RittenCard € 28, children: € 23. Minimum age: 6 years. Equipment: suitable shoes. A wonderful mountain world with a fantastic view of the Dolomites, every archer experiences a unique 3D course. Hunting goals with four shooting stakes offer children, beginners, advanced and tournament shooters an unforgettable experience. The course is located at an altitude of 1,300 meters and is open all year round. There is an archery shop with rental equipment on the course. Registration: +39 333 4662667. By appointment also on other dates possible

The unforgettable family experience with the 50 Alpacas from the Hinterwalderhof (at the entrance to the Altfasstal valley) Price: 0-13,99 years € 10, off 14 years and adults € 15 & for families € 50. Registration: +39 380 866 0375 or +39 377 217 3860 Other days on request.

Discover how the finest soft and semi-hard cheeses are made from 100% South Tyrolean goat's and cow's milk. We will guide you through the museum and show dairy. Our fine cheeses delight customers all over the world. After the tour, we will taste the sensory diversity of our creations together in the shop.

Price:

With Almencard: Children from 7 - 13.99 years: €5.00 from 14 years: 12,00€

With Mobilcard and other guest cards: Children from 7 - 13.99 years: €8.00 from 14 years: 15.00€

A guided tasting of four wines from the Pfitscher Family, offering a journey into their style and winemaking philosophy. What is included - Tasting of 4 wines - Breadsticks and water

Immerse yourself in the world of Pfitscher and experience a fascinating wine experience. Surrounded by rolling vineyards and breathtaking views of the Valley, discover why sustainability is so important to us. Finally, enjoy our wines in an exclusive tasting session. What is included - Guided tour of the cellar; - Tasting of 8 wines; - Introduction into the criteria and advantages of the CasaClima Wine quality seal; - Water and grissini. This tour is not suitable for children. Dogs not permitted.

Immerse yourself in the world of Pfitscher and experience a fascinating wine experience. Surrounded by rolling vineyards and breathtaking views of the Valley, discover why sustainability is so important to us. Finally, enjoy our wines in an exclusive tasting session. What is included - Guided tour of the cellar; - Tasting of 4 wines; - Introduction into the criteria and advantages of the CasaClima Wine quality seal; - Water and grissini. This tour is not suitable for children. Dogs not permitted.

Immerse yourself in the world of Pfitscher and experience a fascinating wine experience. Surrounded by rolling vineyards and breathtaking views of the Valley, discover why sustainability is so important to us. Finally, enjoy our wines in an exclusive tasting session. What is included - Guided tour of the cellar; - Tasting of 8 wines; - Introduction into the criteria and advantages of the CasaClima Wine quality seal; - Water and grissini. This tour is not suitable for children. Dogs not permitted.

Explore the snow-covered region in a very special way: on a carriage ride with the gentle Haflinger horses. Sonja from the Sulfner riding stable harnesses her good-natured blondes and offers you a romantic animal experience. Enjoy the peaceful ride through the picturesque winter landscape and let yourself be enchanted by the unique atmosphere. Whether for horse lovers young or old, this carriage ride is an unforgettable adventure that combines nature and a love of animals. Get ready for a day full of joy and magic!

Experience the fascinating world of winemaking. During the guided tour through our cellar you will learn about the individual steps of winemaking. Afterwards you will taste a selection of wines. Price 20,00€

Guided tour through the parish church with included viewing of the tower of S. Paolo | Appiano. Price 15,00€

This easy autumn hike to the Spitzhorn offers stunning views of the colorful mountain scenery around Kronplatz. Along well-marked trails, you’ll walk at a relaxed pace through along the Via Artis up to the summit. A perfect outing for nature lovers and leisure hikers! Participants: max. 15 pers. | from 11 years on Reduced participation for people with disability: • Disability 1–74 % > 50 % reduction for the person with a disability and 1 accompanying person • Disability 75–100 % > 100 % reduction for the person with a disability and 1 accompanying person We kindly ask for your understanding that the reduction can only be granted when booking by phone or in person directly at the Olang Tourist Office.

When you hear South Tyrol, you quickly think of high peaks, glistening mountain lakes and idyllic hiking trails. After this experience, you will be able to talk about this tour for a long time to come, as the somewhat challenging summit hike offers both wonderful forests with their spicy scents and impressive mountain massifs in picturesque autumn colours.

Duration: 5h | Elevation difference: 530m | Length: 16 km

Price:

With Almencard or Natz-Schabs Card: 10€

With mobilcard and others: 20€

Guided tour through orchards and vineyards, Mr. Teutsch explains about raising methods, quality improving measures, and lot of other interesting information about South Tyrolean apples and wine. Minimum 6 persons.

From kneading the tender dough to refining the apple filling - farmer Kathrin explains step by step how the famous South Tyrolean apple strudel is baked.

ONLY GERMAN AND ITALIAN SPEAKING GUIDE Guided hike with Lorenz Fischnaller. Slow Food Travel - The pleasure of slow hiking. An eventful hike together to St Sepulchre's Hill with its chapel, trenches and rock bunker. We enjoy the beautiful view over the middle Eisack valley. We also learn interesting facts about the history, culture and landscape. We walk through the village to the wine-growing lookout point of the Eisacktal valley winery below, where selected wines are tasted in the middle of the vineyards. At the Torgglerhof farm, hiking guide Lorenz Fischnaller tells us about the past and present work on the small farm over a Slow Food aperitif. Farmer's wife Margareth serves up delicacies from the home garden and local farms to accompany the tasting of the mineral crystal wine. We then walk back to the village and visit the special exhibition ‘Noble Stones - Noble Tones’ in the museum. At the Huaberhof farm next door, we finish with a tasting of biodynamic wine. Route data: distance 15, km, ascent/descent 110 m, pure walking time 45 min. 9.45 am Start with bus from St. Magdalena/Ranui 9.50 am St. Peter 10.00 am Meeting point at the bus turning point before the village Teis 5.00 pm Return with bus PRICE: Participation fee: 20,00 € - free of charge with DolomitiCard Tasting fee*: 40,00 € per person Participants: min. 4 - max. 10 persons

With Stefan, our bike guide, learn how to ride hairpin turns, balance, obstacles and the correct braking technique. Afterwards, the learned technique will be consolidated with a small round through the forest. Suitable for e-bike and mountain bike. Price 28,00€

ONLY GERMAN AND ITALIAN SPEAKING GUIDE Stroke and feed the animals, learn about life on a farm in a playful way, jump on the hay, make butter and take part in a milking competition. This morning, completely dedicated to the children, is an unforgettable farm experience. At the end, a snack is served with healthy products from the farm. Target group: children aged 6 to 13 years. Children must be brought and collected by their parents. Meeting point: Proderhof, Bergerweg 15, St. Magdalena/Villnöss valley Duration: 9.30 am - 12.30 pm PRICE: participation fee: 10,00 € - free of charge with the DolomitiCard Tasting fee*: 18,00 € per child Participants: min. 4 - max. 15 children

THE TOUR IS ONLY AVAILABLE IN GERMAN AND ITALIAN:IT IS NOT CONDUCTED IN ENGLISH.

ATTENTION:currently, the tour is only offered in German and Italian After a leisurely hike along the Via Vinum Venostis wine trail accompanied by winemaker Thomas Plack, you will have the opportunity to visit the vineyard and taste four to five organic wines each where its respective variety is cultivated. At the end of the tour, the winemaker personally takes you on a tour through his cellar.

If you are looking for nature and adventure, so join us to the guided hiking tours around Tramin. Twice a week in September and October professional alpine guides show you the nicest places of our country. Registration within one day before in the tourist office. For Tramin guests for free an with the activ&mobil card. Minimum of two persons

Immerse yourself in the world of the renowned Pfitscher Pinot Noir. Discover its unique characteristics up close on a journey through the top vineyards in Glen. Following the tour, the Pfitscher family will personally guide you through the estate and present the range of their Pinot Noir interpretations during an exclusive tasting. An unforgettable experience for all wine enthusiasts eager to explore the tradition and uniqueness of this noble grape variety. What is included - Guided tour and tasting by the estate owners; - Visit to the renowned Pinot Noir vineyards in Glen; - Tasting of all Pinot Noir interpretations, including older vintages; - Tour of the cellars; - Insight into the criteria and benefits of the ClimaHouse Wine sustainability seal; - Water, grissini and Speck.

Your guide leads you through several stations where she tells about winegrowing, landscape and history. On the way, at the Baron Widmann winery, in the vineyards, at the Castel Turmhof Tiefenbrunner winery and in the Cantina Cortaccia, you can taste 5 typical wines. The walk lasts 3 1/2-4 hours, about 50 minutes of which are spent actually walking.

Guided tours in English in July and August ON REQUEST at the Prato allo Stelvio tourist office!

Guided tours in German or Italian:

Can you feel the history? High above Lichtenberg, the ruins of Lichtenberg Castle stand vigil over the valley – a place full of stories, secrets, and breathtaking views.

Join our castle guides on a journey into the Middle Ages and discover what life was like at the castle in the days of yore.

You will wander ancient walls, learn exciting facts about the once-powerful Counts of Lichtenberg, and let your gaze travel over the Vinschgau Valley/Val Venosta.

An experience that takes you back in time – to marvel, to discover, and to immerse yourself.

Look forward to:

· Fascinating insights on castle life

· Tales and legends surrounding the ruins

· Magnificent photo backdrop

Come for a visit and experience history up close!

ONLY GERMAN AND ITALIAN SPEAKING GUIDE The art of incense burning with local herbs We will immerse ourselves in the exciting world of fragrances and the history and customs of incense burning and learn about the herbs and resins used. Together we will try out the different incense methods and create our own blends. Meeting point: Church of St. Jakob Start: 3.30 pm - duration: approx. 3 hours PRICE: Participation fee: 10,00 € - free of charge with DolomitiCard Tasting fee*: 5,00 € per person - children under 14 years free of charge Participants: min. 2 - max. 10 persons