Guided tours, visits and workshops

Krampus parade in Lana, from parking at Pizzeria Alpen Lana, at 5.00 pm.

3 p.m. Gain insight into the viticulture during a guided tour in the wine cellar Plonerhof with wine tasting. Registration for participation: +39 347 124 39 07. Price: 15 Euro p.p Our guides speak mostly german and italian.

Discover together with us our wines and the philosophy of our Winery. Authentic - familiar - unique. On request, the tasting can be organised with a focus on Chardonnay (4 wines), Pinot Nero ( wines) or autochthonous grape varieties (7 wines). This involves tasting a comparison of different lines/variants of the same grape variety or autochthonous grape varieties.

Every thursday guided tour and schnapps tasting in the Schwarz-Brennerei distillery. Registration at Tel +39 340 7621149, by arrangement guided tours can also be booked for other days Participation fee: 20,00 € per person

What exactly is sustainable winegrowing? During a guided tour through the small vineyard, you learn about the ecology of vineyards. You gain an insight into how wine is produced sustainably, from planting and managing the vineyard to processing the grapes and reaching the final quality of the wine. The guided tour finishes with a wine tasting of Messnerhof wines. Duration: about 1.5 hours. Minimum number of participants: 6.

10 years Christmas village Ortisei Ortisei, has been enchanting its visitors during the Christmas season since 2014. It has become a beautiful tradition: Ortisei's pedestrian area transforms into a true fairy-tale landscape adorned with Christmas decorations that captivate visitors of all ages. Along the pedestrian zone, typical wooden huts welcome visitors. In an impressive manner, the Christmas village Ortisei combines the deeply rooted traditions of the Val Gardena with the elegance and exclusivity of the offerings of the hut operators. The festive atmosphere is accompanied by the Christmas tunes of local musicians, spreading joy and serenity in the air. Visitors can stroll through the Christmas village, admire local craftsmanship, discover regional delicacies, and find original gift items among the Christmas huts. The Christmas village is an experience that engages all the senses and offers moments of joy and sharing in an enchanting environment. It is a unique opportunity to immerse oneself in the tradition and culture of the mountains and fully experience the spirit of Christmas in a magical atmosphere. Opening 30th November & 1st December 2024 Shops: 16.00h – 19.00h Gastronomy: 16.00h – 20.00h 02./03./04.12.2024 closed From 5th od december 2024 From Monday to Friday Shops: 16.00h – 19.00h Gastronomy: 16.00h – 20.00h* Saturday and Sunday Shops: 11.00h – 19.00h Gastronomy: 11.00h – 20.00h* *From 23.12.2024 to 05.01.2025, Gastronomy open daily from 11.00h - 20.00h Special opening hours: 24.12.2024: 11.00h - 17.00h 25.12.2024: Only Gastronomy, from 11.00h - 20.00h

LUMAGICA Meran – The Radiant Gardens of Trauttmansdorff Castle Experience the enchantment of LUMAGICA Meran, the magical light park in the Gardens of Trauttmansdorff Castle! For the first time since their opening in 2001, the Gardens of Trauttmansdorff Castle will welcome visitors during the winter months for a spectacular new attraction: LUMAGICA, South Tyrol’s only light park of its kind, will open its gates on November 21, 2024, inviting visitors to embark on an unforgettable journey through the enchanting worlds of this renowned botanical garden. Each handcrafted light installation has been meticulously designed to reflect the unique themes and atmospheres of the gardens, promising an immersive experience for visitors of all ages. ✨ Sound-to-Light Show Be mesmerized by stunning shows where water, light, and sound effects harmonize to create breathtaking spectacles. ✨ Magnificent Light Sculptures Over 300 radiant light installations line the pathways, transforming the twilight into a magical playground of shimmering wonder. ✨ Interactive Stations Become part of the light! Engage with interactive installations and bring the magic to life with your own touch. Prepare to be dazzled at LUMAGICA Meran, where the Gardens of Trauttmansdorff Castle illuminate the winter with pure magic. Don’t miss this extraordinary event! 🌟

For the first time since their opening in 2001, the Gardens of Trauttmansdorff Castle are opening their doors in the winter months for a magical attraction: The LUMAGICA Park of Lights, South Tyrol's only park of its kind, will open its doors on 21.11.2024 and take visitors on an incredible journey through the fascinating worlds of the botanical gardens. The LUMAGICA Light Park is more than just a light installation - it is a tribute to the beauty of nature and the diversity of life. Each handcrafted light installation has been carefully designed to reflect the unique themes and atmospheres of the botanical garden and enchant visitors of all ages.

The fossil museum is designed as an outdoor museum and is accessible to interested visitors at any time and explains itself by means of texts and audio stations. A guided tour for a group of the museum with one of our local experts is highly recommended. Booking is possible by means of direct requests to the tourist office: info@moelten.net It is now a long time – 260 million years – since trees resembling today’s araucaria grew in Mölten/Meltina. The ginkgos produced feathery leaves, while tree-high horsetails stood between the village of Mölten/Meltina and the Möltner Kaser hut. It is astonishing that clearly identifiable forms of these South Tyrolean primeval forests remain: trees fell into the riverbank or were carried along by the current, embedded in sand and finally transformed into fossils. They can now be seen in the Fossil Museum, which was revitalised in 2023 and designed as an outdoor exhibition. It shows the best of the finds from the area around Mölten/Meltina. Particularly noteworthy are the fossil tree and plant remains, some 260 million years old, as well as the footprints of a small reptile. What is special about the fossils in Mölten/Meltina? There are only three places in South Tyrol where plant fossils from the Late Permian have been recovered: the Bletterbach Gorge; Seceda; and Mölten/Meltina. The finds from Mölten/Meltina are the only ones that reveal entire trees. Details of their growth, their branches, roots and size are all clearly visible, which makes it possible to reconstruct entire forests. The Fossil Museum has a fully equipped multifunctional room that can be hired for events for up to 30 people.

Welcome: Katharina Johanna Zeller (Deputy Mayor of Merano), Arch. Carlotta Zambonato (Department of Building Construction and Technical Services, Autonomous Province of Bolzano - South Tyrol), introduction: Filippo Bricolo (curator), Annette Spiro (jury member), opening: Martina Oberprantacher (director). Kunst Meran is pleased to present the fourth edition of the exhibition and publication project New Architecture in South Tyrol together with the Architekturstiftung Südtirol and the Südtiroler Künstlerbund. After the first three editions (2006, 2012, 2018), the new edition presents another inventory of projects that document the architectural development process in South Tyrol and tell the recent architectural history of this region. The selection was made by an international jury. The exhibition New Architecture in South Tyrol 2018-2024 will be on display at Kunst Meran from 27 October 2024 to 16 February 2025. The publication of the same name with the selected 56 new South Tyrolean buildings and texts by Filippo Bricolo, Annette Spiro e Elisa Valero Ramos will be published by Park Books in Zurich. Curated by: Filippo Bricolo Projects by: alpina architects, Walter Angonese, Architekten Mahlknecht Comploi, Architekturgemeinschaft 15, Architekturkollektiv null17, Area Architetti Associati, Roland Baldi Architects, bergmeisterwolf, Busselli Scherer, Carlana Mezzalira Pentimalli, CeZ Calderan e Zanovello architetti, Comfort Architecten, Daniel Ellecosta, Martin Feiersinger, Flaim Prünster Architekten, Andreas Gruber Architekten, Alfred Gufler, Markus Hinteregger, Höller & Klotzner Architekten, kostnerarchitektur, KUP - ARCH, Messner Architects, MoDusArchitects, Andreas Moroder, NAEMAS Architekturkonzepte, NOA, Fabian Oberhofer, Pedevilla Architects, Peter Pichler Architecture, Markus Scherer, Senoner Tammerle Architekten, STIFTER + BACHMANN, Plasma Studio, tara, Julian Tratter, Martin Trebo, Lukas Wielander Duration: 27 October 2024 - 16 February 2025 Press conference: 25 October 2024, 10 am Location: Art Merano Merano Arte | Lauben 163, 39012 Merano Opening hours: Tue - Sat: 10 am - 6 pm, Sun & public holidays: 11 am - 6 pm Info: info@kunstmeranoarte.org | www.kunstmeranoarte.org Press contacts: Julia Lindner | press@lindnerconcepts.com | +39 349 0823968 (Press office DE and South Tyrol) Anna Zinelli | zinelli@kunstmeranoarte.org | 0473 212643 (Press Office IT, South Tyrol) Irene Guzman | press@kunstmeranoarte.org| +39 349 0823968 (Press Office IT) Carlana Mezzalira Pentimalli Bressanone City Library Bressanone 2021 Photo: Marco Cappelletti mountain master wolf ‘growing out’, pacherhof Novacella, Varna 2018 Photo: Gustav Willeit Roland Baldi Architects Ritten civil defence centre Klobenstein 2020 Photo: Oskar Da Riz Pedevilla Architects ciAsa Aqua Bad Cortina San Vigilio di Marebbe 2020 Photo: Gustav Willeit Julian Tratter, Markus Hinteregger Barth, Hall 3 2023 Bressanone Photo: Gustav Willeit Partners Sponsors KUNST MERAN in the house of the Sparkasse Lauben 163 39012 Merano Tel. 0039 0473 212643 info@kunstmeranoarte.org Member of AMACI www.kunstmeranoarte.org Tue - Sat 10 am - 6 pm Sundays and public holidays 11am - 6

Enjoy an atmospheric evening walk by lantern light to Neuhaus Castle. Discover the castle church and end the evening with a cozy stop at the castle tavern! (No guided castle tour) Difficulty: medium, slip safety and good physical condition required; not suitable for toddlers and prams Contribution: 5,00 € with Guest Pass of the Kronplatz Dolomites Region / 15,00 € without Guest Pass; please bring it to the meeting point! Limited number of participants! Reservations required at www.bruneck.guest.net

-- Na raida ntëur Sëlva -- The beauty of Sëlva/Selva di Val Gardena and the charm of its surroundings can be explored on a tour that starts right in the centre of the village. Starting from Plaza Nives square, the enchanting excursion leads first to the picturesque Val/Vallunga, then along the Via Crucis to Daunëi, finally to Juac alpine pasture and then back to the starting point. This is a worthwhile excursion to see how close beautiful things can be. _____ Meeting point: Active & Events Office - Selva di Val Gardena Price: 30€ | free of charge for Val Gardena Active Partner Duration: from 4 to 5 hours Number of participants: min. 1 Distance: 8,5 km Difficulty level: ●●○○○ Altitude difference in ascent: 370 m Altitude difference in descent: 370 m Use of the lift: no Period: December - April Dogs allowed: yes Stroller: no Clothing and equipment: warm winter clothing, hat or headband, gloves, high winter hiking boots, hiking sticks, crampons 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!

Meeting point: at the Perlhof/Max Thurner in Oberleitach. Duration guided tour + wine tasting: 1.30 hours Price: € 15. Minimum number of participants: 4. Registration required until the day before: Tel. +39 340 1576679 The Perlhof is a small winery run by Max Thurner and his family. It is located in Oberleitach in the St.-Magdalen region. With a lot of manual work and great passion, the grapes are gently processed and wines full of character are produced.

A very special tour through Taufers Castle - by night and fog, at the scream of the owl, with history, stories and many little horror fairy tales ... for all brave little people from six to twelve. The teachers of the ski school Speikboden guide you through the castle - and back to the starting point.
Informations and registration: School Speikboden tel. +39 0474 678526

Just sit back and enjoy the experience. Alone, with your partner, a friend, or the whole family. Don’t miss out on an exciting horse-drawn carriage ride. Between blossoming mountain slopes, green valley meadows, and rushing streams, the journey is unhurried and you don’t have to do anything but take in the scenery. Daily by appointment, against payment!

St Nicholas procession with little Krampuses in Lana. The idea of taking away the fear of Krampus from the youngest children in our village at an early age bore great fruit last year. St. Nicholas will parade through the Gries with his little entourage on 6 December and distribute his gifts to the children at the Thalerhof, from the Capuchin church in Lana at 5.00 pm.

Visit to the wine cellar with tasting of 4 wines at the Winery Waldthaler. Duration 1,5 hours. 13 € per pers.

Join the Luggin family in Lasa/Lass and discover the Kandlwaalhof organic farm where first-grade fruit and herbs grow in temperate conditions at an elevation of 900 m. Try some of their crafted products such as apple juice, dried fruit, vinegar, and mustards.

Wednesday 3:30 p.m. and Friday 10 a.m. guided tour through the distillery Unterthurner in german. Reservation +39 0473 447186 or https://www.unterthurner.it/privatbrennerei/besichtigung.html. Price: 20 Euro p.p. (15 € p.p. with costumer card registration)

Knowing the nature - that's the direction of the Rottensteiner family. After a walk through the vineyards and a visit to the winery, we will taste the wines.

A visit of the Martinerhof is an experience for all beer lovers and those who want to learn more about the art of brewing beer. Under expert guidance, you will learn how our beer "Martinsbräu" is brewed and you can visit the brewhouse, the heart of every brewery, the fermentation and storage cellar, the malt tower and the bottling plant. Along the way, our different types of beer will be tasted and explained. The guided tour will be in German.

Farm distillery with guided tour and tasting of noble distillates and liqueurs. Production and sale of dried fruits and other farm products, Monday and Friday at 5.00 p.m. (possible at any time by appointment, mobile +39 339 311 163 6).

We would like to introduce you in the historical wine-production area Alto Adige and take you behind the scenes of Kellerei Bozen with its must-see architectural highlights. You'll visit one of our vineyards (weather permitting) before being taken through the winery to see the wine-making process. The tour includes the tasting of 7 wines, some samples of our very best award-winning wines of the available vintage. Wines availability might change during the year. Our tours last for approximately 2 – 2,5 hours.

Get to know the fascinating town of Sterzing on a guided tour and let our guides take you back to long-forgotten times. From the town's history to architectural styles, mining relics and the influences of various developments and eras, you will gain many interesting insights. Guests without an ActiveCard pay on site at the tourist information office in Sterzing.

Visit the town tower of Sterzing. The town's landmark. At 46 meters high, it is also the highest building and is known as the “Zwölferturm” the tower of the twelve. Guests with the ActiveCard: free of charge Guests without ActiveCard: adults - 4.00 Euro / children 6-13 years 2.00 Euro Payment on site.

Much is grown on the farm itself and turned into outstanding distillates, liqueurs, syrups and gin. Visit the orchards, discover their diversity and then let yourself be tempted by the end products. In case of rain, the tour of the orchards is cancelled. No alcohol is served under 18, but organic juices are available for tasting. "Distillation is the ability to refine the natural flavours of nature in all their facets". · Master distiller Thomas Verdorfer · The event will be in German and Italian.

This is Neustift wine(growing) Learn all about our vineyards. And of course about our wine too. General information The winegrowing tradition at Neustift goes back centuries. To find out what has remained of this tradition, what winegrowing in the abbey’s vineyards involves today and the philosophy on which it is based, come on a vineyard tour. We’ll not only tell you all about Neustift winegrowing but also serve you its products. The tour of the vineyards together with the following wine tasting takes about 90 minutes in all. And lasts for longer. Participation in the vineyard tour is only possible with prior registration. To help us start punctually … Please come to the abbey entrance 15 minutes before the beginning of the tour.

On this guided culinary culture walk, you will learn first-hand background knowledge about the region and its people and taste special local specialities. Price: € 49.00 (online booking) or € 54.00. Optionally, at the end of the Gourmet Walk, you can have lunch with star chef Andrea Fenoglio in the Sissi restaurant at a special friendly price of € 45.00 (except on 14/02/2025 and 28/02/2025).

--I tieres tl bosch dla Dolomites-- They still exist In Val Gardena: the areas, where you can discover the alpine animals up close. You hike through the enchanting summer landscape of the Nature Park Puez-Odle with a local guide, who explains the magnificent flora and fauna. _____ Meeting point: Ciampac hut - Vallunga (Selva di Val Gardena) Price: 25€ | free of charge for Val Gardena Active Partner Duration: 4 hours Number of participants: min. 1 Distance: 9 km Difficulty level: ●●○○○ Altitude difference in ascent: 220 m Altitude difference in descent: 220 m Use of the lift: no Dogs allowed: no Stroller: no Clothing and equipment: warm winter clothing, hat or headband, gloves, high winter hiking boots, Mobil Card _____ Minimum age: 8 years Any variation is up to the hiking guide!