Experience South Tyrol’s apple country up close
Where certified quality, origin, and sustainability are at home
With around 18,000 hectares, South Tyrol is one of Europe's leading apple-growing regions at the heart of the continent. Its unique geographical location—protected by the Alps to the north and open towards the south—creates ideal conditions for apple cultivation. Each year, approximately 900,000 tonnes of apples are harvested here by around 6,000 apple growers. Every apple variety finds its perfect spot, whether in valleys or higher elevations. South Tyrol cultivates roughly 30 different apple varieties, around half of which bear the European quality seal PGI (Protected Geographical Indication), guaranteeing their superior quality. Besides traditional apple varieties marked as "Südtiroler Apfel PGI", such as Golden Delicious, Gala, or Granny Smith, numerous apple brands are also grown, marketed under their own brand names like Cosmic Crisp® or Kanzi®.