The apple town of Laives
Large apple orchards and Italian flair
South to the provincial capital of Bolzano/Bozen is located Laives/Leifers and its neighbouring villages of Bronzolo/Branzoll and Vadena/Pfatten. You can start off your holiday in South Tyrol right here: far away from the hustle and bustle of big cities and in an area with good bus and train connections. Set in the midst of apple orchards, Laives it's a place where you can experience apple growing and picking. Besides agriculture, South Tyrol's newest town, is shaped by the coexistence of different language groups: Italians and Germans. When different languages and cultures are interwoven, the result is fascinating!