Kursy i warsztaty w Południowym Tyrolu

Professional introduction with the expert Martin Psenner with many tips and tricks to learn the correct driving and braking technique from 11 a.m.-12.30 p.m. & 1-3 p.m., Duration: 20 minutes – free of charge and no registration required. Sleds are available free of charge at the toboggan practice park. For rides on the toboggan run, please bring your own sled (sled rental available at the ski center). Subject to change depending on snow conditions. Will be cancelled in case of bad weather.

Immerse yourself in the world of traditional cuisine and learn from expert Elisabeth from the Eichernhof farm in Vöran! In this workshop, she will show you how to prepare delicious dumplings in the traditional way. Together we will get to know the different variations of this popular dish and work with fresh ingredients. After cooking together, it's time for the tasting - taste the freshly prepared dumplings and enjoy the variety of flavors. Mmm, how delicious! Sign up and experience an enjoyable day full of culinary discoveries! In German.

A cozy get-together to promote learning and practicing German, Italian, and English – guided by native-speaking moderators.

Tea and cookies will be available during the meeting. Please bring your own cup.

Participation is free of charge.

Info: +39 345 8371990

Main theme of the cooking event: “Bsunders guat” – Simply special Familiar flavors freshly reinterpreted Rooted in our region, this cooking event brings genuine South Tyrolean tradition to the stove. Typical dishes from the farmers’ kitchen are prepared in the classic way and refined with modern influences. The result: dishes that are simply “bsunders guat” (especially good). Event description Participants can look forward to a 4-course menu made from local ingredients sourced from South Tyrolean farms. Experienced chefs, well-versed in South Tyrolean cuisine, will guide you through a rustic culinary evening and share new inspiration for both familiar and lesser-known dishes. Exciting tips and tricks await you in the cooking school’s kitchen. During the evening, you’ll not only get hands-on experience but also enjoy the dishes you’ve prepared. Gathered around the large communal table – the tavolata – the self-cooked dishes, paired with suitable wines, will become the centerpiece of the evening. Date: Wednsday, 17.12.2025 Time: 17:30 – 22.30 Language: German Place: Roter Hahn Cookery School– Föhrnerhof, Glaningerweg 19, 39100 Bolzano Price: 130€ per Person Minum age: 12 y.o. Booking: T.+39 0471 999349 or E. info@roterhahn-kochschule.it

In the heart of the Seiser Alm, the Gostner hut awaits you for a special cooking class focused on one of the most popular desserts: Kaiserschmarrn. Step by step, fresh ingredients are transformed into this delicious dish – prepared traditionally and tasted right there on the spot.

Learn the basics of classic cross-country skiing under the guidance of an experienced instructor. In this beginner's course, you'll learn step by step how to properly handle cross-country skis. Enjoy the winter scenery and experience the fun of winter sports – perfect for beginners! The event will be in German and Italian.

Pinecone Angels & Christmas Stars From 3:00 – 5:00 PM, we’ll get creative and make charming pinecone angels and sparkling stars – for hanging or as decorative sticks. Let your imagination run wild and craft beautiful Christmas decorations!

A few days before Christmas, we forget the pre-holiday bustle and create a fairy-tale felt oasis of calm. We will learn to make beautiful Christmas decorations from local sheep’s wool using the dry-felting technique. While crafting, we will listen to winter and Christmas tales told orally from around the world.

Workshops and entertainment for children. Christmas is an exciting time for children, and the Merano Christmas Markets have reserved a space for them dedicated to imagination and creativity.

Alpine ski course for children from 3 to 10 years (beginners).

Workshops and entertainment for children. Christmas is an exciting time for children, and the Merano Christmas Markets have reserved a space for them dedicated to imagination and creativity.

Workshops and entertainment for adults. Just like for children, the Merano Christmas Markets have reserved a space for adults dedicated to imagination and creativity. In Piazza della Rena, you will find the ‘Chalet’ where you can create Advent wreaths, lights and Christmas stars.

-- Paussé -- An immersive experience of deep well-being through the power of sound vibrations. During this group session, you will be guided on a journey of relaxation through the harmonic sounds of gongs and crystal bowls. The frequencies emitted by these instruments support stress release, energetic rebalancing, and a profound sense of inner calm. _____ Meeting point: Tourist office Ortisei Price: 10€ VGA | 32€ DVG | 42€ Duration: 45 min Number of participants: min. 2 | max. 6 Difficulty level: ○○○○○ Period: December Dogs allowed: no Stroller: no _____ VGA= guest of a Val Gardena Active partner accommodation DVG= guest of a Dolomites Val Gardena partner accommodation *Public transport (busses, cableway, etc…) are not included and must be paid separately. Minimum age: 14 years Any variation is reserved to the expert!

Fun and entertainment for children. Christmas is an exciting time for children, and the Merano Christmas Markets have reserved a space for them dedicated to imagination and creativity. On the upper promenade (near the Posta bridge) is the Goldie's House, the mascot of the Merano Christmas Markets, who welcomes his young guests on weekends and during the Christmas holidays with lots of workshops for children aged 4 and up. Tickets: online, Merano app, at Goldie's House, €5.00. Info Barbara: +39 347 6606802 (also WhatsApp).

In the midst of the winter atmosphere and surrounded by festive lighting, the scene of Christmas Eve comes to life. The cot, handcrafted from high-quality wood, invites you to experience the Christmas story in all its originality and beauty. The life-size figures of Mary, Joseph, the newborn baby Jesus and the animals unfold in all their splendour and bring the Christmas message of peace, love and hope straight to the heart of visitors. Celebrate this special moment with us and be enchanted by the festive atmosphere on the village bridge.

Workshops and entertainment for children. Christmas is an exciting time for children, and the Merano Christmas Markets have reserved a space for them dedicated to imagination and creativity.

Workshops and entertainment for children. Christmas is an exciting time for children, and the Merano Christmas Markets have reserved a space for them dedicated to imagination and creativity.

Deer & Winter – Candle Lanterns From 3:00 – 5:00 PM, with a little imagination and the warm glow of a tea light, we’ll create charming decorations that bring light and coziness to wintertime. Craft your own winter lanterns and enjoy a creative break!

Workshops and entertainment for children. Christmas is an exciting time for children, and the Merano Christmas Markets have reserved a space for them dedicated to imagination and creativity.

Lucky Charms & Little Talismans From 3:00 – 5:00 PM, we’ll craft little lucky charms for the New Year – chimney sweep figures, lucky pigs, greeting cards, and other creative talismans. Perfect for giving as gifts or brightening up your own home!

Each of us wants to feel good in our own skin. Our largest sensory organ, the skin, deserves to be well cared for; after all, it is the mirror of our soul. In this course, Elisabeth Unterhofer would like to explain simple and natural ways of effective skin care and make some care products. In the spirit of sustainability, only high-quality organic ingredients, regional, if possible, are used. Your skin will thank you for it. For whom: Young people over 14 years of age and adults.

Workshops and entertainment for children. Christmas is an exciting time for children, and the Merano Christmas Markets have reserved a space for them dedicated to imagination and creativity.

The fauna of the Dolomites includes many types of known and easily sighted animals, such as squirrels and deers, but includes as many, difficult to see and hear, especially in the world of birds of prey. After an introduction in the Nature Park House Visitor Center (approx. 50 min., only in Italian!), we will drive to the Owls Park, where Mario will show and tell us the peculiarities of his feathered friends.

Meeting place: Nature Park Visitor center, San Vigilio (transfer to the Owl Park in your own vehicle)

Fun and entertainment for children. Christmas is a time full of excitement, especially for children. That's why Merano Christmas has created a place for their imagination and creativity. On the Upper Passer Promenade (near the Post Bridge), you will find Goldie's House, the mascot of Merano Christmas, which welcomes its little guests aged 4 and up during the weekends and Christmas holidays. Ticket: online, Merano App, Goldie's House. €5.00.

--Cujiné sun n luech da paur-- Experience a very special cooking class with farmer Anna. She loves regional delicacies and cooks with heart and passion. By taxi you will reach the farm “Curijel” from Selva. During this cooking class you prepare various dishes, which will then be tasted in the typical Tyrolean "Stube". _____ Meeting point: Active & Events Office Selva di Val Gardena (Nives square) Price: 30€ VGA | 63€ DVG | 82€ Duration: 2,5 hours Number of participants: min. 1 Difficulty level: ○○○○○ Period: January - April Dogs allowed: no _____ VGA= guest of a Val Gardena Active partner accommodation DVG= guest of a Dolomites Val Gardena partner accommodation Subject to changes! Dishes: Spinach dumplings and Linzer cake

Workshops and entertainment for children. Christmas is a time full of excitement, especially for children. That's why Merano Christmas has created a place for their imagination and creativity. On the Upper Passer Promenade (near the Post Bridge), you will find Goldie's House, the mascot of Merano Christmas, which welcomes its little guests aged 4 and up during the weekends and Christmas holidays. Ticket: online, Merano App, Goldie's House, €5.00. Info Barbara: +39 347 6606802 (also WhatsApp)

Bring beautiful and clean second-hand clothing and accessories and swap them. If you don't have any clothes to swap, you can simply take something with you in exchange for a voluntary donation to the OEW partner project ‘Vida y esperanza’ in Bolivia.

On this family walk you will discover all the tricks, which the animals in the Nature Park have developed to survive during the cold season. With help from a ranger, children and parents will learn together how to interpret animal tracks in the forest. After the adven- ture in the snow, you can warm up with a good hot tea in the Visitor center.

Workshops and entertainment for children. Christmas is an exciting time for children, and the Merano Christmas Markets have reserved a space for them dedicated to imagination and creativity.

Workshops and entertainment for children. Christmas is an exciting time for children, and the Merano Christmas Markets have reserved a space for them dedicated to imagination and creativity.