Wydarzenia związane z rękodziełem i zwyczajami w Południowym Tyrolu

From 10.00 am. to 6.00 pm., the Town Hall Square will transform into a bustling marketplace. More than 40 talented artisans will showcase their works, inviting you to stroll and shop. Discover unique autumn decorations, handmade jewelry, ceramic and glass items, and artistic wood carvings.

On September 21st, the traditional Matië market takes place in Ortisei. If 21 September falls on a Sunday, the market takes place on Saturday.

What do you do with a chair that only wobbles? With a toaster that no longer burns for anything? With a jumper that moths found devourable? Throw it away? As if! Come to the Repair Café and everything will be fine! Only when you have repaired something does it really belong to you. Even those who don't have anything to repair can eat or drink something at the Repair Café and help or watch someone else. The focus of the intergenerational initiative is: repairing is fun, often surprisingly easy and saves money and valuable resources. Source: OEW

The return of the herds from summer pastures in the Tel high mountain valley is appropriately celebrated at the Nasereit Alpine shelter, in accordance with the old farming tradition.

9:30 hl. Mass with procession Followed by festivities with music and food

Concert by the Tscherms music band, Tscherms music pavilion, 8.00 pm.

Gstral, Kaseracker, Merl-Tennen – The History and stories behind Field Names around Oberbozen with Expert Johannes Ortner. Meeting point: 10 a.m. at Oberbozen train station. Duration: 5 hours, bring a picnic in your backpack. Hiking price: €15, free with RittenCard. Language: German & Italian. On this hike around Oberbozen, we will trace the origins of old Ritten field names such as Gstral, Höll, Kaseracker, and Tennen. Field names are "concise landscape formulas", reflecting the settlement and linguistic history of Ritten. However, these names also hold clues about past agricultural activities, local vegetation, and even prehistoric times. Field names often reflect how people perceived and categorized their surroundings. Ethnologist and name researcher Johannes Ortner will provide further insights into these and other local peculiarities. Registration with the tourist office by 5 p.m. the day before.

Venison, mutton, Muas & Ribl (local specialities) The landlords of Hinterpasseiertal Valley dish up local and refined specialities. On the menu you can find typical dishes from the end of the Passeiertal Valley and hearty farmer's food as culinary delights. The menu features typical local recipes, hearty home-style meals, and gourmet highlights. Note: Muas and Riibl available by pre-order only! Participating establishments: Guesthouse Rabenstein – Rabenstein/Corvara Guesthouse Hochfirst – Rabenstein/Corvara GuesthousePlatterwirt – Platt/Plata Residence & Bistro Panorama – Pfelders/Plan Hotel/Restaurant Rosmarie – Pfelders/Plan Court tavern Steinerhof – Pfelders/Plan Bar/Pizzeria Pisten Pub – Pfelders/Plan

When summer slowly draws to a close, the farmers bring their cows, calves, and sheep down from the mountain pastures. The reception in the valley is a celebration for everyone! Start of the festival at 10.00 am Arrival of the animals in Maiern at 11.30am At the end of September, the animals return from their summer retreat. After months of gorging themselves on lush Alpine meadows and recharging their batteries in the sun for the winter, cows and calves, sheep, and lambs migrate from the mountain to the valley. There, the numerous spectators await the festively decorated animals. But only with traditional music, in good company, and South Tyrolean specialities is the Alpine transhumance complete. Enjoyment and fun are well taken care of!

Once again this year, for the thirteenth time, one stage of the European Championships in Prehistoric Archery and Atlatl will be held in the Schnalstal Valley. In the area where Ötzi once went hunting, archers and spear throwers from the different countries of Europe will meet... Event organized by archeoParc Schnalstal.

At the end of September, it’s that time again – the village of Colle in Val Casies Valley invites you to the traditional Keila Kirschta! The festivities kick off on Saturday with the ceremonial raising of the Kirschta Michl tree, followed by a lively evening with live music and a fantastic atmosphere in the festival tent. The highlight of the weekend is Sunday’s grand parade and cattle drive. Beautifully adorned animals, magnificently decorated festival wagons, and the solemn procession of marching bands turn the village into a vibrant stage of tradition and culture. Enjoy delicious Tyrolean specialties and a fun-filled children's program – a festival for the whole family!

Celebrate our religious traditions together with us. Today the procession in honour of the Archangels Michael, Gabriel and Raphael will lead to the Sanctuary La Crusc/Santa Croce. The Holy Mass will be celebrated at 9.30 a.m. During the event photos or video footage may be taken for the purpose of documentation and promotion of the event and the region. The footage may be used and published on websites, on social networks and on media in compliance with the data protection regulations.

Open day, where the innkeepers show you what is grown, stored and processed on the farm and finally ends up on your table. Learn all about the old tradition of Törggelen. 01.10. Johannserhof 08.10. Pschnickerhof 22.10. Oberpartegger

The autumn custom of Törggelen has a centuries-old tradition in South Tyrol. After the successful harvest in autumn, the farmers of the area met and celebrated with new wine, cabbage and smoked meat, doughnuts and chestnuts. To this day, Törggelen is considered by South Tyroleans to be an expression of conviviality and joie de vivre. Traditional Törggelen at the village fountain in the centre of Naturno from 14.30 - 17.30 with roasted chestnuts, new wine and music. In October a flea market takes place at the same time at the town hall square from 9 am - 5 pm.

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

ONLY GERMAN AND ITALIAN SPEAKING GUIDE Beautiful farmsteads surrounded by cultivated landscapes, the sheep “Villnösser Brillenschaf”, Graues Geislerrind Beef, sustainable agriculture, permaculture, beekeeping and traditional food. Guided round walk with sheep farmer Günther Pernthaler in St. Peter on the Farmer’s Trail. From Blosegg to the farms Gsoi, Maier's Paradies and back to St. Peter. Meeting point: Tourist Information Office at St. Peter Start: 9.00 am - return: approx. 5.00 pm Itinerary data: ca. 650 m difference in altitude - ca. 15 km - walking time: ca. 4,5 hours PRICE: Participation fee: 20,00 € - free of charge with DolomitiCard Tasting fee*: adults 30,00 € - children (8-13 years) 12,00 € Participants: min. 2 persons

Traditional Transhumance with Festivities and Folk Music. In October, it’s time for the cattle, horses, goats, and sheep that spent the summer on the Seiser Alm to return to the valley. On the Seiser Alm, the Transhumance is traditionally celebrated on Rosary Saturday, the Saturday before the Harvest Festival. Starting at 10:30 a.m., cows adorned with flower wreaths and bells fill the streets of Compatsch. The colorful herd of around 250 cattle, sheep, horses, and goats, along with decorated carts, then heads towards the valley and Kastelruth around midday. Festivities on the Seiser Alm in Compatsch begin at 10:00 a.m. with commentary - the „Goasslschnalzern“, alphorn players, the dance group „Alpler Plattler Gitschen“, the brass band "St. Martin in Thurn", the music group "Schlernblech", a farmers' market, and demonstrations of old farming crafts. Food and drink will be provided. Festivities in Kastelruth start at 10:00 a.m. with commentary - For many years, it has been a tradition to celebrate the return from the Alm with music, dancing, food, and drink. The Farmers' Buffet and the Hunting Association of Kastelruth will provide refreshments at the entrance to Kastelruth, along the beautiful promenade. The Alphorn players, the Garner „Schuhplattler“, the „Goasslschnalzer“ and the musical group „Schlernwind“ will provide entertainment. The festive procession with the animals and their handlers is expected to arrive in Kastelruth around 1:30 p.m. We recommend that you watch the entire Transhumance from the Seiser Alm to Kastelruth, as not all animals make it to Kastelruth. Some farmers take their animals to their farms before reaching Kastelruth. You can easily reach the Seiser Alm with the Seiser Alm Cable Car from Seis am Schlern. On this special day, you can use the Seis-Seiser Alm Cable Car at a special price of €14.00 (round trip)! Buses no. 3, 3A and 172 run between the Seiser Alm cable car and Kastelruth. Please note the road closures: after a certain time, no buses will run to Kastelruth, so you may need to travel to Telfen and walk from there to Kastelruth. Tour buses can reach the Seiser Alm before 9:00 a.m. Since the road will be closed for return traffic until 2:00 p.m., tour buses can only drive down after 2:00 p.m. Alternatively, tour buses can park at the Seiser Alm Cable Car station, and guests can reach the Seiser Alm by cable car. In Kastelruth, tour buses can drop off guests at the bus station and then park at the "Tirlerhof" parking lot, 1 km away. Please pay attention to road closures.

Join us for a moment of reflection and prayer during the hour of adoration at the La Crusc/Santa Croce Sanctuary. During the event photos or video footage may be taken for the purpose of documentation and promotion of the event and the region. The footage may be used and published on websites, on social networks and on media in compliance with the data protection regulations.

The traditional "Gsiesa Marschtl" market takes place every year on the first Saturday in September in the village center of S. Martino in Val Casies Valley. A lively market invites visitors to stroll and explore, offering everything from trendy fashion to authentic regional products. Of course, the classic chestnut roaster with his freshly roasted chestnuts is a must. The festivities begin with a traditional morning pint, where delicious Tyrolean specialties are served. Various musical performances follow, creating a festive atmosphere and entertaining visitors with a mix of traditional and modern sounds. The highlight of the afternoon is the parade with the cattle drive, which attracts numerous visitors to Val Casies Valley every year – a true highlight for locals and guests alike!

ONLY GERMAN AND ITALIAN Sheep’s wool felt of Villnösser Brillenschaf sheep for children in the Puez-Geisler Nature Park Visitor Center. As part of the Lamb Weeks of the "Villnösser Brillenschaf", an afternoon of handicrafts is organised. For children from 6 to 12 years. Free of charge, but registration required by 5 pm the day before.

Thanksgiving Day in Kastelruth is an annual event where the people of the community express their gratitude for a successful harvest year. On the day of the celebration a Holy Mass is held, followed by a procession through the streets of the village. The procession starts at the church and goes through the streets of Kastelruth, while the villagers sing their harvest songs. At the end of the procession, the congregation gathers in the village square, where our local parish priest concludes the Mass and gives God's blessing to all those present.

In Prato allo Stelvio, ancient customs and traditions are experienced like in few other places in South Tyrol. "Zusslrennen" and "Machgertanz" in carnival, the "Goaßlschnölln" group and the famous "Tuifl" devils of St. Nicholas in December are just a few examples of the village's cultural specialities. The entire variety of living traditions and ancient costumes will be brought closer to visitors during the seventh festival of tradition and taste, to be held on 5 October 2025. The Tourist Association of Prato, together with the participating associations, invites you to participate in a colourful programme of events as part of the festival. From local and regional customs to culinary delights, a large craft and gourmet market, open kitchen, bowling alley, harmonious music and much more, there is much for festival visitors to see and experience. The festival starts at 9.30 a.m. with a morning pint in the main square of Prato.

At 10.00 a.m. the cattle will be decorated at the Malga Tuff from where they will be driven to Fiè. They will arrive at Fiè at approximately 11.30 a.m. or 12.00 p.m. At 1.00 p.m. there will be benediction of the cattle followed by a festival at the festival place Völs.

Festivity "Törggelefest" with roasted chestnuts, home-made wines, South Tyrolean 'Marende' and music in the nostalgic garden of the Gaudententurm residence and, last but not least, guided tours through the distillery!

Stroll through the the market street of Laces and take a look on the variety of products from the different market stands.

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, St. Magdalena 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 SelberGMOCHT market in Klausen is a unique event where local artisans and producers showcase their lovingly crafted, one-of-a-kind creations. Whether it's exquisite woodwork, handmade textiles, fine culinary delights, or creative accessories – quality and regionality take center stage here. Experience the charming atmosphere of Klausen and be inspired by traditional craftsmanship, sustainable products, and regional delicacies. A feast for all the senses that highlights the diversity of South Tyrol!

Celebrate our religious traditions together with us. Today the religious procession with the translation of the Holy Cross will lead from the Sanctuary of La Crusc/Santa Croce to the village of Badia. During the event photos or video footage may be taken for the purpose of documentation and promotion of the event and the region. The footage may be used and published on websites, on social networks and on media in compliance with the data protection regulations.