Bolzano and environs Magazine 2016

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The new (wine) producers
Generational change in the cellar
The commercial town of Bolzano
Discover and experience
On big mountains
with small feet
Summiteers and mountain adventures
EXTRA PANORAMIC MAP
AND LIST OF
ACCOMMODATIONS WITH PRICES
2016
M AGA Z I N E
Photos: Val Sarentino/Martin Rattini
The sky
is the
limit.
Bolzano and environs – high Alpine
outdoor experience for hikers,
nature lovers and families
in the Alps of Val Sarentino.
www.bolzanosurroundings.info
Bolzano Terlano Andriano Appiano Caldaro Termeno Cor taccia Magrè Cor tina Salorno Egna Montagna
Ora Bronzolo Vadena Laives Meltina San Genesio Val Sarentino Renon Aldino Trodena Anterivo
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Contrast agent
with side effects
Whenever I can, I stop between the South Tyrolean Wine Road and the Dolomites. It has almost become pathological; I need my dose of South Tyrol.
What amazes me again and again, are the truly impressive contrasts that
characterise the most southern part of the most northern Italian province.
Where else can you admire alpine roses and palm trees, an alpine landscape
and Mediterranean lifestyle, the thousands of years old glacier mummy
Ötzi, and the futuristic Museion side by side. North and South, summits and
valleys, reliability and spontaneity form an exciting symbiosis. The unique
cultural melting pot where the German, Italian, and Ladin populations live
together provides for spice, friction and discussions, but also for openness,
inspiration and movement.
Christian Haas
Born in 1974, studied geology in Eichstätt and Munich,
his current hometown. Since
2002, he has been working as
a freelance travel journalist
for newspapers, magazines,
online platforms and book
publishers like ‘Süddeutsche
Zeitung’, ‘Abenteuer und
Reisen’, ‘Merian’ and ‘Focus
Online’. His personal focus
This is also a big topic from a physical point of view – and this all year long.
In spring, the mild temperatures attract guests earlier than elsewhere to
stroll around the narrow alleys in Bolzano/Bozen and to the golf courses;
shortly after, mountain-bikers and hikers come to discover the wonderful
mountains, and also water fans enjoy surfing and swimming early in spring.
All this is possible until late autumn. I remember a swimming adventure
in October in the surprisingly warm Lago di Caldaro/Kalterer See Lake. No
wonder, this is the warmest lake in the Alpine region. In winter finally, the
small ski resorts await guests for fun on the slopes, and gentle snow sports
like snow-shoe hiking or cross-country skiing.
lies on the Alps, outdoor and
family topics – and South
Tyrol combines the three of
them! www.texttaten.de
In short: If you are troubled by autumn blues, winter madness, or spring
fever, Bolzano and environs provides the perfect antidepressant. A quickly
available sentiment improver with immediate effect. Risks and side effects?
They do exist. Physical dependence can be noticed relatively quickly. In the
form of an increased desire to return as soon as possible. And to experience
the contrasts even deeper. Immersing even further into the Geoparc Bletterbach, the Alpi di Sarentino/Sarntaler Alpen Alps, or the world of wine,
castles and South Tyrolean people.
I think I have to leave again. Do you?
Christian Haas
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8 The new (wine) producers
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Reading time
Generational change in the cellar
16 Six best things to do
3’35’’
Must-sees for the premiere
20 The blue golf wonder 1’40’’
Relaxed tee-off
22 The reign of Thomas Kohl
3’30’’
Mountain apple juice
28 The commercial town of Bolzano
4’50’’
Discover and experience
ACCOMMODATIONS
56 Packages & offers
36 Cycling through the country
3’25’’
From sporty to relaxing
40 On big mountains with small feet
5’20’’
Summiteers and mountain adventures
Cycling, wine, wellness, family,
culture and riding
63 Bolzano San Genesio
68 Terlano
46 In a great winter mood
3’15’’
Skiing made easy
72 Andriano
75 Appiano
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90 Camping
6 South Tyrol ABC
91 Caldaro
14Excellent wines – Italian wine guides
111 Termeno
26 Our best – Gourmet guide
118 Bassa Atesina
Cortaccia, Magrè, Cortina
34Lake Stage Performances
123Castelfeder
Ora, Montagna, Egna, Salorno
35South Tyrol Balance
127 Laives Bronzolo Vadena
50 365 Days – Events & highlights
132 Meltina
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146 Panoramic map
147 Getting there
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134 Val Sarentino
137 Renon
141 Aldino Redagno Passo Oclini
143 Monte Corno Nature Park
Anterivo, San Lugano, Trodena
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ARCHITECTURE
The Ortlerhof in Appiano/
Eppan opened its
distillery in 2011. The
young master distiller
Alexander Ortler
exclusively uses sunripened and handpicked
fruits from South Tyrol.
The natural, fruity aroma
is added to the distillate
with great passion,
ambition and love, and
additional aromas and
sugar are not used.
www.ortler.biz
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MONUMENT TO
VICTORY
The documentary
exhibition ‘BZ ‘18–’45 – a
monument to one town
with two dictatorships’
reflects on the history of
the Bolzano Monument
to Victory. This exhibition
also covers the period
of 1918 to 1945 from a
regional, as well as outer
region point of view and
focuses on Italian fascism
and the period of Nazi
occupation.
www.monumenttovictory.com
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From the classic Dolomites
round tour to an
enchanting snow-shoe tour,
from the luggage and bike
depot to sports and leisure
time equipment rental or a
rental car with driver: in the
office directly at the train
station of Bolzano/Bozen
you can book a variety of
services and activities.
www.basecampdolomites.com
In September, the finding
of Ötzi, the meanwhile
most important mummy
in the world, celebrates its
25th jubilee. Ötzi, the most
famous human from the
Copper Age, and all his
tools, can be visited in the
South Tyrolean Museum
of Archaeology since 1998.
From 2nd of February 2016,
the special exhibition HEAVY
METAL presents the Copper
Age as an exciting epoch of
global change.
www.iceman.it
BASE CAMP
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South Tyrol’s cultural
history is omnipresent,
and its traces are visible
everywhere in the
region. The cohabitation
of different cultures in
South Tyrol did and still
has an influence on the
architectonic variety in
the country. Experience
South Tyrol as a land of
architecture at the end
of May with interesting
constructions.
www.tagederarchitektur.it
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The Mirror Houses,
developed by architect
Peter Pichler, offer
modern holidays of the
highest level in modern
architecture. Just outside
Bolzano/Bozen, and
located amidst apple
trees, the playfully
designed houses merge
with the surrounding
landscape.
www.mirror-houses.com
Regional production, quality
and brewing art: South
Tyrolean beer is popular!
All of the eight South
Tyrolean breweries, which
brew fresh, unfiltered beer
with the South Tyrolean
seal of quality, follow their
own recipes and rituals.
Therefore, no one beer
tastes like another.
www.wirtshausbrauereien.it
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WHEN IS BLOSSOM
TIME?
Between the beginning and
the middle of April, the apple
blossom in Bolzano and
environs turns into a scenting
sea of flowers; in June/July,
the Alpine roses bloom on the
Alpine meadows at more than
2,000 metres in height. The first
messengers of spring already
bloom at the end of February/
beginning of March in the Valle
della Primavera (Spring Valley)
– nomen est omen.
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TRENDY SOCKS
The fashion label from
Bolzano/Bozen creates
trendy socks made from
fabrics and materials,
which are produced
exclusively in Italy. Hereby,
WAMS combines a unique
design with passion, and
creates trendy and unique
accessories for the brave and
fashionable.
www.wam-socks.com
WILD HERBS
& WINE
Othmar Sanin will
guide you through his
biodynamic operated
winery in Magrè/Margreid,
and will explain more than
30 valuable and edible
wild herbs. You will receive
interesting information
about their special effect
and can taste ‘wild’
delicacies and rarities like
young vine leaves pickled
in olive oil.
othmar.sanin@brennercom.net
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Location Museion, Museum of modern and contemporary art, www.museion.it Artists and works page 8-9: Martino Gamper, design is a state of mind, exhibition
view, Museion, 2015 | page 10: Danh Vo, We the People 2011 – 2013 (detail), 2011. Museion Collection (left) | page 11: Hubert Koster, Konzeptmontage, 2015 |
page 12: Pietro Roccasalva, The Skeleton Key III, 2007 (left); Jimmie Durham, Acrylique et fer sur bois, 2007 (right)
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A new generation is now in charge in South
Tyrol’s wine sector: Daniel and Hannes, Julia and Karoline and Andrea – all of them
young, motivated, well educated – are now
at the forefront in the vineyards and in the
wine cellar.
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The way to the Pfitscher Winery in Montagna/
Montan first leads through a small forest, before
the view opens up to the vineyards and the new
winery. There is also news with regard to the family. The parents are making space for the new generation to take over. Son Daniel, 25 years of age,
is responsible for distribution and marketing; he
welcomes visitors and guides them through the
winery. Brother Hannes (24) joins him in his work
clothes. He looks after the vineyard and the cellar.
It was soon clear for both of them that they would
work in the parent’s business. ‘The more I understood how such a business works, the more fascinated I was’, says Hannes Pfitscher. The Pfitscher
family has been producing wine for generations,
and is operating the winery since 1861. A vast assortment grows across twelve hectares (inclusive
of vendors) in Montagna, Egna, Ora and Cortaccia.
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From the classic Pinot Nero to the typical regional
Lagrein and the exotic Shiraz, from a fresh Chardonnay to the fruity Gewürztraminer. Once mainly
a guesthouse, producing wine was more a hobby.
The big change arrived with the taking over of the
business of today’s senior, father Klaus Pfitscher:
from quantity to quality, new positons, new vines,
away from the Vernatsch table wine, bottles instead of barrels.
EVERYTHING NEW ALSO
IN TERMENO
Thanks to the big glass fronts of the low-energy house Pfitscher Winery, the first in Italy, you
enjoy a wonderful view of the other side of the
valley and Termeno. Here too, the winery is slowly being handed over to the new generation.
Elena Walch was once the main woman in the
wine sector in South Tyrol. Now, her daughters
are following in their mothers’ footsteps: Karoline and Julia, 27 and 29 years old, are the fifth
generation of the Walch wine producer history.
Karoline has always known that she wanted to
do the same thing as her mother. ‘My bedroom
was located right over the barrique cellar. I was
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>> Vinum Hotels South Tyrol. 30 specialised hotels
guarantee for special moments on the topic of wine:
when the menu and wines combine to make up an almost perfect symbiosis at the table. When the hosts can
tell you details about South Tyrolean wines, and also
offer some wines for tasting. When wine knowledge is
something you can feel in the vineyards and wine cellars during guided tours, seminars and tastings.
www.vinumhotels.com
>> WineSafari. Learning a lot about wine, a short hike
through the vineyards, meeting wine fans, and tasting
wines of course: The WineSafari is an educational, communicative and delicious day journey along the South
Tyrolean Wine Road. The guided tour is ideal to discover
the various aspects of the South Tyrolean Wine Road.
Spend an adventurous day filled with information on
South Tyrolean wine, served by wine experts.
www.suedtiroler-weinstrasse.it
>> South Tyrolean Wine Academy. ‘Experiencing
knowledge about wine’ is the theme of the South Tyrolean Wine Academy, where they teach much more
than just pure facts about fine grape juice. The idea is
to bring wine and culinary delights closer in people’s
Wine is their passion: while
Andrea Moser (middle) is a
cellar master, Karoline Walch
and Daniel Pfitscher look
after the sales aspect.
amidst it all from the very beginning.’ She studied business administration and liked her job with
Mercedes Benz, but then the time came to fully
dedicate her time to wine. For Julia, it was not as
clear from the very beginning. After her studies in
France and Belgium (history, European studies, international wine economy), she was however looking forward to settling down. And so she did, at
home. Both have gained experiences in different
wineries, Julia in France, and Karoline in Australia.
For the past few years, they have been the managers of the winery and looking after agriculture, cellar and sales. The Walch family cultivates 55 hectares of vineyards resulting in half a million bottles
a year. About 30 people work for the winery. The
two most important vineyard locations are Castel
Ringberg above Lago di Caldaro/Kalterer See Lake,
and Kastelaz above Termeno. And there are many
smaller locations with their own wine productions.
The heart and headquarters of the winery is a
500-years old Jesuits convent with an enchanting
Bistro with a small park and tables, and high old
trees. The true treasure however lies below ground:
in the old wine cellar below the house, there are giant wooden barrels, which have been collected for
minds – and this done in a short space of time. The
course curriculum spans from entertaining tasting
courses for just one hour, to a professional training
course for the professionals. www.weinakademie.it
>> Farm Hike. In the historic wine village of Cortaccia/
Kurtatsch, many farms and manors dating from the
13th to the 17th century tell the history of the village,
and can be visited during a farm round hike. The People
Through Time Museum have collected various information on the historic farms, which are displayed on the
farmhouses. www.suedtiroler-unterland.it
>> More than just organic. Pioneer Rudolf Niedermayr
has been focusing on organic winegrowing for more
than 20 years. Now, his son Thomas has taken over the
small winery ‘Hof Gandberg’ on Appiano-Monte/Eppan
Berg, and is continuing to realise the heritage of his
father. The 27-year old grows PIWI grape varieties and
has changed his winery into a modern Garden of Eden.
www.thomas-niedermayr.com
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Oenologist Hannes Pfitscher
supports his father in the
vineyards and in the cellar.
Together with her sister,
Julia Walch looks after the
international sales part.
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generations. Each generation has its own barrel.
Walking through narrow galleries you get further down to the deepest cellar about 10 metres
below ground. 28 different wines from smaller
single locations are stored here. Sometimes, only
about 1,000 bottles of wine are produced from
this harvest.
UNUSUAL STEP IN CALDARO
The time to let the young generation come to the
forefront has also come in the Kaltern Winery. A
very special young man: Andrea Moser. Actually, Andreas from ‘Welsch Tyrol’, today’s Trentino,
which is the reason for his Italian first name. His
surname on the other hand is German: his great
grandfather was from Bavaria. The family moved to
Trentino at one stage, and today, still lives in Mezzocorona. Relaxed, despite the phone constantly
ringing, Moser sits in the Kaltern winecenter and
tells the story of how he got to the Oltradige/Überetsch region. Moser was born in 1982 and studied in San Michele all‘Adige and in Geisenheim. He
worked in Trentino, Friuli, in France and in New
Zealand. He finalised his expertise at the Franz
Haas Winery in Montagna. He focuses on the work
in the vineyard: ‘You won’t get a good wine from
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medium-quality grapes.’ In Caldaro, he is able to
realise his philosophy to accompany the product
from the vineyard to the bottling process. The
Kaltern Winery is a co-op with 400 members cultivating 290 hectares of vineyards. They produce
1.9 million bottles a year. Cellar master Moser focuses on White Burgundy, which he believes has
huge potential in South Tyrol thanks to the good
soils and locations. With regard to red wines, Moser sees the Vernatsch as the wine of the future: ‘A
modern wine with history, plenty of fruit and only
a small amount of wood and alcohol.’
ABOUT THE FUTURE
AND LETTING GO
When it comes to inheriting a business, it’s all
about the future. This is nothing new for the
Walchs, there have always been big changes.
Mother Elena, a certified architect, introduced an
artistic approach to the wine sector at the end of
the 80’s. She highly values the cultural and historic
aspects of wine growing with a focus on the terroir, the soil. After all, wine grows everywhere, but
what makes it special? It’s now up to the daughters
to preserve the heritage. While sitting in the park,
the two sisters chat about childhood memories,
the wine journeys they did together with their parents, and the right mix between distance and proximity. The sisters say, they agree on the maxim, but
not always on the detail, but this poses no major
problem. ‘We know each other and we manage to
find a common solution.’ For example during lunch.
‘This is the most important moment of the day, it’s
our meeting. Everybody says what they think’, says
Julia. Currently, the parents still operate the business, and there is also grandfather Alfred, who is
85 years of age, but works in the vineyards every
single day. Due to the increase in production up to
100,000 bottles a year, the children are engaged
more and more, and decisions are taken together.
This is not always easy. ‘In the end we also find a
solution, but sometimes discussions are necessary
beforehand’, says Hannes. ‘Healthy discussions’, he
adds. The children contribute with theories they
have learned in college and expert schools, and the
parents with their experience. They are happy that
the next generation will take over. Mother Monika
says it’s like winning the lottery. This mix also works
in Termeno, but
handing over a business is not always
easy says mother
Elena Walch. ‘If you
set it up, it’s yours.’
But her daughters
are responsible and
committed. ‘You have to let go without interfering.
Maybe they might stumble once. But that is normal.’ She had this freedom too, and now wants to
give the same freedom to her daughters. They truly
appreciate this. ‘If we both want something, our
mother supports us’, says Julia. This is also the duty
of Andrea Moser. He is the boss of the farmers, and
he also has a say on how to work in the vineyards.
An Italian cellar master in a traditional agricultural
business, is that compatible? It is. ‘We have a great
relationship. They respect my work in the vineyards and in the cellar’, says Moser. His German
is good, dialect and traditional German, and this
makes the contact to the farmers easier. ‘I try to
give them tips, and they are often implemented’,
he says. Another advantage: his wife who lives in
Bolzano with him and their two sons, is originally
from Caldaro.
The challenges are the same, for big and small producers: small locations, special wines with a history, the highest quality in the vineyards and in the
cellar, and thinking about tomorrow in due time.
The Piftschers, the Walchs, and the people from
Caldaro are prepared. May the future arrive. You have to
let go without
interfering
Matthias Mayr
The 34-year old was born in
Salorno/Salurn and lived in
Salzburg. He made his passion
his profession, and works as
a freelance journalist. Once
working for the Südtiroler
Tageszeitung, ff and Rai, he
now also writes for barfuss.it.
What keeps him in South Tyrol
are the mountains, the wine
and the carnival traditions.
>> 10 years Vino in Festa. The South Tyrolean Wine
Road Weeks Vino in Festa provide an extraordinary opportunity to immerse in the pleasurable world of South
Tyrolean wine. From 22nd April to 11th June 2016, culture,
tradition, gastronomy and entertainment are combined in a fascinating and sometimes surprising way
during numerous excellent wine events.
>> Gewürztraminer Wine Hiking Day. Hiking through
Mediterranean landscapes and vineyards in and
around Termeno on the traces of the Gewürztraminer
white wine. On the 29th of May 2016, the wineries and
distilleries of Termeno await you to experience, discover, taste and enjoy the wine in unique settings.
www.tramin.com
>> wine & porticos. At the beginning of July and in
front of the impressive backdrop of the medieval porticos of Egna, exquisite wineries will present their selection of wines. Wine connoisseurs will enjoy the variety
of wines, which come from Italy’s most northern wine
region and enjoy some fine, Alpine-Mediterranean
dishes. www.castelfeder.info
>> Spatium Pinot Blanc. ‘All Pinot Blanc’ on the 5th and
6th of August in Appiano, South Tyrol’s biggest winegrowing village. While the first event is reserved for
wine experts, the second event is addressed to all wine
lovers. Visitors can taste more than 100 wines from the
best Pinot Blanc producers in Europe.
www.spatium-pinotblanc.it
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‘CINQUE BOTTIGLIE’
VINI BUONI D’ITALIA 2016
‘LE CORONE’
Pinot Bianco Vial 2014
Cantina Caldaro
Gewürztraminer Windegg 2014
Brigl Josef, Appiano
Sauvignon Voglar 2013
Peter Dipoli, Egna
Gewürztraminer Lunare 2013
Cantina Terlano
Riesling Berg 2014
Ignaz Niedrist, Appiano
Gewürztraminer Aimé 2014
Cantina Cornaiano, Appiano
Müller Thurgau Feldmarschall von Fenner 2013
Tiefenbrunner, Cortaccia
Gewürztraminer Auratus 2014
Tenuta Ritterhof, Caldaro
Gewürztraminer Lunare 2013
Cantina Terlano
Gewürztraminer Vendemmia Tardiva Terminum 2012
Cantina Termeno
Gewürztraminer Vendemmia Tardiva
Terminum 2012
Cantina Termeno
Lago di Caldaro Classico Superiore Pfarrhof 2014
Cantina Caldaro
Enosi 2013
Baron Di Pauli, Caldaro
Pulsar
Weinmanufaktur Profil, Termeno
S. Maddalena Rondell 2014
Glögglhof – Gojer Franz, Bolzano
S. Maddalena Classico Antheos 2014
Ansitz Waldgries – Christian Plattner, Bolzano
Gran Lareyn 2013
Loacker Schwarhof, Bolzano
S. Maddalena Classico Huck am Bach 2014
Lagrein Riserva Taber 2013
Cantina Bolzano
Lagrein Riserva 2012
Unterganzner – Josephus Mayr, Bolzano
Lagrein Sanct Valentin 2011
Cantina San Michele, Appiano
Elda 2011
Nusserhof – Heinrich Mayr, Bolzano
Lagrein Riserva Kristan 2012
Tenuta Egger-Ramer, Bolzano
Spumante Brut Riserva Comitissa Metodo
Classico 2010
Lorenz Martini, Appiano
Lagrein Grieser Riserva Select 2012
Rottensteiner Hans, Bolzano
Spumante Pas Dosé Millesimato Metodo
Classico 2011
Haderburg, Salorno
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‘SUPER TRE STELLE’
Chardonnay Löwengang 2012
Tenutae Alois Lageder, Magrè
Pinot Bianco Riserva Vorberg 2012
Sauvignon Quarz 2013
Chardonnay Rarità 2003
Terlaner I Grande Cuvée 2012
Cantina Terlano
Gewürztraminer Vendemmia Tardiva
Terminum 2012
Cantina Termeno
Pinot Nero Mason di Mason 2012
Tenuta Manincor, Caldaro
Pinot Nero Riserva Trattmann Mazon 2012
Cabernet Sauvignon Cor Römigberg 2011
Le Petit Manincor 2013
Moscato Giallo Passito Serenade 2012
Cantina Caldaro
Moscato Rosa Abtei-Muri 2013
Cantina Convento Muri-Gries, Bolzano
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Lagrein Riserva Castel Ringberg 2011
Elena Walch, Termeno
Lagrein Riserva Abtei Muri 2012
Lagrein Riserva Linticlarus 2012
Mitterberg Igt Rosso Isarcus 2013
Griesbauerhof – Mumelter Georg, Bolzano
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Excellent wines
South Tyrolean white wines dominate the scene: 17 out of the 27 ‘Tre Bicchieri’ wines 2016 by
Gambero Rosso are white wines. The South Tyrolean White Burgundy dominates with four
Three-Glass wines. Like in the past years, it’s mainly autochthone South Tyrolean red wines that
receive awards: again, two Vernatsch wines have reached the Olympus of the Italian wine world
and thereby consolidated the renaissance of the most-grown vine in South Tyrol, followed by
four Lagrein wines.
For the latest news,
please click
www.altoadigewines.com
GAMBERO ROSSO 2016
‘TRE BICCHIERI’
Pinot Bianco Sirmian 2014
Cantina Nalles Magrè
S. Maddalena classico 2014
Pfannenstielhof – Pfeifer Johannes, Bolzano
Pinot Bianco St. Valentin 2013
Cantina San Michele, Appiano
Pinot Nero Riserva Trattmann Mazon 2012
Müller Thurgau Feldmarschall von Fenner 2013
Lagrein Riserva Taber 2013
Cantina Bolzano
Sauvignon 2013
Franz Haas, Montagna
Lagrein Riserva Abtei Muri 2012
Tenuta Kornell, Terlano
Terlano Riserva Nova Domus 2012
Cantina Terlano
Lagrein Riserva Castel Ringberg 2011
Elena Walch, Termeno
Mitterberg Bianco Trias 2014
Ignaz Niedrist, Appiano
Cabernet Sauvignon Cor Römigberg 2011
Gewürztraminer Crescendo Auratus 2014
Tenuta Ritterhof, Caldaro
Cabernet Sauvignon Lafóa 2012
Cantina Colterenzio, Appiano
Gewürztraminer Riserva Brenntal 2012
Cantina Cortaccia
Mosato Giallo Passito Serenade 2012
Cantina Caldaro
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Lagrein Riserva Staves 2012
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become an unforgettable experience. It opens up the doors to a fascinating
world of advantages. Holders of the Winepass PLUS are eligible to use all public
means of transport in South Tyrol, discover the museums of the region, and
experience the best of the South Tyrolean Wine Road. The Winepass PLUS is
available in more than 60 partner businesses and is included in the room rate.
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Hiking, climbing, cycling – and all of this in
front of the spectacular scenery of imposing summits and exciting castles. Without a
doubt: Bolzano and environs offers a huge
selection of Alpine-Mediterranean lifestyle
in a very small area.
Almost a (luxury) problem for guests visiting this
area for the first time: What are the highlights?
Which things should you definitely not miss out
on? Here the must-sees for the premiere. And
also for the subsequent visits, in case you don’t
manage to see everything on your first visit...
‘Stoanerne Mandln’: Fantastic view in an
enchanting atmosphere. Despite the current boom of indoor Funparks, thermal baths and
wellness areas: Outdoor is ‘in’, especially hiking. Bolzano and environs offers the right trail
for everyone: Be it a comfortable stroll over the
biggest larch meadow in Europe on Salto/Salten,
the sporty tour in the Monte
Corno/Trudner Horn Nature
Park, or an exciting excursion
through the vineyards. Amazing panoramic views can however also be enjoyed without a
tasting session. From Renon/
Ritten for example or from the summit plateau of
Hohe Reisch Peak with a splendid view of the entire Dolomites all the way to Ortles/Ortler Mountain. Many legends tell mystic stories about the
so-called ‘Stoanerne Mandln’ (Stone Men), more
than 100 century-old figures made from piled up
stone slabs.
Amazing panoramic views of the
entire Dolomites
In between vineyards and
mountain summits: Bolzano
and environs surprises at all
altitudes.
Geopark Bletterbach: Time journey
through 250 million years of earth history.
Vertical walls, bizarre rocks, roaring waterfalls: A
tour through South Tyrols’ ‘Grand Canyon’ drives
the pulse of adventure-seekers. The canyon,
which was bored from the 400 m deep Bletterbach River, is a true outdoor paradise. However,
as spectacular as the wild setting might seem,
the secured path above and below the rock walls,
which features footbridges and ladders is safe. In
addition to the view of Corno Bianco/Weißhorn
Mountain, the canyon also provides an insight
into geology. The course of rock layers gets visible in a unique geological breakdown. And even
more. Fossilised shells, charred wood and gypsum
deposits tell the history of millions of years of life
– inclusive of prehistoric reptile tracks. No wonder, that UNESCO declared this geological wonder
a World Natural Heritage site in 2009! Tip: The
guides from the Visitors’ Centre will show you all
the natural attractions.
Lago di Caldaro Lake: Water pleasures
with the warmest recommendations.
‘When I see the lake, I don’t need the sea!’ This
motto is especially true for the bathing lakes
south of Bolzano, and especially true for Lago di
Caldaro Lake. The 150 ha large, turquoise water
surface does not only belong to the biggest lake
in South Tyrol, but also to the warmest lake in the
entire Alpine region! 28°C is no exception. You
should however know the best spots in the water
to fully enjoy the lake. The reed belt to the south
serves as nesting place for many bird species, the
northeast of the lake belongs to the vineyards,
and the northwestern shore is reserved for swimming and water sports. For those who prefer to
stay onshore: there is a round trail around the
lake, which can be easily done in two to three
hours. Unless, you take a break in one of the wine
growing farms along the route…
South Tyrolean Wine Road: right of way
for Bacchus. Not only around Lago di Caldaro
Lake, but also in the entire region you can admire
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to South Tyrol’s capital of Bolzano, the villages
of Appiano/Eppan, Caldaro/Kaltern and Termeno/
Tramin are present on the most renowned wine
labels. Hence, a tour from winery to winery is
almost a shoe-in! The ideal way to discover the
wineries, is to do the 40 km long South Tyrolean
Wine Road, either on foot, by car, by bike or by
bus, as it is offered by the ‘WineSafari’. Every first
Thursday of the month, wine-lovers can enjoy an
educational and pleasurable day filled with wine
experiences. Tip: Have a look at the event calendar, there is always something going on along the
Wine Road!
Bolzano: holidays in the alleyways. The
Romans settled at the confluence of the rivers
Adige/Etsch, Isarco/Eisack and Talvera/Talfer, and
during the Middle Ages, Bolzano developed into
one of the richest commercial towns in the Alpine region. Still today, the capital of South Tyrol
is rich: rich in culture and atmosphere. Bolzano
is characterised by a mix of three cultures, students and elderly people, southern flair and Tyrolean lifestyle. The lively heart of the old town
is the narrow alleyway, with old manor buildings
along the side, which give the old town a unique
flair. The alleyways are ideal for enjoying a stroll,
shopping, or making plans while drinking a tasty
cappuccino. Visit the Museion for example, which
is regarded as an extraordinary example of modern architecture; plan a visit to the South Tyrolean Museum of Archaeology, the home of the
glacier mummy ‘Ötzi’; or maybe stroll around the
fruit market at the western end of the alleyway.
But why choose? Just do it all!
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>> High-alpine plateau Salto/Salten. Been there yet?
Europe’s biggest larch meadow is located about 1000
metres above the Val d’Adige/Etschtal Valley on the
Montezoccolo/Tschögglberg high-alpine plateau and
is ideal for extended hikes, legendary walks, panoramic
bike tours, and a horse riding tour on Haflinger horses.
www.tschoegglberg.it
>> Mobility in South Tyrol. With the Mobilcard South
Tyrol (7, 3 or 1 day) and the connected museumobil Card
and the bikemobil Card you can use all public means of
transport such as the trains in South Tyrol all the way to
Trento, all regional busses, the cable cars to Maranza/
Meransen, San Genesio/Jenesien, Renon/Ritten, Meltina/Mölten, Verano/Vöran, the tram railway Renon/
Ritten and the funicular railway to Mendola/Mendel as
often as you want. www.mobilcard.info
>> Guest Cards. Based on the museumobil Card, the
RittenCard (Renon), Bolzano Bozen Card Plus (Bolzano,
San Genesio, Val Sarentino), and the Winepass PLUS
(South Tyrolean Wine Road) offer a series of additional
advantages and services. They are valid during the entire duration of your vacation and are included in the
price of selected partner accommodations. Information
available in the respective Tourist offices.
>> Törggelen, a farming tradition. Hiking, wine tasting,
enjoying farmhouse specialities and the consequent
party. From the end of September, when the wine-growing estates fill their barrels with new wine and when the
chestnuts are ripe for harvest, its traditional Törggele
time, with farmhouse kitchens, lounges and bistros of-
Who hasn‘t tried and who
would like to? Swimming
in Lago di Caldaro Lake,
discovering art and culture in modern buildings
and ancient walls or enjoying a journey through
geology in the Geoparc
Bletterbach.
Castel Firmiano Castle: the crown of castles. Historic monuments wherever you look!
Dozens of castles and convents are scattered
over Bolzano and environs. Like the fairytale-like Castel Roncolo, other castles are also
a venue for concerts and exhibitions, and some,
like Castel Hocheppan have a public bar/restaurant, but most of them host a museum. Just like
Castel Firmiano. This castle ruin towering over
Bolzano dates back to the 9th century and hosts
the MMM Firmian, the heart of the Messner
Mountain Museum. Exhibitions, film days and
encounters focus on the confrontation between
people and the mountains. All this in a highly
attractive setting. fering savoury farming cuisine. The Törggelen season
will draw to a close on the Day of St. Catherine when
the reflective season of Advent begins.
>> Culinary souvenirs. The ‘Pur Südtirol’ Market brings
regionality and sustainability to Bolzano. A highlight
of the market is the pasta show manufacture, where
pasta and bread sticks are produced from organically
grown corn only. New: More than 200 products are also
available in the Pur Südtirol shop in the winecenter Caldaro/Kaltern. www.pursuedtirol.com
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10,000 m² of green and water surfaces,
nine holes and an unmistakable panoramic
landscape make the new ‘Blue Monster’ golf
course in Riva di Sotto-Appiano/UnterrainEppan a truly special golf course.
The first golf ball was hit in South Tyrol about one
hundred years ago. The first people to play golf
here were Europe’s high nobility, who knew about
the beauty of this golf course at Carezza/Karerpass. Over the following years, the number of
golf courses increased
in the entire region.
Now, golf in South Tyrol has reached completely new dimensions. With the ‘Blue
Monster’, star architect Thomas C. Himmel
has created a golf course in Appiano, which does
not stand out only due to the numerous water
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The golf course is only a few minutes’ drive from
Bolzano/Bozen.
Balance between humans and nature
Water is and always has been the basic foundation of this area. The valley was covered with
marshy soils from the Oltradige/Überetsch floodplain, exactly here where the golfers now swing
their clubs. The soil here amidst orchards is flat
and soggy, and the reason for the many water
surfaces on today’s golf course. A perfect example of the symbiosis between humans and nature. While the golfers pull their bags along small
lakes, these natural biotopes provide the living
space for many different animals. However, the
golf course also preserves other traditions. President Alexander Gostner and architect Himmel
have based the entire design on the traditional
origins of golf. The ‘Blue Monster’ is a so-called
links course, which reminds of the original golf
courses in Great Britain: almost no trees, plenty
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Lisa Maria Kager
Lisa Maria Kager is a chatterbox, who can only be
quietened down by an empty piece of paper. Anything
other than lazy, she loves the mix of lively metropolis
and lonely wilderness. For this reason, she studied in
Munich, and came back to South Tyrol for work.
>> Golf in Appiano. The innovative Golf Academy in the
Golf Club Castel Freudenstein is a training centre for
everyone – be it beginners or experts. The course and
training programme offered is also ideal for advanced
golfers to improve their technique at the highest level.
www.golfandcountry.it
>> Golf in South Tyrol. All seven golf courses in South
Tyrol have the fascinating nature scenery of the South
Tyrolean mountain world in common, but each of them
has its own flair – from Mediterranean to Alpine. The
golf courses are perfectly looked after and meet the
highest requirements of passionate golf professionals
of green and hills, which guarantee for a certain
privacy for golfers on the over 10,000 m² large
golf course.
and beginners. www.golfinsuedtirol.it
>> Appiano Castle Triangle. Be it alone or during the
weekly, art-historic guided tours: The three-hour hiking
Aim, hit, enjoy
Nine holes, pitch and putting greens, and also
bunker greens make playing golf in the former
Oltradige floodplains an unforgettable experience. When you swing your golf club and follow the course of the ball during tee-off, you’ll
certainly notice the unforgettable panorama:
from the Gruppo di Tessa/Texelgruppe mountain
range over blooming fruit and apple orchards,
and the valley basin of Bolzano all the way to
the Sciliar/Schlern and Catinaccio/Rosengarten
mountains. This course is however not only for
professionals. The golf course features seven
different tee-off positions with a suitable distance to the flags for all handicaps. Here, professionals and hobby players can improve their
handicaps on the new golf course almost all
year round. tour to the Three Castles of Appiano at the foot of Monte Macaion/Gantkofel Mountain provides an adventure
for old and young alike. Starting point for this round hike
to Schloss Korb Castle and the castles open to the public
Castel d’Appiano/Burg Hocheppan and Boymont Castle is
the car park in Missiano/Missian. www.eppan.com
>> Terlano Asparagus Weeks. In April and May, ten restaurants in Terlano/Terlan, Vilpiano/Vilpian and Settequerce/
Siebeneich await you to enjoy classic and creative dishes
prepared from the delicious Margarete asparagus. Fresh
asparagus with ham, boiled potatoes and Bolzano Sauce
are ‘classics’ amongst asparagus dishes. To complete the
culinary delight there’s a mineral asparagus wine (Sauvignon) from the Terlano Winery. www.spargelwirte.it
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roads to take with your car on the way from
Bolzano/Bozen to the Troidner Fruit Farm.
The castles and villages down in the Valle
d’Isarco/Eisacktal Valley get smaller and
smaller, soon they’ll look as if they were on
a model railway, while the rocks and summits of Catinaccio/Rosengarten and Latemar
Mountain seem to come closer and closer.
After all, from Bolzano – about 300 m above
sea level – up to Auna di Sotto/Unterinn on the
Renon/Ritten Mountain there are about 600 metres of difference in altitude that you have to
cover turn by turn, switchback by switchback
with your car. A young man, resident of Auna di
Sotto, once left to discover the world. It was always clear, that Thomas, the eldest and only son,
would once take over the farm. At that time, part
of the farm included six hectares of grazing land
and a dozen dairy cows and also some vineyards.
So he went to the Agricultural School to
study ‘Fruit and Wine Growing’, but was always more interested in the wine than in the
fruit, and he started to have his first ideas.
He founded a travel agency, specialised in
further education tours for South Tyrolean
farmers, and visited half the world with his
customers. In this way, he did not only see
many countries, but also got many impressions and learned what to do differently.
The apples for the mountain apple juice are picked
by hand in up to five
harvesting cycles. The aim:
bringing the wonderful
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Finally, he asked himself a question: ‘How do apples grow on the
mountains above 900 m of altitude?’
Apples and pears have always grown
on mountain farms, just like the berries that his mother used to grow in
the garden, as well as those which
grew wild too. ‘If you grow up on a
farm, this is completely normal’, he
remembers. ‘You don’t yell from joy,
just because the elderflower berries or
cranberries have matured.’ This question remained at the forefront of his
mind. He returned to the region, where
he once learned to read and write,
where he learned to cycle a bike, and where he
fell in love for the first time. He returned to the
farm, that he was supposed to take over at one
stage. Apple trees on the fields of the Troidner
farm? His father was sceptical. So he gave his
son a small, extremely steep field, which was too
steep for the milk cows. He told him to try and
see if his plans with apple trees even worked.
And it did work! ‘The first mountain apples
flourished. Not only was the more intense sunlight on the mountain an advantage, but
also the cool winds in the evenings’, Thomas Kohl remembers. The more intense sunlight provides apples with sufficient sugar
and the right portion of sweetness, while
the cool nights make sure that enough acid
remains in the apples. Thomas Kohl knew
this phenomenon from wine, from the
Riesling wine for example. Hot summer
days give the grapes sugar and the many
aromas, the cool nights plenty of acidity and the interplay of sweetness and
acid makes up a good wine. When the
young man took over the farm and
restructured the entire farm for fruit
growing, he initially grew the Golden
Delicious, the apple that was the dessert of many Italians. But he wanted
more. Thomas Kohl was convinced:
‘What is true for the wine is true for
the apples.’ Certain vines are suited
to certain positions. Hence, Thomas
Kohl started to try which types of
apples were especially suitable as
mountain apples. After all, an apple
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aromas, which can only be tasted once you have
bitten into the apple? Some apples are sweet,
some spicy or sour. Thomas Kohl looked for the
apples that showed their character and aromas
especially intense here at 900 metres above sea
level. The apple trees themselves are small, just as
high as a line of vines in the Bassa Atesina/Unterland region, high enough for an adult to pick
every apple directly from the tree, an apple that
is just mature enough to end up in the press. The
harvesting team goes through the lines of apple
trees three, four or sometimes five times in order
to pluck every apple from the trees. The apples
are picked by hand. Each apple is put into a basket
and transported to the stables, which were once
the home of the cattle. Now, the apple presses
and steel tanks are located here. Everything reminds you of a winery. No wonder, the farmer is
a certified winegrower, and the bottles in which
he fills his single-variety apple juices, are crystal-clear wine bottles.
He is fully convinced: ‘Everything about the
apple works just as with a vine grape, and the
single-variety apple juices can compete with
many good wines.’ Another passion of his is to
match his gourmet mountain apple juices with
different food. He develops recipes, and now also
fills the juice into fancy magnum bottles and sells
his apple juices either as single-variety or as refined Cuvees in Dallmayr and KaDeWe shops. Has
he reached the goal of his journey yet? Not at
all. He has tried many things and he continues
to experiment, is always on the go, has a look
around, looks beyond the horizon, and then tries
if this also works on his farm at an altitude of 900
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where he went to school
and studied Mathematics
and Theoretical Physics.
He works in the IT sector
and also writes and makes
pictures for Lifestyle
magazines that handle
the gourmet topic.
>> Adam. Tasty, sparkling and with plenty of power. Pure
or as a basis for funky cocktails! Adam is a caffeinated
refreshment drink which impresses through its simplicity.
South Tyrolean apple juice, caffeine and a splash of carbonic acid is all it needs. No sugar, preserving agents or
other colour or artificial supplements. www.adamdrink.it
>> Hoila. hoila Cider is a refreshing sparkling apple
wine with 5.5 volume percent of alcohol. It is produced
without any additives or aromas, colours or artificial
additives. It consists of South Tyrolean apples of the
best quality only. hoila is characterised by the fresh
sweetness, discreet-typical acidity, and a sunny-golden
colour. www.hoila-cider.com
>> Mela Minz. Mountain apple juice from Thomas Kohl
and the mint of two herbal rebels from the mountain
villages of Martello/Martell and Stelvio/Stilfs in the Passo dello Stelvio/Stilfserjoch Nature Park, constitute the
most important ingredients of Mela Minz. Initiated by
Pur Südtirol and coordinated by Cluster Alimentaris from
the TIS Innovation Park, this sparkling refreshment drink
is available since summer 2015. www.pursuedtirol.com
>> Farm delicacies. Be it as juice, dried fruit, fruit
spreads, vinegar or a distillate: South Tyrolean apple
products accompany you through the whole year. The
Each mountain apple and its
juice: the variety of tastes is
mirrored in the single-variety apple juices. They are
ideal with a meal or as an
ingredient.
ingredients for those and for all other ‘Red Rooster’
quality products are derived from South Tyrol to 100%
and to at least 75% from the farm of the producers.
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Bistro Humus
Bolzano
0471 971 961
Forsterbräu
Bolzano
0471 977 243
Gasthaus Haselburg
Bolzano
0471 402 130
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Gasthof Kohlern
Bolzano
0471 329 978
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Restaurant Laurin
Bolzano
0471 311 000
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Restaurant Löwengrube
Bolzano
0471 970 032
79/100
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Restaurant Lunas
Bolzano
0471 975 642
mentioned
13/20
Wirtshaus Vögele
Bolzano
0471 973 938
Gasthaus Weißes Rössl
Bolzano
0471 973 267
mentioned
Valier Four Points by Sheraton
Bolzano
0471 950 000
mentioned
Restaurant Zur Kaiserkron
Bolzano
0471 303 233
14/20
Gasthof Tiefthalerhof
San Genesio
348 0333391
mentioned
Gasthof Lanzenschuster
San Genesio
0471 340 012
mentioned
Gasthof Patauner
Settequerce
0471 918 502
Restaurant Schwarzer Adler
Andriano
0471 510 288
Landgasthof Bad Turmbach
Appiano
0471 662 339
Restaurant Zur Rose
Appiano
0471 662 249
Restaurant Ansitz Pillhof
Appiano
0471 633 100
Restaurant L‘Arena, Weinegg
Appiano
0471 662 511
Restaurant Schloss Hotel Korb
Appiano
0471 636 000
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Whether you are in a renowned pub with stars, an award winning restaurant, a fine gourmet
or aristocratic castle restaurant, a farming pub with tradition, an inviting pizzeria, a simple
but unique snack bar, a mountain hut or a similar place: Bolzano and environs always has
something to offer you. This is confirmed by important restaurant and gourmet guides, which
present different types of awards each year to gastronomy locations in Bolzano and its environs.
Michelin
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Gambero
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Guida
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2016
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Restaurant Ritterhof
Caldaro
0471 963 330
Restaurant Siegi‘s
Caldaro
0471 665 721
Taberna Romani
Termeno
0471 860 010
Gasthaus Schwarz Adler
Cortaccia
0471 880 224
Magrè
0471 809 580
Montagna
0471 819 798
12/20
Egna
0471 820 323
mentioned
Salorno
0471 889 028
Vineria Paradeis
Gasthof Dorfnerhof
Restaurant Johnson & Dipoli
Gasthof Fichtenhof
Osterie
d‘Italia
2016
Gault Millau
Südtirol
2016
14/20
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14/20
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14/20
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Restaurant Terra, Auener Hof
Val Sarentino 0471 623 055
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Restaurant Braunwirt
Val Sarentino 0471 620 165
mentioned
14/20
Gasthof Ansitz Kematen
Renon
0471 356 356
Gasthaus Patscheiderhof
Renon
0471 365 267
Bistro im Parkhotel Holzner
Renon
0471 345 231
14/20
Restaurant 1908, Parkhotel Holzner
Renon
0471 345 232
15/20
Gasthaus Signaterhof
Renon
0471 365 353
13/20
Redagno
0471 887 215
13/20
Restaurant Krone
Aldino
0471 886 825
Restaurant Ploner
Aldino
0471 886 556
14/20
Anterivo
0471 882 140
mentioned
Restaurant Zirmerhof Stube 1600
Gasthaus Kürbishof
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The alleyways in Bolzano are without doubt
the number one shopping mall in South Tyrol. And this for more than 800 years. The
charm of the medieval old town with alleyways, fruit market, and the later realised
Corso della Libertà/Freiheitsstraße Road still
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Trade has always been an important driver for
the development of the city. One of the art-historic jewels in Bolzano, the Mercantile Museum,
gives proof of who was in charge and how trade
worked in this city for centuries. This 300 metre
long alley under the medieval vaults is the reason why Bolzano became a city almost 600 years
ago. These arcades were realised by the bishops
of Trento at the end of the 12th century, as a ‘cash
cow’ so to speak and a sign of power. Still today,
they fulfil their original purpose, namely trading.
Despite the high rental prices, they are as attractive and popular as ever. The value increased even
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further, when this trading place was declared an
architectonic ensemble. Thanks to the favourable
location in terms of transport, Bolzano was able
to develop into the most important trade centre
in Tyrol up until World War I. The reputation of
the city as a strategic trade and transport centre between the German-speaking north and the
Italian-speaking south continues to be valid, even
though today you don’t ride through the alleyways on a horse or a horse-drawn carriage in order to travel to Italy from Germany or Austria or
vice versa. Before the construction of the railway
(Innsbruck-Bolzano 1867) and the Brennero Motorway A22 (1960’s) as a comfortable way to cross
the Alps, on the way to the south or to the north
you had to pass through the old town of Bolzano.
This was a great opportunity to purchase new
clothes or to learn about new trade standards.
As a cultural gateway, Bolzano held the status of
an economic trendsetter. Never was anyone able
to threaten Bolzano’s status as the door to the
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>> Meeting point of cultures. The Bermuda triangle of
More interesting than
the floor levels, are the
cellars of the buildings
in the alleyways, since
they often feature two to
three underground levels.
Information available in the
underground round tour
of Bolzano which is in the
Mercantile Museum.
south. Clothes, shoes, art and handcrafts – traditional, owner-operated specialty stores with
expert advice, unmistakable products, and a good
price-to-performance ratio are placed near international business chains. Still today, respectable
residents from Bolzano, mostly the children of
long-established merchant families, rely on the
possession of one or several buildings in the alleyways. This is part of the history of Bolzano.
nightlife is located around Piazza delle Erbe/Obstplatz
Square: this is where you’ll find the bars to start your
night. The fish stalls and wine bars in Via Dr.-Streiter-Gasse and the Nadamas on Piazza delle Erbe Square
are cult. A popular meeting point for enjoying an aperitif is the traditional Vögele bar or the Franzbar in Via
Leonoardo-da-Vinci Road.
>> Cultural festivals. Historic places, special buildings
ON THE SUBJECT:
THE MERCANTILE MUSEUM
and places act as the backdrop of international festivals.
It was an energetic woman, who provided the
impulse for a mercantile magistrate, and thereby was the driving force for a Commercial Court
in Bolzano. This again, resulted in Bolzano being
one of the most important fair and trade centres
between Augsburg and Venice, because it created legal certainty. And this is also how Bolzano
became the cradle of two cultures, the Italian
and German cultures – a symbol of what Bolzano
was to become in the future – the hub of two
economic areas. In her second marriage she became the wife of the Tyrolean Archduke Leopold
V, and at only 28 she did not only lose her second
husband, but also became the Tyrolean Crown
Princess. During her 14 years of regency, Claudia de Medici promoted both, art and trade. She
showed courage and vision with the realisation
of the Mercantile Magistrate in 1635, she created
a cosmopolitan trade
culture, and helped
Bolzano to achieve
even more fame as a
commercial town. Todays’ Mercantile Palais
between the alleyways
and Via Argentieri/Silbergasse Road, was realised
at the beginning of the 18th century based on the
plans of the Veronese architect Francesco Perotti.
This splendid baroque building with two monumental external staircases in Via Argentieri represents a major part of the history of the city on
the outside and the inside, and also shows how
Bolzano took advantage of its status as a trade
centre for many centuries. It was only in 1851,
that the Mercantile Magistrate was changed into
a Chamber of Commerce. When the Chamber of
Commerce moved to a bigger building in 1979,
the building was successfully restored and now
hosts a museum presenting original documents
of this moving economic history, precious pieces
ge (24th June to 3rd July), followed by the Dance Festival
Claudia de Medici
promoted art
and trade
It all starts with the South Tyrolean Jazz Festival Alto AdiBolzano Danza during the second half of July, classic
concerts during the Bolzano Festival Bozen from the end
of July to the beginning of September, and performances
during the Transart Festival for Contemporary Art from
mid September onwards. www.bolzanosurroundings.info
>> Acherer Patisserie.Chocolatier. Andreas Acherer
is the first confectioner in South Tyrol to have been
awarded Three Cakes by the renowned gastronomy
guide Gambero Rosso in the publication of the Pastry
Guide 2015. You can taste his creations in Via Leonardo-da-Vinci Road in the old town of Bolzano.
www.acherer.com
>> Moving up. There are three lift facilities, which carry holidaymakers from Bolzano to an altitude of more
than 1,000 metres above sea level. You have the choice
between the Renton lift facility, which is with 4,565 metres of length the longest tri-cable lift in the world …
the Colle lift facility, which in its original existence was
the world’s first people monorail …or the San Genesio
lift facility, which carries its passengers to the larch tree
meadows up on the Salto mountain.
www.bolzano-bozen.it
>> Salewa Cube. Data and fact of the climbing hall in
Bolzano: 1850 m² surface for indoor climbing, 190 m²
for outdoor climbing, 200 m² for indoor bouldering,
220 m² for outdoor bouldering, 175 indoor and outdoor
climbing routes, 120 indoor bouldering routes, 120 outdoor bouldering routes, 18,5 m high ‘Challenge area’,
9,5 m long overhanging ‘Challenge area’.
www.salewa-cube.com
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of furniture, and paintings from Bolzano’s past,
mainly from the 17th and 18th centuries. In addition to the permanent exhibition, a suggestive
course about wartime economy in ancient Tyrol
is being shown until the end of August 2016. This
exhibition focuses on World War I and the Chamber of Commerce of Bolzano. On the occasion of
the 100-year commemoration of the major catastrophe of the 20th century, the Mercantile Museum shows the touring exhibition ‘War and the
Wall’ with propaganda pieces from the collection
of Erik Eybl. The exhibition will be inaugurated in
November 2015. The comparison of posters from
World War I by artists and graphic designers from
the Austrian-Hungarian monarchy and the Italian kingdom will last until January 2016.
Mercantile Museum: Entry
in Via Argentieri 6 or in Via
Portici 39. Tel. +39 0471 945
702. Opening times: Mon-Sat
10 am – 12:30 pm Entrance
fee: 4 Euro; reduced 2 Euro.
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THE ALLEYWAYS, BLISS OF
BOLZANO
One hundred years ago, a dictum mentioned eight
blisses, which were the pride of every resident
from Bolzano. One of them was to own a building in the alleyways. A very narrow, long building with several atriums, three floor levels above
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ground, and up to three levels below ground for
storing goods or, as in ancient times, for storing
wine and bacon. Mercantile life always did, and
still occurs on the ground floor under the vaulted alleyways. Elegant and cosy at the same time:
If you stroll through the alleyways and want to
purchase some noble mementoes, an original
souvenir or a stylish piece of clothes, you should
definitely visit the vibrant fruit market, and the
picturesque passageways across the Via Portici/
Lauben, Piazza Municipio/Rathausplatz Square
and Piazza del Grano/Kornplatz Square, but also
Via dei Argentieri/Silbergasse and the Via Dr. Streiter Gasse Road, Via Vandoies/Vintlerstraße
Road and Via Museo/Museumstraße Road (with
a visit to the South Tyrolean Museum of Archaeology and Ötzi), and of course the splendid Corso
della Libertà/Freiheitsstraße Road at the shores of
the Talvera/Talfer River in the vicinity of Piazza
della Vittoria/Siegesplatz Square. This promenade
was only realised during the course of urban extension of the city in the 20th century and with
the coming into power of the fascists. It combines the old town with the green city district
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of Gries, once a renowned health resort of the
Austrian-Hungarian Monarchy, and therefore the
part of the city with the most promenades and
lush gardens.
SHOPPING AND STROLLING IN THE
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How vibrant the city of Bolzano as a historically grown commercial city is, can be noticed in
its outdoor character. The entire inner city is a
large twisty shopping area with small shops behind attractive shop windows, with characteristic
retail shops, traditional guesthouses, and popular Mediterranean cafés and bistros. For almost
20 years, it has been
a meeting place for
young international
guests, the students
of the University of
Bolzano, even late in
the evening. Beside
them, you will notice
numerous art and culture lovers discussing
the film, theatre or concert they have just been
at, while having a glass of Lagrein or Magdalener
wine or a jug of beer from one of the breweries
in the city.
The entire
inner city is a
large twisty
shopping area
Most of the shopping areas in the inner city are
traffic-free zones. Coming from the south of
South Tyrol the best way to get to Bolzano is by
train or bus, since the alleyways are only a few
minutes’ walk from the train and bus station. If
you travel by car, you can park in one of the large
underground car parks near the train and bus
station. This is definitely recommended in case of
bad weather. >> Bolzano – city of wine. Bolzano is famous for two
autochthone wines: St. Magdalene and Lagrein. Today,
approximately 510 hectares of vineyards can be found
within the parameters of the town. If you would like to
know more about this, you should avail of the guided
wine hiking tour Bacchus Urbanus in May and October.
>> Museion, Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art.
It comes as quite a shock when one encounters the futuristic cube that is Museion, just a stone’s throw away from
the traditional and quaint alleyways of Bolzano town
centre. But the building is fitting for what the museum
houses: contemporary art exhibitions, events and guided
tours capable of stimulating unfamiliar emotions and
opening new horizons. www.musieon.it
>> Culturonda®Ötzi-Tour. The Culturonda®Ötzi tour is
a full-day discovery tour on the traces of Ötzi, the Ice
Man. From April to October you can enjoy exclusive
guides in the South Tyrolean Museum of Archaeology
and in the Archeoparc in the Val Senales/Schnalstal
Valley. www.bolzanosurroundings.info
>> Guided tours in Bolzano. There is a wide range of
guided circular walks available to the most important
art-historic treasures that Bolzano and its surroundings have to offer. Bolzano looks back on a very colourful history. The present times are also exciting: German,
as well as Italian, wine town, as well as Door to the Dolomites, traditional, as well as modern. Bolzano is simply fascinating! www.bolzano-bozen.it
>> Bike Rental Bolzano. The very reasonable bike rental
Anita Rossi
Since 1993, Anita Rossi has worked as a journalist for
different media projects in South Tyrol, especially for radio
and TV stations (documentary films). She was born in Merano/Meran and is the author of non-fiction literature too.
She studied German and English literature in Innsbruck.
shop in Viale della Stazione/Bahnhofsallee Road offers
new bikes for rental. The red bikes can be rented from
April to October for one or two Euro from 7.30 am to 8
pm to enjoy a discovery tour on the more than 50 km
long bike network of the regional capital.
www.gemeinde.bozen.it
Her hobby is multilingualism in the head and the heart.
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LAKE STAGE
Performances
The Lake Stage Performances at Lake Caldaro are the
highlight of Caldaro’s event calendar and await spectators with high-quality entertainment on the only
lake stage in Caldaro al Lago again in 2016.
From Bonnie Tylor to Kim Wilde, Jimmy Cliff, Uriah Heep or
Status Quo and from the German Rockband Revolverheld to
Hubert von Goisern, and Rainhard Fendrich: they have all
already performed on the Lake Stage and satisfied audiences
with unforgettable concerts in a unique atmosphere.
In summer 2016, three top-notch concerts are planned for
the Lake Stage Performances. On Tuesday, 19th of July, Herbert Pixner will open the Lake Stage Performances with his
unmistakable music and subtle punchlines. On Tuesday, 26th
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of July, Mark Foster will enlighten Caldaro with German
rock music with hits like ‘Flash mich’, ‘Auf dem Weg’, ‘Zu Dir’,
‘Au revoir’, and many others. The final act of the Lake Stage
Peformances on 2nd August 2016 is the legendary Kool &
the Gang band. The band is known for timeless hits like
‘Celebration’, ‘Get Down On It’, ‘Cherish’, ‘Summer Madness’,
‘Let’s go dancing’ and many others.
In 2016, the Lake Stage Performances once again promise
big emotion beneath the sky.
Ticket presale in May 2016, ticket price € 39-; reduced ticket
price for children under 14 years. Ticket reservations and
other information available at the Tourist office Caldaro, tel.
+39 0471 965 436 or info@kaltern.com, www.kaltern.com
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Balance
Looking forward to a spring trip to South
Tyrol and to the seasonal highlights?
‘South Tyrol Balance’ combines the most beautiful experiences, events and places, which make
spring in South Tyrol so special. In the Bolzano
and environs holiday region, extra refreshing experiences are offered during the months of April,
May and June. Attractive offers and pleasurable
events on the topic of health and healthy exercise
are realised in powerful places.
Variety leaves no wish unfulfilled, and lets
you experience the highlights of spring: it’s the
time when we have more energy again, when
the spring sun inspires people to start the day
with fresh optimism. Almost no other region
experiences this season as intensively and sustainably as Bolzano and environs. The people in
the villages surrounding Bolzano and along the
sunny South Tyrolean Wine Road enjoy the warm
sun and awaking nature in a very intensive way
starting in March. And at the beginning of April,
spring comes onto the plate and the table in the
form of the royal asparagus from Terlano/Terlan
and detoxifying herbs. In May and June, alpine
spring starts on the vast high-alpine plateaus on
Renon/Ritten, Montezoccolo/Tschögglberg, Monte Regolo/Regglberg and in the Val Sarentino/
Sarntal Valley. Hence, you have plenty of time to
enjoy the wonderful spring season, to make use
of the many varied offers, and to re-establish the
balance of your life energy.
Living and enjoying, as the South Tyrolean inhabitants of this climatically favoured region do
themselves. Feel the positive effect of spring on
body and spirit. Amidst nature and with nature.
This is the idea of South Tyrol Balance for your
wellbeing. Everything you want to know
about South Tyrol Balance:
balance.suedtirol.info
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Vineyards and orchards are only two of the
many typical characteristics of the valley
cycling trails, cycling routes, and tour options in the most southern holiday region in
South Tyrol.
Cyclists interested in geography should consult a
map: the newer editions of maps also show the
official cycling trails. The trail starts in South Tyrol’s capital Bolzano/Bozen and clockwise goes
around the southerly located Monte di Mezzo/
Mitterberg Mountain. Along the Val d’Adige/Etschtal cycling trail at the Via Claudia Augusta it
combines the wine villages of Termeno/Tramin,
Caldaro/Kaltern and Appiano/Eppan with the
capital of Bolzano in a round tour. A bike hub
to enjoy a multi-day cycling journey to Merano/
Meran and the Val Venosta/Vinschgau Valley, in
the direction of the Brennero/Brenner pass or to
Verona. It would however be a mistake to limit
the tour options of this holiday region to the officially registered valley cycling trails. All you need
is a little sense of direction in order to plan your
cycling adventure on the many side roads and alleyways. The side roads are not that frequented
and ideal for spending many hours in the saddle. Even if you only
do a tour of 20 km,
the varied terrain will
amaze you with many
different impressions.
Whether you cycle a
carbon bike, a trekking
bike, a mountain-bike
or a city bike, there is a route for everyone. Cyclists who require an electric filling station, will
definitely find a rewarding place to refill their
batteries.
All you need
is a little sense
of direction
Varied route without major
differences in altitude and
comfortable resting places
make a cycling excursion
in Bolzano and environs a
pleasurable experience.
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The first out-of-saddle tour. Waking up your
muscles from hibernation at the start of the season with a short out-of-saddle tour on your road
bike? Why not? The mild spring temperatures and
the sunny autumn days in November are defi-
nitely no excuses for staying at home. The gardens awake from hibernation and old and young
from all parts of the region get their bikes ready.
You will notice the many trained and some brown
legs of the very sporty, who pedalled their bike
through the winter too. When talking to a mechanic from one of the many expert shops, you
will soon notice that cycling is an all-year activity
in this region. A mix of flat routes, speedy and
in part technical downhill routes, and challenging ascents – the tour options couldn’t be more
varied. From Missiano/Missian to Castelvecchio/
Altenburg, and on to Sella/Söll near Termeno,
back to Lago di Caldaro/Kalterer See Lake, and a
short detour to the forest in Monticolo/Montiggl,
before enjoying the evening. 45 km can be that
much fun. Those who want to conquer more metres of difference in altitude will definitely also
find their preferred route. Hence: by now, the last
winter will have been forgotten, and the head
will be filled with kilometres of tour inspirations,
which will probably stay in your mind forever.
Car-free holidays in South Tyrol. Why not try
a new way of mobility during your vacation? A
train journey is always an adventure. With advantages and disadvantages. Adventures are however, always a good story to tell. Hence: Why not?
From the train station in Bolzano there are different options for reaching your holiday accommodation with a fantastic CO2 imprint. Bolzano,
Appiano, Caldaro, Termeno and all the other villages feature great bus connections. If you are
lucky, you will even ride on a highly modern hydrogen bus. And then? This is where electricity
comes into effect. With a state of the art E-bike
from the nearby rental station for a swimming
day at the Laghi di Monticolo/Montiggler Seen
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Bike Route initiative is one by the SüdtirolCity associa-
The valley cycling tracks
around Bolzano are ideal for
families.
Discover Bolzano by bike:
passepartour shows you
interesting aspects of the city
with a thematic round tour
of the city.
Lakes – this is what your Thursday programme
could look like. Which route you choose is up to
you. By the way, getting lost is part of the adventure. (I have been going around this area for more
than twenty years, and still discover new route
combinations all the time!) The variety of trails is
simply endless. Or would you prefer to take the
next cycling trail to the weekly Saturday market
in Bolzano and include some culture in your day?
Time for an aperitif in the historic alleyways lined
with silhouettes of the cheerful Habsburg architecture. Or would you prefer to enter the ‘Bottega
del Vino’, which is surrounded by three-floored
apartment houses in the architectural style of a
Venetian villa? The well-developed public transport in combination with an E-bike lets you forget about the hustle and bustle of everyday life
very quickly. Travelling without a car is definitely
good for your fitness.
tion, which has combined South Tyrol’s cities with an un-
Cyclo tour, cycling – but not just. The valley cycling trails and side roads in Bolzano and
environs are not as flat as the cities of Vienna,
Hamburg or Berlin, but definitely no mountain
roads. If you want to cycle around with your
single speed bike, you will definitely face some
challenges, as the streets here are always a little
up-and-down. Ideal in order to start a discovery
tour by bike, not because of the sport itself, yet in
a sporty manner. Cycling, enjoying delicious food
and drinks, taking pictures, cycling for another 25
km, and comfortably cycling back to your accommodation (don’t forget the bike light!).
is available in many variations and can be personalised in
No matter what cycling type you are: pleasure
cyclist, mountain-biker, tour biker, trekking biker
or team player on a tandem bike – the trail and
street network around Bolzano is ideal for a cycle
tour. Elegant, comfortable and sporty – on the go
outdoors – sounds good and makes you want to
do it? Of course. mistakable bike journey of five stages. A total of 270 km
and day tours of between 40 and 70 km await you with
varied impressions, which hardly any other bike route offers over such a distance. From 2016, there will be an App
with bike map.
>> South Tyrol bike hire. There are 22 hire stations spread
throughout South Tyrol, 7000 top bikes, 600 e-bikes and
a practically perfect hire service. Information, bookings
and tour tips can be accessed at www.suedtirolbike.it
>> High Tech & Design. The Solar E-bike LEAOS was
awarded the highly coveted Red Dot Design Award in
2015. The LEAOS did not only convince the jury due to its
outstanding design, but also due to the perfect symbiosis
of technique, functionality and design. This urban E-bike
many ways. www.leaos.com
>> Wine & Bike. Three cycling routes that make up the
South Tyrolean Wine Road meander along the Adige/
Etsch River and through the verdant orchards that thrive
in the valley. The trails have no demanding grades: even
beginning cyclists will enjoy winding through vineyards.
You’ll pass old railroad lines, bike alongside lakes and
ponds, and see medieval castles and stately mansions.
Open wine cellars offer a welcome place to stop and take
a break. www.suedtiroler-weinstrasse.it
>> Augustour. From 13th to 15th of May 2016, the Augustour will include three stages from Lago di Resia/Reschensee Lake through the Val Venosta/Vinschgau Valley
to Merano, Bolzano, and on to the Val d’Adige/Etschtal
Valley all the way to Trento. The aim is to show all cyclists
– be it with a trekking bike, mountain-bike, road bike or
E-bike, the beauty of nature and culture along the Roman
Via Claudia Augusta. www.augustour.it
Manuel Demetz
Research assistant at the Institute of Regional
Development and Site Management at the EURAC in
>> Cycle route Via Claudia Augusta. The Via Claudia Augusta leads you from Donauwörth in Germany to Ven-
Bolzano. He loves to cycle to work from Caldaro, and
ice and connects people, times and cultures. The cycling
is fascinated by the re-discovery of the bike as an
and hiking guide ‘Via Claudia Augusta’ can be ordered at
urban mobility solution and design object. He believes
www.esterbauer.com and/or www.viaclaudia.org
the best way to discover a region is on a bike.
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passion up to this age thanks to a healthy
portion of adventure spirit. In the mountains
of Bolzano and environs, high up above vineyards and orchards, summit and mountain
adventures await the whole family.
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It’s a great feeling to stand on top of a mountain,
whether it is 2,000 m or 8,000 m high. Getting up
early in the morning, the first steps of the tour, the
cold morning air or the strong sun require plenty
of effort and motivation – not only from young adventure seekers. However, once the horizon opens
up and heaven touches the earth when you stand
on the summit, all the hassles are quickly forgotten. Unforgettable also is the first bite into the
bacon sandwich and the sip of elderflower juice
from the drinking bottle is a true pleasure that can
compete with many others. Children are curious by
nature, and it is our task to support this curiosity.
Nature itself has to convince – with tours promising an adventure, and which are not too demanding. We are able to motivate children with the right
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recipe: an exciting summit in combination with a
story or a specialty, a small break now and again,
and we have to listen whenever children want to
show us something. Be it geology trekking in the
canyon, a 360° panoramic view or an easy climbing
trail: we want to present four varied summit tours,
which are a pleasure for small feet too. A good idea
is to actively involve children in the planning phase
and to let them do the tour on the map with their
finger, then the mountain adventure will become a
family adventure. Nature teaches us to quietly and
attentively look at small things, to be modest and
to leave the competitive spirit down in the valley.
There is a reason why South Tyrolean’s say ‘Servus’
to hikers when they leave the mountain. ‘Servus’
means ‘I am yours’.
MONTE ROEN MOUNTAIN
EASY CLIMB TO THE PEAK
Roen is the highest summit on the Mendola/Mendel mountain chain above Caldaro and Termeno,
and it can be reached via an easy and short fixedrope climbing trail. The fastest ascent of this summit tour is with the funicular railway from Caldaro
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Early practice makes perfect:
Be it on the wayside of the
Renon Panorama Trail or on
the route to the summit of
Corno Bianco Mountain near
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to the Passo Mendola mountain pass (1363 m),
which we will reach within just twelve minutes.
Once arrived on the mountain station, we’ll feel
the fresh air, that locals also highly value in their
holiday homes at higher altitudes. The hiking trail
(mark 500) leads through shadowy forests and alpine pastures to Malga di Romeno/Romeno Alm
Hut (1773 m). The trail is well signposted and after
about 20 minutes (mark 560) we’ll reach Rifugio
Oltradige/Überetscher Hütte Hut. Bruno Nardelli,
your host in the hut and mountain guide, also rents
the climbing equipment
if required. Directly at
the hut, the trail (mark
523) leads up to the
access of the fixedrope climbing trail in
hairpin turns. Secured
with a steel rope you
cross a groove, take the
rock steps, and conquer the 4 m high rock wall with the key point at
the well-secured rock. Climb tracks mark the trail
through meadows and mountain pine fields until
we reach the Monte Roen mountain summit (2,116
m – 1 hour from the hut to the summit). The descent past Romeno Hut is easy and clearly visible.
The hiking trail
leads through
shadowy forests
and alpine pastures
CORNO BIANCO/WEISSHORN
MOUNTAIN THE OPEN BOOK OF
GEOLOGY
Corno Bianco Mountain is a natural phenomenon
from a geological point of view. The north-western side of the summit structure is where the renowned Bletterbach Canyon breaks off. A place
where geologists and visitors can have a deep look
into the history of the earth. We start the summit tour to Corno Bianco on Passo di Oclini/Jochgrimm, a lush mountain pass amidst meadows and
the ‘twin peaks’ Corno Nero and Corno Bianco. The
summit cross is positioned at the northern edge
of the mountain at 2,313 m. The summit structure of Corno Bianco consists of white Dolomite
rock. Our hiking trail follows the geological fault
line, which geologists call the ‘Trudner Line’, and
which awards this area the attribute ‘Open book
of Geology’. This short, but very rewarding summit
tour may also be combined with a hike through the
adventurous Bletterbach Canyon. The ‘Butterloch’
or ‘Butter Hole’ round tour starts at the Geoparc
Bletterbach Visitor’s Centre near Aldino/Aldein and
leads to the big waterfall near the ‘Butterloch’.
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>> Monte Corno Nature Park. Nature is best enjoyed
outdoors – alone or in a group of people. From June to
September, the Monte Corno Nature Park offers a variety of nature and adventure hiking trips. According to
the theme ‘Living, touching and caring for nature’, an
especially trained nature park hiking guide explains the
beautiful, but also complex and sensitive way of nature
around us. www.trudnerhorn.com
>> Hiking buses – Hiking without car. The Caldaro Lake
and Hiking Bus, the Appiano Lake Bus, the Salto mountain Hiking Bus, as well as the Renon Hiking Bus can all
be used in connection with the Mobilcard and will bring
you to the starting point of numerous hiking destinations. If you would like to discover the extent of the Val
Sarentino, it is best to take the Val Sarentino Hiking Bus.
Further information and timetables are available at the
local tourist offices.
>> Culinary delights at an alpine hut. In a magical place
at 1850 m above sea level, the Hut IsiHütte creates genuine and traditional dishes with a modern touch, just
below Corno Nero/Schwarzhorn Mountain. Enjoy genuine South Tyrolean cuisine, where products of organic
and biodynamic agriculture are used through conviction. www.isi.st
>> Molini/Mühlen climbing garden. The climbing garden in the Monte Corno/Trudner Horn Nature Park is
one of the most popular climbing gardens in South
Tyrol featuring two sections and more than 60 routes
from levels 3 to 7a. Facing south, this climbing garden
guarantees great climbing fun for the whole family.
www.trudnerhorn.com
>> Sunrise at the Corno del Renon peak. When the first
sunrays appear above the mighty peaks of the Dolomites, early birds can enjoy the Dolomites UNESCO
World Heritage and a 360-degree view. In March and
from the beginning of July to the end of September, the
Corno del Renon cable railway will transport you for an
enjoyable sunrise spectacle and a traditional mountain
breakfast to the Cima Lago Nero Peak at an altitude of
2,000 metres. www.ritten.com
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If you decide to hike through
the canyon, you‘ll also enjoy
an adventurous journey
through the Palaeozoic and
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The panoramic summit of Corno di Renon rewards
you with a view of more than forty mountains
of 3,000 m of altitude, and a 360° view from the
summit. Special about this summit tour: reachable with a mountain-suitable pram. The comfortable hiking trails and gentle ascents on Corno di
Renon are entertaining and offer an overwhelming panoramic view of the South Tyrolean mountains. The ascent is easy thanks to the cable car
to the Cima Lago Nero/Schwarzseespitze Peak at
2,071 m, and we take the Panoramic Round Trail,
which leads over a mountaintop with pine trees.
At the Round Table
and at the ‘Dolomitoskop’, two land-art
objects by the artists
Franz and David Messner from Renon, we
will get to know more
about the surrounding mountains and the summits in the Dolomites
UNESCO World Heritage. The summit of Corno del
Renon is reachable in 30 minutes via the direct
route. If you choose the more comfortable way
via Rio di Lana/Lahnerbach River, it will take half
an hour more. On the flat summit at 2,259 m of
altitude, you can take a break in the Rifugio Corno del Renon/Rittnerhorn-Haus Hut, and enjoy
The view stretches
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a traditional pancake dish on the terrace while
enjoying the spectacular view. The view stretches from Sasso Putia/Peitlerkofel Mountain via the
Odle/Geißler Peaks to the Sciliar/Schlern Mountain and on to Catinaccio/Rosengarten Mountain to Latemar Mountain, and to Corno Nero
and Corno Bianco. The Val Sarentino/Sarntal Alps
open up to the north, and Stubai Alps are in the
backdrop. If there’s a clear view, from Corno del
Renon you can see the Ortles/Ortler Mountain,
and the Großglockner Mountain looks up behind
the Rieserferner mountain range. After a deserved
break, we’ll hike down to the Unterhornhaus Hut
and back to Cima Lago Nero.
FORCELLA SARENTINA/SCHARNER
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AND WEATHER KITCHEN
The remarkable reddish boulder with its panelled
pillars, namely Forcella Sarentina gap (2,460 m)
looks out from the dense forests above the Val
Sarentino Valley. Especially at sunset, this quartzite porphyry rock from Sarentino takes on all
shades from red to purple. Just before a thunderstorm, which happen now and again, the rock
seems scary, almost spooky. The car park near the
Maso Riedlerhof farm (approx. 1,510 m), which
provides the starting point for this tour, can be
reached via the access road to the farm. A wide
forest path (mark 3) leads to a small pond, and
>> Cieloronda. This demanding round trip at the Renon
mountain with breath-taking panoramic views, is
South Tyrol’s first certified summer premium tour and
leads you along the Cima Lago Nero Peak, the circular
panorama trail and the Barbiano Alpine meadows to
the Corno del Renon. The return journey is via the Renon
Alpine meadows to your starting point. www.ritten.com
>> South Tyrol Ultra Skyrace. 121 kilometres and 7,554
metres of difference in altitude... and all of this combined in a time limit of 40 hours. This is South Tyrol
Ultra Skyrace. All participating athletes will reach their
physical and psychological limits. The extreme mountain race runs from 29th to 31st July 2016– the 4th of its
kind. www.suedtirol-ultraskyrace.it
>> Alpine Wellness. Be it an original Val Sarentino
mountain pine path (June-October), hay baths, Kneipp
facilities and treatments, grape water from South Tyrolean vineyards, or very special beauty products: Numer-
shortly after to the Tengler Inn. Now, the trail
gets a little steeper, and the scent of the spruce
forest spoils our nose. It’s an excursion through
the world of fragrances: the smell of the forest soil is mixed with the unmistakable scent of
mushrooms, grass and herbs. Soon we’ll reach
the ‘Ziprisser’, a large stone on which – according
to a legend – Saint Cyprian was standing in order
to protect the village of Sarentino from a huge
rockslide. After some turns through the stepped
terrain and stone blocks, we’ll reach the Forcella
Sarentina Gap (2,380 m). A small self-service hut
(or bivouac) awaits hikers and shepherds to enjoy
a snack together. Listen to the stories and legends everyone has to tell, and watch the big eyes
of children when the shepherds say the name of
‘Pachlerzottl’, a witch from the Val Sarentino Valley. After a short break, we will hike up to the vast
summit plateau and in the direction of the wooden cross on the summit. The descent is identical
to the ascent route to the turn-off of trail no. 3A.
Just below the turnoff, there is a weather cross.
Here, a wide forest trail starts and leads through
the forest (mark 3A) to the Waldrast Hut. We’ll
stay here at the Waldrast Hut and enjoy a relaxing evening, since the starting point of the tour is
now only half an hour on a comfortable trail. ous villages and businesses in the Bolzano and environs
region await you with special regional pampering offers. www.bolzanosurroundings.info
>> Chestnut Trail. The
‘Keschtnweg’
chestnut
Peter Righi
trail leads over well ac-
Publisher and experienced
cessible hiking paths
tourism expert, landscape
from the Abbazia di
adventurer and passionate South Tyrol expert
who is constantly looking
Novacella Convent near
Bressanone/Brixen over
for something new. For
Renon all the way to
more than 30 years, he
Castel Roncolo Castle. The new, western section of the
has travelled through the
Chestnut Trail connects Roncolo with the Castel Casa-
Alps, Scandinavia and
nova/Burg Neuhaus castle ruin near Terlano with the
the desserts of North
low mountain range of Tesimo/Tisens and Lana, and
Africa. Nowadays, he
concentrates on his job as
editor at the Media Office
ends in Castelbello/Kastelbell, where you’ll see the last
chestnut trees. www.eisacktal.info
for the City of Bolzano.
>> Help for mountain farmers. In 2014, more than
2,400 volunteers helped with altogether 21,200 days.
Helpers/volunteers work at a farm for at least one full
week. They do the work voluntarily and without pay.
They help the farmers from morning to night in all
kinds of areas during six days in the week.
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Varied pleasures instead of extreme sports,
personal atmosphere instead of mass tourism: The small ski resorts Corno del Renon/
Rittner Horn, Reinswald in the Val Sarentino/
Sarntal Valley, and Passo di Oclini/Jochgrimm
near Aldino/Aldein, drive the pulse of winter
sport fans – and this at family-friendly rates.
Skiing is like many other things, the best way
to learn it is as a child! It only takes a few days
from the first snowplough exercises to doing real
turns, and during a ski course you’ll also make
new friends. However, it’s not only children from
three years who can learn to ski from scratch.
Also adults or those who haven’t skied for a while,
truly like the atmosphere in the small ski resorts
in Bolzano and environs: the perfect combination
of pleasure skiing, interesting trial offers, beautiful winter panoramas, and the proximity to the
regional capital Bolzano with its beautiful old
town and culture offer make a winter vacation in
South Tyrol an unforgettable experience.
Divided into two lines,
Medium and Easyline, the
Sunpark Reinswald in the Val
Sarentino Valley leaves no
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The Corno del Renon ski resort is located
high up above the South Tyrolean capital Bolzano and offers a splendid view of the renowned
Catinaccio/Rosengarten Mountain, the Dolomi-
tes and the Val Sarentino Alps. The sunny southern slopes of Corno del Renon and Cima Lago
Nero/Schwarzseespitze Peak are a true insider’s
tip for winter sport fans, since you don’t have to
share them with thousands of others. The Kids’
Ski School will look after the smallest, while the
parents can enjoy the perfectly groomed slopes
on their own or with a ski instructor, or simply
enjoy the nostalgic-idyllic landscape in the sun.
Cross-country skiing is a great alternative: the 35
km long high-alpine track from the lower Corno
del Renon to the Alpe di Villandro/Villanderer Alm
pasture is amongst the most beautiful in the entire Alpine region. From every spot on the track
you enjoy a unique view of the Dolomite peaks,
namely Gruppo del Sella, Sasso Lungo, Sasso Piatto, Marmolada and Sciliar. Children are probably more enthusiastic about the toboggan run,
which departs from the middle station down over
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>> Curling World Championship at Renon. The ice
stadium and ice rink Arena Ritten in Collalbo/Klobenstein host the Curling World Championship from 17th
to 28th of February. Surrounded by imposing mountain
scenery, the competitions for the WC Juniors, WC Teens,
WC Women and WC Men take place for team, target
and distance rankings. www.wm2016.ritten.info
>> Awakening of the mountains in Reinswald. On 1st
and 15th of February, and on 21st of March 2016, you’ll
first enjoy a romantic ascent with the cable cars and
chair lift to witness the sunrise at 2,470 m of altitude.
When you are fully awake after having felt the first
sunrays on your face, you ski down the powder snow
slopes to enjoy breakfast in an alpine hut.
www.reinswald.com
>> Renon cuisine on snow. Six Renon maitre-du-cuisine, six different huts and restaurants, six regional delicacies. This is the motto of our extraordinary culinary
event which will run on 5th March 2016 in the Corno del
Renon skiing region. Hungry winter hikers, snowboarders or sledge drivers welcome! www.ritten.com
>> Safe sledging. In the first Sledging Park in South Tyrol in Reinswald in Val Sarentino, children will learn the
right and safe way on the toboggan runs from experts
free of charge. Every Saturday in January and February
there are also tobogganing courses with world champion Martin Psenner www.reinswald.com
>> Ortler ski arena. 16 ski regions, amongst these the
Reinswald and Corno del Renon areas, translate into
300 kilometres of first-class pistes at an altitude of up
to 3,000 metres above sea level. Unlimited winter fun
for all the family. For information on snow, webcams,
holiday packages, ski dating and much more, please
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Small yet fine: the Passo
Oclini ski resort near Aldino.
snowed-in meadows and all the way to the valley
station (2.5 km). Snow-shoe hikes and Italy’s first
Winter Premium Trail at the Cima Lago Nero Peak
round off the varied winter pleasure programme
on Corno del Renon.
Ice-skaters will enjoy
the fastest outdoor
rink in the world in the
Arena Ritten in Collalbo. Located at 1,100 m
and surrounded by an
impressive mountain
scenery, it is the venue of numerous speed skating competitions or, like in February 2016, of the
Curling World Championships.
A unique
view of the
Dolomite peaks
The snow guarantee and the many hours
of sun make Reinswald and the Alpi di Sarentino
Alps the perfect ski resort for families and active
holidaymakers. Be it skiing, snowboarding, winter hiking, snow-shoe hiking or ski tours: The Val
Sarentino Valley, one of most genuine valleys in
South Tyrol, is a highlight, especially for families
with children. All slopes in the Reinswald family
ski resort are clearly arranged and wide, and there are also some demanding slopes, which host
European Cup races. With the chair lift for 4, the
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ski tours through forests and down powder snow
hills away from the slopes. With 4.5 km of length,
the natural toboggan run ‘Reinswalder Wiesn’ is
one of the longest toboggan run in South Tyrol.
During a full-moon night, you can sledge down
from Pichlberg Hut at 2,130 m all the way down
to the valley. If you like variety, put on the crosscountry skis and discover the tracks in the Val di
Pennes/Pensertal Valley, also at nighttime, or try
an outing on a horse-drawn sleigh. A fine way to
round off a winter day on the slopes: the agreeable effects of pine from the Val Sarentino Valley, the original pinus sarentensis, in the wellness
areas, enjoyed as a revitalising mountain pine
bath, an aromatic massage or a spicy infusion in
the steam rooms and saunas.
Winter on Monte Regolo/Regglberg Mountain is also very traditional: between the uneven
twin mountains Corno Nero and Corno Bianco,
the Passo di Oclini ski resort near Aldino, offers
something for everyone, from beginners’ slopes
to steep downhill slopes. The 13 ski instructors
and 2 snowboard instructors in their red uniforms
all believe the same thing: skiing means education and fun, learning and entertainment. The
two exercise slopes at the small Schwarzhorn lift
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the many narrow ‘ski paths’ simply makes a skiing
day perfect. Skiing in-between the pine and other
trees, is especially exciting and fun. The Lavazè
Cross-country Ski Centre guarantees for sporty
variety: with 80 km of cross-country tracks it is
one of the biggest cross-country skiing resorts
in the Alpine region, and definitely also amongst
the most beautiful. The cross-country centre offers round tracks of three, five and eight kilometres at more than 2,000 metres above sea level.
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with its gentle and sunny
slopes offers a spectacular
panoramic view of the
Dolomites.
Roswitha Mair
Born and grew up in Bolzano. Tourism studies in
Brunico/Bruneck and Venice. She loves to be South
Tyrolean and to look, travel and think towards the
north and the south with equal implicitness. Since
2002, she has been working for the Bolzano and
environs Tourism Board with great passion.
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The most important events throughout the year at a glance:
concerts, music festivals, wine and village festivals, traditions and
customs as well as important sports events. Further information at
the local tourist offices and on www.bolzanosurroundings.info
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Organ concerts in the Parish Church of S. Paolo/Appiano
and other churches between March and October
Concert evenings ‘Music & Culture’ in Longomoso/Renon,
from May to October
Castle concerts: Castle Enn near Montagna/beginning of
August, Castle Haderburg near Salorno. In Appiano at the
Lanserhaus residence
160 years Sigmund Freud, guided hiking tours and excursions
on the Renon from May to October
Concerts ‘Wine & Music’ in Cortaccaia and Niclara in the
summer months
Junior piano-Academy in Appiano from 12th to 14th April
30th Bolzano Film Festival from 13th to 17th April
Castelmusika in Appiano on 1st May
Int. Museum Day in the South Tyrolean museums
on 22nd May
Rudy Giovannini’s Köfele Festival in Laives
on 10th and 11th June
Südtirol Jazzfestival Alto Adige in Bolzano and environs,
from 24th June to 3rd July
Appiano Music Summer, beginning of July
Rock im Ring, Open Air Festival in Collalbo/Renon in July
Music Festival in Bolzano in July
Walzer on the Walther square in Bolzano mid of July
Bolzano Dance Summer ‘Bolzano danza’ in the second
half of July
Caldaro Lake Festival on 19th and 26th July, 2nd August
Bolzano Festival Bozen, classical concerts in August and
September
International Pianist Festival ‘F. Busoni’ in Bolzano from
end of August to beginning of September
Transart, Festival of Contemporary art
in the second half of September
Piano Academy in S. Michele/Appiano from 5th to 8th October
Long Night of the Museums of Bolzano on 25th November
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Family Day on the Corno del Renon on
30th January and in September
Family Festival in Bolzano in February
Cuisine on snow on the Corno del Renon
on 5th March
Crocus Festival in Meltina on 25th April
Asparagus Festival in Terlano, end of April
Walpurgis Night, with festival in Longostagno/
Renon on 30th April
Flower Market in Bolzano on 30th April and 1st May
Children’s festival in Bolzano, second half of May
Archway Festival in Salorno from 13th to 15th May
Medieval Tournament in Andriano
from 20th to 22nd May
Castelronda, events in six castles in and around
Bolzano and Appiano on 4th and 5th June
Sunrise at the Corno del Renon in March and
from mid of July to September
The Festive Table in S. Paolo/Appiano on 26th July
Village Festival in Caldaro on 30th and 31st July
Egna Portico Festival, beginning of August
‘Hoamet’-Festival in Terlano, beginning of August
Caldaro Wine Festival from 11th to 14th August
Parish day in Soprabolzano/Renon on 15th August
Village Festival in S. Paolo/Appiano
on 3rd and 4th September
‘Schupfen’ Festival at the Salto mountain in
Meltina/San Genesio on 18th September
‘Törggele Days’ in Termeno on 30th September
and 1st October
Chestnut hiking tour in Andriano on
30th September, 7th and 14th October
Hiking day along the Renon Chestnut Trail in
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Bolzano wine tasting in Bolzano from 3rd to 6th March
Bacchus Urbanus in Bolzano, every Saturday in
May and October
‘Vino in Festa’, South Tyrolean Wine Road Weeks: topclass events around wine and enjoyment in the villages
along the South Tyrolean Wine Road from
22nd April to 11th June
South Tyrolean Pinot Noir Days in Montagna
and Egna mid of May
Wine Cellar Night on 11th June
‘All in White’ in Caldaro on 21st June
wine & porticos in Egna, beginning of July
Gewürztraminer Wine Lane in Termeno on 8th July
Wine Culture Weeks in S. Paolo/Appiano
from end of July to beginning of August
Spatium Pinot Blanc in Appiano on 5th and 6th August
Lorenzi Night in Bolzano on 10th August
Lorenzi Night in Andriano on 10th August
Lowlands Wine Tasting Days in Ora, middle of August
Wine summer in Cornaiano/Appiano on 26th August
Caldaro Wine Days on 1st and 2nd September
‘The 9th bliss of Bolzano’ in S. Maddalena on second
half of September
Wine and Cuisine in Caldaro on 1st October
Day of the opened distilleries, beginning of October
Wine & hiking day on the Renon mountain in October
‘Termeno sensual pleasures’ in October
The last load of grapes in Cornaiano/Appiano on 15th October
Termeno Wine Street in Termeno on 22nd October
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Bear’s garlic Weeks in Andriano, beginning of April
Culinary Speciality Weeks in San Genesio, in April/May
Asparagus Weeks in Terlano, Vilpiano and
Settequerce, in April/May
Food & Flowers in different restaurants in the
centre of Bolzano, mid of May
Gastronomic Night Journeys with the Renon railway
at the Renon mountain, from May to August
‘Sarnar Morgreti Essn’ in six restaurants
in the Val Sarentino, from 2nd to 11th July
October Wine Pleasure in Termeno in October
Golden Autumn in Bolzano: specialities with apples,
chestnuts, pumpkins and wine, beginning of October
to mid of November
Culinary Weeks in Meltina in November
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Children’s Egetmann Parade in Termeno on 9th February
Tinzltag (carnival custom) in Aldino on 9th February
Marcus market in Ora on 25th April
‘Jörgi’ (St George) market in Terlano, end of April
St. Bartholomew Day, cattle drive on the Renon on 24th August
Sarntal Parish Days in Sarentino from 3rd to 5th September
Cattle drive in Trodena and Anterivo in September
Farmer’s Autumn on the Walther square in Bolzano, end of October
Martini Market in Cornaiano/Appiano on 11th November
Martini Market with goose drive in Cortina on 11th November
Bolzano Christmas Market from 25th November to 6th January
Andreas Market in Salorno on 30th November
Crib Exhibition in S. Paolo/Appiano from 26th November to 6th January
Alpine Advent in Sarentino on 26th–27th November,
3rd–4th, 8th–11th and 17th–18th December
Renon railway Christmas on 25th–27th November,
2nd–4th, 8th–11th and 16th–18th December
‘Klöckeln’, custom in the Val Sarentino on 1st, 8th and 15th December
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Horse-drawn carriage race and Skijörging on the Salto mountain
on 31st January
Races in Speed skating in the ‘Arena Renon’ in Collalbo until February
Europa Cup in Reinswald/Val Sarentino from 1st to 5th February
Ice Stock World Championships in Collalbo/Renon from 17th to 28th February
Lake Caldaro Half-Marathon on 20th March
Traditional Folk Cycling in Andriano on 1st May
Int. Triathlon at Lake Caldaro on 7th May
eppanBIKE BIKE|Expo on on 9th and 10th April
5th Ortler Classic Run, tour for classic cars on 25th June
‘Almrausch & Edelbike’, mountain-bike event in Val Sarentino on 9th July
Südtirol Ultra Skyrace in the Val Sarentino mountains from 29th to 31st July
Giro delle Dolomiti, bike tours with start in Bolzano,
end of July to beginning of August
‘La Vecia Ferovia dela Val de Fiemme’ mountain bike run
with start in in Ora, beginning of August
International Futures ATP Tennis Tournament in Ronchi/Cornaiano
from 10th to 17th August
Cycling Race Cup Passo di Pennes in Val Sarentino on 20th August
Supersprint-Triathlon ‘Montigglman’, beginning of September
Car-free Day to the Mendola mountain on 17th September
Cycling Race Bolzano-S.Genesio 24th September
Salten Half-Marathon on 25th September
Appiano Wine Route Run, mid of October
New Year’s Eve Run ‘Boclassic’ in Bolzano, 31st December
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Via Pillhof 1
Please book directly at your hotel/guesthouse. If you experience difficulties
I-39057 Frangarto (BZ)
during the booking process, or if you need further information, please
Tel. +39 0471 633 488
contact the listed tourist offices.
Fax +39 0471 633 367
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Bolzano | Bozen
Piazza Walther 8, I-39100 Bolzano
Tel. +39 0471 307 000
Fax +39 0471 980 128
>> from page 66
San Genesio | Jenesien
Schrann 7, I-39050 S. Genesio
Tel. +39 0471 354 196
Fax +39 0471 363 745
www.jenesien.net
>> from page 68
Terlano | Terlan
Piazza Dott. Weiser 2, I-39018 Terlano
Tel. +39 0471 257 165
Fax +39 0471 257 830
www.terlan.info
>> from page 72
Andriano | Andrian
Via Wehrburg 1, I-39010 Andriano
Tel. +39 0471 510 100
Fax +39 0471 18 80 329
www.andrian.info
>> from page 75
Appiano | Eppan
Piazza Municipio 1, I-39057 Appiano
Tel. +39 0471 662 206
Fax +39 0471 663 546
www.eppan.com
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Caldaro | Kaltern
Piazza Mercato 8, I-39052 Caldaro
Tel. +39 0471 963 169
Fax +39 0471 963 469
www.kaltern.com
>> from page 111
Termeno | Tramin
Via Mindelheim 10A, I-39040 Termeno
Tel. +39 0471 860 131
Fax +39 0471 860 820
www.tramin.com
>> from page 118
Cortaccia Magré Cortina
Kurtatsch Margreid Kurtinig
Piazza Hptm.-Schweiggl 8,
I-39040 Cortaccia
Tel. +39 0471 880 100
Fax +39 0471 880 451
www.suedtiroler-unterland.it
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Ora Montagna Egna Salorno
Auer Montan Neumarkt Salurn
Piazza Principale 4, I-39040 Ora
Tel. +39 0471 810 231
Fax +39 0471 811 138
www.castelfeder.info
>> from page 127
Laives Bronzolo Vadena | Leifers Branzoll Pfatten
Via Kennedy 88, I-39055 Laives
Tel. +39 0471 950 420
Fax +39 0471 951 226
www.leifers-info.it
>> from page 132
Meltina | Mölten
Via Möltner 1, I-39010 Meltina
Tel. +39 0471 668 282
Fax +39 0471 667 228
www.moelten.net
>> from page 134
Val Sarentino | Sarntal
Piazza Chiesa 9, I-39058 Sarentino
Tel. +39 0471 623 091
Fax +39 0471 622 350
www.sarntal.com
>> from page 137
Renon | Ritten
Via del Paese 5, I-39054 Collalbo/Renon
Tel. +39 0471 356 100
Fax +39 0471 356 799
www.ritten.com
>> from page 141
Aldino Redagno Passo Oclini
Aldein Radein Jochgrimm
Paese 34, I-39040 Aldino
Tel. +39 0471 886 800
Fax +39 0471 886 247
www.aldein-radein.com
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Anterivo San Lugano Trodena
Altrei San Lugano Truden
Via K.-Pacher 9, I-39040 Trodena
Tel. +39 0471 869 078
Fax +39 0471 869 278
www.trudnerhorn.com
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with 12 highlights in Bolzano and environs, mystical places in the region,
places of interest in South Tyrol and special experiences.
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Chief editor Hansjörg Mair
Co-ordination Roswitha Mair
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Franziska Perpmer
Texts Magazine Manuel Demetz, Christian Haas,
Lisa Maria Kager, Roswitha Mair, Matthias Mayr,
Peter Righi, Anita Rossi, Ralf Scholze
Photo frontispiece Südtirol Marketing/Alex Filz
Photos SMG/Alex Filz (9), Tiberio Sorvillo (8),
Roswitha Mair (8), Kohl/Alex Filz (5), Luca Guadagnini (5), Alberto
Campanile (4), Appiano/allesfoto.com (4), Renon/Tiberio Sorvillo
(4), Val Sarentino/Martin Rattini (3), Termeno/allesfoto.com (3),
Provincia Autonoma di Bolzano/Campaner (2), Bolzano/Luca
Ognibeni (2), Appiano/Marion Lafogler (2), Geoparc Bletterbach
(2), Golf Club Appiano/Edmund Hohrenk (2), Caldaro/Manuela
Tessaro (2), Reinswalder Lift GmbH/Alex Berger (2), SMG/Frieder
Blickle (2), South Tyrolean Wine Road/allesfoto.com (2), Aldino/
Josef Pernter (1), Aldino/Manuela Tessaro (1), Batzenbräu/
Heinrich Wegmann (1), Bolzano/Thomas Stankiewicz (1), Distillery
Ortler/Sebastian Stocker (1), Appiano/Barbara Obkircher (1),
Fabian Foppa (1), Fotolia/Christian Schwier (1), S. Genesio/aries.
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Rier (1), Caldaro/Tiberio Sorvillo (1), Mirror Houses/Oskar Da
Riz (1), Reinswalder Lift GmbH/Helmuth Rier (1), Rittner Horn
Bergbahnen/Tiberio Sorvillo (1), Shutterstock (1), SMG/Alessandro
Trovati (1), SMG/Clemens Zahn (1), SMG/Daniel Geiger (1), SMG/
Helmuth Rier (1), SMG/Stefano Gilera (1), SMG/Stefano Scatà (1),
South Tyrol Museum of Archaeology/foto dpi (1), Tappeiner (1),
WAMS (1), archive Tourist Board Bolzano and environs, archive of
assocciated tourist offices
Concept markenforum.com
Litho advertisements Fotolito Varesco, Auer
Layout and print Athesia, Bozen
Town maps Mapgraphik, Eppan
Translations Cizeta Studio, Meran
Date of publishing
Annually – begin of November
Editor’s remark:
Despite careful selection of sources, we cannot accept any
responsibility for the correctness of this content.
Reprint and use only with the written
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By car
From Munich in approximately 3.5 hours via the motorway (Innsbruck–
Brennero) until you come to the motorway exit ‘Bolzano Nord’. Take this
exit, drive in the direction of Bolzano and towards the Renon mountain.
From the motorway exit ‘Bolzano Sud’, you must follow the signs in the
direction of Val Sarentino or in the direction of Trento/Trient in order to
reach Laives, Bronzolo and Vadena. If you want to go to Appiano and Caldaro, you take the dual carriage way Merano-Bolzano for some kilometres
in the direction of Merano and then take the first exit. To reach the villages
Terlano, Meltina and Andriano, take the second exit, and for Vilpiano the
third exit. From the motorway exit ‘Egna-Ora-Termeno‘, turn in a westerly
direction (turn right) and you will come to Caldaro, Termeno, Cortaccia,
Magrè and Cortina. In an easterly direction (turn left), you will come to
Egna, Ora, Salorno, Montagna, Aldino, Trodena-San Lugano and Anterivo.
Important notice for drivers: In Italy, you must have your headlights
switched on at all times. In addition, you always need safety vests.
By train
The bus station is very close to the train station. From here, buses go to all
villages in the surrounding area of Bolzano.
For train timetables, click: www.bahn.de or www.ferroviedellostato.it
For bus timetables for South Tyrol, click: www.sii.bz.it
Airport – Bus transfer to South Tyrol
You can get to South Tyrol quickly and conveniently by bus transfers from
the Milan Malpensa, Bergamo, Verona and Munich airports. For example,
Munich-South Tyrol from € 50,- six times a day. Time tables, information
and booking on www.altoadigebus.com and www.busgroup.eu
Be mobile in South Tyrol
Mobilcard Südtirol. With the Mobilcard Südtirol (7, 3 or 1 day), you can
enjoy all public transport, such as the train in South Tyrol (down to Trento), all
local buses, the lift facilities to Maranza, San Genesio, Renon, Meltina, Verano,
the tram on the Renon, as well as the cable car to the Mendola mountain.
museumobil Card. Based on the Mobilcard, you have access to more
than 80 museums and art collections (7 or 3 days).
bikemobil Card. The bikemobil Card (7, 3 or 1 day) includes bike rental
for one day (available from April to October).
Further information, prices and ticket sales on www.mobilcard.info
Weather forecast
Weather report, forecast, latest pollen count under www.provinz.bz.it/wetter
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