Magazin EN 2024

38 customs, habits, things
#3 habits
For example: A drop of the grape before noon.
An elegant white wine – usually a Pinot Blanc –
at the proper temperature delights the senses and
readies the stomach for a hearty lunch.
Enjoying a relaxing afternoon, contemplating
the gentle rhythms of life in the village, casually
observing the habits of the local. You can sit and
sip a wine, go hiking, or jump on your bike –
all depending upon your mood.
Watch and learn how the locals live – what better
way for first-time visitors to approach Kaltern. And
to understand what they’re saying would be even
better. “Easier said than done!”
#4 customs
For example: You’ll frequently hear the locals using
quaint idioms and colorful expressions. Every region
has its own accent and local expressions. But our
sub-dialect blends Italian words and phrases with
delightful German sayings and a soft melody that
is distinctive and pleasant.
Wherever you find wine, you’ll also find good
companionship. Kaltern conducts festivals, celebrates
wine, and enjoys music: At concerts, during
the Kaltern Pop Festival, the Seespiele Music Festival
on the lake, the village festivals, the wine events,
and at the markets. You might want to also experience
the charming local custom of Törggelen.
#5 customs
For example: Törggelen. A joyous tradition celebrated
in the autumn, when the recently harvested wine
has undergone a brief period of fermentation and
has just become ready to drink. With a healthy
portion of South Tyrolean bacon and smoked meats
from local production. With dumplings, select
meats, homemade sausages, roasted chestnuts,
and delicious pastries.
Customs, habits, things: They show how we live,
what we dream about, and who we are. And we love
sharing our bounty with our guests.
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The Alpine and the Mediterranean
mix in the everyday life of Kaltern.
Especially in the cuisine. We enjoy the
traditional Tyrolean Marende snack
one day, Italian antipasti the next.
And sometimes both at the same time.
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Sacred Heart Fire — On Sacred Heart
Sunday (the 3rd Sunday after Pentecost),
we light fires on our mountain
peaks. They are a symbol of the renewal
of the Sacred Heart Oath of 1796, when
the province of Tyrol – then threatened
by Napoleon’s troops – called upon the
Sacred Heart of Jesus for protection.
The Überetsch architectural style
(16th century) — It has placed its stamp
upon the appearance of Kaltern. Its
chief elements: Parapets, oriel windows,
framed doors and arched windows, twin
windows with middle columns, arcades,
loggias, open stairways, and inner
courtyards.
Plent — This local delicacy made from
maize has been able to assert its proud
position in the cuisine of Kaltern – with
innovative and modern interpretations
of this traditional dish.
South Tyrolean Wine Museum — Wine
presses, goblets and drinking cups,
pitchers and wine barrels, various other
tools and equipment, and a demonstration
vineyard – come experience the
history of wine for Kaltern!