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MAGAZINE 2013 

Dancing on a razor blade 

Pioneers in organic viticulture 

The eight beatitudes 

of Bozen 

A perfect weekend in Bozen 

The luxury 

of simplicity 

Holidaying in the past 

EXTRA PANORAMIC MAP 

AND OFFICIAL LIST OF 

ACCOMMODATION WITH PRICES

Photos: Fotolia, SMG/Alex Filz 

bike & wine 

a perfect 

combination 

Bolzano and environs – 

the sunny bike region for 

hedonistic cyclists from 

March to November 

www.bolzanosurroundings.info 

Bozen 2 Terlan MAGAZINE Andrian 2013 Eppan Kaltern Tramin Kurtatsch Margreid Kurtinig Salurn Neumarkt Montan Auer Branzoll Pfatten Leifers Mölten Jenesien Sarntal Ritten Aldein Truden Altrei

E D I T O R I A L 

A new look 

for our topics 

In 2006, our holiday region was the first in South Tyrol to publish a 

journalistic magazine with current topics as opposed to ordinary brochures. 

The experiences and enquiries we had over the past few years have 

shown that that decision was a good! 

As with any good project, we have continued to develop our magazine a 

step further. We have put in a lot of effort to give it a fresher look, make 

the display clearer and adjust to today’s reading habits, without to change 

the most important part of the magazine, which are the articles written by 

young authors and experienced journalists. These interesting themes form 

the central focus for your attention. The result of this process is now 

literally in your hands. 

Our 2013 Magazine offers you insight into small and large stories about 

life in our holiday region. We invite you to go with us on a little journey: 

from the buzzing capital of Bozen, along the wine road to the most beautiful 

bathing lakes and up into the higher regions, to destinations that you 

have not yet had a chance to discover. Together with the authors, we have 

created a range of reports, which will help you discover the sustainability 

of wine cultivation along the South Tyrolean Wine Road, to the perfect 

week-end trip in Bozen, as well as a wonderful vintage holiday in charming 

villages and towns. 

Well, we don’t want to give it all away on the first page. Enjoy this 

magazine and dare to go on a journey – a journey into the most southern 

region of South Tyrol. 

Yours 

Sighard Rainer 

Sighard Rainer 

Sporting goods merchant, 

long-standing president of 

the Kaltern tourist office 

and for the last two years 

chairman of the tourist 

board Bolzano and environs. 

His passion is tourism and 

networking in a variety of 

economic sectors. 

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C O N T E N T 

T O P I C S 

8 Dancing on a razor blade 5’35’’ 

Pioneers in organic viticulture 

16 Making New from Old 3’40’’ 

A public house expediton 

20 The eight beatitudes of Bozen 4’40’’ 

A perfect weekend in Bozen 

28 Stress-free in the snow 3’40’’ 

Sun, snow and hot tea 

32 South Tyrol’s brave new world of cycling 3’35’’ 

A bike adventure 

36 Heavenly lakes 3’35’’ 

The warmest bathing lakes in the Alps 

40 Hiking with children 1’50’’ 

Family hiking trails with a fun factor 

42 The luxury of simplicity 5’00’’ 

Holidaying in the past 

C O L U M N S 

6 South Tyrol ABC 

14 Excellent wines – Italian wine guides 

26 Our best – Gourmet guide 

48 Without a car – Holidays by train and bus 

50 365 Days – Events & highlights 

S E R v I C E 

49 Reader forum 

54 Getting there 

57 Contact 

147 Panoramic map 

Reading time 

ACCOMODATIONS 

58 Packages & offers 

Families, hiking, cycling, wine 

wellness, golfing, riding & culture 

66 Bolzano Bozen Jenesien 

72 Terlan 

76 Andrian 

78 Camping & Youth hostels 

79 Eppan 

95 Kaltern 

116 Tramin 

120 Südtiroler Unterland 

Kurtatsch, Margreid, Kurtinig 

124 Castelfeder 

Auer, Montan, Neumarkt, Salurn 

128 Leifers Branzoll Pfatten 

131 Mölten 

134 Sarntal 

137 Ritten 

142 Aldein Radein Jochgrimm 

144 Trudner Horn Nature Park 

Altrei, San Lugano, Truden 


S O u T H T Y R O L A B C 

archaic 

EgEtmann 

Hansl’s 

wEdding 

On Shrove Tuesday 

during leap years, in 2013 

on 12th February, Hansl 

Egetmann in Tramin 

celebrates his wedding! 

He is accompanied 

by numerous wild 

figures, such as the 

‘Schnappviecher’ or 

‘Burgltreiber’. The 

Tramin Egetmann 

parade is probably one 

of the oldest, strangest 

and liveliest carnival 

customs in Tyrol. We 

recommend hard 

covering clothes, as well 

as a certain safe distance. 

www.egetmann.com 

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bubbly 

sPaRkling winE 

The Kettmeir pioneer 

power, the taunting 

heights of Arunda, the 

familiar passion of von 

Braunbach, the extremely 

long storage time of a 

Martini, the centuryold 

tradition formed by 

Praeclarus, as well as the 

bio-dynamic top quality 

by Haderburg: South 

Tyrolean sparkling wine 

offers inimitable quality. 

www.suedtirolersekt.it 

detailed 

tREkking guidE 

The new South Tyrol/ 

Südtirol Trekking Guide 

guides you through South 

Tyrol‘s most beautiful 

hiking and trekking tours 

with detailed maps. 

Categorization according 

to physical fitness, 

technique, experience, 

and landscape allows 

you to filter individual 

tours ranging from 

exciting family hikes to 

challenging mountain 

treks for tenacious hikers. 

www.suedtirol.info 

enjoyable 

winE & PORtiCOs 

At the beginning of 

July and in front of the 

impressive backdrop of 

the medieval porticos of 

Neumarkt, more than 30 

exquisite wineries will 

present their selection 

of wines for the third 

time. 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 

fashionable 

glassEs madE 

Of wOOd 

The various models 

of the South Tyrolean 

wooden glasses are 

exclusive products from 

three local types of 

wood: walnut, cherry 

and wenge wood. Only 

the specially developed 

feather hinge is made of a 

metal alloy. The modern, 

14 gram glasses can be 

used as reading glasses, 

as well as sun glasses. 

www.woodone.com

S O u T H T Y R O L A B C 

medieval 

CastlE Pub 

HadERbuRg 

When you climb up from 

Salurn to the somewhat 

hidden Haderburg castle, 

you enter into a time 

travel experience. Once 

you arrive at the top, 

you can not only admire 

the breath-taking views 

of the entire Lowland 

region, but the medieval 

castle pub will leave you 

speechless. Via the ‘Path 

of the Visions‘, the walk 

into the Middle Ages only 

takes 15 minutes by foot. 

www.haderburgschenke.com 

regional 

gOuRmEt 

fEstival 

During the second South 

Tyrol Gourmet Festival, 

there will be twelve 

South Tyrolean market 

products on centre 

stage again. From 24th to 26th May, Bozen’s 

historic centre is home 

to all South Tyrolean 

quality products: from 

crispy apples to savoury 

speck. All presented in 

the relevant production 

houses. There are 

numerous market 

booths and renowned 

top chefs, who play 

their role at this event. 

www.genussfestival.it 

sophisticated 

mOuntain 

aPPlE juiCE 

On the Ritten mountain, 

at an altitude of more 

than 900 metres, gourmet 

mountain apple juice 

is produced according 

to the highest quality 

criteria. Gravensteiner, 

Pinova, Rubinette or 

the gourmet+ line: 

mountain apple juices 

are (just like wine) an 

exquisite accompaniment 

to many dishes. 

www.kohl.bz.it 

traditional 

33 X ClassiCs 

alPinE 

PlEasuRE 

South Tyrol‘s ancient 

farming traditions 

are reflected in the 

local cuisine along 

with adopted classical 

Italian dishes, making it 

appealing and interesting. 

33 traditional South 

Tyrolean recipes such 

as speck and cheese 

dumplings, South 

Tyrolean ravioli, wine 

soup, roast lamb and 

savoury deep fried parcels 

and desserts such as 

the world famous apple 

strudel. Every recipe 

with a fantastic photo! 

www.athesiabuch.it 

unique 

mmm fiRmian 

With the central museum 

MMM Firmian and the 

four branch museums 

Ortles, Dolomites, Juval 

and Ripa devoted to 

individual themes, 

Reinhold Messner has 

created a mountain 

museum that is truly 

unique. He describes the 

project as his ‘15th ascent 

over 8000 metres‘. 

www.messnermountain-museum.it 


Dancing 

on a 

razor blade 

by Peter Thalmann 

5’35’’ 


Sustainability – sounds quite modern, but 

is actually ancient terminology. During the 

17 th Century, German landowners noticed 

that the use of wood only made sense if they 

cut down fewer trees than growing up. The 

term ‘sustainability’ was born. 

Today, sustainability plays an important role in the 

South Tyrolean world of wines. From homeopathy, 

bio-dynamics, to climate-house-certified wineries 

– they all have their own variety of sustainability. 

The Mephisto principle is a clear case of this term 

in South Tyrolean biological wine history: the positive 

is seen in the negative. Something good can 

be made out of something bad, for example: an 

O R G A N I C A N D B I O D Y N A M I C 

illness can lead to a new 

way to make wine in South 

Tyrol. In order not to get too 

complicated, let’s start at the beginning. 

Rainer Loacker, the heir of the 

famous South Tyrolean waffle dynasty, 

was at the height of his success during 

the early 1970s. Together with his siblings, he 

was on the verge of turning a small local biscuit 

factory into an internationally renowned waffle 

business. They worked 7 days a week and slaved 

through 12 hour days. This was the price they had 

to pay. Then, in spring 1972, when the waffle giant 

had built his first factory at the Ritten mountain, 

Rainer Loacker’s body refused to go with it.


‘Pancreas, lung, liver – everything was attacked 

by this illness‘, remembers Loacker today. If this 

workaholic wanted to survive, he had to change 

his lifestyle dramatically. Loacker left the company 

(‘I wasn’t allowed sweets any longer, so there was 

no reason for me to hang around!‘). First he ate 

only vegetables, then only raw food. Bio became 

his new motto for living. 

biO winE instEad Of waffEls 

After he had recovered from his illness, Loacker 

looked for an alternative in life. He built a successful 

import company, but after a while, the business 

once more seemed to take over his life again – and 

his health. (‘Working seven days a week became 

the norm, not the exception‘). In the mid-1970s, 

Loacker decided to take the next radical step in his 

life. He wanted to become a winegrower. ‘I had no 

idea about agriculture, I couldn’t even drive a tractor‘, 

Loacker says today. However, a minor detail 

like this would never hold him back. Together with 

his staff, he worked on the Schwarhof vineyards 

he had just bought. Due to his previous medical 

history, he decided not to use any chemicals on the 

plants. ‘My neighbours thought I was mad. 

They never understood my radical ways.‘ 

They talked behind his back and thought 

that he would learn quickly. ‘Dancing on 

a razor blade‘ is what Loacker calls his 

biological wine production. The 

weather is only one difficulty 

biological farmers 

and winegrowers have 

to overcome. ‘During 

the first three years, I 

didn’t use any copper. 

One year went well; during 

two years, we fought 

peronospora (downy mildew) 

and the entire harvest was 

lost.‘ He nearly gave up and 

his neighbours said ‘we told 

you so‘. It was either give 

up or take a different route. 

For Loacker it wasn’t so much 

a question of whether he would 

produce biological wines, but more how? He spent 

a lot of time looking at the various options and 

decided to fight the mildew ...with homeopathy! 

Homeopathy became Loacker’s second stage. 

In 1983, he founded a homeopathy company. 

Whatever does good for people should also help 

the vines. ‘Thanks to homeopathy, I began to get 

to know the plants I was working with. I discovered 

what they needed under certain conditions, 

which in turn helped me to eliminate the risk. The 

wine we produce is much more easily digestible 

as the plants have not been fed with any agents, 

which are used in conventional wine production 

today. These agents (poisons) make their way into 

the grapes and so in your wine glass.‘ Despite his 

success, he still doesn’t turn homeopathy into a 

religion. ‘If today’s conventional winegrower uses 

herbicides and pesticides, he simply uses another 

method to protect his vines. He doesn’t think from 

the heart, but thinks about money.‘ When Loacker 

retires one day, he will write a book about homeopathy 

in wine cultivation, he says. 

suCCEssful fORERunnER 

Another renowned representative of wine cultivation 

in South Tyrol is Alois Lageder. His company is 

based in Margreid, in the South Tyrolean Lowlands. 

During the 1980s, Lageder turned his production 

into something called ‘biodynamic cultivation‘. This 

type of cultivation works on the basis of a natural 

balance between strengthening the life of the 

plants and the conditions of the soil. With the help 




of biological treatments, which are used instead 

of common phytosanitary products, he intends to 

strengthen the immune system of the vine. Healing 

herbs, cow dung and mountain crystals are 

added to the soil in homeopathic doses. In his wine 

cellars, Lageder began to use biological materials 

in 1995 and renewable energies soon became the 

forerunner for modern architecture in South Tyrol. 

OtHER winE-gROwing 

EstatEs will fOllOw 

Lageder and Loacker, the two precursors of alternative 

wine cultivation, have prepared the way 

for a new type of South Tyrolean wine-growing 

in the province. According to Shakespeare, a path 

is only a path if it is walked on. So, a number of 

other wine-growers and farmers have decided to 

follow in the footsteps of Lageder and Loacker. In 

South Tyrol, the last word is always spoken by the 

wine cooperative. ‘Large wheels turn slowly‘ ...and 

this is also true for the giant wineries. However, 

Healing herbs, 

cow dung and 

mountain 

crystals are 

added to 

the soil in 

homeopathic doses 

step by step, others will follow and jump onto the 

‘bio‘ wagon. This is true for the Tramin winery. In 

2007, the forward-thinking master in winegrowing, 

Willy Stürz, decided to abstain from using 

herbicides in the vineyards producing select wines. 

Today, the traditional company in the South Tyrolean 

Lowlands cultivates 15 hectares of vines according 

to biological and bio-dynamic principles. 

It is the aim of the company to forego herbicides 

on their entire land of 230 hectares. It is worth 

mentioning that this is also the intention of the 

Schreckbichl winery in Girlan. The company in the 

Upper Etsch region works on the principle of integrated 

wine cultivation. They only add natural and 

environmentally friendly agents to the soil of the 

vineyards. The Kaltern winery from the village of 

the same name has started their own bio-dynamic 

line called ‘Solos‘. The actual wine stabilization is 

carried out using natural methods. The wines are 

spontaneously fermented and carefully filled into 

bottles, which makes them a purely natural prod-

The wine 

stabilization 

is carried out 

using natural 

methods 

Rainer Loacker is one of South Tyrol’s first Bio pioneers. 

uct. The success of these products shows that the 

Kaltern winery has made a good move! During the 

last year alone, the three wines belonging to the 

Solos line have received the Gold International 

Biological Wine Award. 

tHE ‘ClimatE HOusE’ 

winERY 

Konrad Pfitscher from Pfitscherhof 

in Montan has also thought 

of a new way of producing wine. 

His family has been in the winegrowing 

business since 1861 and 

Konrad was trained by his father. 

The winegrower from the Lowlands 

was always keen on a gentle 

and careful type of cultivation 

and he always intended to have 

this reflected in his newly built wine cellars. The 

company headquarters of the wine dynasty right 

in the centre of the picturesque village of Mon- 

>> South Tyrolean Wine Road Weeks. For one 

month, you are invited to the 7 th South Tyrolean 

Wine Road Weeks – Vino in Festa – to enjoy wine, 

gain knowledge, culture and entertainment. From 

11 th May to 8th June, some inspiring people, exciting 

events and extraordinary locations offer you 

more insight into the South Tyrolean world of wine. 

The grand finale is the Wine Cellar Night on 8th June 

2013. www.suedtiroler-weinstrasse.it 

>> WineSafari. Enjoy a day centred on South Tyrolean 

wine, served by professional wine gourmets and 

enjoyed in good company. The mix of Mediterranean 

landscape along the South Tyrolean Wine Road, culinary 

delights and information about the country 

and its people, make this wine journey a real cultural 

treat. www.suedtiroler-weinstrasse.it/winesafari 

>> Girlan Cellar Festival. It is said that in Girlan the 

village underground is larger than the village above 

ground. The reason for this is the deep, two-leveled cellars, 

which are often connected to each other. For those 

who would like to discover this world below, there is a 

rare opportunity on end of August/beginning of September 

at the Celler Festival of Girlan. The festival takes 

place only every four years. www.eppan.com 

>> App for the South Tyrolean Wine Road. With the 

official iPhone, iPad and Android app, you can discover 

and enjoy the South Tyrolean Wine Road with its 

picturesque villages, exquisite wines, traditional wine 

cellars and wine-growing estates. In addition, there 

is an overview of the most important wine events, 

as well as a list of restaurants and hotels. Download 

free of charge from the AppStore and Android Market. 

www.suedtiroler-weinstrasse.it/app-en 

>> Culturonda© Wine . Wine is steeped in culture in South 

Tyrol. Culturonda® Wine intends to pass on this unique 

cultural experience and has selected twelve themes with 

three experiences to savour in each. Wine enthusiasts 

who wish to go beyond simply enjoying wine and become 

acquainted with the history and stories behind its vineyards 

and cellars will find Culturonda® Wine a useful and 

succinct introduction to South Tyrol‘s diverse cultivated 

and cultural landscape. www.bolzanosurroundings.info 




The point 

is naturalness 

in the 

vineyard


Lake Kaltern with its 

softly rolling vineyards 

is the heart of the South 

Tyrolean wine region. 

It is not a surprise that 

the two largest winegrowing 

towns in South 

Tyrol, Eppan and Kaltern, 

are situated in this 

fertile area. 

Slowly but surely, ecological 

wine cultivation 

also attracts attention in 

South Tyrol: about 4.8% 

of approximately 5,300 

hectares are cultivated 

according to bio-certified 

guidelines. 

tan, had become too small. For four years, Konrad 

and his wife Monika worked on plans for new wine 

cellars. The Pfitscher family decided to take some 

advice from a climate expert. ‘We wanted to create 

a photovoltaic plant, particularly with regard to 

heat insulation‘, says Konrad Pfitscher. The fruit of 

this four year project could be seen in the autumn. 

As the first wine-growing estate in Italy, they were 

awarded the seal of ‘Climate House Wine‘. This seal 

certifies a sustainable producer. ‘Our labels, our 

packaging material, the bottles – everything was 

changed to be sustainable products.‘ The effort, at 

a cost of an additional 80,000 Euros during the 

building phase turned out to be a good investment, 

says Konrad Pfitscher. He looks at the huge 

windows in the new wine tasting hall. The views 

are phenomenal. You can see the entire South Tyrolean 

Lowlands: towards the left is Neumarkt and 

behind it you’ll see the Mendelkamm. ‘The most 

important factor is that our clients can actually 

see the vineyards the wines come from. They like it 

when they see that I have grown grass and some 

flowers between the rows.‘ It’s important to allow 

nature to blossom inside a vineyard too! Clean and 

sterile spaces create an impression of industrialisation. 

However, there are not too many people 

who like to drink ‘industrial‘ wine. 

Peter Thalmann 

Born in Bozen, raised in 

Kaltern. He’s a scientist 

with a PhD, freelance 

journalist, author and 

moderator. Publishes texts 

about South Tyrolean wine 

and the gourmet world 

on a regular basis. Works 

mainly for the radio (main 

subjects: politics 

and sports). 

>> Biostilla: biological grappas and liqueurs. As 

one of the first commercial distilleries in South 

Tyrol, the Walcher distillery has received the Bioland 

certification. Their biological distillates reflect 

nature in its purest state: all ingredients 

come from biological cultivation. In addition, the 

water bath method is used, which is quite gentle 

and helps preserve the typical ingredients. 

www.biostilla.com 

>> South Tyrolean ‘Bio’ pearls . There are two sparkling 

wine producers that make high-quality South 

Tyrolean sparkling wine according to the classic 

method, but the way they do it differs. The Arunda 

winery is a Bioland member and processes biological 

grapes to the biological bottle-fermented PARLEIN. 

The Haderburg winery near Salurn, however, is specialised 

in processing their own wines and cultivate 

their vineyards according to bio-dynamic principles. 

www.arunda.it, www.haderburg.it 

>> Holiday on a biological farm. Biological wine 

and fruit cultivation are part of the agriculture, fresh 

natural fragrances and kitchen herbs are growing in 

the garden and you’ll find farmhouse products in the 

farm shop. The trend for ecology and sustainability 

has even moved into architecture and interior design: 

the new St. Quirinus farmhouse (2011) in Kaltern is 

exclusively furnished with natural materials from 

this region (stone pine, larch wood, porphyry and 

lime stone) and is self-sustaining in terms of energy. 

www.st-quirinus.it 


I T A L I A N W I N E G u I D E S 

I VINI DI VERONELLI 2013 

‘SupER TRE STELLE’ 

terlaner Chardonnay 1999 

terlaner Pinot bianco Riserva vorberg 2009 

gewürztraminer lunare 2010 

Kellerei Terlan 

sauvignon blanc Castel giovanelli 2010 

Kellerei Kaltern 

sauvignon voglar 2010 

Peter Dipoli, Neumarkt 

Chardonnay löwengang tenutae lageder 2009 

Alois Lageder, Margreid 

gewürztraminer nussbaumer 2011 

Kellerei Tramin 

Pinot noir Riserva trattmann 2009 

Kellerei Girlan, Eppan 

Pinot noir mason di mason 2010 

Manincor, Kaltern 

Pinot noir krafuss tenutae lageder 2009 

Cabernet sauvignon Cor Römigberg 

tenutae lageder 2008 


Col de Rey vigneti delle dolomiti Rosso 2007 

lagrein Riserva barbagòl 2009 

Laimburg, Pfatten 

lagrein merlot mauritius 2010 

lagrein Riserva taber 2010 

Kellerei Bozen 

lagrein Riserva Porphyr 2009 


lagrein Riserva waldgries 2010 

Ansitz Waldgries – Christian Plattner, Bozen 

lagrein sanct valentin 2008 

Kellerei St. Michael, Eppan 

Cabernet sauvignon lafoa 2009 

Kellerei Schreckbichl, Eppan 

merlot-Cabernet sauvignon iugum 2008 


gewürztraminer Passito Cashmere 2010 

Elena Walch, Tramin 

gewürztraminer vendemmia tardiva Pasithea Oro 2010 


gewürztraminer vendemmia tardiva terminum 2010 


blanc Passito Comtess sanct valentin 2009 


sauvignon Passito saphir 2010 

Laimburg, Pfatten 


I VINI DI VERONELLI 2013 

„SupER TRE STELLE” 

moscato giallo Passito serenade 2009 


ESpRESSO 2013 

‘CINquE BOTTIGLIE‘ 

Pinot bianco Plattenriegl 2011 


sauvignon voglar 2010 


gewürztraminer brenntal Riserva 2009 

Kellerei Kurtatsch 

terlaner weißburgunder 2011 

Niedrist Ignaz, Eppan 

terlaner Chardonnay 1999 

terlaner sauvignon Quarz 2010 


terlaner sauvignon tannenberg 2011 

Manincor, Kaltern 

sauvignon Castel giovanelli 2010 


lagrein Riserva 2007 

Nusserhof – Heinrich Mayr, Bozen 



lagrein Riserva abtei 2009 

Klosterkellerei Muri Gries, Bozen 


st. magdalener Classico 2011 

untermoserhof – Georg Ramoser, Bozen 

donà Rouge 2008 

Hartmann Donà, Eppan 

gewürztraminer vendemmia tardiva Pasithea Oro 2010 


VINI BUONI D’ITALIA 2013 

‘LE CORONE‘ 

gewürztraminer lunare 2010 




st. magdalener 2011 

Pfannenstielhof, Bozen 

st. magdalener Huck am bach 2011 

lagrein Prestige 2010 

Kellerei Bozen

I T A L I A N W I N E G u I D E S 

Excellent wines 

As every year, the renowned Italian wine guide is eagerly expected. The Gambero Rosso 2013 bestows 

his much sought after ‘Tre Bicchieri’ award to 26 South Tyrolean wines; this year for the first time to 

the winery Castelfeder in Neumarkt for their Pinot Bianco Tecum 2010, as well as to the winery Brigl in 

Eppan for their Pinot Grigio Windegg 2011. The vini di veronelli, however, have increased the amount 

of South Tyrolean wines for the ‘Super Tre Stelle‘. In 2012, there were 18 wines awarded, whereas 

at present there are 29 labels. As every year, at the top of the list there are the autochthone wines. 

In the white wine section, this is the Gewürztraminer, and amongst the red wines it is the Lagrein. 

lagrein mirell 2010 


lagrein sanct valentin 2007 


lagrein 2011 




lagrein morus 2007 

Klaus Lentsch, Branzoll 

GAmBerO rOssO 2013 

‘TRE BICChIERI‘ 

Pinot bianco sirmian 2011 

Kellerei Nals Margreid 

Pinot bianco anna 2011 turmhof 

Tiefenbrunner, Kurtatsch 

Pinot bianco tecum 2010 

Castelfeder, Neumarkt 

terlaner Pinot bianco 

Riserva vorberg 2009 




gewürztraminer kastelaz 2011 

Elena Walch, Tramin 

gewürztraminer flora 2011 


südtirol weiß 2011 

Baron Widmann, Kurtatsch 

Riesling berg 2011 

Ignaz Niedrist, Eppan 

Pinot grigio anger 2011 


Pinot grigio windegg 2011 

Josef Brigl, Eppan 

st. magdalener antheus 2011 


lagrein Riserva taber 2010 

Kellerei Bozen 

lagrein Riserva abtei 2009 

Klosterkellerei Muri Gries, Bozen 


Griesbauerhof, Bozen 

Cabernet sauvignon Cor Römigberg 2008 


Cabernet sauvignon lafoa 2009 

Kellerei Schreckbichl, Eppan 

moscato giallo Passito serenade 2009 


For the latest news, 

please click 

www.altoadigewines.com 


A J O u R N E Y O F D I S C O V E R Y 


A public 

house 

expedition 

by Georg Weindl 

Making 

NEW 

from 

OLD


3’40’’ 

The wood-panelled 

farming lounge of 

the historic pub and 

guesthouse Krone in 

Aldein, offers a comfortable 

and special 

atmosphere. 

Don’t we all love the stereotype of nostalgic 

South Tyrolean pubs, with wood-panelled 

lounges, winegrowers with their blue 

aprons, speck and local bread? As with all 

other stereotypes, this reflects beautiful, 

but very limited truth! South Tyrolean pubs 

are much more than a stereotype. Let’s go 

and find out for ourselves! 

We are on our way to South Tyrol ...and are 

looking forward to this journey of discovery – in 

gastronomy, of course. At first friends and family 

laughed at us. How can you discover something 

NEW in South Tyrol? They talked about the 

‘Törggele’ adventure at the farmhouses, the snacks 

and traditional food. We know all of that, they said. 

Still, we started on our journey of discovery into the 

world of gastronomy, following the route from the 

North to the South, coming ever closer to the long 

thought of sunshine and famous wines. 

Our first destination is the Sarntal Valley. This 

quiet valley stretches from Sterzing to Bozen and 

is famous for its sense of tradition and truly genuine 

mountain landscape. 

After many bends down 

the Penser Joch, we turn 

left to the romantic Lake 

Durnholz. The Durnholz 

pub was first mentioned 

during the 13 th Century 

and the local priest ran it 

until 1970. The building 

(inside and out) would be 

the pride of any period 

drama. The owner, Roswitha 

Runggner, serves us huge speck dumplings 

– hand-made, of course. Strengthened and ready 

for more, we leave the little mountain village at an 

altitude of 1,600 metres above sea level. A quick 

stop in Sarnthein to buy some home-made speck 

...and we are on our way to Bozen. Country pubs 

are in at the moment. People are turning their backs 

on convenience food and want to know where the 

ingredients come from in the food that they eat. The 

best chefs in South Tyrol only use regional ingredients. 

Grey cheese and ancient vegetables replace 

haute cuisine on the menu. We quickly drive out of 

People are 

turning their 

backs on convenience 

food 

the hectic Bozen traffic and turn towards the Ritten 

mountain. Along the way, we stop and enjoy the 

great view from the Patscheider restaurant, looking 

at vineyards and the busy life of the town below. 

Away from stress and hectic, we sit at a table – and 

talk. The Patscheider Hof is a true South Tyrolean 

institution. The same can be said about the pork ribs 

which they serve. Watching the town from above, 

we understand more about the tension between the 

town on one side and the elegant Ritten lifestyle 

and why rich Bozen inhabitants enjoy having a second 

residence up here. On our second day, we drive 

to Jenesien. The ‘Lanzenschuster‘ is a true fairy-tale 

pub, situated at an altitude of more than 1,500 

metres above sea level 

on the Salten mountain, 

surrounded by meadows 

and larch forests. Nettle 

soup and a typical a mutton 

fry were exactly what 

we needed. This pub is 

made for hikers! The same 

is true of the ‘Wieser‘ in 

Perdonig, located along 

the Eppan high mountain 

road. Even at the risk 

that this might sound like another stereotype, the 

Wieser is a naturally idyllic place. It is surrounded 

by nothing but meadows and forests, with immense 

blue sky above and in front of the house, some children 

– playing happily. 

Driving along the South Tyrolean wine road, 

we enjoy some vineyards, take a good look at Lake 

Kaltern and end up in a pub in which wine plays a 

major role. In 2012, the Terzer restaurant in Kurtatsch 

was awarded the prize for South Tyrolean Wine 

Culture by the Hotel and Pub Association HGv and 


Terlan asparagus. The asparagus triangle 

Terlan, Vilpian and Siebeneich invite you to visit 

around nine restaurants in April and May and enjoy 

everything from classic to creative dishes, made of 

Margarete asparagus. The white Terlan asparagus 

has been cultivated in this region for more than 100 

years – and the Terlan winery offers their fine, mineral-rich 

Sauvignon as the perfect accompaniment 

during the asparagus weeks. www.spargelwirte.it 

>> Summer & snacks. There is no other place on this 

planet, where cheese and roasted potatoes with eggs 

and pancakes taste as good, as at an Alpine hut! With 

the climb behind you, the fresh mountain air and the 

enjoyment of a hiking trip turn these simple Alpine 

dishes into culinary delights. The choice very varied in 

the Sarntal Valley: there are 45 Alpine huts or mountain 

pubs that invite you to relax in the summer and enjoy a 

snack. www.sarntal.com 

>> Törggelen, an autumn highlight. Chestnuts, wine 

and hiking are three things that are part of Törggelen: 

After a hiking trip through the colourful autumn landscape, 

you can visit a 

genuine snack bar 

or farmhouse where 

you will be served 

new wine and a savoury 

farming dish. 

Besides speck, barley 

soup, dumplings 

and a plate of fresh 

meat, you are also presented with sweet ‘krapfen’. 


>> Südtiroler Gasthaus. Typical, regional culinary 

delights, genuine hospitality and a fine 

sense for tradition: these are the characteristic 

features of the ‘Südtiroler Gasthaus’ initiative. 

25 traditional restaurants and inns all 

around South Tyrol contribute to the preservation 

and spreading of a historically developed 

inn culture including respect for old buildings 

and increased use of local agricultural products. 

www.gasthaus.it 



the Consortium of South Tyrolean Wine. A massive 

award! Time flies by while we indulge in a guided tour 

through the vineyard and the famous wine tasting in 

one of the wine cellars. In the evening, valentin, the 

junior chef, serves us home-made potato dumplings 

with Mediterranean vegetables. A real treat! 

In the morning, we drive to another part of South 

Tyrol, which is only known to a few people. The region 

east of the Etsch river and south of Bozen enjoys little 

tourism, but offers incredible gastronomy. From 

Salurn right in the South, a narrow, bendy road leads 

you up to the hamlet Gfrill. We enter an entirely different 

world! It’s far away from motorways and parking 

lots. At the Fichtenhof restaurant, Ingrid Pardatscher 

presents us with a very different type of herbal 

cuisine, where visitors do not simply 

sit down and wait for their meal. With 

the help of the chef, you learn about 

cooking with herbs, baking bread and 

making your own herbal tea. Sister Ulli, 

a very experienced sommelier, serves 

the best suitable wine for the creative 

dishes from the herbal kitchen. A visit 

to the Fichtenhof is often longer than 

you planned ...and we get back into the 

car (far too late) and drive back down into the valley. 

Once we reach Auer, we drive towards Aldein, a picturesque 

village, whose relaxing quietness descends 

on interested visitors. We are nearly at the end of our 

tour. From Aldein, we drive another 4 miles up the 

mountain to the Schmiederalm pub. Here, at an altitude 

of 1,680 metres above sea level, surrounded 

by Alpine meadows and not far away from the famous 

Bletterbach canyon, we feel like we’re one of 

the mountain farmers. Just as well, because we are 

served with South Tyrolean classics: traditional and 

refined. If we are lucky, we will also get some Aldein 

‘Pietschn‘ – home-made bread. We remember the 

Michelin star chefs and their desire to use local products. 

Now we understand why! 

Indigenous pub culture. Sundays 

after mass, many South 

Tyrolean inhabitants find 

their way to the pub ...and a 

glass of vernatsch wine. 

The region of 

the gastronomic 

insiders’ tips in 

the South 

Pure Alpine-Mediterranean 

enjoyment. Nothing 

represents the synthesis 

of Italian and Tyrolean 

cuisine better than 

genuine South Tyrolean 

‘Schlutzkrapfen’ 

(ravioli-type pasta) with 

parmesan cheese. 

Contact. Sarntal www.durnholz.it Ritten www.patscheiderhof.com Jenesien 

www.lanzenschuster.com, www.hirschenwirt.it Bozen www.voegele.it Siebeneich 

restaurant.patauner@rolmail.net Eppan www.gasthofwieser.com Kurtatsch 

www.gasthof-terzer.it Salurn www.fichtenhof.it Montan www.dorfnerhof.it 

Aldein www.schmiederalm.it, www.gasthof-krone.it Altrei www.kuerbishof.it


South Tyrolean 

classics 

Georg Weindl 

Freelance journalist with emphasis on tourism in 

the Alps and Northern Italy. He also works for the 

FAZ (Frankfurt newspaper), Geo Saison, Stern, Focus, 

Merian travel guides. Amongst other things, he also 

wrote a book about the pub scene in South Tyrol. 

He lives in the Chiemgau in Upper Bavaria. 


A P E R F E C T W E E K E N D I N B O Z E N 



The eight 

beatitudes 

of Bozen 

by Harald Knoflach 

The ‘Fischbänke‘ in the Dr.-Streiter-Gasse is an open-air 

locality with cult status, where they serve the best bruschetta 

in town, together with a little small talk. 



4’40’’ 


I must admit, there might be more to life 

than being told what to do or what not to 

do. When travelling, you might want to discover 

new places, get to know new ideas and 

simply ...just let go. You’re just right! So what 

about this weekend guide to the joys of 

heaven? I wonder what 

it means? 

An 

impeccable 

weekend 

guideline to 

the joys 

of heaven 

Once you arrive in Bozen, 

the first thing you need to 

know is how to say goodbye 

to ‘either – or‘ and become 

friends with ‘both‘. 

The latter will be your constant 

companion on your 

way through the city at 

the Talfer river: Alpine and 

Mediterranean, wine and 

beer, historic and modern. 

The consequence is that 

that the Bozen population not only has one secret 

route to eternal happiness ... but eight. 

A HOUSE IN THE LAUBEN LANE 

The starting point on your journey to true happiness 

is Bozen’s finest lane, together with the Waltherplatz 

(town square) – it’s like a comfortable living 

room, just around the corner. Magnificent facades 

with oriel windows and stucco in the Laubengasse 

(lane) compete for your attention. Many centuries 

ago, trading merchants brought wealth to the city 

and put a stamp on its emerging bourgeoisie. From 

the early days, Bozen was aware of its important 

location along the North–South route, being at the 

intersection of cultures. For many Bozen inhabitants, 

the true heart of the city is only a few steps 

away in a North-Easterly direction. ‘The Waltherplatz 

is like our living room, the Bindergasse its 

comfortable lounge‘, they say. 

THE OWN WINE IN THE CELLAR 

After a long walk, if you are dying for a drink, 

then you will find just the right place at the end 

of the Bindergasse. There, they will serve you a 

‘cool blonde‘! A beer in the famous city of wine? 

Why not! At the ‘Weißes Rössl‘, the oldest pub in


The ‘new town’ of Bozen 

and the picturesque chapel 

of St. Georgen (left). The 

Sparkassenstrasse with 

its historic houses is one 

of the most beautiful 

in town (right). 

town, you also can order something savoury if you 

wish. Typical Tyrolean cuisine is the speciality of the 

house. Right beside the pub is the ‘Batzenhäusl‘, a 

traditional guesthouse where they serve beer from 

their own brewery. ‘Wine after beer is my advice. 

Beer after wine, think twice!‘ In South Tyrol, they say 

it exactly the other way round. Whatever way you 

go for, you can always order both: wine and beer. 

After this difficult decision and its consequences, 

you best walk along the Dr.-Streiter-Gasse and enjoy 

a touch of Dolce vita by sampling one of the 

best bruschetta in town ...and from there, continue 

to the fruit market, buy a kilogram of grapes and try 

to make your own wine if you can. Alternatively (!), 

visit the winegrower’s stronghold Zwölfmalgreien. 

The newly renovated ‘Löwengrube‘ (lit: lion’s den) is 

a modern wine bar inside historic walls where you 

can enjoy the best of the best wines. 

A SUMMER HOLIDAY HOME 

AT THE RITTEN MOUNTAIN 

A different kind of enjoyment; just the right place 

to escape the summer heat during the early after- 

>> Bozen Movie Days. The 27 th edition of the film 

festival takes place from 17 th to 21 st April 2013 at 

the Bozen Filmclub. The audience will be tempted 

with interesting and somewhat less known film 

productions from young and established film directors. 

www.filmclub.it 

>> Jazz Festival. The South Tyrolean Jazz Festival Alto 

Adige, a firm event in the European jazz calendar, is 

a great meeting point for many international stars. 

In 2013, the colorful world of jazz returns to South 

Tyrol from 28th June to 7th July. Throughout the 10 

days of the festival, high-quality jazz music echoes 

from the mountains, comes out of our cellars, castles 

and can be enjoyed in the streets of South Tyrol. 

www.suedtiroljazzfestival.com 

>> Bolzano Danza – Dance in Bozen. The international 

festival of dance and performance has 

an important place in the Italian calendar. Besides 

numerous premiers, there is also an extensive 

course that runs from the middle to end of 

July. It’s open for kids and adults, beginners and 

experienced dancers, with choreographies from 

all over the world, in different dance disciplines. 

www.bolzanodanza.it 

>> Bolzano Festival Bozen. The Festival is the 

annual classical music highlight in Bolzano and 

brings together the city’s excellent organizers of 

musical events: Antiqua, a festival for early music, 

Bolzano’s two resident orchestras, the European 

Union Youth Orchestra (EUYO) and the Gustav 

Mahler Jugendorchester (GMJO), the International 

Piano Competition Ferruccio Busoni, including its 

own piano festival, as well as the Gustav Mahler 

Academy. www.bolzanofestivalbozen.it 

>> Transart Festival. Transart is a contemporary culture 

festival that offers to a curious and open audience 

music projects and contemporary art, within the range 

of experimentation joint to quality. From mid to end of 

September, international artists perform at atypical 

sites in Bozen and between Innsbruck and Rovereto. 

www.transart.it 



>> A real gem. The St. John’s chapel is a tall, but 

narrow annex chapel of the Dominican parish 

church, which houses one of the most important 

Gothic fresco cycles in the area. Painters from the 

Veneto region have left their impressions from 

Giotto’s Scrovegni chapel (Padua) and completed 

their work with depictions of the life of St. Mary, as 

well as legends told about St. Nicolas and St. John. 

www.bolzano-bozen.it 

>> Bozen beer. Since 1998, the pub and brewery 

Hopfen & Co, situated at the fruit market in Bozen’s 

historic centre, started to produce beer according to 

the German purity law from 1516. Since last summer, 

Bozen now has a second city brewery: all around 

the historic ‘Batzn Häusl‘ in the Andreas-Hofer- 

Strasse a colourful world of beer has been developed. 

www.boznerbier.it, www.batzen.it 

>> Bacchus Urbanus. Anyone who would like to enjoy 

the world of Bozen wines must come to the ‘Bacchus 

Urbanus‘: Knowledgeable guides invite locals and 

guests alike for a comfortable hiking trip through the 

cultivation areas of the St. Magdalena and Lagrein, 

ending with a visit to the winegrowing estate and a 

tasting session. Every Saturday in May and October. 


>> Thaler Perlè. Since 1763, the traditional Thaler 

shop in Bozen’s porticos, has dreamt about nothing 

else except beauty. The most impressive world of 

beauty has now been extended by yet another pearl: 

the Thaler Perlè with more than 200 labels from nearly 

70 wineries now offers an extensive assortment of 

the finest prosecco, sparkling wines and champagne. 

Good do know: all bottles can be acquired freshly 

cooled. www.thaler.bz.it 

>> Restaurant & Wine House Löwengrube. Neat 

and casual, up-market and relaxed – this is how the 

new Löwengrube presents itself. With more than 

1,000 wine labels and a trendy interior design, one 

of the oldest historic pub-restaurant’s in Bozen (pub 

since 1543) has experienced a fascinating revival. 

www.loewengrube.it 


In the historic porticos, one 

boutique rubs shoulders 

with the next. In this Bozen 

shopping street, you will 

find Italian designer fashion, 

as well as Bozen Loden 

(traditional costumes) and 

international labels. 

noon! Only a few minutes‘ walk away is the valley 

terminal of the new Ritten cable-car railway. It will 

take you up in the air above the town. Above idyllic 

vineyards, the cable-car carries you in only twelve 

minutes to the mountain terminal in Oberbozen, at 

an altitude of 1,200 metres above sea level. From 

there, you will enjoy magnificent panoramic views 

of the surrounding mountain world, including the 

Dolomites ...needless to say, you will also enjoy 

more comfortable temperatures – and real Italian 

cappuccino. 

A OWN ECCLESIASTICAL CHAIR 

Enjoying the beauty of the UNESCO World Heritage 

sites, might very well 

make you more aware of 

Laundry 

for at 

least six 

months 

a higher being ...and could 

make you want to visit one 

of the many churches in 

town. Bozen is a so-called 

bishop’s town. The cathedral 

was heavily bombed 

during World War II. However, 

the mighty Gothic 

tower survived and nave 

that was destroyed was 

rebuilt after the war. Other places to rest and meditate 

are the Franciscan cloisters and the Benedictine 

cloister Muri in Gries. 

LAUNDRY FOR AT LEAST SIX 

MONTHS IN THE WARDROBE 

Feeling physically and emotionally balanced, we 

look after some further enjoyment. A perfect destination 

is one where you can buy enough clothes 

that will last you the next six months! The best way 

to go about this is to start at the Rathausplatz and 

work your way along the line of traditional businesses 

in the Laubengasse, Museumstrasse and 

Leonardo-Da-vinci-Strasse. You will come across a 

never-ending line of boutiques representing international 

fashion labels, which may present you with 

a truly agonising dilemma of choice! After this, you 

simply MUST have a look at the Freiheitsstrasse. You 

better call it the Corso della Libertà, because this 

is where the Italian part of Bozen starts: great designer 

names, the finest perfumeries, typical cafés – 

and in the midst of it the Gelateria Avalon, without 

doubt one of the best ice-cream parlours in Italy! 

A BOX AT THE THEATRE 

After shopping ...and by now you’re feeling ex-


The airy Walther-square, 

the ‘best-kept place in town‘, 

has been given a variety of 

names. First Maximilian, then 

Johann, followed by Walther 

and the late Italian king 

vittorio Emanuele, as well as 

the Madonna …and finally 

back to Walther von der 

vogelweide. 

tremely happy, you are ready for some evening 

entertainment. It’s time to indulge in some culture! 

With your new wardrobe, you can enjoy 

some refined German conversation, Italian chats 

and English small talk. If you are lucky, you’ll be 

here during one of the events in town, or an international 

festival (Bolzano Danza, TRANSART, 

the Bozen Movie Week, South Tyrolean Jazz Festival 

or the Bolzano Festival Bozen), which have 

made Bozen an innovative cultural spectacle. 

Speaking about being innovative... If you haven’t 

indulged too much the night before in bar-hopping 

along the Silbergasse and the fruit market, 

you could visit the Museion, museum for modern 

art, on Sunday morning. As contemporary art is 

not always easily digestible, you might want to 

go for a great breakfast at the ‘Greif‘ on your way 

to the museum. 

A FAMILY GRAVE 

Some like it morbid and visit the local cemetery. 

However, this isn’t everyone’s taste! Even though 

it is a very interesting place architecturally speaking, 

we would recommend an excursion to the 

archaeological museum instead. This is where the 

oldest Bozen inhabitant has found his last resting 

place. We are speaking about the man from the 

ice-age, more than 5,000 year old glacier mummy 

‘Ötzi’ who is the highlight of the museum. 

MARRIED TO A BOZEN LADY 

Enough of nature, culture and culinary delights! 

Now let’s look to the last and greatest challenge 

on your way to eternal happiness. The rest of the 

Harald Knoflach 

Born in 1974 in Innsbruck, 

raised in the 

Stubai Valley, residing in 

Feldthurns. Enjoyed English 

and American Studies, 

as well as Political 

Science in Innsbruck and 

Birmingham. Works as a 

journalist in a variety of 

print media in North and 

South Tyrol. Text author 

for documentaries. 

World traveller. 

day belongs to romance! Simply stroll along wellcared 

for promenades and enjoy the charm of 

some medieval jewels. The capital of South Tyrol is 

surrounded by eight castles and fortresses, which 

beautify the hills and fields around Bozen. Right beside 

the archaeological museum the ‘Wassermauer’ 

promenade begins, which runs along the full length 

of the town, the Talfer meadows and lead you in 

a northerly direction. Your first destination is the 

picturesque Castle Runkelstein, situated high about 

the entrance to the Sarntal valley. It can be reached 

by foot within 30 minutes. From there, you have 

fantastic views. Once your eyes fall on the medieval 

frescoes, depicting brave knights and beautiful 

ladies who represent the meaning of love, you have 

nearly reached the joys of heaven. Well, you most 

likely will fall in love there and then ... You will fall 

in love with Bozen! 


G O u R M E T G u I D E 

Restaurant Locality +39 


Gault Millau 

Südtirol 

2012 

Gasthaus Haselburg Bozen 0471 402 130 12,5/20 

Michelin 

Guida Rossa 

2012 

Gambero 

Rosso 

2012 

Guida 

l'Espresso 

2013 

Gasthof Kohlern Bozen 0471 329 978 mentioned 

Gasthaus Weißes Rössl Bozen 0471 973 267 mentioned 

Restaurant Laurin Belle Epoque Bozen 0471 311 000 15/20 77/100 13,5/20 

Restaurant Van Gogh Mondschein Bozen 0471 975 642 12/20 mentioned 

Restaurant Vögele Bozen 0471 973 938 mentioned 12/20 

Restaurant Zur Kaiserkron Bozen 0471 303 233 14/20 mentioned 13,5/20 

Osterie 

d'Italia 


Gasthof Tiefthalerhof Jenesien 348 03 33 391 mentioned 

Gasthof Patauner Siebeneich 0471 918 502 

Restaurant Schwarzer Adler Andrian 0471 510 288 mentioned 

Landgasthof Bad Turmbach Eppan 0471 662 339 

Restaurant Zur Rose Eppan 0471 662 249 16/20 88/100 16,5/20 

Restaurant Ansitz Pillhof Eppan 0471 633 100 mentioned 

Restaurant Schloss Hotel Korb Eppan 0471 636 000 12,5/20 

Restaurant L’Arena Weinegg Eppan 0471 662 511 

Restaurant Castel Ringberg Kaltern 0471 960 010 15/20 80/100 14,5/20 

Restaurant Ritterhof Kaltern 0471 963 330 12,5/20 

Restaurant Siegi's Kaltern 0471 665 721 12,5/20

G O u R M E T G u I D E 

Our best 

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. 

Restaurant Locality +39 

Taberna Romani Tramin 0471 860 010 

Gault Millau 

Südtirol 

2012 

Michelin 

Guida Rossa 

2012 

Gambero 

Rosso 

2012 

Guida 

l'Espresso 


Gasthaus Zur Rose Kurtatsch 0471 880 116 15/20 81/100 13/20 

Gasthaus Schwarz Adler Kurtatsch 0471 880 224 12,5/20 

Vineria Paradeis Margreid 0471 809 580 

Osterie 

d'Italia 


Gasthof Dorfnerhof Montan 0471 819 798 12/20 mentioned 

Restaurant Johnson & Dipoli Neumarkt 0471 820 323 mentioned 

Gasthof Fichtenhof Salurn 0471 889 028 mentioned 

Restaurant Auener Hof Sarntal 0471 623 055 15/20 15/20 

Restaurant Braunwirt Sarntal 0471 620 165 14/20 13,5/20 

Restaurant Bad Schörgau Sarntal 0471 623 048 15/20 80/100 

Gasthof Ansitz Kematen Ritten 0471 356 356 

Gasthaus Patscheiderhof Ritten 0471 365 267 13/20 mentioned 

Restaurant Parkhotel Holzner Ritten 0471 345 231 14/20 

Gasthaus Signaterhof Ritten 0471 365 353 13/20 

Restaurant Zirmerhof Radein 0471 887 215 12,5/20 mentioned 

Restaurant Krone Aldein 0471 886 825 13/20 77/100 13/20 

Restaurant Ploner Aldein 0471 886 556 14/20 

Gasthaus Kürbishof Altrei 0471 882 140 13/20 



Stress-free 

iN ThE 

SNOW 

by Georg Weindl

S u N , S N O W A N D H O T T E A 

3’40’’ 

True greatness comes from inside. This good 

old saying is the right thing to use when referring 

to the small, but great skiing regions 

in the Sarntal Valley and the Ritten mountain. 

here, you can find everything you need 

to warm a winter sportsmen’s heart: lots of 

nature, impressive mountain backdrop, tradition 

and hospitality. One thing is guaranteed: 

you can enjoy a stress-free time on the 

downhill run, the cross-country piste or the 

toboggan run. A rare thing of great value! 

A skiing holiday can be a demanding experience, 

people say nowadays. Traffic jams, 

over-filled parking lots and too many people on 

the piste. Doesn’t sound too romantic and relaxing 

if I am honest. The alternative is Reinswald 

in the Sarntal valley. Small interesting skiing regions 

are beginning to attract people more and 

more. The main reason for this is the downside 

of any great skiing destination. If you fight your 

way through traffic every single day during the 

year, you don’t want to fight for an inch of snow 

during your skiing holiday. Instead, you might 

look for an atmospheric little village, with mountain 

farmhouses and a history lasting several 

centuries. Romantic country hotels and pubs, a 

somewhat quieter skiing region, all promise less 

stress than you are used to all year round. Reinswald 

cannot be compared with the Austrian 

Arlberg. However, how much of the skiing circus 

is a person looking for? Here, you can take the 

cable-car for 6 people, a 4-person chair lift or 

a ski lift ...and within minutes you have reached 

an altitude of 2,500 metres above sea level. The 

longest downhill run is just over 2 miles long. 

Every Thursday, there is a torch downhill run. You 

During the winter, the snowcovered 

meadows and peaks of 

the Sarntal valley are popular 

destinations for snow-shoe 

hikers and ski tour walkers. 

can enjoy two toboggan runs, a snow park and if 

you are a snow hiker, the upper region presents 

you with a number of beautiful trails, giving way 

to magnificent panoramic views. 

Reinswald offers you a relaxed 

skiing experience. For those who 

demand a little more, there is the 

Joch piste: 400 metres of difference 

in altitude with a length of 

exactly 1 mile. 

Traffic jams and stress are foreign 

to this region. Instead, you 

can enjoy great views of the Sarntal 

valley mountains and the Ritten 

mountain. In addition, the Sarntal 

valley is renowned for its hospitality. Enjoy some relaxing 

hours on the sunny terrace of the Pfnatschalm, 

How much 

of the 

skiing circus 

is a person 

looking for 



S u N , S N O W A N D H O T T E A 

dive into the dishes from the gourmet menu, try out a 

fondue at the Sunnolm or indulge into an atmospheric 

winter hiking experience to the Getrumalm. These are 

enchanting alternatives to skiing ... or can simply be 

enjoyed afterwards. 

The Sarntal Valley has everything you are 

looking for during your winter holiday, states 

a hotelier in Sarnthein. The locals know what the 

valley has to offer and are aware of the qualities of 

the Reinswald skiing region. Here, you will not only 

find pistes, but also first-class cross-country pistes, 

which stretch through half the valley in the direction 

of the Penser Joch. There are easy courses for 

beginners and a 16 mile valley cross-country trail in 

the valley with a number of demanding passages. 

The locals love the ski tours just as much. From the 

romantic Durnholz Lake up to the Jakobs Peak ... or a 

less demanding route from Pens to the Schönjöchl 

Peak are only two of the classic ski tours. What about 

some Wellness after a day of skiing? The Sarntal valley 

inhabitants are relatively traditional ... and recommend 

a Sarntal valley dwarf pine bath. It is supposed 

to be relaxing and refreshing at the same time! 

As you can see, there is lots of variety around. 

Not far away, there is another small but beautiful 

ski region. Most people know the Ritten mountain 

as a summer holiday destination. However, the 

Bozen mountain also offers some winter qualities. 

Take the cable-car from Bozen to Oberbozen, and 

then enjoy a comfortable bus tour to Pemmern. The 

valley terminal of the Ritten Horn ski region can be 

found at an altitude of 1,500 metres above sea level. 

It is quite a relaxing experience. The cable-car brings 

>> Europa and World Cups. From 28th January to 1st February, 

Reinswald is the venue for the Men’s Europa Cup 

Race in the disciplines of the Downhill Run and Super- 

G. On 17th and 18th February, the Junior Speed Skating 

World Cup will take place at the Ritten ice-rink, the fastest 

open-air outdoor rink in the world. From 22nd to 24th February 2013, the Junior World Cup will take place. 

>> Christmas magic. During the pre-Christmas season, 

a rustic Alpine magic falls over the towns and villages 

and Christmas carols can be heard from many 

booths at the traditional Christmas market in Bozen, 

the Alpine Advent in the Sarntal Valley or at the Ritten 

Railway Christmas. Don’t miss to taste the Zelten, a traditional 

fruit bread made during the Christmas season. 


you up to an altitude of 1,070 metres (Schwarzsee 

Peak) and from there to the Ritten Horn (at 2,270 

metres). Once you arrive, you will enjoy great panoramic 

views of the Dolomites, the Sarntal Alps and 

the Ortler. Panoramic skiing at the Rittner Horn 

is the first part of your programme. Alternatively, 

there are also a number of winter hiking trails and 

a premium panoramic tour to the peak. Not far 

away, you will come across cross-country skiers on 

the Ritten Horn trail, where you can also enjoy a 24 

mile tour to the villanderer Alm. However, there is a 

more relaxing way to enjoy your surroundings. Further 

down at the middle terminal, right beside the 

children’s park, there is a cross-country trail called 

‘Schön‘ (beautiful) for more comfortable crosscountry 

skiing. You might not be into skiing at all. 

In this case, simply enjoy the romantic mountains 

and the sensational views. 

We recommend that you 

take a seat on the terrace 

of Gasthof Schwarz- 

seespitze, the Unterhornhaus, 

the Feltuner Hut or 

further up the mountain, 

the Rittner Horn refuge 

hut ... and enjoy the view 

of the long line of peaks and summits. If you are 

looking for some variety in your programme, you 

should take a ride on the toboggan run from the 

middle terminal to Pemmern. It will thrill you with 

its bends and the atmosphere of the mountain forest. 

A true winter romance. Only a few minutes’ 

drive and you are back in Bozen with its cafes, bars, 

the Waltherplatz and its elegant shopping lanes. 

What a great contrast! 

>> Winter, snow & more. Discover untouched natural 

landscapes on skies, sledge or by foot: the most important 

thing is to forget about the stress of everyday life. 

During the winter, Bolzano and environs offers numerous 

possibilities to recharge your batteries and relax. 


>> Premium Panorama Tour. At the Rittner Horn mountain, 

you can find Italy’s first winter premium trail. Starting 

at the mountain terminal of the Schwarzsee Peak, 

the panoramic trail leads you to the ‘round table’ and the 

‘Dolomitoskop’, from there in the direction of the Unterhorn 

and then to the Rittner Horn peak, where you will 

enjoy unique panoramic views of the mountain world of 

the Dolomites. The circular hiking trail leads you back to 

the Schwarzsee Peak. www.ritten.com 

Winter romance 

with a great panoramic 

view 

>> With sledge and horse. It 

might be cold, but it certainly 

is romantic: a horse-sledge 

ride through the snowy winter 

landscape, particularly 

during the night when the 

torches are lit. Or you can 

enjoy a horse ride on fresh 

powder snow and enjoy the 

snow-covered mountains. 

Hourly rides, or half-day/fullday 

rides for inexperienced, 

as well as experienced riders. 

Available in the Sarntal Valley, 

at the Salten and Ritten 

mountain. 


C Y C L I S T S O N T H E W A Y 


A bike 

adventure 

SOuTh 

by Alexander Zingerle 

TyrOL’S BravE 

NEW WOrLD 

Of cycLiNg


3’35’’ 

There are numerous snack 

bars and restaurants 

along the South Tyrolean 

Wine Road …just like the 

Drescherkeller in Kaltern, 

built in typical Upper Etsch 

architectural style. 

Continents have been conquered by many 

adventurous cyclists who have loved to 

ride half way around the world. however, 

it is easy to discover and enjoy new things 

in life, within a few kilometres’ reach, when 

you are in the south of South Tyrol. This is 

possible due to the extraordinary variety of 

landscape in this area, which offers numerous 

possibilities for every type of cyclist. 

You have to give a lot of thought, as to where 

to spend the most beautiful time of the year. You 

want to enjoy days free from your usual routine, 

away from the chores of everyday life and leave 

common conventions behind. During your holidays, 

habits need to be pushed aside and the connoisseur, 

conqueror and adventurer in you, needs 

to be released! This is the time of year when you 

get the chance to 

re-discover parts of 

your life that often 

are covered up by 

everyday routine. It’s 

like remembering the 

days of your childhood 

or youth – only 

with an adult eye. It 

is also important to 

be in different environment, 

where you can discover treasures and 

things you like to explore: trails, chapels, lakes, 

wine, people. I am sure that by now you know 

what I am talking about: the fabulous landscape 

you can only find in the south of South Tyrol, 

where the German and Italian lifestyles harmoniously 

combine and where the mighty, ragged 

mountains present themselves with a wonderful 

Mediterranean accent. Over the past decades, a 

melting pot of North and South has been formed, 

a panopticon for connoisseurs and lovers of nature. 

The best way to discover this area is by bike. 

Not just any bike, but exactly the type of bike that 

suits you and your energy level best. 

The cycling newcomer! Do you ever ride your 

bike at home? If not, this is your chance to dis- 

cover how good cycling is for you. It strengthens 

your muscles and heart, works well for your joints 

and gets rid of the unloved padding we often carry 

around our hips. Cycling also has an effect on 

your mood: it lifts you up! The region of Bolzano 

and environs offers a holiday cyclist a variety of 

easy trails with only slight ascents. You can opt 

for a quick tour through orchards and vineyards 

and enjoy the continuously changing panoramic 

views. Or cycle around Lake Kaltern – this tour 

takes about one hour. In the Lowlands, there are 

a number of genuine wine villages such as Neumarkt, 

Auer, Tramin, Kurtinig and Margreid, where 

there is practically no ascent along the way. Plan 

your tour according to your starting point and 

what kind of things, interest you along the way! 

The cycling connoisseur! If you intend to use 

your bike quite a lot during your holidays, then the 

region of Bolzano and environs offers you a broad 

spectrum of opportunities. Many trails, some of 

them marked as suitable cycling paths, connect 

numerous places of interest. Tip I: For the locals, 

the Mitterberg trail is quite popular, with its old 

railways tracks leading around the Mitterberg 

mountain. It passes the Messner Mountain Museum, 

the village centre of Auer, as well as Lake 

Kaltern. The entire circular route is tarmacked. A 

large part of it is also used as a cycling trail, which 

can be conquered in a few hours. Tip II: Wine & 

Bike! Over the past few years, the south of South 

Tyrol has turned into a wine El Dorado, which is 

reflected in the quality of the products, as well as 

the atmosphere of the various wine-producing estates. 

Every wine cellar takes care to impress its 

clientele with a suitable environment, and every 


R A D A B E N T E u R E R u N T E R W E G S 


An excursion 

full of 

contrasts


private wine producer ensures that his premises 

are inviting and inspiring to the customers. All you 

have to do is decide which ones to visit ...and off 

you go on your cycling trip. An excursion full of 

contrasts: vineyards, changing panoramic views, 

encounters with professional wine producers, and 

visits to interesting wine cellars. There is a compact 

guide available to show you a variety of wine 

routes. Alternatively, ask at your hotel reception 

or get more information at the local tourist board 

office. Tip III: A somewhat more extensive cycling 

tour leads you through the Burggrafenamt to the 

Passeier valley and down to Lake Garda. The valleys 

in South Tyrol are connected by a new cycling 

network, equipped with service stations and snack 

bars. In this way, they present you with an exciting 

route of discovery. The best way to enjoy it all is to 

undertake a trip with your family or other cyclists. 

The cycling adventurer! The extensive trail 

network through forests and mountain formations 

makes the Bolzano and environs region an 

El Dorado for cycling adventurers – on tour with 

a mountain bike. No wonder you constantly come 

across well-equipped mountain bikers who ride 

the most expensive bikes. The cycling season usually 

runs from March to November and is the longest 

in the entire Alpine region. The wide expanse 

of the Mendelkamm with its steep gradients and 

many challenging passages is especially popular. 

The same is true for the UNESCO World Heritage 

site around the Trudner Horn and the difference in 

altitude in the lovely Sarntal valley. Wherever you 

go, you will find interesting tours and great panoramic 

views of the highest peaks of South Tyrol. 

Tip: The old railway tracks, the so-called ‘vecia Ferovia‘ 

(lit: old railway line) which run from Auer via 

Montan to the val di Fiemme, are very interesting: 

a challenge of 38 kilometres and approximately 

1,000 metres of difference in altitude will offer 

you a fabulous natural experience. 

Alexander Zingerle 

Editor in chief of the weekly magazine ‘IN Südtirol‘ 

and author of more than 15 plays and cabaret pieces. 

He loves to be out and about on his mountain and 

city bike, particularly at the Montiggl forest or the 

Mendelkamm. His most impressive cycling adventure 

led him into the most Southern part of Sweden, where 

he enjoyed a three week trip on trekking bikes with a 

number of friends. 

>> Bike-friendly hotels. From March to the be- 

ginning of November, Bolzano and environs offers 

great challenges at every fitness level. The Kaltern 

and Tramin tourist offices, together with their local 

hotels and guesthouses, have adapted to the 

needs of cyclists and offer comfort and service 

for a perfect cycling holiday. www.kaltern.com, 

www.tramin.com 

>> Bolzano and environs BIKE & MTB. Whether you 

plan to cycle the routes in the valley or use mountain 

bike trails in and around Bolzano and environs, 

the tear resistant and weatherproof cycling map 

in a 1:70.000 scale, will guide you to mystic places, 

legendary outlook platforms or help you find 

great excursions for all the family. Available in all 

tourist offices in the Bolzano and environs region. 


>> Via Claudia Augusta. The Via Claudia Augusta 

runs from Donauwörth (Germany) to Venice and 

connects people, cultures and time. The Roman emperor’s 

road can be travelled by post coach, by foot 

or even better using a bicycle. The ‘Via Claudia Augusta 

cycling guide– from the Danube River to the 

Adriatic Sea’ can be ordered at www.esterbauer.com, 

www.viaclaudia.org 

>> Mountain-biking in the Sarntal. The sports enthusiastic 

cyclers find numerous possibilities and 

new challenges in the Sarntal. There are the most 

beautiful farmhouses, Alpine meadows and mountain 

huts. You can choose from easy to difficult 

tours with up to 1,500 metres above sea level. Tip: 

mountain bike day ‘Almrausch & Edelbike’ on 13th July 2013. www.sarntal.com 

>> Trudner Horn biking region . The officially authorized 

and marked tours around the Trudner 

Horn Nature Park, as well as a tour to the Jochgrimm 

mountain lead you through unique, exciting 

and varied landscape. Routes are available 

for all grades of difficulty, through meadows and 

forests, some being incredibly spectacular trails. 

www.bike-trudnerhorn.com 


T H E W A R M E S T B A T H I N G L A K E S 

heavenly 

lakes 

by Peter Thalmann 

Lake Fennberg in the South Tyrolean Lowlands is a very popular hiking destination and bathing 

36 lake MAGAZINE during 2013 the summer months. Since 1977, it has been part of the nature conservation scheme.


For more than 50 years, they are like a magnet 

to the public. Whether it’s calm in the springtime, 

lively during the summer or picturesque 

in autumn, Lake Kaltern offers something for 

every mood. Read on and learn about a very 

thirsty Jesus Christ who turned up the heat 

for tourism in this region ...and why! 

It is well known that the southern tip of 

South Tyrol and Kaltern are highly popular 

destinations. Even Jesus Christ himself is supposed 

to have stopped in Kaltern. At least, this 

is what the old wives-tales say. Travelling with 

Saint Peter through the Upper Etsch region, he 

became quite thirsty and hungry. Where you find 

Lake Kaltern today, they say that this is where a 

rich town was once located. Sometimes rich folk 

can be stingy. So, apparently, they did not want 

to serve bread to the holy, hungry and thirsty 

visitor. Only a poor workman, living in a small 

hut on a hill above the rich city, gave him a jug 

of fresh water. Jesus drank half of the water and 

threw the rest out of the window. The water multiplied 

and more water came up from the ground, 

drowning the entire town with all its inhabitants. 

This is how Lake Kaltern came into being. Only 

one home was spared: the hut of the poor workman. 

His was the first house at the new lake – 

and today inhabits the site of an almost priceless 

location! It is said that his house is still standing 

in Klughammer, at the eastern shores of Lake 

Kaltern. At least, this is what they say! 

Every year five sails. Nowadays, no-one is 

sent away in Kaltern if they are hungry or thirsty. 

The main reason for this is the numerous restaurants 

and pubs in the town. Since the 1950s, 

tourism has increased rapidly. A true landmark of 

the region is Lake Kaltern. It is the warmest bathing 

lake in the Alps and a not-spot on the map 

for the local tourist board. The bathing season 

runs from the beginning of May to the end of 

September. The Montiggl Lakes, which are only 

a few miles away, were declared the cleanest 

3’35’’ 

>> The sun has got it‘s hat on. 300 sunny days per 

year. Lots of time for bathing and sun-tanning - at the 

bathing lakes, adventure pools and outdoor swimming 

pools. These can be found in nearly every village 

and at any altitude: from 200 metres in Salurn to 1,211 

metres above sea level in Oberbozen. 

>> Mountain bathing lakes. If you are looking for 

real refreshment, you should dare to dive into one of 

the small mountain bathing lakes. The Fennberg Lake 

(1,047 metres above sea level) just above Kurtatsch, 

the Göller Lake (1,103 m) near Aldein and the Wolfsgruben 

Lake (1,204 m) at the Ritten mountain are ‚official‘ 

bathing lakes as well as the Lake Kaltern and the 

Montiggl Lakes. www.bolzanosurroundings.info 

>> All around the lake. On the 7.5 km long Kaltern 

Lake circular route, you can discover numerous facets 

of culture and natural landscape in only three 

hours. Along the way, there are 14 information panels 

pointing out the specialities in the landscape, such 

as warm-loving vegetation (eastern shore), the life in 

the biotops (southern shore) and the relationship of 

man and landscape (western shore). www.kaltern.com 

>> Into the wood. It is the largest recreation zone in 

South Tyrol and is open to locals and visitors alike. The 

Montiggl Forest is ideal for comfortable walks and extensive 

hiking trips, early-morning runs, family-friendly 

outings, as well as demanding cycling tours. 100 

hectare of mixed forest are under protection, including 

the Spring Valley, which shows full bloom at the end of 

February/beginning of March. www.eppan.com 




Don’t worry 

if you are not 

the sporty type: 

just relax


Don’t jump into cold 

waters! The Large Montiggl 

Lake is not only one 

of the cleanest in Italy, 

but also one of the 

warmest in the entire 

Alpine region. 

Sun worshippers, 

surfers and water sport 

enthusiasts. At Lake 

Kaltern, South Tyrol’s 

largest natural lake, you 

will enjoy every minute 

from April to October. 

Paddling, rowing, jogging 

or simply relaxing. The 

lakes in the South of 

South Tyrol are a real treat 

for sports enthusiasts, as 

well as those who look for 

relaxation. 

bathing lakes in Italy and awarded the ‘Cinque 

vele‘, the five sails. I don’t have a story to tell you 

about the creation of the Montiggl Lakes (there 

are two). Maybe the two holy hikers walked a 

few miles through the forest and also asked a 

jug of water in Montiggl? However, this is simply 

my own personal speculation. The fact is that 

the high life and bathing quality which can be 

enjoyed in and around the Montiggl Lakes are 

second to none. ‘Legambiente‘, the largest environmental 

protection organisation in Italy particularly 

praised the exquisite water quality, as 

well as the structure around the lakes. visitors 

can enjoy swimming, cycling or jogging around 

the lake. If you are not the sporty type, you can 

still come here. The lakes of the Upper Etsch region 

not only invite you for a swim, but also to 

enjoy their beauty. A little tip: why not hire a 

rowing boat or pedalo and go out onto the lake. 

Enjoy the view while you get a tan! 

The home of successful wind surfers. It is 

recommended to take care when visiting Lake 

Kaltern in the late afternoon. By then, you are 

certainly not alone on the lake. There are wind 

surfers and sailors all around who make use of 

the winds, trying to conquer the lake from their 

boards or boats. The wind which comes from the 

south is called the ‘Ora‘. It brings a refreshing 

breeze and puts a smile on any wind surfer’s 

face. The warm waters of the lake, combined 

with the wind make Lake Kaltern a popular surfing 

and sailing hotspot. Wherever a refreshing 

wind blows, the true talents of the sport are 

never far away. Klaus Maran, who is a successful 

gastronome at the lake today, became the three 

times World Champion in surfing in the 1070’s. 

In 1984, he took part in the Olympic Games in 

Los Angeles. Over the past few years, Fabian Heidegger, 

another son of the land, succeeded in 

taking his surf board to the Olympic Games in 

China. 

Counting peas at Lake Kaltern. While you sit 

in your pedalo somewhere on the lake ...or lay in 

the grass, enjoying the sun, you might discover 

some ruins high above Lake Kaltern. This is the 

Leuchtenburg castle. Many years ago, it was the 

home of the Lords of Toggenburg. It is said that 

the most beautiful and tasty peas still grow at 

the hill behind the fortress. They were sown by 

Saint Notburga during the time; she worked as a 

servant in the fortress. On her way into the valley, 

it happened that some peas fell out of her 

bowl and onto the ground. Since then, peas have 

grown wild in that area. Well, this is another one 

of the old tales. 


F A M I L Y H I K I N G T R A I L S 

hiking 

with 

children 

Family hiking trails with a fun factor 

1’50’’ 


At Sarntal Valley and the Ritten high plateau, 

the adventure trails invite anyone 

who loves water, climbing and knowledge, 

to discover the local flora and fauna, enjoy 

canoeing and to get active on the playgrounds. 

Climbing, hopping and the family lounger 

pyramix trail at the Ritten mountain. The 

Ritten is not only the local mountain of the city 

of Bozen, but a true ‘family mountain‘. Altogether, 

there are ten hotels, holiday apartments and farmhouses 

which have formed an association called 

‘Familyhotels Ritten‘ in the high plateau region 

and with their furnishings and varied programme, 

On the way, 

there are stations 

where to rest 

and play 

by Katja Krause 

offer lots of fun for all the family. The Pyramix 

trail, which takes its name from the mascot of the 

family hotels is a 18 kilometre long circular trail, 

running from Oberbozen to Klobenstein and back. 

On the way, there are ten stations where the family 

can rest and play, e.g. climb, hop onto tree trunks, 

play games or enjoy one of the family loungers. All 

game areas and playgrounds are equipped with tables 

and benches and offer wonderful panoramic 

views of the UNESCO World Heritage site of the 

Dolomites. The trail can be done in about three 

to four hours or, alternatively, can be started at 

certain access points. Part of the way can also be 

completed using the nostalgic Ritten railway. 

Sarntal Valley nature adventure for all the 

family: the trail ‘urlesteig’. The starting point 

of this 15 kilometre theme trail near the Pichlberg 

mountain terminal, can easily be reached using 

the Reinswald cabin cable-car. From there, the trail 

is divided into four sections which can be walked 

separately or undertaken as a full-day tour. The 

first section leads you from Pichlberg to the Alpine 

hut Pfnatschalm and has ‘water‘ as its theme. 

Younger visitors can check out water wheels and 

experiment with water runs or move a wooden 

raft across a pond. The second section of the trail

uns from the Pfnatschalm to the Alpine hut Sunnalm 

and mainly concentrates on local fauna. 

Panels explain what the life of martens, deer and 

Alpine snow rabbits entails. If after all of this, our 

young visitors still have lots of energy left, they 

can try out a larger-than-life dragonfly sculpture. 

The third section runs from the Pichlberg to the 

Getrumalm. There are many things waiting to be 

discovered, such as how to find the fastest way 

out of the dwarf pine labyrinth! The fourth and 

last section leads you from the Getrumalm via the 

Reinswald Mills back to Reinswald. This is the best 

place to enjoy the local flora and if you like, to 

meditate about God and the world in a small chapel 

made out of pine wood. In case you get hungry 

or thirsty, visitors can enjoy a snack in most of the 

Alpine huts along the way. 

Katja Krause 

Born in Munich in 1979, raised in Milan and Munich. She 

studies American culture, as well as management and 

communication. Since January 2012, Katja has taken care 

of the tourism section at the Munich agency Hansmann PR. 

In this way, she combines work and pleasure by travelling 

and enjoying typical culinary delights in various countries. 

>> High-rope climbing garden. A visit to the highrope 

climbing garden in Terlan or the Adventure Park in 

Kaltern is a great day out for all the family! There are 

routes of all grades of difficulty that lead you high into 

the upper regions and promise you fantastic views, interesting 

exercises, personal challenges and lots of fun. 

www.xsund.it, www.abenteuerpark.it 

>> Stairways to heaven. Proud fortresses and magnificent 

castles, colourful church frescoes and individual, 

quiet chapels, picturesque villages and towns in a number 

of different cultural landscapes, entice you to use 

the ‘stairway to heaven’, the Middle Ages in the heart 

of the Alps. Bolzano and environs has two pearls from 

the Romanesque: the St. Jacob chapel in Kastelaz near 

Tramin and the fortress chapel of Castle Hocheppan in 

Missian/Eppan. www.stairwaytoheaven.info 

>> With a bow and arrow. Did you ever dream 

about hunting in the forests with a bow and arrow? In 

Terlan, at Castle Hocheppan and near Kematen at the 

Ritten mountain, the whole family can test its archery 

skills with complete equipment. Who will be the best? 

www.xsund.it, www.hocheppan.com, www.kematen.it 

>> At Castelfeder. The natural adventure path 

‘Biotop Castelfeder‘ runs between Auer and Montan. 

Ancient magic covers this barren porphyry hill. 

There are crooked downy oaks, macchia-like bushes, 

ruins of a Byzantine circular wall and a chapel. 

Another mystical item is the fertility slide, a tilted 

smooth rock, which is not only a lot of fun for kids. 



H O L I D A Y I N G I N T H E P A S T 

The luxury 

of 

simplicity 


by Antonio Lodovico Scolari


Phenomenal views. From Gasthof Kohlern, you will enjoy magnificent 

views of Bozen and the high plateaus of the Ritten and Salten mountains, 

to the Sarntal valley, the Ötz valley Alps, as well as the Ortler peak. 





Throughout the 

centuries, the old 

mansions and large 

farmhouses kept their 

style and were looked 

after by people who paid 

attention to every detail. 

While old furniture and 

historic elements give off 

their charm of times gone 

by, you must not abstain 

from contemporary 

comforts! 

holidaying as they did in the past, a holiday that 

reminds you of the elegant resorts of times gone 

by, between outdoor walks in the midst of nature, 

genuine fun in the mountains and a hotel 

with a comfortable retro-chic atmosphere: the 

high plateaus around Bozen (from the Ritten 

high plateau to the Reggelberg mountain) still 

represent part of this small, wholesome world 

and invite you to discover their qualities. 

A long time ago, the hills around the town were 

the preferred resorts to live during the hot summer 

season, particularly by wealthy Bozen families. 

Wonderful valleys and shady forests offer 

the ideal destination to retreat from the heat 

and relax. All of this was 

nearly 400 years ago, but 

Relaxing 

outdoor walks 

and simple 

but intensive 

pleasure 

the magic of these places 

is still present today. The 

sunny high plateaus of 

the Ritten and Salten 

mountains offer unique 

views of the Dolomites. 

The untouched Sarntal 

valley is an idyllic place 

with green meadows and 

balconies decorated with 

magnificent displays of 

flowers. The Trudner Horn 

Nature Park, a mountain 

landscape marked by typical 

farmhouses is just as beautiful. Finally, there 

are small charming villages with a characteristic 

atmosphere, presenting their South Tyrolean traditions 

with pride. The charm of times gone by is 

today mixed with contemporary comfort and a 

type of hospitality that takes care of the smallest 

detail. Here, you can find different styles of hotels 

– often previously mansions or farmhouses – 

which offer a touch of vintage style and glamour. 

If you choose one of these places as your holiday 

destination, you will get in touch with the rhythm 

of times gone by, a rhythm than can be derived 

from relaxing outdoor walks, soothing wellness 

treatments with essential oils from the mountain 

5’00’’ 

world, as well as simple, but intensive pleasure 

that helps you to rediscover a type of agriculture, 

close to nature and the respectful treatment of 

nature itself. This luxury can be enjoyed by everyone 

and is a simple lifestyle! 

THE CHARM OF TIMES GONE BY 

Hotels that remind you of the simple style of travelling 

from the past, offer elegant buildings and 

a welcome from the heart. It is worth seeing the 

farmhouses with their characteristic smell of traditional 

decorative stoves, panelled lounges and 

rustic fabrics. In Bozen and its surrounding area, 

it is not only the landscape that represents a type 

of retro chic, due to the many traditional houses 

in the surrounding valleys. Anyone who loves antiques 

will be at home in this region! At the Ritten, 

A never-ending landscape. 

High above Bozen, the soft 

high plateaus invite you 

to enjoy the views, visiting 

extensive meadows and 

beautiful forests. 


Alpine Vintage Fashion. The label ‘Luis Trenker‘ carries the name of one of 

the most famous South Tyrolean Alpinists of all times (also a film director and 

actor). He was born in St. Ulrich in Val Gardena in 1892. The Alpine lifestyle label 

transfers the universe of the mountaineering legend over the peaks into our time. 

www.luistrenker.com 

>> Art and crafts from the Sarntal. Just like the traditional costumes and traditions, 

the old craft skills of the Sarntal are still kept alive today. Professions, which 

are almost extinct such as the quill embroidering, basket making, hand weaving, 

pipe carving etc. are still in existence here. The people of the Sarntal are very famous 

for their wood-working skills. The ‘Sarnar Jangger’ (jackets) and the ‘Sarnar Toppar’ 

(slippers) are not only much sought-after in the Sarntal. More about the skills of the 

valley on www.sarner-gschick.com 

>> Farming museum Rohrerhaus. The Rohrerhaus in Sarnthein was first mentioned 

around 1288. It is a former farmhouse turned museum with an old smoking kitchen 

and a bread oven. The large rooms bear witness to the importance of the farmhouse 

in the old days. Throughout the year, a number of events take place regarding the 

Sarntal Valley farming culture. www.rohrerhaus.it 

>> World Heritage – the Geoparc Bletterbach. In 2009, together with the Dolomites, 

the Bletterbach canyon was declared a world heritage site by UNESCO, due to its unique 

landscape and beauty, as well as the scientific importance of its geology and geomorphology. 

A hiking trip through the canyon is a truly exciting, adventurous and interesting 

journey through 250 million years. www.bletterbach.info 

>> Idyllic Places. A group of historic hotels, restaurants and wineries, each one 

with its own personality but with a common style. These outstanding hotels 

and restaurants combine elegance with authenticity, providing a truly unique 

experience. The Idyllic Places offer breathtaking panoramic 

locations and excellent natural cuisine, while upholding 

time-honoured traditions of friendly hospitality. 

www.idyllicplaces.com 

>> TREHS. Power from the mountains. The Sarntal dwarf 

pine (pinus sarentensis), an extract found in the Trehs® cosmetic 

products, has a purifying and reviving effect. It stimulates 

the bodily functions and offers you a feeling of natural 

equilibrium. The new line Acqua Vinea Nobilis gives you 

the ‘primal waters’ of the vine, which contain precious vital and active substances. 

www.trehs.com 

>> Hay bath. At the Jochgrimm, they have bathed in hay since 1860. Back then, as well 

as today, a hay bath is best enjoyed in July and August, when fresh hay can be found 

in abundance. The bath made from fresh hay purifies, relaxes and revives your immune 

system. A full cure takes between 9 and 11 days and incorporates one hay bath per day. 

www.jochgrimm.it 

>> Altrei coffee. The Altrei ‘coffee bean‘ is derived from a plant that is neither 

coffee nor a bean. The Altrei coffee is a type of lupine that has been made into 

coffee for many decades. It is served mixed with barley or wheat. This coffee 

alternative is called Altrei coffee and is a local speciality from the mountain 

village of Altrei, high above the South Tyrolean Lowland region. 


the main Bozen Mountain, you will find Parkhotel 

Holzner. It has been in the hands of the same family 

for four generations and was built as an Art Nouveau 

palace. Built in 1908, its historic identity has 

been kept, while guests can still enjoy contemporary 

comforts. The original Thonet chairs in the dining 

room and the antique commodes, as well as the 

original, sparkling ceiling lights all play their part 

in creating an atmosphere of ‘Grand voyages’ as 

it was lived out during the last century. If you appreciate 

country chic, then the Penzlhof is just the 

right place for you. This hotel was previously an old 

schoolhouse, surrounded by a magnificent garden. 

The entire area has a true retro atmosphere and 

can be reached by cable-car – a short journey from 

Bozen. Not far away from Bozen is Hotel Kohlern, an 

exquisite manor house and a true example of Alpine 

Art Nouveau style. The building dates back to the 

19 th Century. The hotel has been run by the same 

family for the last 50 years. Due to the efforts of 

this family, the simple charm of the house and gardens 

have been preserved, even though there were 

a number of things modernised and upgraded. In 

Radein, there are two hotels, which have a similar 

type of architecture. Berghotel Zirmerhof was built 

during the 12 th Century and was turned from a simple 

farmhouse into accommodation for travelling 

traders and travellers during the 19 th Century. The 

furnishings have nearly been fully preserved and 

due to the original detail, visitors can dive into the 

past without having to forget about what is needed 

to enjoy a very special touch of hospitality during 

their stay. Much newer, but just as fascinating, is 

the 14 Suite Hotel villa Berghofer. Built in the 1960s 

and with a similar style to the ‘Grand Hotel‘, it is 

marked by its 14 romantic suites, with every care 

given to the detail. Every room is a true mixture of 

old and new, with a distinguished Alpine touch. In 

the neighbouring village of Aldein, you will find Hotel 

Krone, an old farmhouse from 1577, with traditional 

furnishings. It is a place to relax in simple 

elegance, spoilt by honest hospitality. For anyone 

who prefers the more rustic side of the mountains, 

you should visit the guesthouse Kürbishof in Altrei 

in the area of the Trudner Horn Nature Park. It was 

built in 1772 as a simple barn. After some renovation 

work, it now incorporates three guest rooms. 

However, the real gem of the building is the two 

original Tyrolean lounges (from the 16 th and 17 th 

Centuries), as well as the beautiful vault cellar. All 

of this comes with South Tyrolean specialities such 

as deer ham (smoked by the owners in-house) with 

loganberry jam or dumplings on turnip shoots.


Since 1890, the 

ancient farming residence 

Zirmerhof at the Radein 

high plateau offers rest to 

visitors and travellers. Celebrities, 

artists and Nobel 

prize winners enjoyed this 

place, looking for relaxation 

and tranquillity. 

Up here 

on the Ritten 

mountain, 

it is heavenly, 

beautiful and 

comfortable 

AN UNTOUCHED MOUNTAIN 

WORLD 

‘Up here on the Ritten mountain, it is heavenly 

beautiful and comfortable ...‘. This is how Sigmund 

Freud described the high plateau to his friend Carl 

Gustav Jung. That was at the beginning of the 20 th 

Century when the area was already a welcoming 

holiday resort for many Bozen inhabitants. The 

aristocratic villas and guesthouses in the famous 

Art Nouveau style still bear witness to the 100 

year old tradition of holidaying on 

the high plateau. Today, the desti- 

nation can be reached more easily 

than in the past. It takes approximately 

twelve minutes to enjoy the 

peace and quiet, due to the modern 

Ritten cable-car. If you prefer 

to live close to the town, but still 

don’t want to forfeit the relaxed 

atmosphere of the mountains, you 

can take the cable-car to Kohlern, 

which is situated high above Bozen. 

Built in 1908, it was the first lift facility 

in the world for carrying people. 

Today – like many years ago – it 

still carries people from the capital 

up into the ‘green lungs’ of South Tyrol. As soon 

as you come to Aldein and Radein in the Regglberg 

region, the city seems to be far away. You 

will enjoy the whitewashed chapels sitting in the 

lush green meadows, the harsh peaks behind the 

tiny villages and a handful of houses sprinkled all 

Antonio Lodovico Scolari 

Freelance journalist. 

Writes for Cairo Editore 

and several Italian 

monthly magazines. 

He writes about tourism 

since 2006, since he 

founded the PR agency 

‘Pizzinini Scolari 

Comunicazione’ together 

with Christian Pizzinini. 

over the slopes of the valley. The impressive Bletterbach 

canyon, the World Heritage site of the 

UNESCO, is very close to this area and only a little 

further towards the South, you can enjoy the 

Trudner Horn Nature Park with its quaint villages 

of Truden and Altrei. Finally, north of Bozen, you 

come to the Sarntal valley. It is ideal for a holiday 

incorporating comfortable walks in quiet forests, 

the discovery of South Tyrolean traditions and a 

well-being that comes from old recipes and herbs 

found in the valley. The dwarf pine is one reason 

for the popularity of this valley, as the oil 

it produces (pinus sarentensis) has a variety of 

soothing characteristics. Its qualities (stimulating, 

anti-rheumatic and regenerating) are often 

praised in the wellness oasis of the surrounding 

areas. The dwarf pine distillery Eschgfeller still 

uses a traditional method, whereby the cones are 

harvested by hand (from June to October) and 

then processed through water steam distillation. 

Another reason for the valley being so popular 

is the traditional craft work carried out, such as 

quill embroidery and wood carving. 

Contact. Ritten www.parkhotel-holzner.com (page 139), www.penzlhof.com Bozen www.kohlern.com (page 68) Aldein Radein 

www.zirmerhof.com, www.berghofer.com, www.gasthof-krone.it Altrei www.kuerbishof.it (page 146) 


Mobilcard: 

discover 

South Tyrol 

by bus and train 


W I T H O u T A C A R 

Holidays by train 

and bus 

Due to the comfortable and low-cost train connections by DB (German 

Railways) and ÖBB (Austrian Railways), you now have the choice 

to leave your car at home and be kind to the environment. Your flexibility 

is ensured by using the South Tyrolean ‘Mobilcard’ and the local 

hiking buses. 

In 1903, the Mendel cable 

car opened its doors as 

the first electric mountain 

railway in Tyrol, as well as 

the steepest and longest 

cable car in Europe. 

The DB and ÖBB offer low-cost connections across 

the Brenner Pass to make sure that you can enjoy 

a stress-free journey in South Tyrol. No changing 

trains, no traffic jams, no stress. Instead you 

can enjoy a comfortable journey 5 times a day 

directly from Munich. 

You can arrive at the 

Bozen station within 4 

hours. Large, comfortable 

seats, snacks at the 

train restaurant and 

views of the magnificent 

Alpine landscape, 

ensure that you can 

enjoy your trip, right 

from the start. The 

Europa-Special from 

c 39 in 2 nd class and c 69 in 1 st class make this 

journey very affordable. Some routes are even 

cheaper: for example Munich to Bozen starts 

from c 29 for a 2 nd class ticket. Families can save 

even more as your own children and grandchildren 

travel free of charge if they are under 15 

years of age. Timetables and online booking on 

www.bahn.de 

Be mobile in South Tyrol. No stress or problems 

in finding your destination, as you enjoy all 

of South Tyrol to the full. This is a good enough 

reason for everyone to have one travel card – the 

‘Mobilcard’. This card not only enables our visitors 

to get to all the places worth seeing in South Tyrol, 

but is also the ideal companion for hikers. With 

this card, you can enjoy all public transport, such 

as the train in South Tyrol (down to Trento), all 

local buses including numerous hiking buses, the 

lift facilities to Meransen, Jenesien, Ritten, Mölten, 

vöran, the tram to the Ritten, as well as the cable 

car to the Mendel mountain. Connected to the 

Mobilcard, there are also the ‘museumobil Card‘, 

which (in addition) allows you to visit more than 

80 museums and art collections, as well as the 

‘bikemobil Card’, which includes bike rental. These 

different types of Mobilcards are available at all 

ticket offices of the South Tyrolean Public Transport 

Association (verkehrsverbund), as well as in 

all local tourist offices. Further information on 

www.mobilcard.info 

hiking buses – hiking without car. The holiday 

region Bolzano and environs avails of five 

hiking buses, which will help you to stay mobile if 

you decide to leave your car at home. The Kaltern 

Lake and Hiking Bus, the Eppan Lake Bus, the 

Tschögglberg Hiking Bus at the Salten, as well as 

the Ritten 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 

Sarntal, it is best to take the Sarntal Hiking Bus. 

Further information and timetables are available 

at the local tourist offices.

R E A D E R F O R u M 

Over the year, we receive a lot of queries and feedback. We would like to take 

this opportunity to publish, in a shortened form, the replies by our Managing 

Director Hansjörg Mair. If you should have any questions or queries, 

please do not hesitate to get in touch with us at: info@suedtirols-sueden.info 

Reader forum – 

Questions & Answers 

>> gerhard l. from st. Pölten, austria: 

Street traders 

We visit the town of Bozen several times a year, 

because we love this city. The weather is always 

nice and wine and apples are our favourites. What 

we don’t love so much are the many street traders, 

mainly from Africa, who offer their products at 

many places all around the town. We have heard 

that buying these products might be illegal. Is this 

true? How can we handle this situation? In a way, 

we really feel for the traders... 

The law about buying copies is very strict – even 

for the buyer – and the fines are quite high. We 

can only recommend that you do not buy anything 

from street traders, but keep to the shops. In the 

Bozen porticos, there are numerous Italian 

boutiques, international labels and local traditional 

companies, where you can find many things to fit 

your taste and budget. This is always the best way 

to deal with these kinds of situations. 

>> franca b. from Parma, italy: 

South Tyrolean speck 

My children and I are mad about South Tyrolean 

speck. At home, we often have products made in 

South Tyrol on the table (speck, Schüttelbrot, 

wine). There is only one point where we are 

divided and that is how to best cut South 

Tyrolean speck? 

Dear Franca, I am pleased to hear that even in 

the home of the world-famous Parma ham and 

parmesan cheese, South Tyrolean products are 

also popular. In order to enjoy our South 

Tyrolean speck to the full, please check out this 

video link www.speck.it … our celebrity chef 

Herbert Hintner will give some insight into the 

secret of cutting it correctly. 

>> mathilde s. from Heidenheim, germany: 

Weather 

It is always said that there is a minimum of 

300 sunny days per year in South Tyrol. A short 

while ago, we intended to spend a few days in 

your beautiful country. However, in the end, we 

decided against it due to the not so sunny 

weather forecast from a number of weather 

centres… only to hear from friends, that actually 

the weather was great and the sun was shining 

around the clock. 

You are right. For the best and most 

reliable weather forecast, you should click 

www.provinz.bz.it/wetter. This is the official 

South Tyrolean weather forecast, which even 

distinguishes between a number of regions inside 

South Tyrol. You will see that Bolzano and 

environs is still the sunniest region of South 

Tyrol... just as we always say! 

>> günther k. from Recklinghausen, germany: 

Traffic 

Every year, we love to come to your country and 

spend our family holiday on the beautiful Ritten 

mountain. However, the journey is tiring. There are 

traffic jams all over the place, then the motorway 

tolls in Austria and Italy and in addition to all that, 

the horrendous petrol prices. All of this stretches 

our holiday budget enormously. 

There is a solution at hand: why don’t you and 

your family take the train (the DB/German 

Railways drive directly to Bozen). Once you 

arrive in South Tyrol, you can use the Mobilcard, 

which literally makes you mobile for the rest of 

your holiday (buses, trains & even some lift 

facilities). This will save you time and money, as 

well as a lot of stress. 


3 6 5 D A Y S E V E N T S A N D H I G H L I G H T S 


365 DayS 

Events and 

highlights

3 6 5 D A Y S E V E N T S A N D H I G H L I G H T S 

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 

usiC & CultuRE 

Organ concerts in the Parish Church of St. Pauls/Eppan and 

other churches between March and October 

Concert evenings ‘Music & Culture’ in Lengmoos/Ritten, 

from May to October 

Castle concerts: Castle Rechtenthal in Tramin on 31st May, Castle Auer, Auer/ 

mid of July, Castle Enn near Montan/beginning of August, Castle Haderburg 

near Salurn. In Eppan at the Castle Englar and Lanserhaus residence 

Concerts ‘Wine & Music’ in Kurtatsch and Entiklar in the summer months 

27th Bozen Film Festival from 17th to 21st April 

Int. Museum Day in the South Tyrolean museums on 12th May 

Rudy Giovannini’s Köfele Festival in Leifers on 7th and 8th June 

Runkelstein Music Festival in Bozen in July 

Südtirol Jazzfestival Alto Adige in Bozen and environs, end of 

June/beginning of July 

Eppan Music Summer from 8th to 14th July 

Bozen Dance Summer ‘Bolzano danza’ in the second half of July 

Kaltern Lake Festival on 23rd and 30th July, 6th August 

Bolzano Festival Bozen, classical concerts in August and September 

3rd Traditional Schuhplatter Dances contest in Leifers on 28th July 

International Pianist Competition ‘F. Busoni’ in Bozen from 

end of August to beginning of September 

Piano Academy in St. Michael/Eppan in September 

Transart, Festival of Contemporary art from mid of September 

to beginning of October 

Concert Choir Montanara in Eppan in October 

Long Night of the Museums of Bozen on 29th M 

November 

illagE fEstivals & 

OtHER EvEnts 

Family Festival in Bozen from 7th to 10th February 

Spring market in Bozen from 28th March to 1st April 

Crocus Festival in Mölten on 28th April 

Walpurgis Night, with festival in Lengstein/Ritten 

on 30th April 

125th Flower Market in Bozen on 30th April 

and 1st May 

Asparagus Festival in Terlan at the end of 

April/beginning May 

Children’s festival ‘Kunterbunt’ in Bozen, 

from 17th to 26th May 

South Tyrol Gourmet Festival in Bozen from 

24th to 26th May 

‘Altmauerfest’, village festival in Auer end of 

May/beginning of June 

Kastelruther Spatzen Open Air in Kastelruth 

on 7th and 8th June 

Sunrise at the Rittner Horn from mid of July 

to September 

Village Festival in Kaltern on 27th and 28th July 

The Festive Table in St. Pauls/Eppan on 30th July 

Neumarkt Portico Festival, beginning of August 

Kaltern Wine Festival from 14th to 17th August 

Girlan Cellar Festival in Girlan/Eppan end of August/ 

beginning of September 

‘Schupfen’ Festival at the Salten mountain in 

Mölten/Jenesien on 15th September 

‘Törggele Days’ in Tramin on 4th and 5th v 

October 

Kastelruther Spatzen Festival in Kastelruth, 

mid of October 



inE-HigHligHts 

Kalterersee wine tasting in Kaltern on 13th March 

Eppan Wine Day on 19th April 

Wine Hiking Day in Kaltern on 28th April 

‘Vino in Festa’, South Tyrolean Wine Road Weeks 

from 11th May to 8th June 

South Tyrolean Pinot Noir Days in Montan 

and Neumarkt from 11th to 13th May 

Gewürztraminer Symposium in Tramin on 

22nd and 23rd May 

Bozen wine tasting in Bozen from 24th to 26th May 

St. Urban’s Night, wine festivity in Terlan on 25th May 

Wine Cellar Night on 8th June 

‘All in White’ in Kaltern on 25th June 

wine & porticos in Neumarkt, 

end of June/beginning of July 

Gewürztraminer Wine Lane in Tramin on 19th July 

Wine Culture Weeks in St. Pauls/Eppan 

from 25th July to 6th August 

Lorenzi Night in Bozen on 9th August 

Lorenzi Night in Andrian on 10th August 

Lowlands Wine Tasting Days in Auer 

middle of August 

Montiggl White Wines in Montiggl/Eppan 

on 16th August 

Wine summer in Girlan/Eppan, end of August 

Kaltern Wine Days on 5th and 6th September 

The last load of grapes in Girlan/Eppan 

on 12th October 

Tramin Wine Street in Tramin on 19th W 

October 

C 

ulinaRY wEEks 

Bear’s garlic Weeks in Andrian, beginning of April 

Culinary Speciality Weeks in Jenesien, in April/May 

Asparagus Weeks in Terlan, vilpian and Siebeneich, 

in April/May 

Food & Flowers in different restaurants in the centre 

of Bozen, mid of May 

Gastronomic Night Journeys with the Ritten railway 

at the Ritten mountain, from May to August 

‘Sarnar Morgreti Essn’ in six restaurants 

in the Sarntal, from 5 th to 14 th July 

October Wine Pleasure in Tramin in October 

Golden Autumn in Bozen: specialities with apples, 

chestnuts, pumpkins and wine, beginning of October 

to mid of November 

Culinary Weeks in Mölten in November

365 DAYS EVENTS AND HIGHLIGHTS 

RaditiOn & CustOms 

Egetmann Parade in Tramin on 12th February 

Tinzltag (carnival custom) in Aldein on 12th February 

Marcus market in Auer on 25th April 

St. Bartholomew Day, cattle drive on the Ritten Alpine meadows 

on 24th August 

Sarntal Parish Days in Sarnthein from 31st August to 2nd September 

Farmer’s Autumn on the Walther square in Bozen, end of October 

Martini Market in Girlan/Eppan on 11th November 

Martini Market with goose drive in Kurtinig on 11th November 

Bozner Christmas Market from 29th November to 23rd December 

Andreas Market in Salurn on 30th November 

Crib Exhibition in St.Pauls/Eppan from 30th November to 6th January 

Alpine Advent in Sarnthein and the ‘Ritten railway Christmas’ on 30th November and 1st December, 7th –8th , 14th –15th and 21st –22nd December 

‘Klöckeln’, custom in the Sarntal on 5th , 12th and 19th T 

December 

PORt infORmatiOn 

Europa cup Men, Downhill and Super G in Reinswald 

from 28th January to 1st February 

Races in Speed skating in the ‘Arena Ritten’ in Klobenstein 

on 16th and 17th February 

ISU World Junior Championships in the ‘Arena Ritten’ in Klobenstein 

on 23rd and 24th February 

Lake Kaltern Half-Marathon on 24th March 

Cultural Hiking Week in Tramin from 7th to 12th April 

Traditional Folk Cycling in Andrian on 1st May 

Int. Triathlon at Lake Kaltern on 4th May 

Mountain bike Week in Tramin with Karl Platt, end of April/beginning of May 

‘Almrausch & Edelbike’, mountain-bike event in Sarntal on 13th July 

1st Leifers-Breitenberg price, sprint time trial (cycling) on 27th July 

Giro delle Dolomiti, bike tours with start in Bozen, 

end of July to beginning of August 

‘La Vecia Ferovia dela Val de Fiemme’ mountain bike run 

with starts in Auer, begin of August 

International Futures ATP Tennis Tournament in Rungg/Girlan, 

begin/mid of August 

Cycling Race Cup Penser Joch in Sarntal on 17th August 

Supersprint-Triathlon ‘Montigglman’ on 8th September 

Fit for Business-Company tournament in Neumarkt in September 

Car-free Day to the Mendel mountain in Eppan/Kaltern, 

mid of September 

Cycling Race Bozen-Jenesien on 21st September 

Salten Half-Marathon on 22nd September 

Wine Hiking Weeks (IVV) in Tramin from 13th to 18th October 

Ice Gala in Bozen on 29th December 

New Year’s Eve Run ‘Boclassic’ in Bozen, 31st S 

December 



G E T T I N G T H E R E 

getting there 

By car 

From Munich in approximately 3.5 hours via the motorway (Rosenheim– 

Kufstein–Innsbruck–Brenner) until you come to the motorway exit ’Bozen 

Nord’. Take this exit, drive in the direction of Bozen and towards the Ritten 

mountain. From the motorway exit ‘Bozen Süd’, you must follow the signs 

in the direction of ’Sarntal’ or in the direction of Trento/Trient in order to 

reach Leifers, Branzoll and Pfatten. If you want to go to Eppan and Kaltern, 

you take the dual carriage way Meran-Bozen for some kilometres in the 

direction of Meran and then take the first exit. To reach the villages Terlan, 

Mölten and Andrian, take the second exit, and for vilpian the third exit. 

From the motorway exit ‘Neumarkt–Auer– Tramin‘, turn in a westerly direction 

(turn right) and you will come to Kaltern, Tramin, Kurtatsch, Margreid 

and Kurtinig. In an easterly direction (turn left), you will come to Neumarkt, 

Auer, Salurn, Montan, Aldein, Truden-San Lugano and Altrei. 

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 

On the Munich-Innsbruck-verona line to Bozen, where all trains stop. Bus 

station is very near the train station, where buses go to all villages in Bozen’s 

surrounding area. 

for train table, click: www.bahn.de or www.ferroviedellostato.it 

for bus time-tables for south tyrol, click: www.sii.bz.it 

By flight 

Year-round low cost bus transfer from the airports in Bergamo and verona 

to Bolzano/Bozen. Transfers operated by Terravision, www.terravision.eu 

Airport Milan/Bergamo 

Flights form the UK and Ireland to the Orio al Serio airport (BGY) 

www.orioaeroporto.it 

Airport ‘Valerio Catullo’, Verona 

Only 120 km from the Neumarkt/Auer exit. Taxis and car hire available. 

Shuttle connection every 20 minutes to verona railway station (approx. 

10 km). Trains run regularly to Bozen and Auer where you can be picked 

up by your hotel owner. www.aeroportoverona.it 

Airport Innsbruck 

www.innsbruck-airport.at 

Rent a car Information at the local tourist office. 

Weather forecast 

Weather report, forecast, latest pollen count under 

www.provinz.bz.it/wetter 

I M P R I N T 

Publisher Tourismusverband Südtirols Süden 

Chief editor Hansjörg Mair 

Co-ordination Roswitha Mair 

advertising 

department Franziska Perpmer 

texts magazine Harald Knoflach, Katja Krause, 

Hansjörg Mair, Roswitha Mair, Antonio Lodovico Scolari, 

Peter Thalmann, Georg Weindl, Alexander Zingerle 

Photo frontispiece Lake Kaltern, Luca Guadagnini 

Photos Roswitha Mair (18), Tiberio Sorvillo (14), 

Luca Guadagnini (6), SMG/Alex Filz (7), SMG/Frieder Blickle 

(5), SMG/Alessandro Trovati (2), SMG/Clemens Zahn (2), 

SMG /Stefano Scatà (1), SMG/Max Lautenschläger (1), Reinswalder 

Lift GmbH/Helmuth Rier (7), Reinswalder Lift GmbH/Marion 

Lafogler (4), Fotolia (4), Ritten/Alex Andreis (4), Eppan/ 

allesfoto.com (4), OSA/Laurin Moser (3), SWS/allesfoto.com 

(3), Depositphotos (2), Tappeiner (2), Tramin/allesfoto.com (2), 

Sarntal/Laurin Moser (2), Kaltern/Manuela Tessaro (2), Trehs (1), 

Franziska Perpmer (1), Deutsche Bahn AG/Bartlomiej Banaszak 

(1), Kellerei Tramin/Rickard Kust (1), archive Tourist Board Bolzano 

and environs; archive of associated tourist offices 

Concept markenforum.com 

litho advertisements Fotolito Varesco, Auer 

Print Athesia, Bozen 

town maps Mapgraphik, Eppan 

translations Cizeta Studio, Meran 

date of publishing Annually – begin of November 

With the friendly support of the district 

council Überetsch-unterland 

Editor’s remark: 

Despite careful selection of sources, we cannot accept any responsibility 

for the correctness of this content. Reprint and use 

only after written confirmation through the editor. 

© 2012 Tourismusverband Südtirols Süden 

All rights reserved.

I N F O R M A T I O N & B O O K I N G 

>> from page 66 

Bozen 

Waltherplatz 8, I-39100 Bozen 

Tel. +39 0471 307 000 

Fax +39 0471 980 128 



Jenesien 

Schrann 7, I-39050 Jenesien 

Tel. +39 0471 354 196 

Fax +39 0471 363 745 

www.jenesien.net 


Terlan 

Dr.-Weiser-Platz 2, I-39018 Terlan 

Tel. +39 0471 257 165 

Fax +39 0471 257 830 

www.terlan.info 


Andrian 

Wehrburgstr. 1, I-39010 Andrian 

Tel. +39 0471 510 100 

Fax +39 0471 18 80 329 

www.andrian.info 


Eppan 

Rathausplatz 1, I-39057 Eppan 

Tel. +39 0471 662 206 

Fax +39 0471 663 546 

www.eppan.com 

information & booking 

Please book directly at your hotel/guesthouse. If you experience difficulties 

during the booking process, or if you need further information, please 

contact the listed tourist offices. 


Kaltern 

Marktplatz 8, I-39052 Kaltern 

Tel. +39 0471 963 169 

Fax +39 0471 963 469 

www.kaltern.com 


Tramin 

Mindelheimerstr. 10A, I-39040 Tramin 

Tel. +39 0471 860 131 

Fax +39 0471 860 820 

www.tramin.com 


Südtiroler unterland 

Kurtatsch Margreid Kurtinig 

Hptm.-Schweiggl-Platz 8 

I-39040 Kurtatsch 

Tel. +39 0471 880 100 

Fax +39 0471 880 451 

www.suedtiroler-unterland.it 


Castelfeder 

Auer Montan Neumarkt Salurn 

Hauptplatz 4, I-39040 Auer 

Tel. +39 0471 810 231 

Fax +39 0471 811 138 



Leifers Branzoll Pfatten 

Kennedystr. 75, I-39055 Leifers 

Tel. +39 0471 950 420 

Fax +39 0471 951 226 

www.leifers-info.it 


Mölten 

Möltner Str. 1, I-39010 Mölten 

Tel. +39 0471 668 282 

Fax +39 0471 667 228 

www.moelten.net 


Sarntal 

Kirchplatz 9, I-39058 Sarnthein 

Tel. +39 0471 623 091 

Fax +39 0471 622 350 

www.sarntal.com 


Ritten 

tourist board 

bolzano and environs 

Pillhofstr. 1 

I-39057 Frangart (BZ) 

Tel. +39 0471 633 488 

Fax +39 0471 633 367 


Dorfstr. 5, I-39054 Klobenstein 

Tel. +39 0471 356 100 

Fax +39 0471 356 799 

www.ritten.com 


Aldein Radein Jochgrimm 

Dorfplatz 34, I-39040 Aldein 

Tel. +39 0471 886 800 

Fax +39 0471 886 666 

www.aldein-radein.com 


Trudner Horn 

Altrei San Lugano Truden 

K.-Pacher-Str. 9, I-39040 Truden 

Tel. +39 0471 869 078 

Fax +39 0471 869 278 

www.trudnerhorn.com 


P A N O R A M I C M A P 

Panoramic map 

Everything at a glance with the removable panoramic map of South Tyrol: with 

42 experiences and worth seeing tips all for the family, wine & pleasure and culture 

in and around the South Tyrolean holiday region Bolzano and environs. 

nEw: Integrated town plan of the city of Bolzano Bozen with the most important places of interest.

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