Fall colors in Aldein and Radein

Experience the beauty of the holiday area Aldein / Radein in the fall while hikin

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Agriculture and Tourism

The farm “Lüch Pcei" receives the highly coveted certificate from the French association Bleu Blanc Coeur. The result reflects the philosophy of Alta Badia, which offers guests the initiative "rise with pleasure" on the basis of the best South Tyrolean products.

Alta Badia – The term “quality” is a big part of the project "Alta Badia quo vadis?" Quality is to be understood not only as a synonym for higher categories or star prices, but should occur in all areas.

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Val Badia Jazz Festival

Corvara is once again host to the Val Badia Jazz Festival. Read more...

Major tourist award for Eppan

The community recreation area and the Eppan Montiggler lakes have been awarded by Lega Ambiente and the Touring Club Italia with the "tourist Oscar". "Cinque Vele" for the two Montiggler Lakes, which have been chosen as the cleanest lakes in Italy and are a truly unspoiled recreational area.

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The ZDF-Herbstshow in Eppan

On September 8 and 9, the German TV channel ZDF shoots two episodes of its popular “ZDF Herbstshow” at Castle Korb in Eppan on the Wine Route. Spectators can look forward to two hours of best performance. The presenter Andrea Kiewel expects a crowd of famous faces.

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Historic car race - Mendel History

Due to the good experience of recent years and the lively public approval, the legendary race "Mendel History" starts twice this year, on Saturday 19.06. and on Sunday 20.06., in the village center of St. Michael Eppan. Three time measurements throughout the event are on the program in the historic wine village of St. Pauls. Enough to be able to cheer the many vintage cars, oldtimers, prototypes, and some very new and special vehicles.

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The most beautiful passes exclusively for cyclists

A legendary cycling race, world-famous passes, guided tours to beautiful places and sights, a car-free day for cyclists on the spectacular Sella Ronda circuit and the premiere of an extreme mountain bike race in the Dolomites. These offer the bike-friendly Hotels in Alta Badia in a brand new service package that leaves nothing to be desired. The bike season 2010 in Alta Badia offers as many highlights as never before.

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Musical time travel with the romance of knights

The soirees at Castle Tyrol are among the most popular summer events in South Tyrol. Surrounded by the impressive castle walls musical works of the Medieval, Renaissance and Early baroque are presented.
The soirees in Tirol / South Tyrol lead on a trip through time, taking place on five Thursdays in the summer months of June, July and August.

Impressive backdrop is the imposing Schloss Tirol. A welcome drink the medieval way, like castle wine, monastery beer or a tea of herby, is served, accompanied by solemn medieval music. During breaks the castle kitchens serve hearty, delicious meals.
Chivalrous romance at the end of the festive evenings: the return to the village square along the castle pathway in atmospheric torchlight.

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South Tyrol Wine Route Weeks

The 15 wine-growing villages of the Wine Route invite you to discover and enjoy South Tyrol’s southernmost region.
The Wine Route has its name not by coincidence – wast vineyards in the valley and on the hills, internationally reknown wines, culinary and cultural features coming with genuine hospitality – this is living wine-growing tradition.

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Kalterer Seespiele

The "Kalterer Seespiele" again offer a unique concert program that leaves nothing to be desired. Everybody surely will be able to find their personal highlight in this concert series. The opener on the stage “Seebühne” will put all lovers and lovers of oldies and evergreens from the legendary Seventies on a journey of the unforgettable kind. On the second night the fabulous musical "The beauty and the beast" is a guest in Kaltern - a musical performance between fantasy and magic. But that's not all! Last but not least, the much-anticipated concert by rock legend Bonnie Tyler. She will perform her best known singles from a dozen albums.

Program:
Show "Crazy Seventies" - July 27th 2010
Musical "Beauty and the beast" - August 3rd 2010
Bonnie Tyler in concert - August 10th 2010

Kalterer Seespiele

The Kalterer Seespiele again offer a unique concert program, that leaves nothing to be desired. Everybody surely will be able to find their personal highlight in this concert series. The opener on the stage “Seebühne” will put all lovers and lovers of oldies and evergreens from the legendary Seventies on a journey of the unforgettable kind. On the second night the fabulous musical "The beauty and the beast" is a guest in Kaltern - a musical performance between fantasy and magic. But that's not all! Last but not least, the much-anticipated concert by rock legend Bonnie Tyler. She will perform her best known singles from a dozen albums.

Program:
Show "Crazy Seventies" - July 27th 2010
Musical "Beauty and the beast" - August 3rd 2010
Bonnie Tyler in concert - August 10th 2010

Hiking with pleasure

Traditional South Tyrolean specialties on the mountaintops of Alta Badia in the heart of the Dolomites - More and more people love to travel to the mountains and to hike. Alta Badia has the perfect offer – “Rise with pleasure” - cooking classes or a picnic with the star cooks of Alta Badia. Climbing has never been so enticing.

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Nature under the microscope

Juicy green pastures, sparkling mountain creeks, clear mountain lakes, imposing mountain peaks, gentle orchards and vineyards. An alpine landscape with Mediterranean influences.

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Special guided walks around Naturns

Irmgard, our very own herb expert, and well-known nature guide and countryside enthusiast, Karl Perfler, will tell you something about the hidden treasures of the surrounding area.

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Spring in Kaltern by the Lake

Spring arrives in South Tyrol’s South earlier than elsewhere. In early march, temperatures invite many cyclists and hikers to admire the awakening of nature around the lake of Kaltern and to wander through blossoming meadows and orchards. The first flowers are blossoming between the lakes of Kaltern and Montiggl.

Experience the mountains of South Tyrol

Mountains always had been a fascination for people. They are a challenge and a destiny, habitat and source of strength. Unforgettable experiences, impressive sunrises, sunny “Almenfeste” - all this is associated with south tyrolean mountains.

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Walk of castles

Three-hour hike to the castles and strongholds of Castle Korb, Boymont and Castel Appian.

Holidays in Merano, opposites - perfectly together

Nature and culture, modernism and Art Nouveau, sports and relaxation, bacon and spaghetti: Meran, many differences unite in a fascinating and beautiful symbiosis that satisfies all tastes. This already begins with the type of accomodation you are looking for: from small family hotels in town to hotel accommodation with modern metropolitan style or more traditional hotels, with a typical Tyrolean atmosphere.

Balancing Act between bacon and spaghetti

Even the world of culinary delights in Meran offers visitors a wide range, which combines the best of two culinary cultures in themselves. Here you will find hearty Tyrolean dishes as well as dishes from the Mediterranean, for this is still international cuisine. A good wine from the vineyards around Meran completes every meal perfectly. This versatility is reflected naturally in a wide variety of restaurants: The restaurant with an international atmosphere, the typical Italian trattoria or the cozy Tyrolean Inn.

Sport and Recreation on Meranerisch

Anyone who wants to move, there is a rich field of activity: take a walk around in downtown Meran, amidst beautiful flower beds and plants, or on one of the many hiking trails in the mountains just above the city. Who loves to bike can explore Meran and its immediate surroundings through an extensive network of bicycle lanes or have fun while swimming, climbing rock, riding horseback, play tennis and golf, to name just a few of many possibilities.

In winter, there are many attractive skiing hills to be found around the spa town, and as well as for those who prefer the alpine experience of Nordic skiing. Well-maintained ice skating rinks and the ski resort of Meran 2000 just above the Alpine city.
Good weather is almost always a guarantee, given the 300 days of sunshine a year.

Art, concerts and culinary

There is no boredom in Meran even when you're not such a sporty nature: All year a whole series of international events take place, exciting events such as Haflinger horse racing, music weeks of high caliber, the "MERANOJAZZ Festival", a series of events with famous international artists from the world of jazz, the Meran Grape Festival, Meran International Wine Festival & Culinaria and - last but not least - the romantic Christmas in Meran.


A break for body and soul

With so much activity, a break in between is welcome, for example, in the new modern Therme Meran, which bears the signature of the internationally renowned South Tyrolean interior design architect Matteo Thun - 25 swimming pools, 13 of them indoors, always offer new experiences in water, we also recommend warmly the 1250 sqm sized sauna area. The spa and bathing facilities, as well as the wellness facilities in many hotels and guest houses around Meran use thermal waters, derived from radon. South Tyrolean natural products play an important role in the Spa & Health Centre, they are the basis of the many treatments offered.

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The Spring Valley blossoms

The forest of Montiggl is one of the most beautiful sites in our country: the Montiggler lakes and some smaller marshes (eg. Langmoos, Purzelmoos) are glacial in origin. The two Montiggler lakes and about 100 acres of forest are designated as habitats. The forest area is located between the fruit-growing area of the Adige Valley and the wine country Überetsch. The plant communities range from white oak woods and pines to forests of spruce and fir. Particularly rich in species (eg. beech, chestnut, lime, cherry tree) are the shady areas with tritious grounds.

Hiking and biking on your own

In Naturns and surroundings there are a lot of 'insider tips' waiting to be discovered by you: history and tradition, historical farms, (almost) forgotten crafts, herbs from the gardens and their effects, native quality products and their transformation according to traditional recipes, and many specialties from the local farmers to be tasted.