Holiday area Bolzano and environs

Bozen, Lake Kaltern, Wine Road, Dolomites: a mixture of Mediterranean joie de vivre and a sunny climate, picturesque vineyards and majestic Alpine backdrops, romantic villages and urban flair in the buzzing city of Bolzano Bozen. Cultural highlights of Bozen: the iceman 'Ötzi' and MMM Firmian, the Messner Mountain Museum.
Discover Bolzano and environs!

Egetmann Hansl's wedding: childrens' parade

On Shrove Tuesday during odd years, 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, strange and lively carneval customs in Tyrol. In 2010: Egetmann childrens' parade on 16th February.

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Sarntal/Val Sarentino: European Cup

From 1st to 5th March 2010, Reinswald in the Sarntal Valley near Bozen is venue of a men's European Cup race in the downhill run, Super G and Super Combination.

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MMM Firmian: castle, mountain, museum

At Castel Sigmundskron near Bolzano/Bozen Reinhold Messner, often cited as the greatest mountain climber of all time, presents a meeting place with the mountain, the mankind and yourself. MMM Firmian is open from 7th March 2010.

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The taste of the spring

In Bolzano and its environs the spring appears of its best side. In April and May a culinary climax follows the other, from the Terlaner asparagus weeks up to the 2nd South Tyrolean Dinner Theater. First Wine-Highlight: The "Kalterersee"-wine tasting in Kaltern on 17th March 2010

» Culinary appointments at a glance
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