12. Tour of the Resia Lake

On July 30th 2011 one of the most important track events in Northern Italy will take place in South, Tyrol, precisely around the Resia lake. The 12^th Tour of the Resia Lake takes place directly on the lake shores and it’s divided into three disciplines: running, biking and Nordic Walking. The path is 15,3km long. A track event for children will also take place!

This track event is international and many athletes coming from more than 20 nations will take place in this event. The race is organized by the “Rennerclub Val Venosta”, to which belong more than 500 voluntaries.

The Resia lake is symbolized by the bell tower coming out of the water. Every participant will receive a T-shirt and a present; after the track event, a great tent party will take place!

Wine Feast in Bolzano: Tirolensis Ars Vini

On May 28th, 2011 Bolzano hosts a very important event about wines in Italy: the 15th edition of the “Wine Party” of the “Tirolensis Ars Vini” (TAV) from 11am till 11pm. This event about Italian gastronomy will take place at the Thurnhof estate in Bolzano/ Aslago, Via Castel Flavon 7.

This is the program of this event in Bolzano: wine tasting classes organized by famous South Tyrol wine producers, who will also present their newest wines; South Tyrolean traditional dishes, music thanks to the “Dodiciville” band and the jazz quartet “Pekato”.

The wine producers who will present their wines at the Wine Feast in Bolzano are: A. Berger - Thurnhof, J. Mayr - Unterganznerhof, Loacker Schwarhof, A. Menz - Popphof, G. Mumelter - Griesbauerhof, F. Pfeil - Ansitz Kränzel, U. Piccolruaz - Laimburg, H. Pohl – Marinushof.

For more information: Thurnhof, Andreas Berger, tel. +39- 0471 285 446 – Don’t miss this event!

Val Martello, the berries valley !

Val Martello is a Val Venosta secondary valley, located in the western part of South Tyrol. Val Martello is famous thank its farms in Italy, its uncontaminated landscape, because it’s included in the Stelvio National Park, and as a destination for quiet winter or summer holidays in Italy.

Apart being the ideal Italy holidays destination for nature fans, Val Martello is famous also thanks to its berries ; they mature at a height of 1800 meters and this fact gives them an inimitable taste !

The queen of berries is the strawberry, feasted thanks to huge gastronomic event taking place in Val Martello on June 25th and 26th, during which the biggest strawberry tart in the world will be cut, with music, many initiatives for children and a South Tyrolean typical market !

Südtirol Jazz festival 2011 in South Tyrol

Music fans can book their Italy summer vacations in South Tyrol, as this year the 29th edition of the “South Tyrol Jazz Festival” will take place here. From June 24th till July 3rd, many jazz concerts will take place not just in Bolzano, South Tyrol most important city, but even in other cities like Brunico, Bressanone, Merano and Vipiteno.

Many concerts are free…and during these concerts it’s possible to see internationally famous artists playing in public places, streets, medieval castles, farms, hotels in South Tyrol, Italy restaurants, theaters, in the Renon train and in some firms as well!

Other events taking place during the “South Tyrol Jazz Festival” are: “Jazz & Wine”, Jazz on the Mountains”, Jazz & Banking by Cassa di Risparmio/Sparkasse”, and other original music events called “Jazz Train” and “Jazz Boat”. Jazz fans can’t miss this event, combining holidays in Italy with good music!

Asparaguses and wine in South Tyrol

South Tyrol hosts in the Italy mountain resorts of Terlano, Vilpiano and Settequerce the “Asparaguses Week” between April and May.

From April 4th till May 31st, the aforementioned mountain resort will turn into a true Eldorado for the fans of Italian gastronomy. In this occasion, you can taste many disse based on asparaguses: first courses, main courses, side orders, and so on.

Moreover, these South Tyrolean dishes will be accompanied by many kinds of fresh Italian wines, such as the “Terlaner”, the local white wine, which is very suitable for vegetables and fish.

Get acquainted with South Tyrolean gastronomy during your Italy vacantions in South Tyrol!

Alpine Ötzi Marathon in Val Senales

On April 30th 2011 the eighth edition of the “Alpine Ötzi Marathon” will take place in Val Senales; it will take place on Saturday. In case of bad weather, the race will be shifted to May 1st. 

If you are athletics fans, don’t miss this even and book a hotel SouthTyrol in Val Senales or in Merano and surroundings.

This race is very challenging and it includes: a mountain bike race, whose track is 24,2 km long, a foot race, whose track is 11,8km and the ski race, whose track is 6,2 km long.

The starting point is in the mountain resort of Naturno and the finishing line is in Val Senales, where “Ötzi”, the “Ice Man”, was found. Teams can enroll till April 19th, 2011.

Moreover, in Val Senales it’s possible to ski in Italy even in summer!

Ski holidays South Tyrol

South Tyrol is one of the most famous Italy ski resorts, as mountain landscapes here are just gorgeous; think of the magnificent Dolomites, the “most beautiful mountains in the world”. Even the UNESCO now agrees with this idea; that’s why these mountains were proclaimed “World Cultural Heritage” in June 2009!

South Tyrol isn’t a famous ski resort Italy just thanks to its breath-taking landscapes, but also thanks to its organization and good services to its guests. An example is the fact that Val Gardena occupies the first position in British and German tourism rankings; the nearby Alpe di Siusi does the same for Italy family holidays!

Moreover, did you know that the biggest and most modern ski zone in the world is located in Italy? It’s called “Dolomiti Superski” and occupies three touristic regions: Trentino, South Tyrol and Veneto. Here you can ski from November till April and play many other winter sports such as: snowboard, Nordic ski, skitours, sledging, snowshoe hiking tours, ice skating, hockey …and even “sleddog” and “skijöring”!

Spa and wellness in South Tyrol

English - speaking guests often think about Tuscany or Umbria when they dream about a spa wellness holiday in Italy; another very advisable region for a vacation under the sign of beauty and wellness is South Tyrol, where in winter it’s possible to combine  wellness treatments with skiing, and in summer with hiking!

Some South Tyrol wellness hotels are among the most luxurious in Italy and in fact this region hotels in the mountains are known for their attention to the guests’ exigencies, courtesy, cleanliness and the personnel competence. South Tyrol hotels offer Alpine and Oriental wellness treatments like: yoga, Ayurvedic or Tibetan massages, Reiki. Alpine wellness treatments are based on the therapeutic tradition of the mountains, based on ingredients such as milk, herbs, honey, fruits.

Guests wishing to cure more serious troubles, can book their holidays in Italy in the thermal cities of Merano, Rasun Anterselva, San Martino in Badia and Brennero; all these thermal baths enjoy an agreement with the National Health Service.

Holidays with your dog South Tyrol

Do you want to spend your vacations in Italy and you want to bring your dog along? No problem, South Tyrol is the ideal region for your holidays in Italy … even for your pets! This region is very well- equipped for them as well, as in a South Tyrol hotel your pets can usually find pet toys, pet food, bowls of water…and even a dog-sitter service! Sometimes it’s necessary to pay a supplement , sometimes your pets are accepted in your South Tyrol hotel for free…it’s always advisable to ask before booking.

One of the most advisable destinations for your holidays in the mountains with your pets is Valle Aurina, the northernmost valley in South Tyrol and Italy; here even an agility dog instructor is available and many hiking tours are suitable even for your pets! Merano and surroundings is also very advisable for your South Tyrol vacations with your pets, as some hiking tours are really easy, such as the “Waalwege” around the mountain resorts of Lagundo or Marlengo!
Moreover, a hotel is particularly "dog friendly" in Merano!

Welcome to South Tyrol!

Welcome to South Tyrol, the northernmost region of Italy. It lies at the Dolomites foot and it's the ideal destination for your Italy vacations in winter for skiing and in summer for hiking in Italy!

South Tyrol borders directly to Austria and it’s an officially bilingual region (Italian- German); part of the charm of this Italy holidays region lies in the fact that it’s the meeting point of two cultures, two languages and two mentalities. South Tyrol is infact the ideal compromise between the Italian “Dolce Vita” and the German efficiency and organization!

From November till April, you can spend your Italy ski holiday in two big ski zones: the “Ortler Skiarena”, in the Western part of South Tyrol and the “ Dolomiti Superski” in the Eastern part this region; the famous Dolomites are located here! Golf fans can spend their golf holidays in winter as well, playing on a snowy “green” –called “white”, in this case!- in Valle Aurina.

In summer, South Tyrol is a true paradise for hiking holidays, mountain bike holidays, golf holidays and gourmet holidays in the mountains; some of the most famous Italy wines are from here!

Moreover, you can spend your family holidays or wellness holidays here all year round!