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Discover the events in the Alpe di Siusi holiday area
In the Sciliar area, you’ll never get bored. Both in summer and in winter, there are numerous sporting and cultural events that guarantee fun and entertainment for the whole family.
Spring
Oswald von Wolkenstein
Spring
Oswald von WolkensteinThis is a spectacular medieval tournament in honor of the great minnesinger Oswald von Wolkenstein. He used to be one of the owners of the castle ruin Hauenstein in Seis. 35 teams fight to get the trophy every year.
Summer
Music weeksSummer
Music weeksWithout a doubt, classical music creates a special kind of atmosphere. When its gentle rhythms caress the hilly landscape that shines in the evening light, when its crescendo climbs the imposing Sciliar to evaporate in the starry summer sky into a floating adagio, time could stand still ...
Summer
Summer ClassicsSummer
Summer ClassicsSiusi offers an exceptional series of concerts with young musicians, most of them are Italian and they start their international career here in Siusi. They have programs with all the great composers. The Haydn orchestra of Bozen and Trento takes part in one of these concerts, which have become an important element of the summer in the Sciliar area.
Summer
Silenzi d’AlpeSummer
Silenzi d’AlpeWe thought it would be a great idea to walk along the meadows, have breaks in the small inns and listen to writers. Every year these cultural events have a motto; in 2007 it was “Elements”.
Summer
Sciliar International Music FestivalSummer
Sciliar International Music FestivalGifted young musicians meet in Völs during the summer months; they are under the guidance of renowned music teachers and internationally well-known musicians so you can hear a series of classical concerts by students and maestros.
Autumn
The Kastelruther SpatzenAutumn
The Kastelruther SpatzenThe country music band of the Sciliar
This band is extremely famous in Europe and their singer, Norbert Rier, is from Castelrotto. Every year in June thousands of fans from all over Europe come to Castelrotto to hear this band.
The highlight is however the "Spatzenfest". It is in October and it is an absolute must for every country music fan.
Autumn
TörggelenAutumn
TörggelenSouth Tyrolean smoked bacon, dumplings and more.
The "Törggelen" is an old tradition in South Tyrol. There are several towns in the Val d’Isarco, or especially along the wine road near Bolzano, where there have always been great feasts at the end of the wine harvest. Traditionally all neighbours, helpers, friends were invited to a rich "Marende", a snack with several traditional dishes including fried chestnuts and “Susser”, the new sweet, slightly sparkling wine with just a little alcohol.
What exactly did this “Marende” consist of? It was a very rich meal with Sauerkraut, Tyrolean dumplings and smoked pork, homemade pork sausages or cold cuts with smoked homemade sausages, cheese and homemade rye bread. Traditional deep fried pastries with cranberry or chestnut filling were also served with fried chestnuts. The “Susser” was especially delicious with these dishes.
Today most traditional inns serve these dishes from October to the middle of November.
Winter
Traditional Christmas in CastelrottoWinter
Traditional Christmas in CastelrottoThere is a Christmas market in the centre of Castelrotto. Farmers and innkeepers do their best to offer typical food and drinks, handmade toys and tools, other very particular and traditional Christmas decorations and, of course, homemade cookies.
Winter
Moonlight Classic Alpe di SiusiWinter
Moonlight Classic Alpe di SiusiThis is actually a skiing marathon. Hundreds of skiers start at 8 o’clock in the evening in Compatsch and run through the night. Their only light is a small lamp on their head. After 42 kilometres of snow and ice they meet again in Compatsch.
Winter
A traditional farmer’s weddingWinter
A traditional farmer’s weddingThis event shows the old traditions and traditional dresses of an alpine farmer’s wedding. On top of that there is also a traditional wedding meal. The members of this wedding, all dressed strictly in original costumes, start in St. Valentino and goes on to Castelrotto. It's a real show where you can see the really beautiful dresses and accessories. A guide explains all the dresses and their origin. After that the innkeeper invites to the wedding meal.
Winter
Swing on SnowWinter
Swing on SnowBetween January and February there is a music festival on the slopes of the Alpe di Siusi. For one week you can walk and rest with good music. "Swing on Snow" offers real folk music from the alpine countries.
Culture
Castle PröselsCulture
Castle PröselsThe castle was built between 1490 and 1520; it is a typical fortress of the time of Maximilian I. with a gothic chapel in the courtyard. The halls are decorated with magnificent frescoes and ornaments.
Every year there are a series feasts and events at Castle Prösels; the rich programme includes six classical concerts, matinees and various evening concerts. There is also an art gallery, the “Tischlerhaus”, where well known artists exhibit their pictures and sculptures. During the summer we have the nights of castle Prösels, the castle is open for visitors until midnight. Apart of that you can see castle Prösels almost every day with guides.
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