Experience South Tyrol – Eppan / Appiano is located only 10 km southwest of Bozen / Bolzano, and is the ideal place for your perfect holiday in South Tyrol. Situated amidst peaceful verdant surroundings, with the nearby Lake Caldaro and the natural Montiggler Lakes. But because of the good railway and bus connections, you can also make easy side-trips to the charming provincial capital of Bozen / Bolzano, or take day-trips to picturesque towns like Meran / Merano or Brixen / Bressanone or the stunning Lake Garda. South Tyrol is rich in traditions and customs. Year for year, the famous “Christkindlmarkt” at the Waltherplatz in Bozen / Bolzano is transformed into a charming Christmas village during the Advent Season. It is among the most-popular Christmas markets in the Alpine region. Come and discover the multi-facetted adventure-land of South Tyrol!
A side-trip to...
…Meran / Merano, the spa city with its magnificent Jugend-style buildings and the beautiful promenades. You’ve got to visit it! And the fabulous Gardens of Trauttmansdorff Castle are definitely worth the visit for those who appreciate the beauty of nature.
Wonderful sights and relaxing vacation like at a seaside resort
The incomparable Lake Garda is hardly 100 km away. With numerous charming little villages along its shores, the beautiful cypress trees, vineyards on its steep slopes, and olive orchards, it is a popular destination for day-trippers.
The mountain tops are all a-glow
On the first Sunday after Corpus Christi, bonfires are lit on the mountain ridges of South Tyrol. This tradition can be traced back to the time of the Tyrolean struggle for freedom around the year 1796. It was then that the Tyrolese swore eternal loyalty to the Heart of Jesus Christ and prayed for help against Napoleon’s troops. That’s why many of these bonfires are heart-shaped. But other Christian symbols, such as the Cross, are often seen.
Taste treats from our homeland
While strolling through the quaint side streets and narrow passages of Bozen / Bolzano, you might want to stop by the Fruit Market. There, you’ll find 40 market stalls offering fresh fruit and vegetables, bread, cheese, bacon, and other specialties daily. A feast for the senses! And during the great Saturday Market, you’ll find fresh foods and flowers straight from the farm.
In Eppan / Appiano and its environs, you can also go hunting for bargains of all kinds. Every Tuesday, there’s a weekly market in St. Michael, where several vendors offer Italian fashions and leather goods. At the same time, the Farmer’s Market in Eppan / Appiano (also in St. Michael) offers fresh regional products from South Tyrolean farmsteads.
There’s so much here to experience and explore: Weekly markets, annual markets, flea markets…
