The Südtirol Highlights 2015

Biathlon World Cup Anterselva/Antholz22nd to 25th January 2015

Anterselva has become one of the international

sport and biathlon world’s venues most steeped in

www.biathlon-antholz.it/en/

Bolzano/Bozen Wine Exhibition

“Bozner Weinkost”4th to 8th March 2015

“wine market” to provide producers and prospec-

evolved into the “Bozner Weinkost”. The venue is

the sumptuous medieval Maretsch Castle nestling

producers will present their latest harvest releases,

along with more mature and “Riserva” wines from

earlier vintages.

www.altoadigewines.com

Dé dl vin/Wine-Ski Safari, Alta Badia22nd March 2015

www.altabadia.org

Bolzano Festival BozenSummer 2015

one of the most multi-farious and interesting

encounters and exchanges with well established

artists.

www.bolzanofestivalbozen.it

South Tyrol Gourmet Festival, Bolzano29th to 31st May 2015

Bolzano/Bozen’s historical centre focusing on local

must for foodies. An attractive supporting pro-

www.festivaldelgusto.it

Oswald von Wolkenstein Riding Competi-

tion Alpe di Siusi/Seiser Alm 29th to 31st May 2015

The Oswald von Wolkenstein equestrian event, a

picturesque pageant of medieval horsemanship

skills, is taking place on in the Alpe di Siusi/Seiser

Sciliar/Schlern mountain. Riders compete in teams

of four in events testing medieval riding skills

with a banner at full gallop, negotiating hurdles and

slalom-like gates.

www.alpedisiusi.info/en

Südtirol Jazzfestival Alto Adige 26th June to 5th July 2015

One of the most important music festivals Europe-

mixture of the traditional and the modern will take

castles and manor houses, though also in town

spring climate.

“Maratona dles Dolomites” Road Bike Race,

Alta Badia5th July 2015

The Maratona dles Dolomites is taking place on

all over the world (from 35 countries) will compete

in the race.

www.maratona.it

“Dolomiti Superbike” Mountain Bike Race,

Alta Pusteria/Hochpustertal11th July 2015

The event, which is renowned for its arduousness,

participants. Entrants can choose between two

distances, 113 and 60 kilometres.

www.dolomitisuperbike.com

Gustav Mahler Music Weeks, Dobbiaco/

Toblachfrom 18th July 2015 onwards (probably 14 days)

famous academics, award presentation of the Inter-

features which encapsulate the Gustav Mahler Mu-

www.gustav-mahler.it

Marble & apricots, Lasa1st to 2nd August 2015

its marble and also for its delicious apricots. The

festival showcases Laas and its two treasures. It

also includes an interesting supporting cultural and

entertainment programme offering visitors the

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culent fruit. Both are also available for purchase.

www.schlanders-laas.it

Merano Music Festival, Merano/Meranmid-August until mid-September 2015

The Merano Music Weeks now rate among Europe’s

most important classical music festivals, inaugurat-

maintained its commitment to the highest artistic

demands. Top orchestras and superb interpreters

ensure the most memorable artistic highlights.

www.meranofestival.com

Merano Grand Prix SteeplechaseSeptember 2015

been captivating racing enthusiasts since 1935.

steeplechase generates enormous enthusiasm and

www.meranomaia.it

Transart - festival for contemporary culture,

South Tyrol9th to 27th September 2015

once again features an inimitable programme of

music, dance, theatre, art and the latest technol-

ogies.

www.transart.it

IMS – KIKU International Mountain Sum-

mit®, Brixen/Bressanone(probably) 16th to 20th October 2015

The IMS-International Mountain Summit® is an

international platform which discusses, celebrates

and casts a new light on the mountains in all their

different facts.

www.ims.bz

Merano International WineFestival & Culi-

naria7th to 9th November 2015

The annual event has become one of the most

prestigious of its kind world-wide, providing an op-

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nomic festival titled “Culinaria”, where epicures can

savour choice and authentic food products from

www.meranowinefestival.com

South Tyrol’s Original Christmas marketsfrom 27th November 2015 onwards

towns of Bolzano/Bozen, Bressanone/Brixen,

Brunico/Bruneck, Merano/Meran, Vipiteno/Ster-

makes this a must-see event.

www.suedtirol.info/christmasmarkets

Ski World Cup in Val Gardena/Gröden und

Alta BadiaDecember 2015

The downhill ski elite competes on the famous

Saslong slope in Val Gadena and the infamous Gran

Risa in Alga Badia.

www.saslong.org

www.skiworldcup.it

International New Year’s Eve Boclassic Run,

Bolzano/Bozen31st December 2015

The best-known runners meet in the regional capi-

tal of Bolzano to participate in the best-attended

New Year’s Eve run in the world. The route winds

www.boclassic.it

www.suedtirol.info/events