Termeno

Termeno is the home of the Gewuertraminer wine and lies along the South Tyrolean Wine Route.

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Termeno is located in the south of South Tyrol and is the hometown of the famous Gewuerztraminer wine. Moreover this village boasts a mild climate and is rich in historic farms. Also the Castelaz church and its narrow alleys are worth a visit. The most striking event is probably the Egetmann parade in the period of Carnival.
video: South Tyrolean Wine Route

The South Tyrolean Wine Route stretches from Nalles to Bolzano and the Oltradige, via the Bassa Atesina to Salorno. This area comprises about 90% of the South Tyrolean Wine production, including the typical varieties of wine such as the Merlot and Lagrein, as well as the Pinot Girgio and the Chardonnay. By the way, the South Tyrolean Wine Route is the most ancient of Italy.
View on the village of Termeno

View on the village of Termeno - Foto: AT, © Peer
In the centre of the village, there is a statue illustrating the typical canrival figure “Egetmann”

In the centre of the village, there is a statue illustrating the typical canrival figure ”Egetmann” - Foto: AT, © Peer
The parish church with the highest brick-built steeple of Tyrol featuring a hight of 86 m

The parish church with the highest brick-built steeple of Tyrol featuring a hight of 86 m. - Foto: AT, © Peer
Impressions from the village

Impressions from the village - Foto: AT, © Peer
The village museum in the centre of Termeno is characterised by a rich variety of historic items

The village museum in the centre of Termeno is characterised by a rich variety of historic items - Foto: AT, © Peer
Termano swimming pool

Termano swimming pool - Foto: AT, © Peer
The cementery chapel of S. Valentino characterised by a late Romanic steeple and Gothic spire

The cementery chapel of S. Valentino characterised by a late Romanic steeple and Gothic spire - Foto: AT, © Peer

Termeno, comprising the localities of Sella, Ronchi and Termeno, boasts a total of almost 3,300 inhabitants and lies between 213 and 2,116 m asl. In the north the municipal territory borders on Lake Caldaro, the warmest lake for bathing in the Alps. The landscape characterised by vineyards covering gentle hills, cypresses, lemon and olive trees stands in contrast to the 2,113 m high Monte Roen, towering above Termeno.

Termeno bears several imprints of the past, still perceptible today. The Local Museum of Termeno for instance provides an insight into the history of the village, while the so-called “Egetmann” parade in Carnival represents only one of the traditions that are still alive. For further information on Termeno, please visit www.kalterersee.com.

Last but not least, one of the world-wide best white wines is the Gewuerztraminer that is cultivated on the slope of Termeno, where this grapevine also has its origins. In the course of the year, there are many events focusing on this high-quality wine.