South Tyrolean Krapfen Festival

For several years now, the Val d'Ultimo has been inviting visitors to a special culinary highlight in September: Before the traditional Pracupola Market, always held on September 22, the various South Tyrolean Krapfen are celebrated and tasted. The Krapfen are made on site by numerous local farmers' wives according to a traditional recipe.

Their variety already starts with the popular Val d'Ultimo poppy seed Krapfen. They are traditionally baked for festivities and on All Saints' Day: The filling of finely ground poppy seeds, sugar, butter and a little cinnamon and nutmeg is particularly juicy. The evening before, the 31st of October, still today the children of the valley go from farm to farm for the Krapfen Begging. Other Krapfen have fillings of jam or chestnuts, and are served with cream or with icing sugar.

At the South Tyrolean Krapfen Festival at the valley station of the Schwemmalm Cable Car in Pracupola, you can enjoy the freshly made desserts. The event is organised by the Val d'Ultimo/Proves Tourist Association, you don't need a reservation. The perfect way to end the South Tyrolean mountain summer in a very special atmosphere!