Between June and July, the focus in the Martello Valley in the Val Venosta is set on a delicious red fruit that grows here
Image gallery: Val Martello Strawberry Days
In South Tyrol they are famous: the strawberries from the Val Martello valley, late-maturing varieties which convince with their taste and aroma. Enjoyed fresh with whipped cream or boiled down to jam, the fruits are much sought-after and known beyond the borders. The red berries are celebrated each year at the Val Martello Strawberry Days - it is the start of the local berry season.
For three weeks, the restaurants in Martello offer refined dishes with strawberries, and the crowning event - the South Tyrolean Strawberry Festival in the Trattla Leisure Centre - invites to the coronation of the Strawberry Queen and to the cut of the giant strawberrry cake.
The supporting programme includes the Berry Party, a strawberry market, guided hikes along the South Tyrolean Strawberry Trail, and e-bike tours. Especially popular are the cooking courses, where you'll learn how to prepare delicacies. The Val Martello Strawberry Days - a sweet highlight of the summer that combines the beauty of Martell with nature and slow food.
