This hamlet of Brunico is famous for the Stegona Market in autumn - the largest market in Tyrol
If you walk west from the new town hall square in Brunico, you will reach Stegona (Stegen) in just a few minutes on foot, now practically a district of Brunico. In its central square, the place still has a village-like atmosphere, while the bustling town life is just a stone's throw away.
At the end of October, Stegona is all about the "Stegina Morscht", the largest annual fair in Tyrol and one of the country's traditional markets. In the past, the cattle and tractor market were also a firm part of this colourful event. Today, the stalls smell of fried sausages, and the funfair is a popular attraction for children. A bridge connects the large market square in Stegona, next to the football pitches, with the central village square, where you can find a grocery shop and a hotel.
From there, it is not far to the Church of St. Nicholas on the banks of the Aurino River. The parish church of Stegona with its ossuary is one of the oldest in the area. For active holidaymakers, Stegona is ideally located between the road to Falzes and the entrance to the Valli di Tures and Aurina valleys. The cycle path leads into the valley and passes through the Aurino Floodplain Forest Biotope, one of the most beautiful river landscapes in South Tyrol.
The protected area begins near Stegona and extends to Campo Tures in the heart of the Tures and Aurina Valleys. In the other direction, to the north, the Val Pusteria Sun Road runs towards Falzes. Along this route, you will find vast forests and destinations such as the Issengo Pond.