Autumn in South Tyrol

Image gallery: Autumn

• Autumn sights from the village of San Genesio on the Dolomites with the mighty Sciliar, Mt. Catinaccio and Mt. Latemar.
  Foto: AT, © Peer
• Chestnuts are roasted on open fire and served at the traditional Toerggele evenings, taking place in October and November.
  Foto: MS, © Peer
• Also a Chestnut Trail can be found in South Tyrol - it connects the 60 km long sunny slopes between Bolzano and Bressanone.
  Foto: MS, © Peer
• The cycle paths in the Valle dell’Adige valley and in the south of South Tyrol, here near Firmiano, offer perfect conditions in spring and autumn.
  Foto: AT, © Peer
• The cows spend the last days on the autumn meadows, here beneath the almost 3,200 m high Mt. Sassolungo (Langkofel).
  Foto: AT, © Peer
• Afterwards they turn back to their stables for the winter months - the cattle drive is celebrated in South Tyrol with a traditional festival.
  Foto: ED, © Peer
• The return of the sheep in the Val Senales valley, called transhumance, is part of the UNESCO World Heritage List.
  Foto: MS, © Peer
• The cable cars stay open until autumn and take you to beautiful destinations, such as the Woody Walk on Mt. Plose.
  Foto: MS, © Peer
• The sky is reflected in the waters of Lake Zoccolo - in the Val d’Ultimo valley, there’s the Ultimo Farm Trail, interesting from a scenic point of view.
  Foto: AT, © Peer
• Monteleone Castle, with Mt. Punta Cervina (2,781 m a.s.l.) in the background, is one of the 400 castles spread all over South Tyrol.
  Foto: AT, © Peer
• Also the Gardens of Trauttmansdorff Castle near the spa town of Merano are at their best until late autumn.
  Foto: AT, © Peer
• The Castelfeder recreation area above the village of Ora - known as "Arcadia of Tyrol" - is an adventurous place also for kids.
  Foto: AT, © Peer
• 2,000 sunshine hours per year and a special climate - this is the formula for our tasty and high-quality apples.
  Foto: CM, © Peer
• Ripe grapes along the South Tyrolean Wine Road - the vintage takes place from the beginning of September to mid-October.
  Foto: ED, © Peer
• The local wine is celebrated with several festivals, including the Merano Grape Festival in October and the WineFestival in November.
  Foto: ED, © Peer
• The Salto, a hiking and excursion destination, is very popular for its gorgeous wide larch meadows - in autumn a true spectacle of colours.
  Foto: AT, © Peer
• Vineyards shining in warm golden colors with a beautiful view towards Lake Caldaro and Castelchiaro Castle.
  Foto: TM, © Peer
• The sunny autumn days attract many visitors to Lake Caldaro, which can also be rounded in a pleasant two-hour walk.
  Foto: TM, © Peer
• The Big and the Small Monticolo Lake near Appiano are a beautiful destination for a hike also in late autumn, here in November.
  Foto: AT, © Peer
• Autumn foliage around Bolzano in November… a panoramic view from the Via Rafenstein path which leads up to San Genesio.
  Foto: EMS, © Peer
• Lake Valdurna in the Val Sarentino valley - in November, temperatures reach max. 11° C in Bolzano, and 4° C at the Passo Resia pass.
  Foto: AT, © Peer
• The first skiing areas, such as the famous Plan de Corones in the Val Pusteria valley, open their ski slopes already at the end of November.
  Foto: BS, © Peer
• Also the Christmas Markets - here the one in Brunico - open their wooden stands at the end of November and invite to a hot mulled wine.
  Foto: EMS, © Peer