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Der Maschgertanz ist ein althergebrachter Faschingsbrauch in Prad am Stilfserjoch, doch niemand kennt seinThe masked ball is a time-honoured carnival custom in Prad am Stilfserjoch, but no one knows its exact origins or its deeper meaning. Perhaps it is a kind of wedding procession or a dance of death. In any case, it is one […]

The colourful winter hustle and bustle on Shrove Thursday An old custom for expelling winter that only takes place in Prad is the colourful Zussl race. It is not only a carnival procession, but also a precisely choreographed noise ritual. On Shrove Thursday, young boys dress up in white robes decorated with colourful paper flowers. They […]

19 – 20 February 2022 – 38th edition Are you a cross-country skier? If so, you have certainly heard of the GsieserTal race or perhaps even taken part in it. It is one of the most popular and best-known ski marathons in the entire Alpine region. It is also the second largest ski marathon in […]

This day now marks the end of the traditions surrounding the Christmas season. The 2nd of February, Mary’s Purification. The name goes back to the Old Testament, which states that a woman was considered unclean for forty days after giving birth. So was Mary after the birth of Jesus. Forty days after 25 December, she […]

A tradition race since 1977 The Dobbiaco-Cortina folk race is the second largest folk cross-country race and one of the most traditional races in Italy. Internationally, the course from Cortina to Dobbiaco has become famous for hosting the Tour de Ski several times since 2010. From 2016 to 2021, the Volklanglauf was part of the […]

Have you heard of the Krampus or seen one? Admittedly, he is not the nicest and most pleasant contemporary now. This demonic figure, with ornate, expressive mask, horns and shaggy goat fur is really scary to look at. Like many demonic figures, the Krampus dates back to pre-Christian times. In many regions, the figure has […]

A magical Christmas in Bolzano There is a smell of cinnamon and spices, of mountain wood and homemade cake, of mulled wine and festively decorated fir trees. The light of the festively decorated wooden houses and that of the Christmas tree is reflected in the wide eyes. Sweetly sounding Christmas carols and cheerful harmonies waft […]

A Christmas market with a thousand possibilities Merano, the second largest city in South Tyrol, is especially known for its Mediterranean climate. And so it happens that in winter you see palm trees decorated for Christmas in front of snow-covered mountain slopes in the valley. Nevertheless, Christmas spirit comes up in the spa town. With […]

The ringing of bells accompanies you in Sterzing all year round. But never do bells sound so sweet and soothing as at Christmas. It may be the special mood that the most beautiful festival of the year conveys to us, perhaps it is the beautiful memories that we associate with it. There is something magical […]

If you’ve ever been to Bruneck, you know that Bruneck combines the charm of a small town with the unmistakable flair of a winter sports resort. At the foot of the snow-covered local mountain Kronplatz you can experience this special mixture of alpine coziness and Italian dolce vita while strolling through the alleys of the […]