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 […]
Valentine’s Day on 14 February
Where does it actually come from, this Valentine’s Day? A romantic day like Valentine’s Day has its origins with the Italians, of course. Even if some claim it is an invention of florists or chocolate makers. Originally, Valentine’s Day was the commemoration day for Bishop Valentine of Terni, who lived in the 3rd century and […]
The Algunder Sennerei – pure nature for over 100 years
Not far from Merano lies the Algunder Sennerei on the sunny south side of the Alps. Surrounded by lush alpine pastures and healthy air, 24 employees are responsible for the craftsmanship of milk processing here. Expertise, commitment, constant development and a sense of tradition interact every day. Cooperation with commitment The Algund alpine dairy cooperative […]
Hearty and warming lentil soup
This lentil soup is very easy to prepare and tastes absolutely delicious. A hearty and warming winter soup made from green lentils. You need the following ingredients for 5 servings of lentil soup: 1 medium onion, finely chopped1 clove of garlic, finely chopped1 bunch of soup vegetables (celeriac, carrot, leek, parsnip and parsley), finely diced2 […]
Candlemas – The Christmas season ends, the farming year in South Tyrol begins
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 […]
Skiing around the Sella massif – The Sella Rondo
The Sella Ronda is a great ski circuit as well as a circular route around the Sella massif in South Tyrol and Trentino. Since the 1970s, it has been a seamless string of downhill runs and ski lifts and one of the first large-scale ski carousels. You cross the Sella Pass to the west, the […]
Airy, light South Tyrolean Strauben with cranberry topping
South Tyrolean Strauben remind a little bit of pancakes. They are very popular and widespread in our country. The Strauben dough is prepared without sugar. The sweetness comes from the topping of cranberries and if you like it even sweeter, you can sprinkle it with powdered sugar. By the way, cranberries are also called “Granten” […]
45th cross-country skiing Dobbiaco – Cortina
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 […]
The three most beautiful toboggan runs in South Tyrol
So really tobogganing. so not only the small house mountain downbrettern, but a long toboggan run with rapid curves, steep slopes and long straights, that brings really fun. And not just for the kids! We have put together our three favorite toboggan runs for you. Maybe you already know one or the other? Or maybe […]
Gnocchi of Schüttelbrot with radiccio and blue cheese
A recipe from Fritz & Felix Today we would like to share with you again a particularly delicious recipe from our friends at Fritz&Felix. We are sure that you have never prepared your gnocchi with Schüttelbrot, right? The recipe is for 4 people and you need about 40 minutes for preparation. Traditional but different! For […]