The Südtirol Highlights

South Tyrol Gourmet Festival Bolzano/Bozen
02th to 5th June 2011
South Tyrol celebrates quality: The South Tyrol Gourmet Festival from 2nd
to 5th June 2011 in Bolzano/Bozen’s historical centre focusing on local culi-
nary delights with a guarantee of origin is a must for foodies. An attractive
supporting programme will supply the delectable ambience.
www.festivaldelgusto.it

Bolzano/Bozen Wine Exhibition "Bozner Weinkost"
02th to 5th June 2011
The event took place for the first time in 1896 as a “wine market” to pro-
vide producers and prospective buyers with the opportunity to meet, taste,
compare wines and make deals, while today it has evolved into the “Bozner
Weinkost”. The venue is the sumptuous medieval Maretsch Castle nestling
among vineyards just a few minutes’ walk from the centre of Bolzano.
Some 60 South Tyrolean wine producers will present their latest harvest
releases, along with more mature and “Riserva” wines from earlier vin-
tages.
www.weinkost.it

Bolzano Festival Bozen
Summer 2011
The Bolzano Festival Bozen has come to represent one of the most multi-
farious and interesting events of the summer's cultural landscape. Promis-
ing young talents are given the opportunity for encounters and exchanges
with well established artists.
www.bolzanofestivalbozen.it

Oswald von Wolkenstein Riding Competition Alpe di Siusi/Seiser Alm
03th to 05th June 2011
The Oswald von Wolkenstein equestrian event, a picturesque pageant of
medieval horsemanship skills, is taking place on in the Alpe di Siusi/Seiser
Alm holiday region on the high plateau beneath the Sciliar/Schlern moun-
tain. Riders compete in teams of four in events testing medieval riding
skills including negotiating a labyrinth, spearing rings with a banner at full
gallop, negotiating hurdles and slalom-like gates.
www.seiseralm.it

Südtirol Jazzfestival Alto Adige
26th June to 3th July 2011
One of the most important music festivals Europe-wide is taking place
over eight days with the finest jazz music performed by internationally
acclaimed musicians in various venues in four of South Tyrol’s major
towns. The most varied concerts comprising a mixture of the traditional
and the modern will take place in the refined atmosphere of South Tyrol’s
castles and manor houses, though also in town streets and squares, fa-
voured by the balmy late spring climate.
www.suedtiroljazzfestival.com

"Maratona dles Dolomites" Road Bike Race, Alta Badia
10th July 2011
The Maratona dles Dolomites is taking place on Sunday 6.45am starting at
La Villa/Stern in Alta Badia and finishing at Corvara. 8,500 cyclists from all
over the world (from 35 countries) will compete in the race.
www.maratona.it

“Dolomiti Superbike” Mountain Bike Race, Alta Pusteria/Hochpustertal
09th July 2011
The event, which is renowned for its arduousness, attracts more competi-
tors than any other event of its kind in Italy and expects to see up to 3,500
participants. Entrants can choose between two distances, 119.9 and 56.9
kilometres.
www.dolomitisuperbike.com

Gustav Mahler Music Weeks, Dobbiaco/Toblach
16th July to 5th August 2011
Concerts played by top musicians, lectures by famous academics, award
presentation of the International Record Prize, new contacts and meetings
reaching beyond borders – these are some of the features which
encapsulate the Gustav Mahler Music Weeks, taking place in the upper Val
Pusteria/Pustertal valley, Mahler’s favourite summer retreat.
www.gustav-mahler.it

Merano Music Festival, Merano/Meran
25th August to 22th September 2011
The Merano Music Weeks now rate among Europe's most important
classical music festivals, inaugurated in 1996 to celebrate the spa town's
150th jubilee anniversary. Since its inception the festival has maintained its
commitment to the highest artistic demands. Top orchestras and superb
interpreters ensure the most memorable artistic highlights.
www.meranofestival.com

Merano Grand Prix Steeplechase
25th September 2011
The annual Merano Grand Prix steeplechase has been captivating racing
enthusiasts since 1935. There may be more famous racing events with
higher prizes, but the each year Meran Forst steeplechase generates
enormous enthusiasm and is especially dearly held among owners, trainers
and jockeys.
www.meranomaia.it

Transart - festival for contemporary culture, South Tyrol
September to October 2011
This trans-border festival for contemporary culture once again features an
inimitable programme of music, dance, theatre, art and the latest tech-
nologies.
www.transart.it

IMS - International Mountain Summit® , Brixen/Bressanone
October – November 2011
The IMS-International Mountain Summit® is an international platform
which discusses, celebrates and casts a new light on the mountains in all
their different facts.
www.ims.bz

Merano International WineFestival & Culinaria
4th to 7th November 2011
The annual event has become one of the most prestigious of its kind world-
wide, providing an opportunity for wine enthusiasts to taste and discuss a
wide selection of Europe’s finest wines directly with their producers. It is
accompanied by a gastronomic festival titled “Culinaria”, where epicures
can savour choice and authentic food products from Italy’s diverse regions.
www.meranowinefestival.com

South Tyrol's Original Christmas markets
from 25th November 2011
Discover and relish the seasonal magic of diversity at the South Tyrolean
Christmas markets in the towns of Bolzano/Bozen, Bressanone/Brixen,
Brunico/Bruneck, Merano/Meran, Vipiteno/Sterzing. Craftmanship from
South Tyrol, delicious confectionery and atmospheric Christmas music
makes this a must-see event.
www.suedtirol.info/christmasmarkets

Ski World Cup in Val Gadena /Gröden und Alta Badia
December 2011
The downhill ski elite competes on the famous Saslong slope in Val Gadena
and the infamous Gran Risa in Alga Badia.
www.saslong.org
www.skiworldcup.it

International New Year’s Eve Boclassic Run, Bolzano/Bozen
31st December 2011
The best-known runners meet in the regional capital of Bolzano to partici-
pate in the best-attended New Year’s Eve run in the world. The route winds
5,000 metres through the old quarter finishing at Piazza Walther.
www.boclassic.it