from 166 €
MIRABELL DOLOMITES HOTEL
Luxury . Ayurveda & SPA | Olang at Mt. Kronplatz
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from 90 €
Hotel Saltauserhof
Wellness hotel | St. Martin in Passeier
from 190 €
WINKLER 5-Star Design Hotel
Design hotel | St. Lorenzen at Mt. Kronplatz
from 102 €
Vita Aktiv Hotel Der Heinrichshof & Residence
Traditional hotel | Algund near Meran
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from 98 €
Granpanorama Hotel Sambergerhof
Panorama Hotel | Villanders in the Eisacktal
from 125 €
Hotel Waldhof
Vitalpina Hotel | Rablà near Meran
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from 122 €
Majestic – Unique Spa Resort
Wellness hotel | Reischach at Mt. Kronplatz
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from 141 €
LANERHOF Relax & Active Retreat
Spa-Hotel | St. Lorenzen at Mt. Kronplatz
from 102 €
Falkensteiner Hotel & Spa Sonnenparadies
The best possible relaxation | Terenten at Mt. Kronplatz
from 141 €
Vitalpina Hotel Schulerhof
Active hotel | Plaus near Meran
from 230 €
Alpenpalace Spa Retreat
Exclusive well-being oasis | St. Johann in Tauferer Ahrntal
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from 114 €
Green Lake Hotel Weiher
Pleasure & well-being | Issing at Mt. Kronplatz
from 70 €
Alpwellhotel Burggräfler
Wellness hotel | Tisens near Meran
from 255 €
Quellenhof Luxury Resort Passeier
Sport & wellness resort | St. Martin in Passeiertal

Christmas cribs

The South Tyrolean families celebrate every year an ancient Christmas custom. At Christmas Eve – the children had long ago send their gift-wishes to Christ Child by letter – the whole family get the crib from cellar or garret and begin to arrange the ancient masterpiece.

Most of all South Tyrolean cribs are handmade and bequeath from one generation to the other. Sometimes they are such big, that half of the snuggery is completed. Other cribs are pretty small and the kids can recreate the nativity story in a not always original way.

All together they have really rural South Tyrolean scenery: ox and donkey are standing behind Mary, Joseph and Jesus in the cot which is connected at the farmer’s house. The windows are decorated with red-white plaid curtains and the farmers are dressed with knickerbockers and blue aprons and the farmer’s wife have a coloured bandana and typical aprons, too.

In bigger cribs are shown real landscapes: mini castles and mountains, small cities and farmer’s houses, artisans and farmers, sheep, cows and donkey and – needless to say – Josef and Mary as farmers with the little Christ Child. The cribs from South Tyrol are pieces of art; thousands of working hours are behind them.

Who wants to see the big variety of South Tyrolean cribs should visit the crib museum "Maranatha" in Luttach in Tauferer Ahrntal.

Current holiday offers

from 100 €
Hotel Tirolerhof

Welcome to Tirolerhof. The perfect place for your active holidays – hiking, cycling and relaxing. Directly at Mt. Kronplatz in Gsies Valley.

To the hotel
from 144 €
Hotel Sand

Holidays in Vinschgau - Garden with 25 m sports pool & natural bathing pond, bike paths, countless hiking possibilities and much more.

To the hotel
from 110 €
Grand Hotel Bellevue

The Grand Hotel Bellevue is located in the city centre of Merano, just a 10-minute walk from the Thermal Baths.

To the hotel
from 168 €
SOLVIE Calm Inspiring Getaway

An inspiring panoramic getaway for lovers of peace.

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HAPE Sculptures – Woodcarving works from Gröden
HAPE Sculptures – Woodcarving works from Gröden

HAPE Sculptures in Gröden produce traditional figures, cribs, religious motives, gift ideas and designer pieces.

HAPE Sculptures
Museum of cribs "Maranatha"
Museum of cribs "Maranatha"

The winter crib, designed by Josef Leitner and Irma Hofer.

Krippenmuseum Maranatha
Museum of cribs "Maranatha"
Museum of cribs "Maranatha"

In 2000 the Maranatha, the most imaginative nativity-scene-exhibition in the world, was opened in Luttach.

Krippenmuseum Maranatha
Museum of cribs "Maranatha"
Museum of cribs "Maranatha"

The artist's studio is used for various activities. Interested spectators can watch the artist while he works. Paintings reliefs and figures are restored, assignments are designed and created and it is also used as an exhibition room.

Krippenmuseum Maranatha
Museum of cribs "Maranatha"
Museum of cribs "Maranatha"

Since its opening constant efforts have been made to keep the museum attractive and authentic and it has been extended to become a special source of Christian belief, strength and hope.

Krippenmuseum Maranatha
Museum of cribs "Maranatha"
Museum of cribs "Maranatha"

Already the reception room is something special: The entire room is a replica of a Tyrolean barn, built of old wood.

Krippenmuseum Maranatha
Museum of cribs "Maranatha"
Museum of cribs "Maranatha"

The guided tour through the museum is lead by the visionary Paul Gartner, assisted by the artistic supporter, the musician, composer, text writer and guide Hubert Leimegger.

Krippenmuseum Maranatha
Woodcarvings ARLA
Woodcarvings ARLA

Not only in Val Gardena there are great sculptors! Even in Lajen/ Laion there is an ancient tradition of wood carving.

TV Lajen

Traditions

Selected accommodations in South Tyrol

Pension Sattlerenglhof - Latsch in Vinschgau

Pension Sattlerenglhof

Latsch in Vinschgau
4.6 Excellent
40 Recommendations
  • Garden with pool
  • Rooms with balcony
  • Breakfast with regional products
  • Convenient location for outdoor activities
  • Cosy, family atmosphere
from 54.00 € per day
Garni Sunnhofer - Terlan in Southern South Tyrol

Garni Sunnhofer

Terlan in Southern South Tyrol
4.6 Excellent
18 Recommendations

New and recently refurbished rooms in very good position, with heated outdoor pool and sunbathing lawn, directly at the cycle path in the wine village Terlan.

from 52.00 € per day
Ferienwohnungen Trafoier  Wielander - Latsch in Vinschgau

Quiet and central position, countless outdoor activities in the environs, in the surrounding area of Meran.

from 70.00 € per day
Hotel Vilpianerhof - Terlan in Southern South Tyrol
  • Central location between Bozen & Meran
  • Wellness area with natural bathing pond
  • Regional specialities
  • Family-friendly atmosphere
  • Very good transport connections
from 89.00 € per day
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