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from 90 €
Hotel Saltauserhof
Wellness hotel | St. Martin in Passeier
from 102 €
Falkensteiner Hotel & Spa Sonnenparadies
The best possible relaxation | Terenten at Mt. Kronplatz
from 190 €
WINKLER 5-Star Design Hotel
Design hotel | St. Lorenzen at Mt. Kronplatz
from 255 €
Quellenhof Luxury Resort Passeier
Sport & wellness resort | St. Martin in Passeiertal
from 141 €
Vitalpina Hotel Schulerhof
Active hotel | Plaus near Meran
from 102 €
Vita Aktiv Hotel Der Heinrichshof & Residence
Traditional hotel | Algund near Meran
from 125 €
Hotel Waldhof
Vitalpina Hotel | Rablà near Meran
from 110 €
Grand Hotel Bellevue
City hotel | Meran
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from 114 €
Green Lake Hotel Weiher
Pleasure & well-being | Issing at Mt. Kronplatz
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from 141 €
LANERHOF Relax & Active Retreat
Spa-Hotel | St. Lorenzen at Mt. Kronplatz
A summer full of adventures
The ideal destination for an active holiday, nature enjoyment, and relaxation.
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from 122 €
Majestic – Unique Spa Resort
Wellness hotel | Reischach at Mt. Kronplatz
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from 98 €
Granpanorama Hotel Sambergerhof
Panorama Hotel | Villanders in the Eisacktal
from 70 €
Alpwellhotel Burggräfler
Wellness hotel | Tisens near Meran

Homecoming of livestock in South Tyrol

In summer, South Tyrol’s sheep, cows and goats live on the idyllic mountain pastures. Here, the air is fresh, the grass is refined with Alpine herbs and the night is full of stars. In autumn, however, they return to the warm stable down in the valley.

The homecoming of livestock in autumn is celebrated all over South Tyrol when summer comes to an end. The best cows are decorated with elaborate wreaths, the healthy calves are crowned with flowers and the sheep are marked with different colours. The animals are welcomed with traditional sounds, farmers’ markets, folk festivals and applause down in the valley and get back to their winter home.

The transhumances in South Tyrol take place between the middle of September and the end of October. For instance, the homecoming of livestock in Terenten, organised during the “Terner Schmelzpfandl” event, the transhumance in Meransen which is one of the biggest in South Tyrol and the transhumance in Schnals near Meran and in Kematen in Ahrntal.

Other appointments for homecomings of livestock in South Tyrol can be found in our event calendar.

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Hotel Sand

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

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SOLVIE Calm Inspiring Getaway

An inspiring panoramic getaway for lovers of peace.

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Hotel Tirolerhof

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

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MIRABELL DOLOMITES HOTEL

Enjoy a relaxing well-being time in the heart of Pustertal & unique nature experiences at Mt. Kronplatz in the Dolomites.

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Images

Simmental cows during thecuttle drive
Simmental cows during thecuttle drive

The cows of Simmental breed are among the most beautiful!

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Return of the cattle in Reschen/Resia
Return of the cattle in Reschen/Resia

Once returned to the valley the animals are returned to their rightful owners.

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Return of the cattle in Reschen/Resia
Return of the cattle in Reschen/Resia

The return of the cattle is an ancient tradition still alive today and cause for great celebration.

Ferienregion Reschenpass
Cattle drive
Cattle drive

The largest bell get always to the most beautiful cow that will surely be proud to carry it!

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Cattle drive
Cattle drive

From the mountain do not return only cows but also goats, sheep, horses, ponies and donkeys.

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Cattle drive
Cattle drive

Cows come home in shape and ready for winter!

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Cattle drive in South Tyrol
Cattle drive in South Tyrol

Even the calves are festively decorated!

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Return of the cattle
Return of the cattle

The farmers are always very proud of their cows!

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Traditions

Selected accommodations in South Tyrol

Chalet Flierer - Rodeneck in Eisacktal

New, lovingly furnished chalet in a quiet position with sauna area – Almencard included.

from 250.00 € per day
Hotel Avidea - Algund in Meran and environs
  • Luxury 5-star hotel
  • For guests aged 14 and over
  • All-inclusive holiday
  • Luxury suites made from local materials
  • Wellness area with sky pool and rooftop terrace
from 225.00 € per day
Garni Rinner - Latsch in Vinschgau

Garni Rinner

Latsch in Vinschgau
4.7 Excellent
15 Reviews

Comfortable rooms with balcony in a central position and yet in the middle of nature, heated indoor pool, garden with sunbathing lawn, Finnish sauna & infrared cabin, delicious breakfast on the terrac

from 53.00 € per day
Pension Hilpold - Lana in Meran and environs

Pleasant holidays in a warm and familiar atmosphere!

from 70.00 € per day
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