Sacred Heart fires
Every year the first Sunday after Corpus Domini the South Tyrolean people light up high fires on the peaks of the mountains: the fires stand for an ancient tradition from 1796 when the united Tyrol was oppressed by the Bavarians and the French.
To fight them, they made an oath with the Sacred Heart, which helped them, to win against the oppressors. The South Tyrolean pledge eternal loyalty. With the fires South Tyrol remembers the oath and renews it every year. Join the night full of fires and take part of an ancient costum!
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Once a year, Sacred Heart fires are lit on the South Tyrolean mountains, which have the form of hearts or crosses.
IDM Südtirol/Frieder Blickle
Fires that are visible from great distance are lit on Sunday at the feast of the Sacred Heart.
IDM Südtirol/Frieder BlickleSelected accommodations in South Tyrol
Hotel Bamboo
Unique combination of beach and mountains, glasshouse with nature pool, sauna and whirlpool, typical South Tyrolean dishes and exotic delicacies, guided tours – ideal hotel for active travellers.
Garni Hotel Farmerhof
Newly renovated rooms with large balcony in a sunny location close to the village centre, garden & breakfast in the winter garden, ideal for hiking & biking tours.
Garni Ganthaler
In a sunny position in the middle of fruit orchards, with dreamlike panoramic view over Meran. Comfortable rooms, garden with pool & Südtirol GuestPass Algund.
Obstbauernhof Fohlenhof
Many advantages for our guests: personal service, exclusive accommodation, each apartment with balcony, covered car parking, spacious garden and terrace, central position.