from 255 €
Quellenhof Luxury Resort Passeier
Sport & wellness resort | St. Martin in Passeiertal
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from 122 €
Majestic – Unique Spa Resort
Wellness hotel | Reischach at Mt. Kronplatz
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from 80 €
Hotel & Resort Schlosshof
Charme Hotel | Lana near Meran
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from 140 €
Hotel Sand
Hiking - biking hotel | Kastelbell-Tschars
from 70 €
Alpwellhotel Burggräfler
Wellness hotel | Tisens near Meran
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from 205 €
LANERHOF Relax & Active Retreat
Spa-Hotel | St. Lorenzen at Mt. Kronplatz
from 166 €
MIRABELL DOLOMITES HOTEL
Luxury . Ayurveda & SPA | Olang at Mt. Kronplatz
from 100 €
Hotel Tirolerhof
Gourmet hotel | Welsberg-Taisten at Mt. Kronplatz
from 252 €
SOLVIE Calm Inspiring Getaway
Sporthotel | Pfalzen at Mt. Kronplatz
from 205 €
WINKLER 5-Star Design Hotel
Design hotel | St. Lorenzen at Mt. Kronplatz
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from 98 €
Granpanorama Hotel Sambergerhof
Panorama Hotel | Villanders in the Eisacktal

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.

Current holiday offers

from 65 €
Landhaus Fux

Welcome to Vetzan in the warm Vinschgau Valley at the gates of Meran - with a beautiful relaxation & wellness area and an extensive vitality breakfast!

To the accommodation
from 93 €
Hotel Leitner

Jewel in the heart of the Eisacktal – the perfect starting point for adventures in the Gitschberg Jochtal, Drei Zinnen, Kronplatz and Plose areas.

To the hotel
from 125 €
Hotel Waldhof

In a quiet location in Rabland, where Meran and environs and the Vinschgau valley meet and nature offers numerous possibilities.

To the hotel
from 118 €
Hotel Saltauserhof

Welcome to the Saltauserhof in the heart of South Tyrol – near Meran. The perfect symbiosis of Alpine tradition and Mediterranean luxury.

To the hotel

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

Frühstückspension Alpenland - Plaus in Meran and environs
  • Quiet location in Plaus near Naturns
  • Rooms & apartments with balconies
  • Breakfast buffet with regional products
  • Garden with sunbathing lawn & pool
  • Good connections to hiking & cycling trails
from 44.00 € per night
Active Hotel Diana - Seis am Schlern at Seiser Alm-Schlern
  • Spacious garden
  • Only 500 m to the Seiser Alm Cableway
  • Guided hiking & biking tours
  • Pampering wellness
  • Excellent cuisine
from 83.00 € per night
Haus Rottensteiner B&B - Oberbozen in Bozen and environs
  • Rooms with beautiful mountain views
  • Ideal for those traveling with children
  • Rich breakfast served on the terrace or in the lounge
  • Garden to relax in with playground
  • Sauna & steam room for a fee
from 53.00 € per night
Chalet Flierer - Rodeneck in Eisacktal
  • Private chalet for exclusive use
  • In-house sauna
  • Fantastic location with panoramic views
  • Furnishings with attention to detail
  • Cosy atmosphere with open fireplace
from 250.00 € per night
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