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from 118 €
Hotel Saltauserhof
Wellness hotel | St. Martin in Passeier
from 70 €
Alpwellhotel Burggräfler
Wellness hotel | Tisens near Meran
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from 141 €
LANERHOF Relax & Active Retreat
Spa-Hotel | St. Lorenzen at Mt. Kronplatz
from 141 €
Vitalpina Hotel Schulerhof
Active hotel | Plaus near Meran
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from 140 €
Hotel Sand
Hiking - biking hotel | Kastelbell-Tschars
from 166 €
MIRABELL DOLOMITES HOTEL
Luxury . Ayurveda & SPA | Olang at Mt. Kronplatz
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from 168 €
SOLVIE Calm Inspiring Getaway
Sporthotel | Pfalzen at Mt. Kronplatz
from 190 €
WINKLER 5-Star Design Hotel
Design hotel | St. Lorenzen at Mt. Kronplatz
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from 122 €
Majestic – Unique Spa Resort
Wellness hotel | Reischach at Mt. Kronplatz
from 125 €
Hotel Waldhof
Vitalpina Hotel | Rablà 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.

Current holiday offers

Marlinger Eiszauber

The Marling fairground becomes a winter oasis – the ice rink is open for skating until 25 January.

Information about the holiday region
Christmas Market in Algund

Sparkling lights, lovely stalls, delicious scents: experience Algund's enchanting Christmas market!

Experience the magic of Christmas
1 free night
Granpanorama Hotel Sambergerhof

Holidays at a heavenly altitude of 1500 metres and with 54 kilometres Dolomites view, the ideal place to explore South Tyrol!

To the hotel
from 100 €
Hotel Tirolerhof

Welcome to Tirolerhof. The perfect place for your active holidays – skiing, cross-country skiing and relaxing. Directly at Mt. Kronplatz in Gsies Valley.

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.

Ferienregion Reschenpass
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

Residence Alpina - Tisens in Meran and environs
  • Newly renovated holiday apartments
  • Pool with garden
  • Ideal for families
  • Barbecue evenings
  • Südtirol Guest Pass included
from 100.00 € per night
Heideggerhof - Kaltern an der Weinstraße in Southern South Tyrol
  • Apartments on the wine route
  • Garden with swimming pool and barbecue
  • Fresh bread service
  • Many excursion destinations in the surrounding area
  • Törggelen in autumn
from 88.00 € per night
Gasthof Hotel Terzer - Kurtatsch an der Weinstraße in Southern South Tyrol
  • Surrounded by vineyards
  • Sunny & quiet location
  • Wellness on the roof terrace
  • Restaurant & pizzeria
  • Specials for cycling fans
from 59.00 € per night
Brixlechnerhof - Meransen in Eisacktal
  • Cosy apartments with modern comfort
  • Close to the Gitschberg cable car & the ski slope
  • Hiking & biking tours right on the doorstep
  • Farm animals & farm produce
  • Breakfast basket or bread roll service
from 52.00 € per night
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