Magazine 2017 EN

Kaltern
at thelake
Oneofthe most
beautiful wine villages
in theworld.

Kaltern at the lake

Kaltern andits lake.
Some believe that Kaltern is located right
next to Lake Kalternand, while that’s true
to acertain extent, thevillage doesnot rest
upon its shore. The village is afour-kilometre-driveaway
from thelake. A blissful
landscape connects thetwo:fruit orchards,
vineyards, withthe odd housepopping up
nowand again. Nature thrivesasfar as the
eyecan see. Pretty paths crisscross the
landscape, even thefamousSouthTyrolean
Wine Road.
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Amarketsquareand an outdoortheatre.
The heartofthe village.Locals and tourists
alikemeetherefor achit-chat, to order an
espresso or aglass of wine when they’ve
gottime to spare. The squareisoften used
as an outdoorstage to host events:parties,
wine tasting events,farmer markets, and
livemusic. Going forastroll, enjoying life,
shopping. The marketsquareinKalternhas
that same vibe experienced in alarge theatre:
why notstep in?
Kaltern at thelake

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Kaltern at thelake

Theperfect villagefor gourmets.
Kalternwouldn’t be Kalternwithout its
wine. And thelocals wouldn’t be thesame
either.Wine is at theheart of our and your
happiness, theperfect ingredient forgreat
dishes and thespice of life. The local cuisine
masterfully mixesthe hearty flavours from
the Alps withthe lightness and simplicity
of Mediterranean dishes.You’ll be spoilt for
choice, so tuck in!
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Kaltern at thelake

TheLakeStagePerformances.
Unique across allSouth Tyrol.
And as if thenatural scenario wasnot
enough, themoon peaksfrombehind
thestage, travelling across thenightly
canopy. Unbelievable, abit kitsch, we
admit it, magical nevertheless. Getready
to experience this and muchmoreupon
receiving an invitation to theLakeStage
Performances in Kaltern.The stage appears
to towerdirectly above thelake, theaweinspiring
architectureofthe pool and a
calendar packed withevents contribute to
making theStage Performances oneofthe
highlights of theSouthTyrolean summer.
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Kaltern at thelake

Holidays. Foryou.For your family.
Rechargeyour batteries, wind down, and
enjoythe ride. Spendingyour holidaysin
Kalternmeans: enjoying some “me time’.
Rediscover yourself on thefootpaths, below
theshade of atree, on thedeckonthe lake,
while eatingdelicious ice cream. Whatever
warmsthe cockles of your heart. Openyour
eyes to our world, take everything in to make
everysingle minute worthyour time, for
everyday to mean something.
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Aslice of heaven on Earth.
Forcenturies, mankind has shaped and taken
careofthe Oltradige. TheIce Agecameand
went, and leftaunique landscape in its wake.
Forthe locals,the Oltradige representslife,
while our guests experience it as astunning
backdrop to theirholiday. Yetwe’re all united
by that feelingofbeing partofastunningly
beautiful slice of heavenonearth.
Kaltern at thelake

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p. 16 — THE LAKE
Emerald green, refreshing, blissful. Lake
Kaltern is there for everyone: big and
small, fitness freaks or couch potatoes,
flora and fauna.
p. 20 — KALTERN, HERE AND NOW
Aglimpse oflife inthe village, its centre,
and neighbourhoods. With agreat tip.
p. 24 — HOME OF THE
KALTERERSEE WINE
Wine, anever-recurring element.
And other tasty suggestions.
WelcometoKaltern!
Located in SouthTyrol’s southern
region,inthe north of Italy: an area
wherebothsouls meet. AndItaly
is well represented:olive groves,
cypresses, sultry summers. As is South
Tyrol: mountain summits, pines, and
forestsburstingwithmushrooms.
Come andmeetus! Pictures,stories,
andplentyofKaltern impressions
awaityou on thesepages: let’sstart
with ourlake. Howwecoexist with it,
shareitwithfloraand fauna, its
remarkably stunning corners, and
what goes on in winter. Time for a
coffee. As ourgazewandersoverthe
market square in thecentreofthe
village, we muse aboutlifehere, with
plentyofneighbourhoodswiththeir
owntraits. Let’sstand up for Lake
Kalternand itswonderful presence.
Kaltern at thelake

At the same time, let us enjoy
what gardens, forests, fruit groves
and vineyards offer. Diving into
nature. Climbing, walking brooding
over something, biking, cycling,
playing, admiring. We admire
culture. What people built and continue
to build; how they sing, make
music, paint, how they shape the
landscape and leave their mark on the
land. Behold, a tiny kaleidoscope
of Kaltern! And yes: we want to get
to know you better, too. Come to
Kaltern, one of the most beautiful
wine villages in the world.
p.28 — FRESH AIR, WATER, SUNSHINE
What to do out and about throughout the
year. But only if you really want to.
p.32 — LANDSCAPE, PEOPLE, CULTURE
Shaped by mankind: art and culture in our
wine village.
LIGHTS, CAMERA,
AND ACTION!
Kaltern films.
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KALTERN VISITOR INFO
If you have any questions for us,
simply stop by the Tourism Office Kaltern:
Phone +39 0471 963 169
or contact us online or send us an email:
www.kaltern.com
info@kaltern.com
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Kaltern at thelake

Water, parasols, boats, green
everywhere inalandscape
shimmering between the
alpine and the exotic: this is
Lake Kaltern
Thelake
in its
entirety
Ourlake,our greattreasure!
Averitable pearl in ourcrown:nestled
comfortablyinareclining hollow,
with theforestonone side,the vineyardsonthe
otherside, andthe fruit
groves peekingupfromyet another.
Lake Kaltern andits irresistible
sirencall: whowould even thinkabout
visiting Kaltern andnot spendsome
time at thelake? Everyone does.Because:
it’s afriendlylake. Alakewith
asoftspotfor people,flora, andfauna,
to be used as alivingspace,playground,and
gym. Sharing is
caring:the southern shorebelongs
to thefloraand fauna, thenorthern
shoretothe lake-goers,while the
waterbelongs to everyone. Andthat
nearly all-year round. It canalsobe
enchanting during winter,whenthe
icecoversthe lake andwater plants
make theprettiest of pictures.
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The lakeisalways there. Even if youcan’t see
it right now. Youhaveafeeling it’s there, you
feel it. It makes air lighter,itsparkles through
thecoverofthe forest, it calls to us. It isn’t
big, nor is it deep. What an advantage! Lake
Kalternwarms up already in spring to pleasant
bathing temperatures and maintains them
well into autumn.
The best thing would be to
spend the whole day inthe
middle of the lake.
Enjoying the good life atthe beach cafe
of the Lido
Lake Kaltern and the swimming pool Lido
Enjoying the lake and some “me time’.
Thereare four swimming infrastructures to
satisfy thedemands of all shore-goers and
one of them, theLido, has been awarded an
architectural prize and features awhirlpool,
an underground cave,akiosk,and thelawn
forsunbathing, forpeace and quiet, fun, and
people-watching. And obviouslyyou can hire
pedal-boats, rowing boats, and surfequipment.
The sailing club is just ahop, skip, and
jumpaway,and thelake’sneighbours also
partake in thefun, withbirds swooping above
youand theother lake’sinhabitants dozing in
thereeds.
Then it’s time to head backtothe shoreby
circling thelake. Youcan walk,run, cycle,
and even push thepram–you won’tregretit.
Youcan find virtually
everything, and we
mean it, that makes
us who we aresurrounding
thelake: the
mountains, thevillage
and its neighbourhoods,
thevineyards,
orchards, forests,and
statelyhomes.
“You canfind virtually
everything,and we
mean it,that makes
us whoweare around
Lake Kaltern.”
!
LAKE POOLS &LIDO —Onthe northern shore ofthe lake
there are four public pools with affiliated restaurant and
boat rental.
BIOTOPE —250 bird species nest here throughout the year,
and around 30 dragonfly species live all-year round in the
protected area. Youcan find 14 information boards scattered
around the circular lake path packed with interesting titbits
about this area.
LEUCHTENBURG —The ruin Leuchtenburg was originally the
home of the Lords ofRottenburg and goes as far back as the
13th century. Today, only the ruins remain, with abeautiful
view over the Lake Kaltern, the South Tyrolean Wine Road and
the Etsch Valley.
Kaltern at thelake
Exquisite dishes onthe lake
terrace, aperfect meeting
spot for asummer evening.

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Kaltern at thelake

The village, the lake, the
vineyards: all kept together
by the surrounding
mountains. Asafe haven
if there ever was one.
Kaltern,
here
and now
Guesthouses, bars,churches, local
authority, bank:thisisthe centre of
ourlittleworld,rightonthe square.
Thesquareisabustlingplace,our
stage, ourcatwalk. Everyday life
andthat unique holidayfeeling
mingle,localsand guests bump into
each other: astagefor countlessevents.
Thenewly arrivedgravitate inexplicablytowards
themarketsquare.
Aquick glance revealsthe gurgling
villagefountain, tiredmountainbikers
restingonthe benches, aperitifsbeing
served at thecafes,the airisalive with
thepromise of thefollowing holiday
days yettocome. Watchthe everyday
life on themarketsquareplayitself
out, with nothingtodo, youcould
simplywatch andstare.But no,noyou
can’t, becausethere’s plentytodiscoverinthe
alleywayssurrounding
thesquare!
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The meeting spot is the fountain, where
else.
Follow the church bell towers. There are
at least as many church towers as there are
neighbourhoods in Kaltern. Every part of
the village has at least one. And each of them
stands out for their different “personality’
(Just ask the people who live here!). They
couldn’t be more different, like day and night:
one may be located above the village, say in
S. Antonio near the Mendel Cable Car, or in
Pianizza di Sopra middle in the vineyards or
further away in Castelvecchio. Or if they’re
down below, in S. Giuseppe al Lago or halfway
there in Villa di Mezzo.
An unwavering gaze for
centuries: Heinrich von
Rottenburg looking at
the bell towers of
S. Nicolò church
The market square as a festive square …
The area isn’t exactly small and the paths are
entwined: another proof that many former
independent villages came together to build
a strong community. And what about the altitude?
It’s quite the sportive feat on foot and by
bike, it becomes slightly less taxing with the
e-bike.
… where the music cannot be missed.
!
MARKET DAY — The farmer’s market trundles into the market
square of Kaltern on Tuesday morning, and on Saturdays as
well during springtime and autumn. Vegetable, fruit, eggs,
herbs, cheese, flowers, honey, juices, wine and a lot more goes
onto the stalls!
THE MARKET SQUARE FOUNTAIN — The ideal meeting spot.
If only stone could talk, the stories it would tell! It once lay
dry as a bone, another time it was rippling with wine. You
can find out more in the “Kaltern Gestern Heute’, the book
analysing 100 years of tourism at Lake Kaltern (available only
in German).
CHRISTMAS IN KALTERN — Christmas is when the wine
village wears its most festive garb and offers a festive
programme and special moments.
Kaltern at the lake
A historic path? On the one hand, it certainly
is! This beautiful area has been home
to settlements for some time, and exquisite
wine also grows here, fruit and vegetables
thrive and the forests are bursting with wild
game and other animals. On the other hand,
it isn’t that historical. Allow us to explain:
luckily enough, the Ice Age missed Kaltern
by a hair’s breadth, as the glaciers shifted the
course of the river to
the other side of the
valley, thus keeping
the attention of migratory
people away from
us. Peace and quiet
for centuries – and
not much has changed
today.
“Head behind the
church, and rest next to
the immovable giant
redwood close to the wall
and look down at the lake.
Pure bliss.”
To people-watch and be
seen, exchange glances.
Have you noticed it yet...?
The market square is
like a catwalk

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Kaltern at thelake

The Kalterersee just before
the wine harvest inavineyard
looking towards the lake
itself. The grapes are nearly
ripe and the harvest marks
the start of their “second life”
as wine
Home of the
Kalterersee
wine
Thelake, Lake Kaltern!But also the
Kalterersee wine.Both“Kalterns”
have arole here:you swim in the
Lake Kaltern,while yousavouragood
glassofKaltererseewine! Both
areanintegralpart of thevillage life.
Everylocal carries thelakeand local
wine with them. TheKalterersee
wine is pressed from alocal autochthonous
grapevariety, the Vernatsch.
Afterconsistenthigh-quality work,
we’reproud aboutthisspecial red
wine youcan only findhere. Fresh,
fruity,lightand simple,servedslightly
chilledand goes well with aSouth
Tyrolean snacksuchasSpeck as well
as pizzaand pasta. We’realso
proudabout theother excellentwines
in Kaltern,regardlessifred or white.
Cheers!
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Observe how our grapes grow —for
example, during avineyard tour.
Years-long efforts around theKalterersee
wine arefinallybearing fruit:locals value
their “own” wine, of course, as do wine experts
from far and wide who’vehad apleasant
surprise upon sipping achalice. Asuccess
that will go down in historyfor Kalternwine.
Wine producers stand out fortheir unique
self-commitment:they’ve developed aKalterersee
charter containing criteria ruling on
quality,the typicality of thewines, vineyards,
varieties and harvests,aswell as cultivation
methods, thelaunchofsales, and procedures
forawarding seals of quality.
An unmistakable taste: the
soul of the village distilled
in the Kalterersee wine.
Especially when it’s awine
complying with the local
wine charter.
Admire, walk about, and complete ataster
course at the South Tyrol Wine Academy.
Indulging in the Kalterersee wine
Afoodie paradise around Lake Kaltern
!
We locals livehand in hand withwine, be it
directlyorindirectly. When thefresh leaves
setthe vineyardsalightduring spring; when
we all worryabout thesummer weather or
have to wait, patientlyfor theright time to
harvest. Wine production marks therhythm
of our life.
Whichiswhy thereare so many events on
wine: celebrations, tasting sessions, award
ceremonies. And wherethere’swine, there’s
also food. All celebrations include dishes from
local cuisine which, likeeverything in our
area, happilycombines Alpine and Mediterranean
elements. Canederli dumplings with
mozzarella, crunchy
Schüttelbrot bread
withpasta, Speckwith
gorgonzola, farming
traditions mixed with
recipes from southern
Italy.
“What youdoin
Kalternisn’t important:
soonerorlater,wine
will alwaystakecentre
stage.”
wein.kaltern —wein.kaltern is an initiative standing for high
quality and traditional wine culture which are part of the
local industry in Kaltern. The goal istocreate and secure the
rightful place inthe collective imagination of our local wine.
Youcan recognise members by the lettering ‘wein.kaltern’ or
by the ‘red point’.
THE WINE ROAD —forms afigure ofeight with acrossroads
at the Weinhaus on the market square and will lead you across
the vineyards surrounding Kaltern. You’ll discover the historic
names of the vineyards aswell as the diversity ofthe local,
thriving wine economy.
THE VINEYARDS —The Kaltern vineyards stretch between
200 and 600 maltitude. Red grape varieties, which need the
warmer temperatures, grow around Lake Kaltern, while white
grape varieties thrive athigher altitudes which favour the
development of their pleasant, fruity and fresh acidity.
Kaltern at thelake
Youknow the ideal time for
wine excursions has arrived
when hikers start sipping
wine and the apple trees
start to blossom in Kaltern.
The Wine Excursion Day, a
must-do for every lover of
wine in spring!

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Kaltern at thelake

The most beautiful gym in
the world! It motivates you to
break new records! Dedicated
while having fun!
Freshair,
water, and
sunshine
Take in as much as youwant! Train
surrounded by aheavenlybackdrop
on summit excursions,running paths
across thevineyards or on mountain
bike trails.Orsimplychill outduring
excursions,biketours,orhours spent
on thetenniscourt.And make the
most of your time to trysomething
new: an e-bike ride,golfing, avisit
to theadventure park. Andleave
enough time forsome“me time”in
theshade of abeach cafe,onthe deckchairbelow
theapple tree or on the
lake shorenexttothe forest. You’re
welcome: Kaltern offersholiday fun
foreveryone. Enjoynature!
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DiscoverKalternout and about! On the
bicycle forexample. Various bikepaths
departfromKalterninall directions: head to
thecentreofBolzano, across theborders of
SouthTyrol to Trento, to Merano and return
to Kalternacross thePasso delle Palade and
Mendola Pass.
Along hike for agreat
destination: S. Pietro, the last
station on the Path of Peace,
represent the virtue of ‘love’.
The whole day long on your bike.
It’s fun. And makes you thirsty!
Trying to uncover the mystery ofthe
Rastenbach gorge.
To the Mendola, to new
high-altitude flights
!
GOLFCLUB DOLOMITI —Just 30minutes’ drive tothe 18
hole course in Sarnonico upand over Passo Mendola. Great
landscape, spectacular views.
THE MENDEL CABLE CAR —The Mendel Cable Car boasts
an incline of 64% and isthe brainchild of Swiss engineer,
Emil Strub. Opened in 1903 the Mendel Cable Car was the
first manned electric Cable Car inTyrol, and the steepest and
longest continuous Cable Car railway in Europe.
HIKING —You simply cannot visit Kaltern and not go for a
hike: we have the best conditions for it. The Tourism Office
offers plenty of excursions in its weekly programme, from
short jaunts to all-day tours.
FOUR-WHEEL HIKES —with prams or wheelchairs: fresh air
is good for everyone! Tried and tested routes for people with
special needs.
Kaltern at thelake
Kalternisabiking paradise in its ownright:
thesurroundings and theweather areideal.
The cycling season lasts agood eight months
from April to November.Bike-friendlybusinesses
withspecial services forbikers abound;
abikeguide will be at your disposal to take
youondifferent tours, an e-bikerental service
at theTourism Office, abikeApp withroad
booksand GPS, and guided bikeexcursions.
The proof is in thepudding: Kalternhas been
theinterim target of the TOUR and BIKE
Transalp forsome time now, and hosted the
BIKE and TOUR Women Camps.
Or simplyhead on foot,easy and quickly(all
youneed is apair of good shoes and walking
poles). Walk at your ownpace, following
your heartbeat, looking at thefresh, green
leaveshanging from thevineyards, to thesoft
moose, to thedeep blue autumnal sky. Or
to themesmerising lake: regardless of where
youare in Kaltern, you’re constantlylooking
forit, and see it from
ahundred different
points of view. Find
your way,pace, the
right balance between
body and soul, between
your fellowtravellers,
man and nature.
„Takeafront rowonthe
Mendel Cable Carheading
downtothe valley fora
unique glimpseoftwelve
minutesfromheaven
to paradise downbelow.“
Walking in the sunshine, at
the pace ofyour thoughts, in
this landscape. It’s the little
things that make us happy.

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Kaltern at thelake

Green as far asthe eye can
see. When people create
alandscape and respect
nature: in spring the apple
blossom is areal natural
spectacle.
Landscape,
people,
and culture
Youcould also say: terroir. (A word
whichconnotespeoplelivinginan
area wherewinethrives.) We have to
thankafortunate coincidencethat our
region lies off theradar –and could
thereforebedeveloped into aunique
terroir. Everything whichthrives
here is thefruit of theterroir:wine
takescentrestage, followedbyall
otherproductsinour vegetable patch
–fruit,vegetables, andflowers.
Anddon’t forget thepeople,who
arealsopartofthiscycle: howwe
live,what we think, howwework.
Even ourideas,our art, ourpassions.
Everything whichbelongs to the
Kaltern terroir: land,climate,
weather, atmosphere. Terroiris
identifiablewithculture.
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The glaciers have receded. The area, which
will become Kalternand its neighbourhoods,
is coveredwithextensivemixed woodland.
People settle, plant thevineyards, villages
grow together,and Kalternisborn. The wine
thrives, tourism picks up, Kalternbecomes
wealthy.
Youcan feel it in the air:
the wine harvest is
here. Hopefully the
weather will hold!
Indulge your senses: polenta from Kaltern.
Many statelyhomes arebuilt in the Oltradige
architectural style, whichisunique in the
world. The building tradition continues today
witharemarkable presence of modernbuildings
whichhaveattracted international attention.
Youcan visit all of them, although some
of them onlyfromthe outside. Twoarchitectural
guides will lead youonatour in thefootsteps
of the“Ancient buildings in Kaltern” or
discovering the“Newbuildings in Kaltern’.
The Oltradige architectural style:
a400-years-old building tradition
Wine presses, drink and carrying
containers, wine casks, cellar accessories
and adecorative wine garden is what
guests can admire inthe South Tyrol Wine
Museum, narrating the lively history of
viniculture inSouth Tyrol
!
THE OLTRADIGE ARCHITECTURAL STYLE (16TH CENTURY)
—shapes the image of Kaltern. Highlights: merlons, oriels,
framed arch windows and door frames. French windows with
acentral column, archways, loggias, flight ofstairs, and inner
courtyards.
GALLERIES IN KALTERN —Artists from all over Europe
show their works in the “GefängnisLeCarceri” and the
“Hochparterre-Salotto” galleries.
SOUTH TYROLEAN WINE ACADEMY —The beating heart of
wine culture inKaltern. The programme is developed based
on the slogan “Experiencing wine culture” and is ideal for
both beginners and experts.
TÖRGGELEN &CO—Our cuisine mixes plenty of influences:
farming traditions, desserts from Austria, recipes from the
Mediterranean. And now, awelcome return to the menus:
original Kaltern polenta. And of course, don’t miss out onthe
autumnal Törggelen wine and chestnut tradition!
Kaltern at thelake
Artand cultureinKaltern—nearly obviously
an accompanying tune forawine village like
ours! The LakeStage Performances at Lake
Kalternwhichcome up trumps: thelake, the
Leuchtenburgruin, astarrynight, summer
heat, and great fun provide theperfect background
foraspecial event. Or visit Kaltern
during autumn forthe PopFestival witha
great programme of select musicians. The
liveconcerts on the marketsquare, exhibitions
in thetwo village
galleries, thecinema
in theformer train
station. Our cultural
programme: small,
refined, and smart.
Abalm forthe soul,
fuel forconversation.
„Our cultural programme:
small, refined,and
smart. Abalmfor thesoul,
fuel forconversation.
Aholiday to remember.“
Time moves on: you’ll find
beautiful examples of new
architectural buildings
in Kaltern such as the
winecenter

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Only in Kaltern.
RASTENBACH GORGE AND
PEACE PATH HIKE
Aspecial hiking tip. The pathisabit
adventurous, however wooden steps
and bridges are safelysecured and
can be trod on withchildren, too.The
Rastenbach ravine on the peace path
trail symbolises thevirtue of courage.
SPORT ZONE S. ANTONIO,
ADVENTURE PARK
Ameeting spot foramateurs and
professional athletes alike. There
they canplayfootball, ice hockey,
tennis, badminton, bowling, boccia,
athletics, beachvolley, and enjoy a
‘keep-fit’trail. The AdventurePark
offersplenty
of trails. Sevenofthem
are especiallydedicated to children.
CASTELVECCHIO
ALTENBURG
CIRCULAR LAKE HIKING TRAIL
Kaltern 101:alakeand biotope,
vineyards and statelybuildings, a
castle and plenty of church towers, the
Mendolaridge, cafes and restaurants.
There’snoexcuse: walking, hiking,
cycling, pushing prams, everyone
can walk around thelakehowever
they please.
S. GIUSEPPE AL LAGO
ST.JOSEF AM SEE
THE WINE ROAD
The Wine Road forms afigureof
eightand will lead you acrossthe
vineyards surrounding Kaltern. You
can read the historicalnames of the
vineyards on white plaques which
are placed in theground.Moreover,
interesting information aboutwineis
displayed at four restingpoints.
CAL
KAL
LAKE KALTERN/
KALTERER SEE
LIDO-LAKE
The pool was based on adesign developed in 2002
by ‘the next ENTERprise – architects’, making
theLido aunique space comprising a sportand
leisure area, achildren’s pool, sundeckarea, a
whirlpool,aplayground, restaurant, bar,and a
wheelchair-friendlyaccessramp.
LAKE KALTERN BIOTOPE
The reed belt at thesouthernside of thelake
is protected biotope. It offers numerous
animals resting and nesting places. Around
250 different bird species are counted every
year. You canfind 14 information boards
scattered around thecircular lake path and
adidactic biotope withafootbridge.
Kaltern at thelake
RUIN LEUCHTENBURG
The ruin wasoriginally the
home ofthe Lords of Rottenburgand
goes as far backasthe
13th century.Today, onlythe
ruins remain, with abeautiful
vi
ew over theLakeKaltern, the
South Tyr
olean Wine Road and
the EtschValley.
SPRING VALLEY
The valleyismesmerisingly beautiful
in spring, whichblossoms herebefore
anywhereelse: a sea of spring snowflakes,
snowdrops, liveworts blooms
across thearea. It is located on the
Monte di Mezzo mountain between
Monticolo and LakeKalternand is
partofmanyhiking routes.

MENDEL CABLE CAR
The Mendel Cable Car wasopened
in 1903 (and has been renovated
many times since then), has a64%
incline and abeautiful vi
ew across
theOltradige, overcoming morethan
854maltitude in just 12 minutes. A
popular slip road for excursions on
the Mendola Pass and ridge.
ICE CAVES
Amust-see especiallyduring hot
summer days.The Ice Cavesare
formed by imposing, rockyformations
fallen off the mountain cliffs.
In thenooksand crannies belowthe
massiverockformations,itissocold
even at theheight of summer,that ice
forms. Plantsthrivehere whichwould
normallyonly grow in alpine regions
S. ANTONIO–POZZO/
ST.ANTON –PFUSS
DARO PAESE/
TERN DORF
VILLADIMEZZO/
MITTERDORF
S. NICOLÒ/
ST.NIKOLAUS
PREY
THE MENDOLA PASS ROAD
The Romans used thepath crossing
theMendola Pass, asdid the Franconians
and Empress Sissi. The road has
15 hairpin bends,open all year round,
and connects Kaltern wi
th the Val di
Non. Today it’salso a beloved spotfor
cycling, as well as forcycling and car
races.
KLAVENZ
PIANIZZA DI SOPRA/
OBERPLANITZING
SOUTH TYROLEAN
WINE MUSEUM
Wine presses, drink and
carrying containers,
juicers, and ascenic
garden recount the
history andsignificance
of wine for Kaltern.
The museum also
offersanextensive
eventcalendar, and is
family-friendly, too.
THE MARKET SQUARE
The heart of the village and its
neighbourhoods with its banks,
shops, thechurch,the Tourism
Office, the stage of many events
andmarkets. Thereare plenty
of
cafes and restaurants around
the square, its fountain, and
benches.
Kalternisburstingwithplenty
of beautiful locations, squares,
nooksand crannies! On this
page you’ll findsome of the
unmissablespots!
Have fundiscovering Kaltern
and its neighbourhoods!
PIANIZZADISOTTO/
UNTERPLANITZING
HIKING
The Wine Road
Circular trail around LakeKaltern
ca. 20km
ca. 7.5 km
Castelvecchio – Rastenbach gorge –LakeKaltern 5km
Ice Caves
Spring valley
Mendola Pass –Penegal
BIKE TOURS
Village –LakeKaltern–vi vllage
Circular biki
ng trail on Monte di Mezzo
mountain
Kaltern–Bolzano–Kaltern
Kaltern–Mendola Pass
Scenic tour
Kaltern–LakeMonticolo – Kaltern
ca. 4km
ca.6km
ca. 8km
ca. 17 km
ca. 36 km
ca. 30 km
ca.12km
ca. 30 km
ca. 18 km
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› KALTERN AT AGLANCE…
MERANO/
MERAN
MELTINA/
MÖLTEN
TERLANO/
TERLAN
ANDRIANO/
ANDRIAN
VADENA/PFATTEN
CALDARO/
KALTERN
TERMENO/
TRAMIN
CORTACCIA/
KURTATSCH
MAGRÈ/
MARGREID
CORTINA ssdv/
KURTINIG
VAL SARENTINO/
SARNTAL
SAN GENESIO/
JENESIEN
APPIANO/EPPAN
BOLZANO/
BOZEN
LAIVES/LEIFERS
VIPITENO/
STERZING
Lake Kaltern/
Kalterer See
ALDINO/ALDEIN
ORA/AUER
MONTAGNA/MONTAN
EGNA/NEUMARKT
SALORNO/SALURN
RENON/
RITTEN
BRANZOLL/BRONZOLO
TRODENA/TRUDEN
ANTERIVO/ALTREI
BRESSANONE/
BRIXEN
CHIUSA
KLAUSEN
ARRIVAL
HolidayShuttle –
Bus connections withGermany
Baden-Württemberg – Südtirols Süden
All year round at a price of € 165 return trip, includes
shuttle service to/from the vacation location. Saturdays
from Stuttgart/Ulm, Sundays return from Südtirols
Süden
› Information &reservations Südtirol Tours, T. +49 71957884,
www.suedtiroltours.de
By airplane
Airport Verona/Villafranca (140 km), Innsbruck
(110 km). You can get to South Tyrol quicklyand
conveniently by bus transfers from theMilan Malpensa,
Bergamo, Verona and Munich airports. For example,
Munich-South Tyrolfrom€55 six times aday.
› Time tables, information and booking on www.altoadigebus.com and
www.busgroup.eu
By car
From thenorth (Brennero): motorway A22, exit
Bolzano Sud, take theWine Road towardsKaltern.
From thesouth: motorway A22, exit Egna-Ora-Termeno,
take theWine Road towardsKaltern.
From Arlberg/Landeck: Take the Passo Resia to
Merano, then take thehighway in thedirection of
Bolzano, exit on theWine Road towardsKaltern.
By train
On theMunich-Innsbruck-Verona line to Bolzano,
whereall trains stop. Bus station is very close to the
train station, wherebuses go to all villages in Bolzano’s
surrounding area.
› Information at www.bahn.de, www.ferroviedellostato.it or www.sii.bz.it
Zürich
Lugano
Bregenz
Vaduz
Chur
Zernez
Merano/
Meran
Silandro/
Schlanders
Trento
München
Innsbruck
Bolzano/
Bozen
Rosenheim
Salzburg
Vipiteno/
Sterzing
Spittal an
Brunico/
der Drau
Bruneck
Lienz
Bressanone/
Brixen
Cortina d’Ampezzo
Udine
Villach
Mobilcard, museumobil Card,
bikemobil Cardand thewinepass plus
With themobilcard, youhaveaccess to any public transportation
in SouthTyrol, as well as theMendel Cable Car.
The museumobil Cardincludes entrance to all regional
museums in SouthTyrol and thebikemobil Cardincludes
theusage of arental bikefor aday.Withthe winepass
plus youcan participate at an attractivewine programme
along theSouthTyrolean Wine Road (discounted price,
-50%), it allows to makefull use of theSouthTyrol’s
Integrated Public Transportnetwork and allows free
entrance in most museums in SouthTyrol (available in
partner businesses).
Milano
Bergamo
Verona
Treviso
Venezia
0 50
› Information at www.mobilcard.info and www.suedtiroler-weinstrasse.it
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Further information: www.kaltern.com
COPYRIGHT PAGE
Publishing house: Tourismusverein Kaltern am See
Concept, graphic design: hoeretzeder grafische
gestlatung, Scheffan/Triol
Copy: Barbara v Hartungen, Kurt Höretzeder,
Sandra Herrnhofer
Translation: by Brain International in persons of
Geoffrey Barclay and Benjamin Barclay, Claudia Pinato
Photos: Helmuth Rier/Castelrotto, Tiberio Sorvillo,
Sabine Jackson-Jellasitz/Perugia, Archiv,
Klaus Peterlin www.allesfoto.com, Manuela Tessaro/
Bolzano, IDM South Tyrol/Alex Filz, Herta Hurnaus
Illustrations: Blagovesta Bakardjieva
Printers: Athesia, Bolzano
The publishing house accepts no liability arising from
printing errors, mistakes and changes.
© 12.2016
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Tourism Office Kaltern
Piazza Principale |Marktplatz 8
39052 Caldaro |Kaltern
South Tyrol—Italy
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KALTERN-VISITOR INFO
If you have any questions for us,
simply stop by the Tourism Office Kaltern:
Phone +39 0471 963 169
or contact us online or send us an email:
www.kaltern.com
info@kaltern.com
Kaltern at thelake