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Kaltern at thelake Oneofthe most beautiful wine villages in theworld.
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Kaltern<br />
at thelake<br />
Oneofthe most<br />
beautiful wine villages<br />
in theworld.
Kaltern at the lake
Kaltern andits lake.<br />
Some believe that Kaltern is located right<br />
next to Lake Kalternand, while that’s true<br />
to acertain extent, thevillage doesnot rest<br />
upon its shore. The village is afour-kilometre-driveaway<br />
from thelake. A blissful<br />
landscape connects thetwo:fruit orchards,<br />
vineyards, withthe odd housepopping up<br />
nowand again. Nature thrivesasfar as the<br />
eyecan see. Pretty paths crisscross the<br />
landscape, even thefamousSouthTyrolean<br />
Wine Road.<br />
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Amarketsquareand an outdoortheatre.<br />
The heartofthe village.Locals and tourists<br />
alikemeetherefor achit-chat, to order an<br />
espresso or aglass of wine when they’ve<br />
gottime to spare. The squareisoften used<br />
as an outdoorstage to host events:parties,<br />
wine tasting events,farmer markets, and<br />
livemusic. Going forastroll, enjoying life,<br />
shopping. The marketsquareinKalternhas<br />
that same vibe experienced in alarge theatre:<br />
why notstep in?<br />
Kaltern at thelake
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Kaltern at thelake
Theperfect villagefor gourmets.<br />
Kalternwouldn’t be Kalternwithout its<br />
wine. And thelocals wouldn’t be thesame<br />
either.Wine is at theheart of our and your<br />
happiness, theperfect ingredient forgreat<br />
dishes and thespice of life. The local cuisine<br />
masterfully mixesthe hearty flavours from<br />
the Alps withthe lightness and simplicity<br />
of Mediterranean dishes.You’ll be spoilt for<br />
choice, so tuck in!<br />
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Kaltern at thelake
TheLakeStagePerformances.<br />
Unique across allSouth Tyrol.<br />
And as if thenatural scenario wasnot<br />
enough, themoon peaksfrombehind<br />
thestage, travelling across thenightly<br />
canopy. Unbelievable, abit kitsch, we<br />
admit it, magical nevertheless. Getready<br />
to experience this and muchmoreupon<br />
receiving an invitation to theLakeStage<br />
Performances in Kaltern.The stage appears<br />
to towerdirectly above thelake, theaweinspiring<br />
architectureofthe pool and a<br />
calendar packed withevents contribute to<br />
making theStage Performances oneofthe<br />
highlights of theSouthTyrolean summer.<br />
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Kaltern at thelake
Holidays. Foryou.For your family.<br />
Rechargeyour batteries, wind down, and<br />
enjoythe ride. Spendingyour holidaysin<br />
Kalternmeans: enjoying some “me time’.<br />
Rediscover yourself on thefootpaths, below<br />
theshade of atree, on thedeckonthe lake,<br />
while eatingdelicious ice cream. Whatever<br />
warmsthe cockles of your heart. Openyour<br />
eyes to our world, take everything in to make<br />
everysingle minute worthyour time, for<br />
everyday to mean something.<br />
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Aslice of heaven on Earth.<br />
Forcenturies, mankind has shaped and taken<br />
careofthe Oltradige. TheIce Agecameand<br />
went, and leftaunique landscape in its wake.<br />
Forthe locals,the Oltradige representslife,<br />
while our guests experience it as astunning<br />
backdrop to theirholiday. Yetwe’re all united<br />
by that feelingofbeing partofastunningly<br />
beautiful slice of heavenonearth.<br />
Kaltern at thelake
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p. 16 — THE LAKE<br />
Emerald green, refreshing, blissful. Lake<br />
Kaltern is there for everyone: big and<br />
small, fitness freaks or couch potatoes,<br />
flora and fauna.<br />
p. 20 — KALTERN, HERE AND NOW<br />
Aglimpse oflife inthe village, its centre,<br />
and neighbourhoods. With agreat tip.<br />
p. 24 — HOME OF THE<br />
KALTERERSEE WINE<br />
Wine, anever-recurring element.<br />
And other tasty suggestions.<br />
WelcometoKaltern!<br />
Located in SouthTyrol’s southern<br />
region,inthe north of Italy: an area<br />
wherebothsouls meet. AndItaly<br />
is well represented:olive groves,<br />
cypresses, sultry summers. As is South<br />
Tyrol: mountain summits, pines, and<br />
forestsburstingwithmushrooms.<br />
Come andmeetus! Pictures,stories,<br />
andplentyofKaltern impressions<br />
awaityou on thesepages: let’sstart<br />
with ourlake. Howwecoexist with it,<br />
shareitwithfloraand fauna, its<br />
remarkably stunning corners, and<br />
what goes on in winter. Time for a<br />
coffee. As ourgazewandersoverthe<br />
market square in thecentreofthe<br />
village, we muse aboutlifehere, with<br />
plentyofneighbourhoodswiththeir<br />
owntraits. Let’sstand up for Lake<br />
Kalternand itswonderful presence.<br />
Kaltern at thelake
At the same time, let us enjoy<br />
what gardens, forests, fruit groves<br />
and vineyards offer. Diving into<br />
nature. Climbing, walking brooding<br />
over something, biking, cycling,<br />
playing, admiring. We admire<br />
culture. What people built and continue<br />
to build; how they sing, make<br />
music, paint, how they shape the<br />
landscape and leave their mark on the<br />
land. Behold, a tiny kaleidoscope<br />
of Kaltern! And yes: we want to get<br />
to know you better, too. Come to<br />
Kaltern, one of the most beautiful<br />
wine villages in the world.<br />
p.28 — FRESH AIR, WATER, SUNSHINE<br />
What to do out and about throughout the<br />
year. But only if you really want to.<br />
p.32 — LANDSCAPE, PEOPLE, CULTURE<br />
Shaped by mankind: art and culture in our<br />
wine village.<br />
LIGHTS, CAMERA,<br />
AND ACTION!<br />
Kaltern films.<br />
i<br />
KALTERN VISITOR INFO<br />
If you have any questions for us,<br />
simply stop by the Tourism Office Kaltern:<br />
Phone +39 0471 963 169<br />
or contact us online or send us an email:<br />
www.kaltern.com<br />
info@kaltern.com<br />
ftI+h<br />
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Kaltern at thelake
Water, parasols, boats, green<br />
everywhere inalandscape<br />
shimmering between the<br />
alpine and the exotic: this is<br />
Lake Kaltern<br />
Thelake<br />
in its<br />
entirety<br />
Ourlake,our greattreasure!<br />
Averitable pearl in ourcrown:nestled<br />
comfortablyinareclining hollow,<br />
with theforestonone side,the vineyardsonthe<br />
otherside, andthe fruit<br />
groves peekingupfromyet another.<br />
Lake Kaltern andits irresistible<br />
sirencall: whowould even thinkabout<br />
visiting Kaltern andnot spendsome<br />
time at thelake? Everyone does.Because:<br />
it’s afriendlylake. Alakewith<br />
asoftspotfor people,flora, andfauna,<br />
to be used as alivingspace,playground,and<br />
gym. Sharing is<br />
caring:the southern shorebelongs<br />
to thefloraand fauna, thenorthern<br />
shoretothe lake-goers,while the<br />
waterbelongs to everyone. Andthat<br />
nearly all-year round. It canalsobe<br />
enchanting during winter,whenthe<br />
icecoversthe lake andwater plants<br />
make theprettiest of pictures.<br />
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The lakeisalways there. Even if youcan’t see<br />
it right now. Youhaveafeeling it’s there, you<br />
feel it. It makes air lighter,itsparkles through<br />
thecoverofthe forest, it calls to us. It isn’t<br />
big, nor is it deep. What an advantage! Lake<br />
Kalternwarms up already in spring to pleasant<br />
bathing temperatures and maintains them<br />
well into autumn.<br />
The best thing would be to<br />
spend the whole day inthe<br />
middle of the lake.<br />
Enjoying the good life atthe beach cafe<br />
of the Lido<br />
Lake Kaltern and the swimming pool Lido<br />
Enjoying the lake and some “me time’.<br />
Thereare four swimming infrastructures to<br />
satisfy thedemands of all shore-goers and<br />
one of them, theLido, has been awarded an<br />
architectural prize and features awhirlpool,<br />
an underground cave,akiosk,and thelawn<br />
forsunbathing, forpeace and quiet, fun, and<br />
people-watching. And obviouslyyou can hire<br />
pedal-boats, rowing boats, and surfequipment.<br />
The sailing club is just ahop, skip, and<br />
jumpaway,and thelake’sneighbours also<br />
partake in thefun, withbirds swooping above<br />
youand theother lake’sinhabitants dozing in<br />
thereeds.<br />
Then it’s time to head backtothe shoreby<br />
circling thelake. Youcan walk,run, cycle,<br />
and even push thepram–you won’tregretit.<br />
Youcan find virtually<br />
everything, and we<br />
mean it, that makes<br />
us who we aresurrounding<br />
thelake: the<br />
mountains, thevillage<br />
and its neighbourhoods,<br />
thevineyards,<br />
orchards, forests,and<br />
statelyhomes.<br />
“You canfind virtually<br />
everything,and we<br />
mean it,that makes<br />
us whoweare around<br />
Lake Kaltern.”<br />
!<br />
LAKE POOLS &LIDO —Onthe northern shore ofthe lake<br />
there are four public pools with affiliated restaurant and<br />
boat rental.<br />
BIOTOPE —250 bird species nest here throughout the year,<br />
and around 30 dragonfly species live all-year round in the<br />
protected area. Youcan find 14 information boards scattered<br />
around the circular lake path packed with interesting titbits<br />
about this area.<br />
LEUCHT<strong>EN</strong>BURG —The ruin Leuchtenburg was originally the<br />
home of the Lords ofRottenburg and goes as far back as the<br />
13th century. Today, only the ruins remain, with abeautiful<br />
view over the Lake Kaltern, the South Tyrolean Wine Road and<br />
the Etsch Valley.<br />
Kaltern at thelake<br />
Exquisite dishes onthe lake<br />
terrace, aperfect meeting<br />
spot for asummer evening.
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Kaltern at thelake
The village, the lake, the<br />
vineyards: all kept together<br />
by the surrounding<br />
mountains. Asafe haven<br />
if there ever was one.<br />
Kaltern,<br />
here<br />
and now<br />
Guesthouses, bars,churches, local<br />
authority, bank:thisisthe centre of<br />
ourlittleworld,rightonthe square.<br />
Thesquareisabustlingplace,our<br />
stage, ourcatwalk. Everyday life<br />
andthat unique holidayfeeling<br />
mingle,localsand guests bump into<br />
each other: astagefor countlessevents.<br />
Thenewly arrivedgravitate inexplicablytowards<br />
themarketsquare.<br />
Aquick glance revealsthe gurgling<br />
villagefountain, tiredmountainbikers<br />
restingonthe benches, aperitifsbeing<br />
served at thecafes,the airisalive with<br />
thepromise of thefollowing holiday<br />
days yettocome. Watchthe everyday<br />
life on themarketsquareplayitself<br />
out, with nothingtodo, youcould<br />
simplywatch andstare.But no,noyou<br />
can’t, becausethere’s plentytodiscoverinthe<br />
alleywayssurrounding<br />
thesquare!<br />
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The meeting spot is the fountain, where<br />
else.<br />
Follow the church bell towers. There are<br />
at least as many church towers as there are<br />
neighbourhoods in Kaltern. Every part of<br />
the village has at least one. And each of them<br />
stands out for their different “personality’<br />
(Just ask the people who live here!). They<br />
couldn’t be more different, like day and night:<br />
one may be located above the village, say in<br />
S. Antonio near the Mendel Cable Car, or in<br />
Pianizza di Sopra middle in the vineyards or<br />
further away in Castelvecchio. Or if they’re<br />
down below, in S. Giuseppe al Lago or halfway<br />
there in Villa di Mezzo.<br />
An unwavering gaze for<br />
centuries: Heinrich von<br />
Rottenburg looking at<br />
the bell towers of<br />
S. Nicolò church<br />
The market square as a festive square …<br />
The area isn’t exactly small and the paths are<br />
entwined: another proof that many former<br />
independent villages came together to build<br />
a strong community. And what about the altitude?<br />
It’s quite the sportive feat on foot and by<br />
bike, it becomes slightly less taxing with the<br />
e-bike.<br />
… where the music cannot be missed.<br />
!<br />
MARKET DAY — The farmer’s market trundles into the market<br />
square of Kaltern on Tuesday morning, and on Saturdays as<br />
well during springtime and autumn. Vegetable, fruit, eggs,<br />
herbs, cheese, flowers, honey, juices, wine and a lot more goes<br />
onto the stalls!<br />
THE MARKET SQUARE FOUNTAIN — The ideal meeting spot.<br />
If only stone could talk, the stories it would tell! It once lay<br />
dry as a bone, another time it was rippling with wine. You<br />
can find out more in the “Kaltern Gestern Heute’, the book<br />
analysing 100 years of tourism at Lake Kaltern (available only<br />
in German).<br />
CHRISTMAS IN KALTERN — Christmas is when the wine<br />
village wears its most festive garb and offers a festive<br />
programme and special moments.<br />
Kaltern at the lake<br />
A historic path? On the one hand, it certainly<br />
is! This beautiful area has been home<br />
to settlements for some time, and exquisite<br />
wine also grows here, fruit and vegetables<br />
thrive and the forests are bursting with wild<br />
game and other animals. On the other hand,<br />
it isn’t that historical. Allow us to explain:<br />
luckily enough, the Ice Age missed Kaltern<br />
by a hair’s breadth, as the glaciers shifted the<br />
course of the river to<br />
the other side of the<br />
valley, thus keeping<br />
the attention of migratory<br />
people away from<br />
us. Peace and quiet<br />
for centuries – and<br />
not much has changed<br />
today.<br />
“Head behind the<br />
church, and rest next to<br />
the immovable giant<br />
redwood close to the wall<br />
and look down at the lake.<br />
Pure bliss.”<br />
To people-watch and be<br />
seen, exchange glances.<br />
Have you noticed it yet...?<br />
The market square is<br />
like a catwalk
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Kaltern at thelake
The Kalterersee just before<br />
the wine harvest inavineyard<br />
looking towards the lake<br />
itself. The grapes are nearly<br />
ripe and the harvest marks<br />
the start of their “second life”<br />
as wine<br />
Home of the<br />
Kalterersee<br />
wine<br />
Thelake, Lake Kaltern!But also the<br />
Kalterersee wine.Both“Kalterns”<br />
have arole here:you swim in the<br />
Lake Kaltern,while yousavouragood<br />
glassofKaltererseewine! Both<br />
areanintegralpart of thevillage life.<br />
Everylocal carries thelakeand local<br />
wine with them. TheKalterersee<br />
wine is pressed from alocal autochthonous<br />
grapevariety, the Vernatsch.<br />
Afterconsistenthigh-quality work,<br />
we’reproud aboutthisspecial red<br />
wine youcan only findhere. Fresh,<br />
fruity,lightand simple,servedslightly<br />
chilledand goes well with aSouth<br />
Tyrolean snacksuchasSpeck as well<br />
as pizzaand pasta. We’realso<br />
proudabout theother excellentwines<br />
in Kaltern,regardlessifred or white.<br />
Cheers!<br />
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Observe how our grapes grow —for<br />
example, during avineyard tour.<br />
Years-long efforts around theKalterersee<br />
wine arefinallybearing fruit:locals value<br />
their “own” wine, of course, as do wine experts<br />
from far and wide who’vehad apleasant<br />
surprise upon sipping achalice. Asuccess<br />
that will go down in historyfor Kalternwine.<br />
Wine producers stand out fortheir unique<br />
self-commitment:they’ve developed aKalterersee<br />
charter containing criteria ruling on<br />
quality,the typicality of thewines, vineyards,<br />
varieties and harvests,aswell as cultivation<br />
methods, thelaunchofsales, and procedures<br />
forawarding seals of quality.<br />
An unmistakable taste: the<br />
soul of the village distilled<br />
in the Kalterersee wine.<br />
Especially when it’s awine<br />
complying with the local<br />
wine charter.<br />
Admire, walk about, and complete ataster<br />
course at the South Tyrol Wine Academy.<br />
Indulging in the Kalterersee wine<br />
Afoodie paradise around Lake Kaltern<br />
!<br />
We locals livehand in hand withwine, be it<br />
directlyorindirectly. When thefresh leaves<br />
setthe vineyardsalightduring spring; when<br />
we all worryabout thesummer weather or<br />
have to wait, patientlyfor theright time to<br />
harvest. Wine production marks therhythm<br />
of our life.<br />
Whichiswhy thereare so many events on<br />
wine: celebrations, tasting sessions, award<br />
ceremonies. And wherethere’swine, there’s<br />
also food. All celebrations include dishes from<br />
local cuisine which, likeeverything in our<br />
area, happilycombines Alpine and Mediterranean<br />
elements. Canederli dumplings with<br />
mozzarella, crunchy<br />
Schüttelbrot bread<br />
withpasta, Speckwith<br />
gorgonzola, farming<br />
traditions mixed with<br />
recipes from southern<br />
Italy.<br />
“What youdoin<br />
Kalternisn’t important:<br />
soonerorlater,wine<br />
will alwaystakecentre<br />
stage.”<br />
wein.kaltern —wein.kaltern is an initiative standing for high<br />
quality and traditional wine culture which are part of the<br />
local industry in Kaltern. The goal istocreate and secure the<br />
rightful place inthe collective imagination of our local wine.<br />
Youcan recognise members by the lettering ‘wein.kaltern’ or<br />
by the ‘red point’.<br />
THE WINE ROAD —forms afigure ofeight with acrossroads<br />
at the Weinhaus on the market square and will lead you across<br />
the vineyards surrounding Kaltern. You’ll discover the historic<br />
names of the vineyards aswell as the diversity ofthe local,<br />
thriving wine economy.<br />
THE VINEYARDS —The Kaltern vineyards stretch between<br />
200 and 600 maltitude. Red grape varieties, which need the<br />
warmer temperatures, grow around Lake Kaltern, while white<br />
grape varieties thrive athigher altitudes which favour the<br />
development of their pleasant, fruity and fresh acidity.<br />
Kaltern at thelake<br />
Youknow the ideal time for<br />
wine excursions has arrived<br />
when hikers start sipping<br />
wine and the apple trees<br />
start to blossom in Kaltern.<br />
The Wine Excursion Day, a<br />
must-do for every lover of<br />
wine in spring!
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Kaltern at thelake
The most beautiful gym in<br />
the world! It motivates you to<br />
break new records! Dedicated<br />
while having fun!<br />
Freshair,<br />
water, and<br />
sunshine<br />
Take in as much as youwant! Train<br />
surrounded by aheavenlybackdrop<br />
on summit excursions,running paths<br />
across thevineyards or on mountain<br />
bike trails.Orsimplychill outduring<br />
excursions,biketours,orhours spent<br />
on thetenniscourt.And make the<br />
most of your time to trysomething<br />
new: an e-bike ride,golfing, avisit<br />
to theadventure park. Andleave<br />
enough time forsome“me time”in<br />
theshade of abeach cafe,onthe deckchairbelow<br />
theapple tree or on the<br />
lake shorenexttothe forest. You’re<br />
welcome: Kaltern offersholiday fun<br />
foreveryone. Enjoynature!<br />
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DiscoverKalternout and about! On the<br />
bicycle forexample. Various bikepaths<br />
departfromKalterninall directions: head to<br />
thecentreofBolzano, across theborders of<br />
SouthTyrol to Trento, to Merano and return<br />
to Kalternacross thePasso delle Palade and<br />
Mendola Pass.<br />
Along hike for agreat<br />
destination: S. Pietro, the last<br />
station on the Path of Peace,<br />
represent the virtue of ‘love’.<br />
The whole day long on your bike.<br />
It’s fun. And makes you thirsty!<br />
Trying to uncover the mystery ofthe<br />
Rastenbach gorge.<br />
To the Mendola, to new<br />
high-altitude flights<br />
!<br />
GOLFCLUB DOLOMITI —Just 30minutes’ drive tothe 18<br />
hole course in Sarnonico upand over Passo Mendola. Great<br />
landscape, spectacular views.<br />
THE M<strong>EN</strong>DEL CABLE CAR —The Mendel Cable Car boasts<br />
an incline of 64% and isthe brainchild of Swiss engineer,<br />
Emil Strub. Opened in 1903 the Mendel Cable Car was the<br />
first manned electric Cable Car inTyrol, and the steepest and<br />
longest continuous Cable Car railway in Europe.<br />
HIKING —You simply cannot visit Kaltern and not go for a<br />
hike: we have the best conditions for it. The Tourism Office<br />
offers plenty of excursions in its weekly programme, from<br />
short jaunts to all-day tours.<br />
FOUR-WHEEL HIKES —with prams or wheelchairs: fresh air<br />
is good for everyone! Tried and tested routes for people with<br />
special needs.<br />
Kaltern at thelake<br />
Kalternisabiking paradise in its ownright:<br />
thesurroundings and theweather areideal.<br />
The cycling season lasts agood eight months<br />
from April to November.Bike-friendlybusinesses<br />
withspecial services forbikers abound;<br />
abikeguide will be at your disposal to take<br />
youondifferent tours, an e-bikerental service<br />
at theTourism Office, abikeApp withroad<br />
booksand GPS, and guided bikeexcursions.<br />
The proof is in thepudding: Kalternhas been<br />
theinterim target of the TOUR and BIKE<br />
Transalp forsome time now, and hosted the<br />
BIKE and TOUR Women Camps.<br />
Or simplyhead on foot,easy and quickly(all<br />
youneed is apair of good shoes and walking<br />
poles). Walk at your ownpace, following<br />
your heartbeat, looking at thefresh, green<br />
leaveshanging from thevineyards, to thesoft<br />
moose, to thedeep blue autumnal sky. Or<br />
to themesmerising lake: regardless of where<br />
youare in Kaltern, you’re constantlylooking<br />
forit, and see it from<br />
ahundred different<br />
points of view. Find<br />
your way,pace, the<br />
right balance between<br />
body and soul, between<br />
your fellowtravellers,<br />
man and nature.<br />
„Takeafront rowonthe<br />
Mendel Cable Carheading<br />
downtothe valley fora<br />
unique glimpseoftwelve<br />
minutesfromheaven<br />
to paradise downbelow.“<br />
Walking in the sunshine, at<br />
the pace ofyour thoughts, in<br />
this landscape. It’s the little<br />
things that make us happy.
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Kaltern at thelake
Green as far asthe eye can<br />
see. When people create<br />
alandscape and respect<br />
nature: in spring the apple<br />
blossom is areal natural<br />
spectacle.<br />
Landscape,<br />
people,<br />
and culture<br />
Youcould also say: terroir. (A word<br />
whichconnotespeoplelivinginan<br />
area wherewinethrives.) We have to<br />
thankafortunate coincidencethat our<br />
region lies off theradar –and could<br />
thereforebedeveloped into aunique<br />
terroir. Everything whichthrives<br />
here is thefruit of theterroir:wine<br />
takescentrestage, followedbyall<br />
otherproductsinour vegetable patch<br />
–fruit,vegetables, andflowers.<br />
Anddon’t forget thepeople,who<br />
arealsopartofthiscycle: howwe<br />
live,what we think, howwework.<br />
Even ourideas,our art, ourpassions.<br />
Everything whichbelongs to the<br />
Kaltern terroir: land,climate,<br />
weather, atmosphere. Terroiris<br />
identifiablewithculture.<br />
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The glaciers have receded. The area, which<br />
will become Kalternand its neighbourhoods,<br />
is coveredwithextensivemixed woodland.<br />
People settle, plant thevineyards, villages<br />
grow together,and Kalternisborn. The wine<br />
thrives, tourism picks up, Kalternbecomes<br />
wealthy.<br />
Youcan feel it in the air:<br />
the wine harvest is<br />
here. Hopefully the<br />
weather will hold!<br />
Indulge your senses: polenta from Kaltern.<br />
Many statelyhomes arebuilt in the Oltradige<br />
architectural style, whichisunique in the<br />
world. The building tradition continues today<br />
witharemarkable presence of modernbuildings<br />
whichhaveattracted international attention.<br />
Youcan visit all of them, although some<br />
of them onlyfromthe outside. Twoarchitectural<br />
guides will lead youonatour in thefootsteps<br />
of the“Ancient buildings in Kaltern” or<br />
discovering the“Newbuildings in Kaltern’.<br />
The Oltradige architectural style:<br />
a400-years-old building tradition<br />
Wine presses, drink and carrying<br />
containers, wine casks, cellar accessories<br />
and adecorative wine garden is what<br />
guests can admire inthe South Tyrol Wine<br />
Museum, narrating the lively history of<br />
viniculture inSouth Tyrol<br />
!<br />
THE OLTRADIGE ARCHITECTURAL STYLE (16TH C<strong>EN</strong>TURY)<br />
—shapes the image of Kaltern. Highlights: merlons, oriels,<br />
framed arch windows and door frames. French windows with<br />
acentral column, archways, loggias, flight ofstairs, and inner<br />
courtyards.<br />
GALLERIES IN KALTERN —Artists from all over Europe<br />
show their works in the “GefängnisLeCarceri” and the<br />
“Hochparterre-Salotto” galleries.<br />
SOUTH TYROLEAN WINE ACADEMY —The beating heart of<br />
wine culture inKaltern. The programme is developed based<br />
on the slogan “Experiencing wine culture” and is ideal for<br />
both beginners and experts.<br />
TÖRGGEL<strong>EN</strong> &CO—Our cuisine mixes plenty of influences:<br />
farming traditions, desserts from Austria, recipes from the<br />
Mediterranean. And now, awelcome return to the menus:<br />
original Kaltern polenta. And of course, don’t miss out onthe<br />
autumnal Törggelen wine and chestnut tradition!<br />
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Artand cultureinKaltern—nearly obviously<br />
an accompanying tune forawine village like<br />
ours! The LakeStage Performances at Lake<br />
Kalternwhichcome up trumps: thelake, the<br />
Leuchtenburgruin, astarrynight, summer<br />
heat, and great fun provide theperfect background<br />
foraspecial event. Or visit Kaltern<br />
during autumn forthe PopFestival witha<br />
great programme of select musicians. The<br />
liveconcerts on the marketsquare, exhibitions<br />
in thetwo village<br />
galleries, thecinema<br />
in theformer train<br />
station. Our cultural<br />
programme: small,<br />
refined, and smart.<br />
Abalm forthe soul,<br />
fuel forconversation.<br />
„Our cultural programme:<br />
small, refined,and<br />
smart. Abalmfor thesoul,<br />
fuel forconversation.<br />
Aholiday to remember.“<br />
Time moves on: you’ll find<br />
beautiful examples of new<br />
architectural buildings<br />
in Kaltern such as the<br />
winecenter
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Only in Kaltern.<br />
RAST<strong>EN</strong>BACH GORGE AND<br />
PEACE PATH HIKE<br />
Aspecial hiking tip. The pathisabit<br />
adventurous, however wooden steps<br />
and bridges are safelysecured and<br />
can be trod on withchildren, too.The<br />
Rastenbach ravine on the peace path<br />
trail symbolises thevirtue of courage.<br />
SPORT ZONE S. ANTONIO,<br />
ADV<strong>EN</strong>TURE PARK<br />
Ameeting spot foramateurs and<br />
professional athletes alike. There<br />
they canplayfootball, ice hockey,<br />
tennis, badminton, bowling, boccia,<br />
athletics, beachvolley, and enjoy a<br />
‘keep-fit’trail. The AdventurePark<br />
offersplenty<br />
of trails. Sevenofthem<br />
are especiallydedicated to children.<br />
CASTELVECCHIO<br />
ALT<strong>EN</strong>BURG<br />
CIRCULAR LAKE HIKING TRAIL<br />
Kaltern 101:alakeand biotope,<br />
vineyards and statelybuildings, a<br />
castle and plenty of church towers, the<br />
Mendolaridge, cafes and restaurants.<br />
There’snoexcuse: walking, hiking,<br />
cycling, pushing prams, everyone<br />
can walk around thelakehowever<br />
they please.<br />
S. GIUSEPPE AL LAGO<br />
ST.JOSEF AM SEE<br />
THE WINE ROAD<br />
The Wine Road forms afigureof<br />
eightand will lead you acrossthe<br />
vineyards surrounding Kaltern. You<br />
can read the historicalnames of the<br />
vineyards on white plaques which<br />
are placed in theground.Moreover,<br />
interesting information aboutwineis<br />
displayed at four restingpoints.<br />
CAL<br />
KAL<br />
LAKE KALTERN/<br />
KALTERER SEE<br />
LIDO-LAKE<br />
The pool was based on adesign developed in 2002<br />
by ‘the next <strong>EN</strong>TERprise – architects’, making<br />
theLido aunique space comprising a sportand<br />
leisure area, achildren’s pool, sundeckarea, a<br />
whirlpool,aplayground, restaurant, bar,and a<br />
wheelchair-friendlyaccessramp.<br />
LAKE KALTERN BIOTOPE<br />
The reed belt at thesouthernside of thelake<br />
is protected biotope. It offers numerous<br />
animals resting and nesting places. Around<br />
250 different bird species are counted every<br />
year. You canfind 14 information boards<br />
scattered around thecircular lake path and<br />
adidactic biotope withafootbridge.<br />
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RUIN LEUCHT<strong>EN</strong>BURG<br />
The ruin wasoriginally the<br />
home ofthe Lords of Rottenburgand<br />
goes as far backasthe<br />
13th century.Today, onlythe<br />
ruins remain, with abeautiful<br />
vi<br />
ew over theLakeKaltern, the<br />
South Tyr<br />
olean Wine Road and<br />
the EtschValley.<br />
SPRING VALLEY<br />
The valleyismesmerisingly beautiful<br />
in spring, whichblossoms herebefore<br />
anywhereelse: a sea of spring snowflakes,<br />
snowdrops, liveworts blooms<br />
across thearea. It is located on the<br />
Monte di Mezzo mountain between<br />
Monticolo and LakeKalternand is<br />
partofmanyhiking routes.
M<strong>EN</strong>DEL CABLE CAR<br />
The Mendel Cable Car wasopened<br />
in 1903 (and has been renovated<br />
many times since then), has a64%<br />
incline and abeautiful vi<br />
ew across<br />
theOltradige, overcoming morethan<br />
854maltitude in just 12 minutes. A<br />
popular slip road for excursions on<br />
the Mendola Pass and ridge.<br />
ICE CAVES<br />
Amust-see especiallyduring hot<br />
summer days.The Ice Cavesare<br />
formed by imposing, rockyformations<br />
fallen off the mountain cliffs.<br />
In thenooksand crannies belowthe<br />
massiverockformations,itissocold<br />
even at theheight of summer,that ice<br />
forms. Plantsthrivehere whichwould<br />
normallyonly grow in alpine regions<br />
S. ANTONIO–POZZO/<br />
ST.ANTON –PFUSS<br />
DARO PAESE/<br />
TERN DORF<br />
VILLADIMEZZO/<br />
MITTERDORF<br />
S. NICOLÒ/<br />
ST.NIKOLAUS<br />
PREY<br />
THE M<strong>EN</strong>DOLA PASS ROAD<br />
The Romans used thepath crossing<br />
theMendola Pass, asdid the Franconians<br />
and Empress Sissi. The road has<br />
15 hairpin bends,open all year round,<br />
and connects Kaltern wi<br />
th the Val di<br />
Non. Today it’salso a beloved spotfor<br />
cycling, as well as forcycling and car<br />
races.<br />
KLAV<strong>EN</strong>Z<br />
PIANIZZA DI SOPRA/<br />
OBERPLANITZING<br />
SOUTH TYROLEAN<br />
WINE MUSEUM<br />
Wine presses, drink and<br />
carrying containers,<br />
juicers, and ascenic<br />
garden recount the<br />
history andsignificance<br />
of wine for Kaltern.<br />
The museum also<br />
offersanextensive<br />
eventcalendar, and is<br />
family-friendly, too.<br />
THE MARKET SQUARE<br />
The heart of the village and its<br />
neighbourhoods with its banks,<br />
shops, thechurch,the Tourism<br />
Office, the stage of many events<br />
andmarkets. Thereare plenty<br />
of<br />
cafes and restaurants around<br />
the square, its fountain, and<br />
benches.<br />
Kalternisburstingwithplenty<br />
of beautiful locations, squares,<br />
nooksand crannies! On this<br />
page you’ll findsome of the<br />
unmissablespots!<br />
Have fundiscovering Kaltern<br />
and its neighbourhoods!<br />
PIANIZZADISOTTO/<br />
UNTERPLANITZING<br />
HIKING<br />
The Wine Road<br />
Circular trail around LakeKaltern<br />
ca. 20km<br />
ca. 7.5 km<br />
Castelvecchio – Rastenbach gorge –LakeKaltern 5km<br />
Ice Caves<br />
Spring valley<br />
Mendola Pass –Penegal<br />
BIKE TOURS<br />
Village –LakeKaltern–vi vllage<br />
Circular biki<br />
ng trail on Monte di Mezzo<br />
mountain<br />
Kaltern–Bolzano–Kaltern<br />
Kaltern–Mendola Pass<br />
Scenic tour<br />
Kaltern–LakeMonticolo – Kaltern<br />
ca. 4km<br />
ca.6km<br />
ca. 8km<br />
ca. 17 km<br />
ca. 36 km<br />
ca. 30 km<br />
ca.12km<br />
ca. 30 km<br />
ca. 18 km<br />
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› KALTERN AT AGLANCE…<br />
MERANO/<br />
MERAN<br />
MELTINA/<br />
MÖLT<strong>EN</strong><br />
TERLANO/<br />
TERLAN<br />
ANDRIANO/<br />
ANDRIAN<br />
VAD<strong>EN</strong>A/PFATT<strong>EN</strong><br />
CALDARO/<br />
KALTERN<br />
TERM<strong>EN</strong>O/<br />
TRAMIN<br />
CORTACCIA/<br />
KURTATSCH<br />
MAGRÈ/<br />
MARGREID<br />
CORTINA ssdv/<br />
KURTINIG<br />
VAL SAR<strong>EN</strong>TINO/<br />
SARNTAL<br />
SAN G<strong>EN</strong>ESIO/<br />
J<strong>EN</strong>ESI<strong>EN</strong><br />
APPIANO/EPPAN<br />
BOLZANO/<br />
BOZ<strong>EN</strong><br />
LAIVES/LEIFERS<br />
VIPIT<strong>EN</strong>O/<br />
STERZING<br />
Lake Kaltern/<br />
Kalterer See<br />
ALDINO/ALDEIN<br />
ORA/AUER<br />
MONTAGNA/MONTAN<br />
EGNA/NEUMARKT<br />
SALORNO/SALURN<br />
R<strong>EN</strong>ON/<br />
RITT<strong>EN</strong><br />
BRANZOLL/BRONZOLO<br />
TROD<strong>EN</strong>A/TRUD<strong>EN</strong><br />
ANTERIVO/ALTREI<br />
BRESSANONE/<br />
BRIX<strong>EN</strong><br />
CHIUSA<br />
KLAUS<strong>EN</strong><br />
ARRIVAL<br />
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Bus connections withGermany<br />
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All year round at a price of € 165 return trip, includes<br />
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By airplane<br />
Airport Verona/Villafranca (140 km), Innsbruck<br />
(110 km). You can get to South Tyrol quicklyand<br />
conveniently by bus transfers from theMilan Malpensa,<br />
Bergamo, Verona and Munich airports. For example,<br />
Munich-South Tyrolfrom€55 six times aday.<br />
› Time tables, information and booking on www.altoadigebus.com and<br />
www.busgroup.eu<br />
By car<br />
From thenorth (Brennero): motorway A22, exit<br />
Bolzano Sud, take theWine Road towardsKaltern.<br />
From thesouth: motorway A22, exit Egna-Ora-Termeno,<br />
take theWine Road towardsKaltern.<br />
From Arlberg/Landeck: Take the Passo Resia to<br />
Merano, then take thehighway in thedirection of<br />
Bolzano, exit on theWine Road towardsKaltern.<br />
By train<br />
On theMunich-Innsbruck-Verona line to Bolzano,<br />
whereall trains stop. Bus station is very close to the<br />
train station, wherebuses go to all villages in Bolzano’s<br />
surrounding area.<br />
› Information at www.bahn.de, www.ferroviedellostato.it or www.sii.bz.it<br />
Zürich<br />
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Chur<br />
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Merano/<br />
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Silandro/<br />
Schlanders<br />
Trento<br />
München<br />
Innsbruck<br />
Bolzano/<br />
Bozen<br />
Rosenheim<br />
Salzburg<br />
Vipiteno/<br />
Sterzing<br />
Spittal an<br />
Brunico/<br />
der Drau<br />
Bruneck<br />
Lienz<br />
Bressanone/<br />
Brixen<br />
Cortina d’Ampezzo<br />
Udine<br />
Villach<br />
Mobilcard, museumobil Card,<br />
bikemobil Cardand thewinepass plus<br />
With themobilcard, youhaveaccess to any public transportation<br />
in SouthTyrol, as well as theMendel Cable Car.<br />
The museumobil Cardincludes entrance to all regional<br />
museums in SouthTyrol and thebikemobil Cardincludes<br />
theusage of arental bikefor aday.Withthe winepass<br />
plus youcan participate at an attractivewine programme<br />
along theSouthTyrolean Wine Road (discounted price,<br />
-50%), it allows to makefull use of theSouthTyrol’s<br />
Integrated Public Transportnetwork and allows free<br />
entrance in most museums in SouthTyrol (available in<br />
partner businesses).<br />
Milano<br />
Bergamo<br />
Verona<br />
Treviso<br />
Venezia<br />
0 50<br />
› Information at www.mobilcard.info and www.suedtiroler-weinstrasse.it<br />
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Further information: www.kaltern.com<br />
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Tourism Office Kaltern<br />
Piazza Principale |Marktplatz 8<br />
39052 Caldaro |Kaltern<br />
South Tyrol—Italy<br />
i<br />
KALTERN-VISITOR INFO<br />
If you have any questions for us,<br />
simply stop by the Tourism Office Kaltern:<br />
Phone +39 0471 963 169<br />
or contact us online or send us an email:<br />
www.kaltern.com<br />
info@kaltern.com<br />
Kaltern at thelake