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Kaltern<br />
at thelake<br />
Oneofthe most<br />
beautifulwinevillages<br />
in theworld.
Kaltern and its lake.<br />
Some believe that Kaltern is located right<br />
next to LakeKalternand, while that’s true<br />
to acertain extent, thevillagedoesnot 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. Prettypaths crisscross the<br />
landscape, even thefamousSouthTyrolean<br />
Wine Road.<br />
Kaltern at thelake
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Lake Stage<br />
Performances <strong>2021</strong>:<br />
Tuesday,20 th of July <strong>2021</strong>: ConcertThe Dire Straits Experience<br />
Tuesday, 27 th of July <strong>2021</strong>: ConcertAliceMerton<br />
Tuesday,3 rd of August <strong>2021</strong>: Concert<br />
Information and ticketbooking<br />
at theTourism Office Kaltern, www.kaltern.com<br />
Kaltern at thelake
TheLakeStagePerformances.<br />
Unique across allSouth Tyrol.<br />
And as if thenatural scenario wasnot<br />
enough, themoon peaksfrombehind the<br />
stage,travelling across thenightlycanopy.<br />
Unbelievable, abit kitsch, we admit it,<br />
magicalnevertheless. Getreadyto<br />
experience this and muchmoreupon<br />
receiving an invitation to theLakeStage<br />
Performances in Kaltern.The stage<br />
appears to towerdirectlyabove thelake,<br />
theawe-inspiring architectureofthe pool<br />
and acalendar packedwithevents contribute<br />
to making theStage Performances oneof<br />
thehighlightsofthe SouthTyroleansummer.<br />
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Thefieldisset.<br />
EuropeanFistballChampionship.<br />
Maximum focus, thoughtout tactic,perfect<br />
tecnique, stunning actions–thisisFistball.<br />
And it mustbeexperience live! In <strong>2021</strong><br />
Kaltern gives youthe chance. “Whereothers<br />
spend theirholidays”teams from all over<br />
Europecompete at thesportsareaof<br />
S. Antonio and trytheir besttobecome the<br />
newEuropean Champion!<br />
Kaltern at thelake
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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 winewhen 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 />
whynot step 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
Holidays. As in thepast, so today.<br />
Designed by theSwiss engineer EmilStrub<br />
and formallyinaugurated in 1903:The funicular<br />
to theMendel, Kaltern’s localmountain.<br />
What hasbeen apopular summer retreat for<br />
residents and “noble” guests from all over<br />
theworld, is still an outstanding experience:<br />
thewonderful panoramic viewisamust-see.<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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Andtheneverythingbecomes easy.<br />
Relax,takeabreak,enjoy. Spending holidays<br />
in Kalternmeans to have time.You will<br />
find yours on biketrails andwalking paths,<br />
in theshadowofatree, or on thelanding<br />
stage at thelake. While tasting agood icecream<br />
or who knows whereelse. Explore<br />
thesurroundings witheyeswide open,<br />
whether by foot or bike –every corner hides<br />
alovelyplace.<br />
Kaltern at thelake
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p. 20 — THE LAKE<br />
Emerald green, refreshing, blissful. Lake<br />
Kaltern is there for everyone: big and<br />
small, fitness freaks orcouch potatoes,<br />
flora and fauna.<br />
p. 24 — KALTERN, HERE AND NOW<br />
Aglimpse of life inthe village, its centre,<br />
and neighbourhoods.<br />
p. 28 — 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 thesametime, letusenjoy<br />
what gardens, forests, fruitgroves<br />
andvineyards offer. Diving into<br />
nature. Climbing,walking broodingoversomething,biking,<br />
cycling,<br />
playing, admiring. We admire<br />
culture. What people builtand continuetobuild;how<br />
they sing,make<br />
music, paint, howtheyshape the<br />
landscapeand leavetheir mark on the<br />
land. Behold,atinykaleidoscope<br />
of Kaltern!And yes: we want to get<br />
to know youbetter, too. Come to<br />
Kaltern,one of themostbeautiful<br />
wine villages in theworld.<br />
p. 32 — FRESH AIR, WATER, SUNSHINE<br />
What to do out and about throughout the<br />
year. But only if you really want to.<br />
p. 36 — LANDSCAPE, PEOPLE, CULTURE<br />
Shaped bymankind: art and culture inour<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 />
Ifth<br />
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Kaltern at thelake
One lake –many faces:<br />
sometimes gentle, sometimes<br />
brisk. Waves, wind and fun.<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,itcalls 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 />
Soft water,<br />
pleasant air –pure<br />
swimming experience.<br />
Enjoying the good life atthe beach café.<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 restaurants 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 asfar back asthe<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 />
Summer with the family<br />
at Lake Kaltern –<br />
lifelong memories.
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Kaltern at thelake
In the meanwhile in the village:<br />
cool alleys, warm colours,<br />
small shops, fine bars.<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 />
Followthe church bell towers. Thereare<br />
at least as many church towers as thereare<br />
neighbourhoods in Kaltern. Everypartof<br />
thevillage has at least one. And eachofthem<br />
stands out fortheir different ‘personality’<br />
(Just ask thepeople who livehere!). They<br />
couldn’t be moredifferent, likeday and night:<br />
one maybelocated above thevillage, sayin<br />
S. Antonio near theMendel Cable Car,orin<br />
Pianizza di Soprainthe middle of vineyards<br />
or further away in Castelvecchio. Or if they’re<br />
down below, in S. Giuseppe al Lago or halfway<br />
thereinVilla di Mezzo.<br />
The fountain at<br />
the market square:<br />
alot of water,<br />
alot of fun.<br />
The market square asafestive square …<br />
The area isn’t exactlysmall and thepaths are<br />
entwined: another proof that many former<br />
independent villages came together to build<br />
astrong community.And what about thealtitude?<br />
It’s quite thesportivefeat on foot and by<br />
bike, it becomes slightlyless taxing withthe<br />
e-bike.<br />
…where the music cannot be missed.<br />
!<br />
MARKET DAY —The farmer’s market trundles into the market<br />
square ofKaltern on Tuesday morning, and on Saturdays as<br />
well during springtime and autumn. Vegetables, fruit, eggs,<br />
herbs, cheese, flowers, honey, juices, wine and alot 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 dry<br />
as abone, another time it was rippling with wine.<br />
CHRISTMAS INKALTERN —Christmas is when the wine<br />
village wears its most festive garb and offers afestive<br />
programme and special moments.<br />
Kaltern at thelake<br />
Ahistoric path? On theone hand, it certainlyis!<br />
This beautiful area has been home<br />
to settlements forsome time, and exquisite<br />
wine also growshere, fruit and vegetables<br />
thrive and theforests arebursting withwild<br />
game and other animals. On theother hand,<br />
it isn’t that historical. Allowustoexplain:<br />
luckilyenough, theIce Agemissed Kaltern<br />
by ahair’s breadth, as theglaciers shifted the<br />
course of theriver to<br />
theother side of the<br />
valley,thus keeping<br />
theattention of migratorypeople<br />
away from<br />
us. Peace and quiet<br />
forcenturies –and<br />
notmuchhas changed<br />
today.<br />
“Beautiful Kaltern:there<br />
is theSouth,withits<br />
features.And so the<br />
North.Andthenyou find<br />
theperfect blend.No<br />
wonder,the church tower<br />
of Kaltern hasits own<br />
traits as well.”<br />
Favourite place<br />
at any time.<br />
The favourite bar,<br />
with the best view<br />
on Kaltern’s<br />
everyday life.
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Kaltern at thelake
The grapes are nearly ripe<br />
and the harvest marks the<br />
start of their ‘second life’<br />
as wine.<br />
Home of the<br />
Kalterersee<br />
wine<br />
Thelake, Lake Kaltern (German<br />
KaltererSee)! Butalsothe Kalterersee<br />
wine.Both“Kalterns” have arole<br />
here:you swim in theLakeKaltern,<br />
whileyou savour agoodglass of<br />
Kaltererseewine! Both areanintegral<br />
part of thevillage life.Every<br />
localcarries thelakeand localwine<br />
with them. TheKalterersee wine<br />
is pressedfromalocal autochthonous<br />
grapevariety, the Vernatsch.After<br />
consistent high-quality work,we’re<br />
proudabout this specialred wine you<br />
canonlyfind here.Fresh,fruity, light<br />
andsimple,servedslightlychilled<br />
anditgoeswellwithaSouth Tyrolean<br />
snacksuchasSpeck as well as pizza<br />
andpasta. We’realsoproud about<br />
theother excellentwines in Kaltern,<br />
regardless if redorwhite. Cheers!<br />
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Observe how our grapes grow —for<br />
example, during avineyard tour.<br />
Admire, walk about, and complete ataster<br />
course at the South Tyrol Wine Academy.<br />
Indulging in the Kalterersee wine.<br />
Italian style lunch and traditional South<br />
Tyrolean “marende” for snack. Asalways<br />
with our wine.<br />
!<br />
Year-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 a<br />
Kalterersee Charter containing criteria<br />
ruling on quality,the typicality of wines,<br />
vineyards, varieties and harvests,aswell as<br />
cultivation methods, thelaunchofsales,<br />
and theprocedures forawarding seals of<br />
quality.Last year wein.kaltern celebrated its<br />
firsttwenty year anniversary, while forthe<br />
Kalterersee Charter it wasthe 10th one. If<br />
that’s no reason to celebrate! Celebrations<br />
that couldn’t be held in 2020 will be rescheduled<br />
for<strong>2021</strong>. And of course, thewhole village<br />
participates.<br />
Wine production marks therythm 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<br />
from local cuisine, which, likeeverything<br />
in our area, happilycombines Alpine and<br />
Mediterranean elements. 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 />
There isneither the village,<br />
nor the lake –but it’s still<br />
Kaltern: where grapes adorn<br />
the vineyards inautumn.<br />
“What youdoin<br />
Kaltern isn’timportant:<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 ofthe<br />
local industry in Kaltern. The goal is to create 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 TRAIL —forms afigure of eight with acrossroads<br />
at the winehouse PUNKT onthe market square and will lead<br />
you across the vineyards surrounding Kaltern. You’ll discover<br />
the historic names ofthe vineyards aswell as the diversity of<br />
the local, 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 />
The taste of our region<br />
enclosed in aglass! Fruity,<br />
fresh, elegant.
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Kaltern at thelake
Climbing mountains like a<br />
chamois –but without ropes<br />
and hooks. In the image the<br />
Rastenbachklamm gorge<br />
between Castelvecchio and<br />
S. Giuseppe al lago.<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 or an exciting<br />
walkingthrough theRastenbachklammgorge.<br />
Andleave enough<br />
time forsome‘me time’inthe shadeof<br />
abeach cafe,onthe deckchairbelow<br />
theapple tree or on thelakeshore<br />
next to theforest. You’re welcome:<br />
Kaltern offersholiday funfor everyone.<br />
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 />
Passo Mendola.<br />
Observing, hearing,<br />
wondering. Enjoying<br />
the landscape, always<br />
overlooking the lake.<br />
The whole day long on your bike.<br />
It’s fun. And makes you thirsty!<br />
Discovering the region! The lake<br />
and the forest and the mountains.<br />
Towards Passo Mendola. For new<br />
perspectives and insights.<br />
!<br />
GOLFCLUB DOLOMITI —Just a30minutes’ drive tothe<br />
18 hole course in Sarnonico upand over Passo Mendola.<br />
Great 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 in Tyrol, and the steepest and<br />
longest continuous Cable Car railway in Europe.<br />
HIKING —You simply cannot visit Kaltern and not gofor 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 />
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 or BIKE<br />
Transalp forsome time now.<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 to<br />
themesmerising lake: regardless of whereyou<br />
areinKaltern, you’re constantlylooking for<br />
it, and see it from ahundred different points<br />
of view. Find your<br />
way,pace, theright<br />
balance between body<br />
and soul, between your<br />
fellowtravellers, man<br />
and nature.<br />
„Takeafront rowonthe<br />
Mendel Cable Carheading<br />
downtothe valley fora<br />
unique glimpseoftwelve<br />
minutesfromheaven<br />
to paradise downbelow.“<br />
Kaltern at thelake<br />
Walking new paths,<br />
step by step.<br />
Upstairs, downstairs.<br />
And nature all around.
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Kaltern at thelake
The other side of Kaltern:<br />
buildings steeped in history<br />
give usaninsight into our<br />
glorious past.<br />
Landscape,<br />
people,<br />
and culture<br />
Youcould also say: terroir. (A word<br />
whichconnotespeople living in an<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 />
Green hills cultivated at<br />
vineyard, place oflonging –<br />
agift of nature. Between the<br />
mountains and the lake.<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. An architectural<br />
guide will lead youonatour in thefootsteps<br />
of the“Ancient buildings 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 of stairs, and inner<br />
courtyards.<br />
GALLERIES IN KALTERN —Artists from all over Europe<br />
show their works inthe “GefängnisLeCarceri” and the<br />
“Hochparterre-Salotto” galleries.<br />
SOUTH TYROLEAN WINE ACADEMY —The beating heart of<br />
wine culture in Kaltern. The programme is developed based<br />
on the slogan ‘Experiencing wine culture’ and isideal for both<br />
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 on the<br />
autumnal ‘Törggelen’ wine and chestnut tradition!<br />
Kaltern at thelake<br />
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 live<br />
concerts on the marketsquare, exhibitions<br />
in thetwo village galleries, thecinema in the<br />
former train station.<br />
Our cultural programme:<br />
small,<br />
refined, and smart.<br />
Abalm forthe soul,<br />
fuel forconversation.<br />
Folk dance and typical custumes –<br />
living traditions.<br />
„Our cultural programme:<br />
small, refined,and<br />
smart. Abalmfor thesoul,<br />
fuel forconversation.<br />
Aholiday to remember.“<br />
The bounty of nature:<br />
apples, pears, grapes<br />
and plums. Sun-ripened<br />
delicacies waiting to be tasted.
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Only in Kaltern.<br />
CASTELVECCHIO<br />
ALT<strong>EN</strong>BURG<br />
CIRCULAR LAKE HIKING TRAIL<br />
Kaltern 101:alakeand biotope,<br />
vineyards and stately buildings, acastle<br />
and plenty of church towers, theMendel<br />
ridge,cafes and restaurants. There’s<br />
no excuse: walking, hiking, cycling,<br />
pushing prams, everyone<br />
can walk around thelakehowever<br />
they please.<br />
RAST<strong>EN</strong>BACHKLAMM<br />
GORGE AND<br />
PEACE PATH HIKE<br />
A special hiking tip. Thepathisabit<br />
adventurous, however wooden steps<br />
and bridgesare safelysecured and<br />
can be trodonwithchildren, too.<br />
The Rastenbachklamm gorge on the<br />
Peace Path trail symbolises thevirtue<br />
of courage.<br />
S. GIUSEPPE AL LAGO<br />
ST.JOSEF AM SEE<br />
SPORT AREA 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. Nine of them<br />
are especiallydedicated to children.<br />
THE WINE TRAIL<br />
The Wine Trail forms afigure of eight<br />
and will lead youacross the vineyards<br />
surrounding Kaltern. Youcanread<br />
thehistorical names ofthe vineyards<br />
on white plaques which areplaced in<br />
theground. Moreover, interesting<br />
information about wine is displayed<br />
at four resting points.<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 an unique 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 />
Kaltern at thelake<br />
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 />
Mitterberg mountain between<br />
Monticolo and LakeKalternand is<br />
partofmanyhiking routes.
M<strong>EN</strong>DEL CABLE CAR<br />
The Mendel Cable Car wasopened in<br />
1903 (and has been renovated many<br />
times since then), has a64% incline<br />
and abeautiful vi<br />
ew across theOltradige,<br />
overcoming morethan 854m<br />
altitude in just 12 minutes. Apopular<br />
slip road forexcursions on thePasso<br />
Mendolaandridge.<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 />
THEPASSO<br />
M<strong>EN</strong>DOLA ROAD<br />
The Romans used thepath crossing<br />
thePasso Mendola, as did 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 manyevents<br />
and markets. 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 />
nooks andcrannies! On this<br />
page you’ll findsome of the<br />
unmissablespots!<br />
Havefun discovering 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 />
Passo Mendola –Penegal<br />
BIKE TOURS<br />
Village –LakeKaltern –vi vllage<br />
Circular biki<br />
ng trail on Mitterberg<br />
mountain<br />
Kaltern–Bolzano–Kaltern<br />
Kaltern–Passo Mendola<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 />
VIPIT<strong>EN</strong>O/<br />
STERZING<br />
ARRIVAL<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 />
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 />
By train<br />
On the Munich-Innsbruck-Verona line to Bolzano, where all trains stop.<br />
Bus station is very close to the train station, where buses go to all villages<br />
in Bolzano’s surrounding area.<br />
› Information at www.bahn.de, www.ferroviedellostato.it<br />
or www.suedtirolmobil.info/en<br />
Bus connections<br />
Flixbus offers several coach connections a day via Munich or Innsbruck,<br />
or rather Milan/Venice and Verona towards South Tyrol. Regular bus connections<br />
from Bolzano to Kaltern. The Südtirol Transfer shuttle instead takes<br />
you right to your accommodation facility.<br />
› Further information on www.flixbus.it<br />
Bus connections from Switzerland<br />
From March to November, weekly bus connections viacomfortable buses from St.<br />
Gallen, Wängi, Winterthur, Zurich and LandquarttoKalternand SouthTyrol’s<br />
south. Südtirol Transfer will finally take you right to your holiday destination.<br />
› Further information at www.suedtirolexpress.ch<br />
Südtirol Transfer<br />
Car-free holidays in SouthTyrol arenoproblem: in case you reachusby<br />
train or bus,Südtirol Transfer helps you to easily reachyour accommodation<br />
in Kaltern. From theBolzano railway station or thelong-distance bus<br />
stopyou cantakethe connecting bus to your accommodation and, at the<br />
endofyour stay,backtoBolzano. Thankstothe well-developed public transfer<br />
networkand themanydifferent guestcards, SouthTyrol can be easily<br />
discovered without car.<br />
› Further information and online booking of the Südtirol Transfer on<br />
www.suedtiroltransfer.com<br />
By airplane<br />
Verona/Villafranca (140km), Innsbruck(139km). Youcan get to South<br />
Tyrolquicklyand convenientlybybus transfers from theMilan Malpensa,<br />
Bergamo, Verona and Munichairports. Forexample, Munich-SouthTyrol<br />
six times aday.<br />
› Time tables, information and booking on www.suedtirolbus.it,<br />
www.busgroup.eu and www.flixbus.it<br />
By car<br />
From thenorth (Brennero): motorway A22, exit Bolzano Sud, take theWine<br />
Road towardsKaltern.<br />
From thesouth: motorway A22, exit Egna-Ora-Termeno, take theWine Road<br />
towardsKaltern.<br />
From Arlberg/Landeck: Take thePassoResia to Merano, then take the<br />
highway in thedirectionofBolzano, exit on theWine Road towardsKaltern.<br />
Zürich<br />
Lugano<br />
Bregenz<br />
Vaduz<br />
Chur<br />
Zernez<br />
Merano/<br />
Meran<br />
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 />
mobil &activ Cardand WinePass<br />
The mobil &activ Cardand theWinePass giveyou unlimited access to all<br />
public means of transportofthe SouthTyrolean networkaswell as free<br />
admission to different services and activities along theSouthTyrolean wine<br />
road. The guestcards areavailable exclusivelyatthe participant partner<br />
companies (see thepictogram inside theaccommodation guide).<br />
› Further information on www.mobilcard.info, www.kaltern.com/mobility,<br />
www.suedtiroler-weinstrasse.it<br />
Mobilcard, museumobil Card, bikemobil Card<br />
With themobilcard,you haveaccess to any public transportation in<br />
SouthTyrol. The museumobil Cardincludes entrance to all regional museums<br />
in South Tyroland thebikemobil Cardincludes theusageofarental<br />
bikefor aday.Available at thetouristoffice and at all authorized sale points.<br />
Bergamo<br />
Treviso<br />
› Further information on www.mobilcard.info<br />
Milano<br />
Verona<br />
Venezia<br />
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Further information: www.kaltern.com<br />
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Kaltern<br />
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39052 Caldaro |Kaltern<br />
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