Following the footsteps of culture in South Tyrol

A region, that has a lot to tell

The picturesque village of Castelrotto/ Kastelruth delights with its century-old architecture, customs, and habits. Here, halfway between Bolzano/ Bozen and Bressanone/ Brixen, lays what the world-famous Kastelruther Spatzen call their home - a picturesque village in the heart of the Dolomites. For those wanting to see more than just the immediate and natural landscapes surrounding the Alpenflora****, they can explore the manyfold historic villages and towns of South Tyrol.

THE KASTELRUTHER SPATZEN

The Kastelruther Spatzen is one of the most successful German-language folk music groups of our time. The group has received many awards, including 13 Echo Awards and over 100 golden records (“Goldene Schallplatte”). They have remained closely connected to their hometown, Castelrotto/ Kastelruth. Every year they play at the traditional open-air “Spatzenfest” and their atmospheric Christmas concert.

THE KASTELRUTHER SPATZEN

The Kastelruther Spatzen is one of the most successful German-language folk music groups of our time. The group has received many awards, including 13 Echo Awards and over 100 golden records (“Goldene Schallplatte”). They have remained closely connected to their hometown, Castelrotto/ Kastelruth. Every year they play at the traditional open-air “Spatzenfest” and their atmospheric Christmas concert.

BRIXEN/ BRESSANONE

Brixen is the oldest city in Tyrol and is known as the bishop's town. The city's landmark, the cathedral, contains frescoes by Paul Troger, one of the most important baroque altars in Tyrol, and 33 different types of precious marble. Its cathedral cloister decorated with beautiful frescoes is one of the most important artistic monuments in South Tyrol. Not far away lays the monastery of Neustift, once an important spiritual and cultural center of Tyrol. The monastery is home to one of the oldest active wineries in the world with famous white wines such as Sylvaner and Müller Thurgau.

BRIXEN/ BRESSANONE

Brixen is the oldest city in Tyrol and is known as the bishop's town. The city's landmark, the cathedral, contains frescoes by Paul Troger, one of the most important baroque altars in Tyrol, and 33 different types of precious marble. Its cathedral cloister decorated with beautiful frescoes is one of the most important artistic monuments in South Tyrol. Not far away lays the monastery of Neustift, once an important spiritual and cultural center of Tyrol. The monastery is home to one of the oldest active wineries in the world with famous white wines such as Sylvaner and Müller Thurgau.

BOZEN/ BOLZANO

Bolzano, South Tyrol's provincial capital, is only a short car ride away. The lively and cheerful city of Bolzano is trapped between its alpine and Mediterranean flair and displays both modern-cosmopolitan and traditional sides. In the old town you will find narrow shopping streets like the Lauben with elegant shops, small stores, and international fashion houses, but also inviting squares with many different cafes and restaurants. Important museums are located in Bolzano, such as the Museum of Archaeology, which is home to the 5000-year-old glacier mummy Ötzi, or the Museum of Nature, where you can learn more about the formation and present appearance of South Tyrolean landscapes.

BOZEN/ BOLZANO

Bolzano, South Tyrol's provincial capital, is only a short car ride away. The lively and cheerful city of Bolzano is trapped between its alpine and Mediterranean flair and displays both modern-cosmopolitan and traditional sides. In the old town you will find narrow shopping streets like the Lauben with elegant shops, small stores, and international fashion houses, but also inviting squares with many different cafes and restaurants. Important museums are located in Bolzano, such as the Museum of Archaeology, which is home to the 5000-year-old glacier mummy Ötzi, or the Museum of Nature, where you can learn more about the formation and present appearance of South Tyrolean landscapes.