The Südtirol Highlights 2014

Biathlon World Cup Anterselva/Antholz16th to 19th of January 2014

Anterselva has become one of the international

sport and biathlon world´s venues most steeped in

www.biathlon-antholz.it/en/

Bolzano/Bozen Wine Exhibition “Bozner

Weinkost”12th to 16th of March 2014

“wine market” to pro-vide producers and prospec-

evolved into the “Bozner Weinkost”. The venue is

the sumptuous medieval Maretsch Castle nestling

producers will present their latest harvest releases,

along with more mature and “Riserva” wines from

earlier vintages.

www.altoadigewines.com

Dé dl vin/Wine-Ski Safari, Alta Badia30th of March 2014

www.altabadia.org

Giro d‘Italia, Val Venosta27th of May 2014

Rub shoulders with the stars of the international

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www.gazzetta.it

Bolzano Festival BozenSummer 2014

one of the most multi-farious and interesting

encounters and exchanges with well established

artists.

www.bolzanofestivalbozen.it

Oswald von Wolkenstein Riding Competi-

tion Alpe di Siusi/Seiser Alm 30th of May to 1st of June 2014

The Oswald von Wolkenstein equestrian event, a

picturesque pageant of medieval horsemanship

skills, is taking place on in the Alpe di Siusi/Seiser

Sciliar/Schlern mountain. Riders compete in teams

of four in events testing medieval riding skills

with a banner at full gallop, negotiating hurdles and

slalom-like gates.

www.alpedisiusi.info/en

Südtirol Jazzfestival Alto Adige 26th of June to 6th of July 2014

One of the most important music festivals Europe-

mixture of the traditional and the modern will take

castles and manor houses, though also in town

spring climate.

“Maratona dles Dolomites” Road Bike Race,

Alta Badia6th of July 2014

The Maratona dles Dolomites is taking place on

all over the world (from 35 countries) will compete

in the race.

www.maratona.it

“Dolomiti Superbike” Mountain Bike Race,

Alta Pusteria/Hochpustertal12th of July 2014

The event, which is renowned for its arduousness,

participants. Entrants can choose between two

distances, 113 and 60 kilo-metres.

www.dolomitisuperbike.com

Gustav Mahler Music Weeks,

Dobbiaco/Toblach12th to 27th of July 2014

famous academics, award presentation of the Inter-

features which encapsulate the Gustav Mahler Mu-

www.gustav-mahler.it

Marble & apricots, Lasa02nd to 03rd of August 2014

its marble and also for its delicious apricots. The

festival showcases Laas and its two treasures. It

also includes an inter-esting supporting cultural

and entertainment programme offering visitors the

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culent fruit. Both are also available for pur-chase.

www.schlanders-laas.it

Merano Music Festival, Merano/Meran25th of August to 22nd of September 2014

The Merano Music Weeks now rate among Europe’s

most important classical music festivals, inaugurat-

maintained its commitment to the highest artistic

demands. Top orchestras and superb interpreters

ensure the most memorable artistic highlights.

www.meranofestival.com

Merano Grand Prix SteeplechaseSeptember 2014

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been captivating racing enthusiasts since 1935.

steeplechase generates enormous enthusiasm and

www.meranomaia.it

Transart - festival for contemporary culture,

South Tyrol10th to 27th of September 2014

once again features an inimitable programme of

music, dance, theatre, art and the latest technol-

ogies.

www.transart.it

IMS – KIKU International Mountain Sum-

mit®, Brixen/Bressanone16th to 21st of October 2014

The IMS-International Mountain Summit® is an

international platform which discusses, celebrates

and casts a new light on the mountains in all their

different facts.

www.ims.bz

Merano International WineFestival

& Culinaria8th to 10th of November 2014

The annual event has become one of the most

prestigious of its kind world-wide, providing an op-

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nomic festival titled “Culinaria”, where epicures can

savour choice and authentic food products from

www.meranowinefestival.com

South Tyrol’s Original Christmas marketsfrom 28th November 2014

towns of Bolzano/Bozen, Bressanone/Brixen,

Brunico/Bruneck, Merano/Meran, Vipiteno/Ster-

makes this a must-see event.

www.suedtirol.info/christmasmarkets

Ski World Cup in Val Gardena /Gröden und

Alta BadiaDecember 2014

The downhill ski elite competes on the famous

Saslong slope in Val Gadena and the infamous Gran

Risa in Alga Badia.

www.saslong.org

www.skiworldcup.it

International New Year’s Eve Boclassic Run,

Bolzano/Bozen31st December 2014

The best-known runners meet in the regional capi-

tal of Bolzano to partici-pate in the best-attended

New Year’s Eve run in the world. The route winds

www.boclassic.it