Events in Meran und Umgebung

In November the buzz in Schenna is focussed on culinary delights. Local restaurants highlight seasonal game specialities such as sumptuous venison stews and succulent saddle of venison. The sheer variety of the autumnal culinary experiences paired with award-winning regional wines is sure to thrill every gourmet. And while the palate is entertained by such delectable flavours, live folk performances further enhance the authentic atmosphere! Friday 8.11. Restaurant Pichler Die Hoamstanzer 7 p.m. Tel. 0473 945614 Saturday 9.11. Hotel Das Sonnenparadies Santoni Family 7 p.m. Tel. 0473 945676 Sunday 10.11. Mountain Inn Sterneck Oskar Mair 7-9 p.m. Tel. 0473 949529 Saturday 16.11. Hotel Restaurant Tannerhof Eckbankduo 7 p.m. Tel. 0473 943229 Sunday 17.11. Hotel Restaurant Schlosswirt Jagdhornbläser 11 a.m. Tel. 0473 945620 Sunday 17.11. Taser Alm mountain inn Hannes & Jakob 1 p.m. Tel. 0473 945615 Friday 22.11. Mountain Village Hasenegg Martin Perkmann 7 p.m. Tel. 0473 949419 or 335 532 86 04 Saturday 23.11. Hotel Hohenwart Evi Mair 7 p.m. Tel. 0473 944400 Sunday 24.11. Zmailerhof farm Martin Haspinger 12.30 p.m. Tel. 0473 945881

Every Saturday and Sunday, starting at 2 PM, the restaurant at Sonnenparadies pampers you with coffee and cake. Treat yourself in the afternoon with selected hot beverages and sweet delights in a cozy atmosphere. From November 9, 2024, to December 7, 2024, inclusive.

Dive into the world of Aperitivo vibes! Leave the everyday behind and enjoy the perfect mix of relaxed music, good company, and exclusive drinks – all lovingly homemade. From refreshing herbal syrups to our unique homemade infusions – we prepare the ingredients for our cocktails ourselves, so you can experience the pure taste of freshness and creativity. Make yourself comfortable, grab a drink, and let the chill sounds carry you through the evening. Of course, there's no entry fee – everyone is warmly welcome. Aperitif prices depend on the cocktails, and of course, there's also nibble snacks and various small bites. (available from 2 PM) 2:00 PM – 12:00 AM • 08.11. to 10.11.2024 • 15.11. to 17.11.2024 • 22.11. to 24.11.2024 • 29.11. to 01.12.2024 • 06.12. to 08.12.2024

FANCY A PICNIC AT THE KNOTTNKINO? The Lenkhof farm is happy to offer you a picnic basket, filled with home-made products from the farm. You can pick up your basket at the farm and walk up to the Knottnkino - open-air cinema (approx. 20 min.) to enjoy the delicious products in the open air with a wonderful view. Lenkhof basket (for 2 persons) 3-4 pieces of different cheeses, 2 drinking yoghurts, 1 carrot chutney, 1 pumpkin chutney, "Schüttelbrot" (crispy bread), 2 juices, 6 cooked quail eggs Price: approx. € 40.00 (+ € 20.00 deposit for basket, cutting board and cutlery) South Tyrolean basket (for 2 persons) 3-4 pieces of different cheeses, 1 carrot chutney, 1 pumpkin chutney, "Schüttelbrot" (crispy bread), 6 cooked quail eggs, 1 piece of Speck, 1 bottle of wine Price: approx. € 50.00 (+ € 30.00 deposit for basket, cutting board, cutlery, glasses and bottle opener) The contents of the basket can be adapted to individual wishes and also be filled for several people (price varies depending on contents).

Since its opening, the ice rink in the centre of Schenna has enjoyed great popularity. Anyone who wants to take to the ice is in exactly the right place in Schenna. The 12x30 metre artificial ice rink offers locals and guests the chance to do their laps on the shiny surface right in the village centre. Skates and helmets can be rented. A food stall offers warming drinks and snacks. Opening hours: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM The food stall remains open until 8:00 PM Closed on Tuesdays - except on 24. & 31.12.

Welcome: Katharina Johanna Zeller (Deputy Mayor of Merano), Arch. Carlotta Zambonato (Department of Building Construction and Technical Services, Autonomous Province of Bolzano - South Tyrol), introduction: Filippo Bricolo (curator), Annette Spiro (jury member), opening: Martina Oberprantacher (director). Kunst Meran is pleased to present the fourth edition of the exhibition and publication project New Architecture in South Tyrol together with the Architekturstiftung Südtirol and the Südtiroler Künstlerbund. After the first three editions (2006, 2012, 2018), the new edition presents another inventory of projects that document the architectural development process in South Tyrol and tell the recent architectural history of this region. The selection was made by an international jury. The exhibition New Architecture in South Tyrol 2018-2024 will be on display at Kunst Meran from 27 October 2024 to 16 February 2025. The publication of the same name with the selected 56 new South Tyrolean buildings and texts by Filippo Bricolo, Annette Spiro e Elisa Valero Ramos will be published by Park Books in Zurich. Curated by: Filippo Bricolo Projects by: alpina architects, Walter Angonese, Architekten Mahlknecht Comploi, Architekturgemeinschaft 15, Architekturkollektiv null17, Area Architetti Associati, Roland Baldi Architects, bergmeisterwolf, Busselli Scherer, Carlana Mezzalira Pentimalli, CeZ Calderan e Zanovello architetti, Comfort Architecten, Daniel Ellecosta, Martin Feiersinger, Flaim Prünster Architekten, Andreas Gruber Architekten, Alfred Gufler, Markus Hinteregger, Höller & Klotzner Architekten, kostnerarchitektur, KUP - ARCH, Messner Architects, MoDusArchitects, Andreas Moroder, NAEMAS Architekturkonzepte, NOA, Fabian Oberhofer, Pedevilla Architects, Peter Pichler Architecture, Markus Scherer, Senoner Tammerle Architekten, STIFTER + BACHMANN, Plasma Studio, tara, Julian Tratter, Martin Trebo, Lukas Wielander Duration: 27 October 2024 - 16 February 2025 Press conference: 25 October 2024, 10 am Location: Art Merano Merano Arte | Lauben 163, 39012 Merano Opening hours: Tue - Sat: 10 am - 6 pm, Sun & public holidays: 11 am - 6 pm Info: info@kunstmeranoarte.org | www.kunstmeranoarte.org Press contacts: Julia Lindner | press@lindnerconcepts.com | +39 349 0823968 (Press office DE and South Tyrol) Anna Zinelli | zinelli@kunstmeranoarte.org | 0473 212643 (Press Office IT, South Tyrol) Irene Guzman | press@kunstmeranoarte.org| +39 349 0823968 (Press Office IT) Carlana Mezzalira Pentimalli Bressanone City Library Bressanone 2021 Photo: Marco Cappelletti mountain master wolf ‘growing out’, pacherhof Novacella, Varna 2018 Photo: Gustav Willeit Roland Baldi Architects Ritten civil defence centre Klobenstein 2020 Photo: Oskar Da Riz Pedevilla Architects ciAsa Aqua Bad Cortina San Vigilio di Marebbe 2020 Photo: Gustav Willeit Julian Tratter, Markus Hinteregger Barth, Hall 3 2023 Bressanone Photo: Gustav Willeit Partners Sponsors KUNST MERAN in the house of the Sparkasse Lauben 163 39012 Merano Tel. 0039 0473 212643 info@kunstmeranoarte.org Member of AMACI www.kunstmeranoarte.org Tue - Sat 10 am - 6 pm Sundays and public holidays 11am - 6

From the end of October to the end of February the ice rink reopens for the public at the sports facility in the Gaulschlucht

Looking for very special and original gifts, chatting with the hobby artists and spending time in a cosy, warm, Christmas atmosphere? This market is an insider tip for lovers of homemade goods. At the crafts market "Kreativmarktl Algund" you will find candles, jewellery, clocks, bags and wallets, greeting cards, ceramic and porcelain items, gnomes, textiles, crocheted items, decorative items made of wood, paper, felt and concrete, special items for wine lovers, flower arrangements made of natural materials and many more original, unique crafts. Free admission.

In the writings and visions of Hildegard of Bingen, Bonn artist Marianne Pitzen discovered that Hildegard saw a female image of God in the figure of wisdom, Sophia. On display are three-dimensional installations and replicas by artist and founder of the Frauenmuseum Bonn Marianne Pitzen. These are replicas of artistic works from the convent workshops, of which only a few copies remained after a fire, and writings on natural history and medicine with photographs by Marlies Obier from Siegen, who studied German, theology and history.

Farm distillery with guided tour and tasting of noble distillates and liqueurs. Production and sale of dried fruits and other farm products, Monday and Friday at 5.00 p.m. (possible at any time by appointment, mobile +39 339 311 163 6).

Guest showcase by Lisa Settari. In this exhibition, Lisa Settari offers insights into her master's thesis on the coming-out narratives of women who love women in South Tyrol's recent history. The work is based on twenty oral history interviews that Lisa Settari was allowed to conduct with ten women-loving women. Thanks to these oral sources and a focus on women's, gender and queer history, the existing historiography of South Tyrol can be both enriched and critically scrutinised. Lisa Settari: born 1994 in Merano, Bachelor in Political Science, Master in European Women's and Gender History, currently lecturer at the ‘Alexandru Ioan Cuza’ University in Iași (Romania).

Photographs by Paola Marcello curated by Luca Chistè. ‘Whenever a woman fights for herself, she fights for all women’, Maya Angelou. The project, proposed by the Passirio Merano association and the city of Merano in collaboration with the Merano Women's Museum, shows a selection of photographs, printed using fine art techniques, taken during a long journey by the author through seven Asian countries (Thailand, Nepal, India, Pakistan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Iran) with the declared aim of documenting the situation of women.

Explore the region in a very special way: on a carriage ride with the gentle Haflinger horses. Sonja from the Sulfner riding stable harnesses her good-natured blondes and offers you a romantic animal experience. Enjoy the peaceful ride through the picturesque landscape and let yourself be enchanted by the unique atmosphere. Whether for horse lovers young or old, this carriage ride is an unforgettable adventure that combines nature and a love of animals. Get ready for a day full of joy and magic!

Discover the story of the South Tyrolean apple in Meran/Merano! This apple tour of Merano's fruit cooperative CAFA will tell you everything you ever wanted to know about our local fruit. After a short introductory film you can explore the entire cooperative in the company of our apple experts and follow the storage, sorting, packaging and shipping of the South Tyrolean apple. Our apple expert will let you in on all kinds of secrets about our apples' goodness, the varieties and how best to store them at home. To round off the tour there is a brief apple tasting session. Registration for participation at the tourist office Marlengo, until monday, 4 p.m. Price 4 € per person. Our guide only speaks german and italian.

ONLY IN GERMAN! As the old Torggl (wine press) in the entrance suggests, the Torgglerhof has a rich history of fruit and wine-growing. Discover just how far it dates back to and which stimulating spirits are produced with passion and savoir-faire in Schenna’s first farm distillery during a tour of the historical cellar rooms, led by winegrower Matthias. Don’t worry, you’ll have plenty of time to sample some in the generous tasting session that follows!

A visit of the Martinerhof is an experience for all beer lovers and those who want to learn more about the art of brewing beer. Under expert guidance, you will learn how our beer "Martinsbräu" is brewed and you can visit the brewhouse, the heart of every brewery, the fermentation and storage cellar, the malt tower and the bottling plant. Along the way, our different types of beer will be tasted and explained. The guided tour will be in Italian.

A visit of the Martinerhof is an experience for all beer lovers and those who want to learn more about the art of brewing beer. Under expert guidance, you will learn how our beer "Martinsbräu" is brewed and you can visit the brewhouse, the heart of every brewery, the fermentation and storage cellar, the malt tower and the bottling plant. Along the way, our different types of beer will be tasted and explained. The guided tour will be in German.

Small market with various market stalls with clothes, shoes, leather goods, foods like bread, sausages and meat products etc.

Farmer's market in Oberlana, Rathausplatz (town hall) Lana, from 7.00-12.00.

Guided tour of the sights of Schenna: Schenna churches - St. Martin at the cemetery.

The Ötzi Glacier Tour is an extremely varied one day round tour, which crosses the main chain oft the Alps. It takes place every Tuesday and upon request. The undisputed highlight of this accompanied glacier skitour is the discovery site of Ötzi the Iceman (3,210 m). Starting from Kurzras. From there we will travel by cable car to the Grawand mountain terminal (3,100 m./10,170 ft.), the actual starting point of our tour. From there, we will travel over the Hochjochferner (2,800 m / 9,186 ft.) to the Schwarze Wand and on to the Hauslabjoch (3,280 m./ 10,761 ft.) We will then descend to the Tisenjoch (3,210 m. /10,532 ft.), the site where Ötzi was discovered. After a brief stop, we will ascend to the Hauslabjoch and descend into the Hochjoch Valley and continue down the valley to Kurzras. With suitable snow conditions, the course of the tour may change after the site where Ötzi was discovered: descent past the Similaun Refuge (3,019 m / 9,905 ft.) and through the Tisen Valley to Vernagt am See. Return to Kurzras. Requirements and conditions of participation: change in elevation ↑ approx. 600 m (1,969 ft.), ↓ approx. 2,100 m (6,890 ft.); duration: approx. 7 hours; basic physical condition; good parallel skiing ability (ski tour experience not necessary).

ONLY IN GERMAN AND ITALIAN! South Tyrolean apples are healthy, delicious and packed with vitamins. Here in Schenna, this popular fruit has everything it needs to truly thrive: sun, elevation and the Alpine-Mediterranean climate. Learn more about how these factors give South Tyrolean apples their distinctive taste and what to look out for when growing, harvesting and storing them during this informative walking tour through Schenna’s apple orchards. The tour is rounded off with a tasting of apples and apple juice in Raiffeisenplatz in Schenna.

South Tyrolean farmers sell their fresh saisonal vegetables and fruits as well as their regional products.

During a guided tour of our winery in St. Martin, many exciting and interesting things await you. We will tell you passionately about the harvest, winemaking and wine and let you share in our art of winemaking. During a tour of our vineyards, you can taste our wines and finally visit our barrique storage. The guided tour will be in German and Italian.

ONLY IN GERMAN AND ITALIAN! Guided hikes along the irrigation canals, through farmsteads and high Alpine routes; breath-taking views! This Thuesday: Culture and nature can be enjoyed on this beautiful hiking trail from Völlan via the Völlaner Badl to St. Hippolyt, where we enjoy a wonderful panoramic view of the Adige Valley. The bus is waiting for us in Niederlana. Walking time: approx. 3.5 hrs. Difference in altitude: ascent 300 m and descent 700 m

Who will find Fridolin's "treasure"? Every Thursday morning, different riddles tell you the way to the treasure. The kids and their family will be guided from clue to clue through Naturno and, if necessary, the adults will help with reading, writing or guessing. Together you will surely find the last clue and get the reward! The search can begin...Have fun on your adventure in Naturno! Duration: 2 hours The children's treasure hunt is ideal for children of all ages, accompanied by an adult.

3 p.m. Gain insight into the viticulture during a guided tour in the wine cellar Plonerhof with wine tasting. Registration for participation: +39 347 124 39 07. Price: 15 Euro p.p Our guides speak mostly german and italian.

For the first time since their opening in 2001, the Gardens of Trauttmansdorff Castle are opening their doors in the winter months for a magical attraction: The LUMAGICA Park of Lights, South Tyrol's only park of its kind, will open its doors on 21.11.2024 and take visitors on an incredible journey through the fascinating worlds of the botanical gardens. The LUMAGICA Light Park is more than just a light installation - it is a tribute to the beauty of nature and the diversity of life. Each handcrafted light installation has been carefully designed to reflect the unique themes and atmospheres of the botanical garden and enchant visitors of all ages.