Events in Sterzing und Umgebung

During the WOW Weeks, guests can take advantage of a special offer at the Rosskopf Skiarea. When purchasing a 3-, 4-, or 5-day ski pass, you get an additional ski day for free. Important: This promotion is exclusively available in the Rosskopf Online Shop! Period: • December 6 to December 21, 2024 • January 7 to February 1, 2025 • March 23 to April 6, 2025 The offer applies to both the ski pass and ski rental at the Outdoor Center Sterzing, located directly at the Rosskopf valley station. How it works: ✅ STEP 1 | Select your "3+1/4+1/5+1" ticket in the Online Shop and pay conveniently with a credit card ✅ STEP 2 | Pick up your ski pass at the Self Ticket Point or the Rosskopf valley station ticket counter using your payment confirmation ✅ STEP 3 | Enjoy skiing fun on our sunny mountain!

This goes out to all lovers of lofty heights! Take one last deep breath, gain speed, and everything earthly will glide away right from under your feet. You’ll be gripped by a feeling of freedom and pure joie de vivre as you soar sublimely through the air. Every day on request. Reservation required: Joachim Haller +39 333 6464 030 Reservation required: Joachim Haller +39 333 6464 030

Just sit back and enjoy the experience. Alone, with your partner, a friend, or the whole family. Don’t miss out on an exciting horse-drawn carriage ride. Between blossoming mountain slopes, green valley meadows, and rushing streams, the journey is unhurried and you don’t have to do anything but take in the scenery. Daily by appointment, against payment!

The bells are ringing all over the year but never as lovely and comforting as during Christmas. Maybe it’s the special atmosphere or the wonderful memories that let us love the Christmastime, but also the Christmas bells spread the magic – it’s simply the happiest time of the year. Sterzing in the north of Southtyrol is surrounded by the beautiful sound of ringing bells in all its forms and sounds. The hollow and smooth sound of the church bells, or even the friendly bells of local cows and farm animals – every bell has his own importance. Christmas in Sterzing is all about joyful bells with their warming sounds.

Certified cross-country skiing instructors accompany beginners on their first kilometres in the snow and show them the correct technique

Biathlon for everyone! Every Monday and Friday during the winter season, you have the chance to immerse yourself in the biathlon world at the biathlon center in Maiern. • Original biathlon rifles • Distance: 50 meters • With or without skis • 1 series (5 cartridges): € 8,00 • Each additional series : € 5,00 Monday - Friday 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Reservation at least 1 DAY IN ADVANCE! Isabella Filippi Braunhofer +39 340 467 8004

During Christmas time, it is possible to visit the parish church and visit the bell tower. This is a unique opportunity to admire the 18th century frescoes and the medieval structure up close. Guests without an ActiveCard pay at the tourist information office in Sterzing.

Get to know the fascinating town of Sterzing on a guided tour and let our guides take you back to long-forgotten times. From the town's history to architectural styles, mining relics and the influences of various developments and eras, you will gain many interesting insights. Guests without an ActiveCard pay on site at the tourist information office in Sterzing.

Admire the sights of Italy's northernmost town in extraordinary light and let yourself be enchanted by its charm.

Join us on a guided winter hike to the rustic Freundalm above Telfes at 1,700 metres above sea level. On the hike across the sunny side of the valley, we learn all sorts of exciting facts about the miners who once lived here and their history. A delicious South Tyrolean aperitif awaits us at the Freundalm.

Accompanied by the bright moonlight and shining stars, you set off on a journey through Stilfes, equipped with a torch. Discover the romantic side of this small Alpine village. At the end there is a delicious mulled wine or a hot tea. Registration: 11.00

Fragrant flowers and medicinal plants are organically cultivated in our "Kräutergärten Wipptal" and collected wild in the mountains. We refine these plant treasures into soothing teas, fine spirits, syrups, and high-quality care products. We warmly invite you to sample and taste our specialties. Every Wednesday and Friday from 4.00 PM to 6.00 PM at the Botenhof in Pflerschtal/Val di Fleres. No registration required. www.biowipptal.it

Join us for a contemplative and peaceful break in the flickering light of night and hear the Christmas bells ringing.

ON SILENT SOLES THROUGH THE SNOW-COVERED MOUNTAIN WORLD. Enjoy the untouched nature and unique views of the surrounding mountain scenery with the majestic "Tribulaun" and the "Weißwandspitze". A short lunch break allows you to stop at a rustic alpine hut in the Ladurns ski area, where you will be spoilt with culinary delicacies. The hike only takes place in optimal snow conditions. Participation at your own risk! Level of difficulty: demanding Height difference: 600-700 hm / walking time: approx. 5 h / return approx. 16.00 hrs Prices: 10,00 € /person (free with activeCARD Gossensass/Sterzing/Ratschings) Surcharge for snowshoe hire: € 8.00 Registration within 16.00 h of the previous day!

Visit the town tower of Sterzing. The town's landmark. At 46 meters high, it is also the highest building and is known as the “Zwölferturm” the tower of the twelve. Guests with the ActiveCard: free of charge Guests without ActiveCard: adults - 4.00 Euro / children 6-13 years 2.00 Euro Payment on site.

Look forward to a winter adventure in the majestic mountains! Our snowshoe hike guarantees breathtaking views, but also the opportunity to improve your skills in alpine winter sports. Start: Ratschings valley station Elevation gain: 560 m Duration: 2.5 h The challenging ascent is rewarded by the incomparable beauty of the winter landscape. After a well-earned refreshment, you can either take the same route back or, if your legs are tired, you can take the chairlift down into the valley.

The traditional Brenner market takes place every 5th and 20th of the month throughout the year. If this day falls on a Sunday or public holiday, then the market takes place on Saturday before. At the market stalls many different interesting things, such as clothing, utensils and goodies for snacking are waiting. The market takes place every summer from 8.30 to 14.30 During the winter months, it opens from 9.00 to 14:00

"Once upon a time..." Immerse yourself in a magical winter fairy tale with us. Discover enchanted and mysterious places in Gossensass, embedded in fun games and action-packed puzzles. The fairy tale will be told in both German and Italian, and all participants can actively engage in the fairy tale walk.

On our leisurely snowshoe hike, you can enjoy the time out in the winter silence in a special way. Nothing but your own tracks as you look back and use every break to breathe in the fascination of winter in a unique alpine scenery. It remains an unforgettable experience for everyone. Participation for children from 10 years. 6,00€ to pay on the spot for the snowshoe rental.

On 27 and 28 December, Johannes Stötter will be showing his body painting art for the 5th time in a show at the Theatre of Sterzing/Vipiteno, this time together with 2 guest artists, the body painters Marian Folga from Poland and Vilija Vitkuté from Sweden. An international and multidisciplinary art event in which the audience can experience not only different body art styles (UV effects, special effects, camouflage, illusion art), but also the integration of other art disciplines such as dance, acrobatics and film. The artists Vilija Vitkuté (Lithuania/Sweden) is a bodypainting artist who combines her art with dance, movement art and film. Unique to her work are her “extreme” projects in arctic areas, e.g. glaciers and volcanoes in Iceland, as well as her special effects art with handmade paper cut-outs. Vilija is a 2-time bodypainting world champion in the categories Special Effects (2019) and Camouflage (2021). Marian Folga (Poland) is a bodypainting artist whose skills go beyond painting and bodypainting; he is also a choreographer, photographer and makeup artist. His trademark is probably his dance and acrobatic shows in flourishing light. Marian has won numerous international body painting competitions and was world champion in the UV effects category in 2023 and 2024. Johannes Stötter is considered the most famous body painter in the world. His illusion works in particular are unique in the scene and have been published in many world media. His art is used in live shows, TV shows and various productions; the latest highlight was a film scene he created for Francis Ford Coppola's movie “Megalopolis”. Johannes is world champion in the categories “Brush/Sponge” (2012) and “Camouflage”(2023). PRESALE Tickets In all ATHESIA bookstores, at Non Stop Music Merano, at Bazar Bolzano, at the Tourist Office Sterzing/Vipiteno (+39 0472 765325 or info@sterzing.com) and ONLINE at www.ticketone.it

Monte Cavallo ski area invites you to a romantic evening with an adventurous finale: a ride down Italy's longest illuminated and snow-covered sledding track. The gondola lift operates every Friday evening from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM, and the sledding track is illuminated until midnight. The mountain hut hosts enhance the experience with South Tyrolean specialties, hot drinks, and a cozy atmosphere. Many mountain huts are easily accessible on foot from the top station. Here, guests can enjoy traditional specialties and soak in the winter atmosphere. The “EIGHT” kiosk along the sledding track invites visitors to take a break. Warm up with hot drinks and recharge with light snacks before continuing your descent. DATE | Every Friday from December 27, 2024, to February 28, 2025

For all early risers, we offer a special highlight from December 27, 2024, to February 28, 2025: sledding, skiing, or winter hiking in the early morning hours! Enjoy the crisp morning air and pristine slopes before regular operations begin. Every Friday, we open the gondola and the Stocklift at 7:00 AM. Your day, multi-day, or season ticket is valid as usual. PERIOD | Every Friday from December 27, 2024, to February 28, 2025

Sledding in the moonlight with friends is one of the winter adventures you shouldn't miss! This is possible at the Allrissalm in Pflerschtal. The Allrissalm is open every TUESDAY, THURSDAY and FRIDAY until 10.00 pm (warm cuisine until 8.00 pm). Reachable on foot in approx. 1 hour from St. Anton. Headlamp recommended as the toboggan run is not illuminated. Table reservation required under t +39 349-2648358.

Explore Sterzing's local mountain in pale light. Warm up your fingertips with a mulled wine in a rustic mountain hut before setting off on a wild and fun toboggan ride back down into the valley.

In the Ratschings-Jaufen ski area, the first day of the new year is welcomed with a big New Year's show. A spectacular firework is the highlight of the event! In the afternoon, the Ratschings ski schools, the Ratschings-Jaufen lift company and Ratschings Tourismus offer a show with a lot of, fun and atmosphere at the Ratschings cable car valley station. 4 p.m. Snow Disco 5 p.m. Ski Show by Vitamin F und the Pockriders Snow Groomer's Show Burning Man 6 p.m. Fireworks The event is free of charge.

Experience the magical winter landscape in a very special way - on our guided snowshoe hike! Immerse yourself in the silence of the snow-covered forests and enjoy the fresh, clear air as you explore the beauty of nature with like-minded people. Our experienced guides will lead you safely through the wintry trails and share their knowledge of the region's flora and fauna. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced hiker, our tours are suitable for all fitness levels. The hike begins with a short introduction to the technique of snowshoeing, followed by an exciting route through picturesque landscapes. Look out for animal tracks in the snow and listen to the stories our guide tells you about winter nature. Sign up today and experience the fascination of snowshoeing. Let's discover the winter wonderland of the Pfitsch Valley together! As a reward, we'll finish with delicious mulled wine or, alternatively, a hot tea. Meeting point: Outdoor Center Sterzing at 9.30 am Start at Nordpark: bus stop at 10.05 am Return: St. Jakob bus stop (fire department) at 1.55 pm Arrival in Sterzing: at 14.31 hrs

Just as nature slows down its heartbeat in winter, so do many animals. And we as well, can also give our bodies a break from time to time. Enjoy the tranquillity and winter romance in the twilight - a natural experience that reduces our senses to the essential. The guided torchlight hikes take participants on a nostalgic excursion and provide an insight into the woodcutting work of days gone by. Participation at your own risk! Personal responsibility when handling fire! Only takes place if the snow conditions are suitable and the paths are not icy!

Snowshoeing is a special way to enjoy a break in the winter silence. Nothing but your own tracks as you look back and use every pause to breathe in the fascination of winter against a unique mountain backdrop. Our snowshoe guides accompany beginners safely on this unforgettable experience.