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Tradition in the Venosta Valley in South Tyrol

Tradition and lively customs in the Venosta Valley cultural region

Ancient traditions and lively customs complement a pioneering spirit and innovation very well. Venosta Valley is the best proof of this. Customs of pagan origin – originally christianised and in this manner conserved – are cultivated in the Venosta Valley through the present day. There are fascinating local winter customs like the Zussl race in Prato/Prad and the unspoilt Klosn in Stelvio/Stilfs. In addition the atmospheric Advent in Glorenza/Glurns in the small medieval town on the River Adige also attracts visitors.

In mid-June the Sacred Heart of Jesus fires on the mountains attract many onlookers from far and near; in the fall attractions include traditional markets like the Sealamorkt in Glorenza on All Souls’ Day or the Gollimorkt in Malles/Mals, where primarily top-quality products from local alpine farming are on offer.

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Traditional Cattle Drive In the traditional cattle drive, cows and sheep are brought back down to the valleys from the Alpine meadows towards the end of the summer. This is how the Alpine pasture at the Resia Pass, but also in Upper Venosta Valley as well as around the Ortler area, marks the beginning of the autumn. In the traditional cattle drive, cows and sheep are brought back down to the valleys from the Alpine meadows towards ... Learn more

Traditional Zussl Race

Zussl Race The Zussl race is a carnival tradition, which is followed each year in the village of Prato/Prad, to raucously banish winter and wake up the spring with a loud concert. The Zussl race is a carnival tradition, which is followed each year in the village of Prato/Prad, to raucously banish ... Learn more

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Customs and Gourmet Festival During the Festival of Customs and Gourmets in Prato/Prad, the customs associations of the village present the colorful diversity of customs every year. During the Festival of Customs and Gourmets in Prato/Prad, the customs associations of the village present the colorful ... Learn more

Klosn in Stelvio

Klosn in Stelvio The Klosn is an ancient noise ritual, which takes place in the village of Stelvio/Stilfs every year on the Saturday before or after St. Nicholas Day. Young boys slip into the roles of "Schellern", "Eseln" und "Tuifeln" and walk through the village wearing scary masks. The Klosn is an ancient noise ritual, which takes place in the village of Stelvio/Stilfs every year on the Saturday ... Learn more

Maschgertanz

Maschgertanz The Maschgertanz is a traditional carnival custom in the village of Prato/Prad. In accordance with old, established rituals, high-spirited couples haunt the village and go from one inn to another. The Maschgertanz is a traditional carnival custom in the village of Prato/Prad. In accordance with old, established ... Learn more

Christmas Market in Glorenza

Glorenza Advent Surrounded by medieval walls, in the small city of Glorenza/Glurns, a special Christmas spirit lies in the air every year during Advent. Surrounded by medieval walls, in the small city of Glorenza/Glurns, a special Christmas spirit lies in the air every ... Learn more

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Krampus and Santa Claus Parades Krampus and Santa Claus parades have a long tradition all over South Tyrol, especially in the cultural region of Venostra Valley, each valley and sometimes even each village having their own way of celebrating these parades. Krampus and Santa Claus parades have a long tradition all over South Tyrol, especially in the cultural region of ... Learn more

The Launching of Burning Disks in Venosta Valley

Launching of Burning Disks A popular custom among aficionados of ancient traditions is the ritual of the launching of burning disks, the so-called "Scheibenschlagen", which takes place annually in Venosta Valley. A popular custom among aficionados of ancient traditions is the ritual of the launching of burning disks, the so-called ... Learn more

Sacred Heart of Jesus Fires

Sacred Heart of Jesus Fires The Sacred Heart of Jesus Sunday is a very special day in South Tyrol. On the third Sunday after Pentecost, open fires are lit on all of the major mountain ranges of the region. The Sacred Heart of Jesus Sunday is a very special day in South Tyrol. On the third Sunday after Pentecost, open fires ... Learn more

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Törggelen is one of the folksiest and most famous customs of the country. Törggelen is one of the folksiest and most famous customs of the country.

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Annual markets are traditional events in the Venosta Valley, taking place on certain days of the year. Some of these date back to ancient times, like the Gollimorkt market, founded with the permission of Catherine de Medici. These markets always represent a convivial event for both locals and visitors. Annual markets are traditional events in the Venosta Valley, taking place on certain days of the year. Some of these ...

Local history and culture in Venosta Valley

The cultural region of Venosta Valley in South Tyrol is characterized by its lively customs, traditions and also sense of innovation; from the Romanesque “Stairways to Heaven” project through all periods of art up to contemporary architecture, art, theater and music.

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