South Tyrol –

As soon as the leaves start changing colors it is Törggele Season in South Tyrol.  What is now a public recreational and culinary activity also known beyond our country borders, used to be an age-old farming tradition, where new wine and other fresh products where tasted and tried amongst the farmers. Today, many farmsteads offer törggelen to the public, where they serve typical regional produce and of course new wine and fresh grape juice.
Following the tradition, guests will be served with Speck, cheeses, platters of various fresh meats, sauerkraut, dumplings, chestnuts and other goodies. Törgellen is an excellent opportunity to go on a pleasant hike through colourful woods before entering the warm and cozy Bauernstube and treat yourselves to a fantastic meal of seasonal goods. This is a must for anyone who wishes to spend an unforgettable day in midst of nature sprinkled with rustic tradition.

On August 24, Saint Bartholomew-day, an age-old traditional celebration is held on the mountain pastures. On this day, cattle return to the valley after having spent the summer grazing amidst rich pastures of the Rittner Horn.  The event is carefully planned and eagerly looked forward to; majestic animals are a remarkable sight and every year attract many viewers from near and far.
Punctually at noon, the cows and horses are brought to a gathering-point where farmers examine and sell them. Here the Saltner who are responsible of assigning each one of the thousand animals to the respective farmers prove their abilities. The traditional village marching band of Wangen and the Rittner Almhornbläser provide for musical entertainment, and the Goaßlschnöller let their ropes rip through the air producing cracking sounds: a unique performance, rooted in ancient alpine traditions.