Spring Awakening

Even in February, the nearby Spring Valley (360° photo) is a wonderful hiking destination. At Easter, the orchards are in full bloom. The cycling network around Eppan is very well developed and along the shores of Lake Caldaro it even connects us with the neighbouring region of Trentino in Italy.

Children love the cycle path between Eppan and Kaltern. A bike ride among the orchards of the Adige Valley can easily be combined with a visit to the high ropes course in Terlano.

Summer Pleasures

Our location is perfect for hiking, biking, swimming, surfing, sailing and shopping. In summer, nature lovers enjoy the ice holes. Icicles hang from the cold caves even at this time of year. You can also see a natural rock garden with a rare plant life of over 600 different species. Right next to the ice holes is the Gleif pilgrimage church with several chapels, which lead to the village centre of St. Michael via a hiking trail.

Interesting links:

•  Appiano on the Wine Road
•  Bus connections
•  Ötzi Museum
•  The Gardens of Trauttmansdorff
•  Messner Mountain Museum

Autumn Magic

In autumn, when the "Törggele" season begins, you can hike from Korb Castle to the ruins of Boymont Castle (360° photo), Hocheppan Castle and the Kreideturm (Cream Tower), stopping off at one of the many wine taverns along the way. A succulent plate of meat, fresh wine and homemade specialities in convivial company, such as in the Paulsner Dorfkeller, are a must. Also worth a visit is the climb to Sigmundskron Castle, which is very close to our house. Reinhold Messner opened the Messner Mountain Museum there in 2006. Guided tours are offered daily.

You can find more information on many other activities in a folder in our holiday apartments. The Eppan Tourist Board also keeps you up to date with weekly updates of the leisure program on its website.

Winter Fun

If you like winter sports, you can reach many of South Tyrol's famous ski resorts in just under an hour's drive. Latemar Ski Center - Obereggen, Karerpass Ski Arena - Jochgrimm, Seiser Alm, Val Gardena, Sella Region, Merano 2000, Ulten Schwemmalm, Renon Horn (360° Photo), Plose near Bressanone or Kronplatz in the Pustertal Valley. There are also many well-prepared cross-country ski trails. Ice skating fans can enjoy skating at Montiggler or Lake Kaltern, or even in one of the indoor ice rinks.

Every year during Advent, a nativity scene exhibition takes place in St. Pauls. It features a small nativity scene, a Christmas market, and a live nativity scene. Winter is also the season for shopping. You can visit the Christmas markets in Bolzano, Merano and Bressanone.