Spring in South Tyrol

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• In March, South Tyrol’s skiing areas welcome you for a last holiday on the snowy slopes, whereas in the valleys the first flowers blossom.
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• The highest skiing areas, such as the Solda skiing area in the ski carousel Ortler Skiarena (1,900 - 3,250 m a.s.l.), are even open until early May.
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• The first warm sun-rays allow the snowdrops in the Spring Valley, located between Lake Monticolo and Lake Caldaro, to blossom.
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• Tappeiner Promenade in Merano: The sunny promenade offers a great view on the spa town in the surroundings of awakening nature.
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• The beautiful Merano promenades include the Winter and Summer Promenade as well as the Gilf and the Passirio Promenade.
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• Asparagus fields… Terlano asparagus with Bolzano sauce and white wine - the "Sauvignon asparagus" - is a spring tradition in South Tyrol.
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• Between mid-April and the beginning of May, the meadows at the Giogo di Meltina are covered by a violet-white sea of crocuses.
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• The apple tree blossom along the Wine Road… in April in the Val Pusteria valley the maximum temperature reaches 9° C, in Bolzano even 20° C.
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• The largest and likely oldest vine in the world, which grows in Prissiano, is celebrated every year with the Grape Blossom Festival.
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• Most of the South Tyrolean castles and museums which are closed in winter (in the picture Tyrol Castle), reopen their doors around Easter.
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• The Gardens of Trauttmansdorff Castle are one of the highlights of the spa town of Merano and among the most visited places in South Tyrol.
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• More than 80 stunning garden landscapes are spread in the Botanical Gardens on a total surface of 12 hectares.
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• The Waalweg paths in Merano and surroundings - such as the one of Marlengo - invite to a pleasant spring walk with beautiful views.
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• Under the green beech leaves, the spring hike along the Mendola Trail takes you in about four hours from Caldaro to Appiano.
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• The St. Valentine Church in Verdignes - on the sunny slopes of the Valle Isarco valley you can enjoy the first warm sun-rays in March.
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• Also the pasque flowers at the Trumbichl hill in the Valle Isarco valley flower in late March: The shape of the half closed flower reminds a bell.
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• The Val Venosta valley in April, with the blossoming apple trees in front of the snow-capped peaks of the surrounding mountains.
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• The Armentara Meadows, located above the village of La Val, are particularly striking due to the sea of flowers that covers them in spring.
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• Late spring on the Siusi Alp, the largest high-altitude meadow in Europe, 20 km away from Bolzano, awaits you with a stunning landscape.
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• The Malga Marzoner Tour, a five-hour MTB tour above Naturno and Castelbello, offers spectacular panoramic views.
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• … and also the approx. 35 km long Bassa Atesina Cycle Track between Bolzano and Salorno is very popular during spring months.
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• Dog-friendly holidays - South Tyrol offers you and your four-legged friend several hiking possibilities for unforgettable moments.
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• The pleasant walking path around Lake Caldaro takes also past the biotope and leads you through fruit orchards and vineyards.
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