Panorama with accommodations SPRING, SUMMER, AUTUMN & WINTER IN KALTERN AM SEE | SOUTH TYROL | ITALY visit & book Kaltern in advance — www.kaltern.com I.P. Experience Kaltern. is what you hear everywhere. Both local residents and visitors agree when asked what it’s like in Kaltern am See – also known as Caldaro al Lago, which makes it a place with more than one name and many different faces. // Coming from the north, there really is so much southern Just like the flair that hits you right after crossing the Brenner Pass. Still a few spruces, larches and pines but yet also palms. Mediterranean, And they’re deep in the soil, not in pots. Cypresses, figs and olive trees. And then the vineyards, which is the last bit of evidence needed to prove: → You’re in the south. x view to the south: Lake Kaltern 2 3 j View to the north: Kaltern Parish Church of the Assumption, with the Mendel pass and the Penegal in the background. First doubts: almost everyone is speaking German, that’s strange. But then, almost mid sentence, isn’t that Italian? And the melody? Southern or Northern? — South Tyrolean? // Then there’s the lake, but hills and mountains too. ...only in the north. “Überetscher” style of construction and modern architecture. Red wine and white wine. Grapes and apples. There’s an “and” with everything; there’s always an Four children … 6 at the lake 10 If you have any questions for us – 14 opposite. // How gorgeous! Kaltern doesn’t have to decide we welcome your calls at the Kaltern tourist office: in the village village districts, culture, history 18 between one and the other, and the guests don’t have to food & wine 24 biking & golf 28 either. → Whoever is looking for the south, finds it; action & leisure 32 info 36 and whoever is looking for the north, finds it, too. And action! Here you find the movie of Kaltern: market township Raiffeisenkasse Überetsch Cassa Raiffeisen Oltradige 4 Kaltern 5 Four children … eople like diversity. But people also like the things they are used to. … all from the same mother – this is how In Kaltern spring, summer, autumn and winter give us both: very different Pfrom each other, yet returning year after year. Sometimes a bit earlier, the four seasons seem to us. So wonder­ sometimes a bit later, but nearly always exceptionally beautiful and often utterly captivating! fully diverse, much celebrated in song, Air, ambience, sunlight and colours – in Kaltern am See, all of these undergo significant changes every few weeks, to the delight of our flora and fauna. For grapes and an inspiration to artists and and apples, every single day is crucial for the ripening process, the forest animals adapt to each season, and birds on their long journeys come to rest by the lakeside composers: just think of Vivaldi! Each in spring and autumn. We should do just the same. Settle in a place that – whether by accident or design – one provides us with something special. has been blessed by nature, and where you quietly, secretly think of one word that sums everything up: paradise! A stretch of water, gentle to all creatures that have We just have to watch and listen. their habitat in and around it, forests, vines, fruit trees, a village, hills, and finally the mountains. What an invitation! All you can ask for, openly and easily available whenever you want. But there are also steeper paths providing challenging climbs that nevertheless guide you to a deep inner peace that you appear to find on a remote summit but which really rests deep within your soul. The fresh morning air in spring, early nights in the autumn light – the thermo­ meter may be showing the same, seemingly mild temperature, but you will feel the difference! Is it the scent of the soil? The colour of Lake Kaltern at five in the after­ noon? The silky trace of exhaled breath, crisp and fresh in spring, hardly noticeable in summer, a hot glow in autumn. The Kaltern seasons are friendly: most activities, such as hiking and cycling, can be pursued all year round. But the feel of your chosen activity, the place where you take a break and the food and drink you enjoy during those breaks varies consid­ erable throughout the year: maybe a wine walk (Weinwandertag) in spring, the white Please find the holiday packages of accom- wine festival (Kaltern ganz in Weiß) in summer, the wine and food day (Weinkuli- modations in Kaltern narium) in autumn or the local Christmas market (Kalterer Christkindl) in winter. following this link: Kaltern is waiting to be discovered in all seasons. www.kaltern.com/en In Kaltern, each season is special in its own way. In spring, nature is in full bloom and entices visitors to explore the region; in summer, temperatures are very attractive both for relax­­- ation and activities; autumn is the season for connoisseurs to spend their eve­­- nings enjoying wine and “Törggelen” meals (traditional food); and winter has its very own charm and is a time of tranquility 6 and contemplation. 7 What a feeling! You have lived the highs and lows, enjoyed the ride, left the wild years behind. You have gained experience. You have learnt. You have arrived. Maybe even found yourself? How many hours of sleep are best? How many hours of work? What about the time in between? What food is good for you? How do you strike the right balance? Inevitable questions, in all our lives. The lucky ones get to confront these ques­ tions early. They take them seriously, look for answers and seek out exaltation in a balanced existence. To achieve balance, listen to your body. Quite simply: if you are climbing up a steep path, the most important thing is the air that you breathe. Concentrating on the body itself, nature works its miracles: it adjusts, reassesses, shifts the emphasis and regulates. And all will be well. Mountains, forests, hills, the lake – a choice of playgrounds for people who, For further details all in their own way, are searching for balance. Diverse, regional, nature oriented please visit our website pleasures which open up new worlds. www.kaltern.com/en Weekly programmes Wine and woodland, history and happy times – yes, you are the focal point of our efforts to provide enjoyment throughout the seasons. In Kaltern am See, there is a lot you can do all year round: walks, bike rides, pubs and restaurants, activities around the lakeside – all opportunities to stimulate your senses. But each season is also “Südtirol Balance” – special in its own way. Here’s a selection: take time to enjoy life! “The biggest and most important task in life In spring In summer In autumn is to keep one’s balance” Wolfgang Wiesmann … nothing will keep you indoors. … you will be heading for a shady … it’s all about wine – and pure Wine lovers can enjoy a guided tour forest! (And then for the lake!) With enjoyment. Take part in an expert It is a task we are facing each and every day. Striking the of the vineyards or take part in children, take a leisurely walk along wine-tasting session to sample right balance between too much and too little, between a pleasure walk which takes in no the Path of Peace and follow the what’s on offer and train your taste high and low, between exertion and letting things go – fewer than three wine-producing legend trail (Sagenwanderung) buds. The wine will taste even estates; if apples are your favourite or enjoy some outdoor games as better if combined with a walking in South Tyrol, these choices become a relaxing experience: fruit, there are some interesting part of the forest experience. experience, for instance the you will discover mystical places while finding your inner local facts to be learned too. Those To cool down, enter the “Non valley Törggele hike which includes self, gaining stability, and reflecting on the things in life interested in the past can go on the gorges” or visit the Mendel pass and a snack stop, or the walk through that really matter. Mendel funicular and take a close learn about its glorious history – the mystical Rastenbach gorge How do you personally find the right balance? In and look at the history of the pass. while enjoying the fresh mountain which has “Wine and History” as At the start of the biking season air. To gain in-depth knowledge its motto and of course finishes with around Kaltern, you can explore your individual power we offer ariding skills course; of Kaltern’s history, in summer as an opportunity to sample some local sources. At the end of your stay, you will find it easy to return alternatively, enjoy the challenges well as throughout the year, join wines. For a more leisurely experi- to your daily routine – calm, relaxed and well­balanced. of a bike tour. Another highlight is a historic village walk. ence, why not take a carriage ride At Kaltern tourist office, you can find ideas and tips to the five senses hike where you will to marvel at Kaltern’s vineyards, stimulate all your senses. Just ask. learn lots of facts about history and which of course also ends with wine, visit a wine-producing estate, a wine-tasting experience. jointly prepare a polenta and sam- Springtime Event Highlight: ple some local wines. For a musical “Kalterer Plent (polenta): Nature and enjoyment” experience, best to enjoy one of the Information and registration at Kaltern tourist office. cellar concerts with performances 8 of classical music in various cellars.