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The Eisack Valley Chestnutweeks are all set and ready to go
14th October – 5th November
16 participating restaurants
This year’s edition of the Eisack Valleys Chestnut-weeks has been presented on the Klausner town square. Staring on the 14th October and ending the 5th November, 16 restaurants in Vahrn and Barbian, put the locally grown chestnuts into the gastronomical focus.
It’s the sixteenth edition, organised by the Eisack Valley’s Hoteliers- and Restaurateurs- Association (HGV)Distrct. “Our restaurateurs show each year; how versatile the chestnut is. Gourmets arrive from far to enjoy the various culinary creations. “, says Helmut Trauber, HGV-Eisack Valley District chairman.
Maria Gasser Fink, mayor of Klausen, is especially excited for the upcoming weeks. “I would like to thank all the restaurateurs and HGV-District Eisack Valley, for putting this noble fruit into its deserved spotlight.”
Opening party in Klausen
A small preview on the upcoming weeks has been given to all visitors on the town square in Klausen. The innkeepers served their culinary chestnut creations and visitors were especially excited over the original Chestnut cake, made by confectionery “Gasser” in Lüsen, baked for this special occasion.
Accompanying programme
Next to culinary indulgences, nature and culture lovers could experience a diverse accompanying programme. The local tourism organisations offer various hikes, concerts, markets, festivities and other interesting events, who warrant a trip to the Eisack Valley.
The chestnut also plays a huge roll at the “Keschtnweg”. An idyllic hike through Neustift, to Brixen, Feldthurns, Klausen, Villanders, Barbian and Ritten to Bozen. It gives hikers the opportunity to experience the autumn nature, right between chestnut trees and fallen leaves.
Participating restaurants:
Hotel Restaurant Pacher, Neustift, Tel. 0472 836 570
Restaurant Der Traubenwirt, Brixen, Tel. 0472 836 552
Gasthof Haller, Brixen, Tel. 0472 834 601
Gasthof Sunnegg, Brixen, Tel. 0472 834 760
Restaurant Künstlerstübele Finsterwirt, Brixen, Tel. 0472 835 343
Südtiroler Gasthaus Fink, Brixen, Tel. 0472 834 883
Hotel Restaurant Alpenrose, Pinzagen/Brixen, Tel. 0472 832 191
Bauern- und Gasthof Kircherhof, Albeins/Brixen, Tel. 0472 851 005
Panorama Hotel Feldthurnerhof, Feldthurns, Tel. 0472 855 333
Hotel Restaurant Taubers Unterwirt, Feldthurns, Tel. 0472 855 225
Hotel Restaurant Oberwirt, Feldthurns, Tel. 0472 855 212
Gasthof Wöhrmaurer, Feldthurns, Tel. 0472 855 301
Gasthof Walther von der Vogelweide, Klausen, Tel. 0472 847 369
Gasthof Ansitz Fonteklaus, Klausen, Tel. 0471 655 654
Restaurant Ansitz zum Steinbock, Villanders, Tel. 0472 843 111
Gasthof Rösslwirt, Barbian, Tel. 0471 654 188
All ways lead to…
At daybreak we set of to visit the company headquarters of Inbrev in Munich, where among others, the famous world-famous beers of Löwenbräu, Franziskaner and Spaten are made.
After visiting the brewery, we enjoyed a magnificent breakfast with Leberkäse and Kellerbier.
It is known that Weißwurst is eaten with sweet mustard, but with Leberkäse one should instead choose regular mustard. As side dish, coiled radishes with salt, chives and caraway. Of course, a good beer and a traditional pretzel can’t be missing.
After this delicious meal on the brewery’s roof deck, we journeyed to the Oktoberfest in Munich.
During this trip we experienced how differently beer can be produced: at the multinational Inbrev group versus our beer supplier of choice, Antonius in Völs.
Of course, we can only dream of the massive amounts of beer one can choose at the Inbrev. The 260 different possibilities are simply unmatchable.
Thank you, Klaus, for the wonderful day, fully in white and blue, like Bavaria’s crest colors.
Prost and …
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Kaltern - homeland of Kalterersee
text: Judith Unterholzner
picts: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 © Kellerei Kaltern
The young Francesco Maschio, after having spent several years abroad, eventually came home again in order to work in the family's business.
Francesco, world traveller and particularly hospital, showed us around the vineyards of the estate, during a foggy day which was, nevertheless, still beautiful. We were literally stunned by his story-telling abilities explaining the Prosecco, from the hard work on the fields, to the continuous care taking and refinements in the cellars until the wine becomes nothing less than extraordinary.
And then there's the core business of the fine spirits, Francesco's youngest and most ambitious project, where the juniper berries, given to young and enthusiastic coworkers, are taken from the shrub and harvested, and Francesco's capable hand eventually distills the Gin in traditional alembics, paying tribute to how things used to be done.
Everything to be tasted right away at Bar Blume, as an aperitif of as a perfect after dinner drink...
We look forward to welcome you.
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Pict's 6, 7, 8, 9 © Distillery Maschio Beniamino
Dreamlike sunset at 2000 meters
Our concierge did a great job. Our guests from Japan enjoyed a fantastic sunset at the Stoanernen Mandlen yesterday at 7:40 pm and afterwards tasted a dolomite sushi from our chef, quite comfortable with candlelight.
And finally something sweet: Kaiserschmarrn at Blumes Bar.
Is there anything more beautiful?
The excursion was planned down to the last detail: a special ride with the cable car to Mölten, a taxi ride with Sepp to Möltner Kaser and a brave ascent to the summit.
Our concierge was rewarded with happy faces, an "Arigato" and, of course, an invaluable panorama and a fantastic sunset.
We do not want to deprive you of these invaluable views ...
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Südtirol Jazzfestival Alto Adige from 30 June to 9 July 2017
Music echoing in the mountains and across the valleys, drifting from beautiful squares and stunning locations across South Tyrol for ten days. Just another four months to go until the Südtirol Jazzfestival Alto Adige 2017 takes place on 30 June. The 35th anniversary will take us to the Benelux countries and is packed with plenty of new surprises. A musical box waiting to be discovered at the 70 concerts on offer.
This year’s journey will take us to the Benelux countries of Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxemburg. “We’ve seen an interesting and innovative scene come to light recently across all those countries,” explains Widmann. To honour this edition’s choice, Reinier Baas, Dutch composer and guitarist, will be the artist in residence of the festival, appearing as part of various ensembles throughout the whole event.
130 musicians, 10 days, 70 concerts, 60 locations
A good 130 musicians from all over the globe and South Tyrol will be making an appearance for the festival’s anniversary. Between Friday 30 June and Sunday 9 July they’ll be performing across various locations in South Tyrol, including new settings. The audience will be spoilt for choice thanks to the huge programme including 70 concerts.
We also love jazz and that is why we support this event. Exceptional music in exceptional places, that suits us.
Pics: Jazzfestival
... not even a 100-minute drive from the Sparerhof, in Torbole at Lake Garda, it can be traced back in the footsteps of Goethe. The German poet was enthusiastic about the landscape and the view and could not help but linger in this beautiful village. As the lake is already much in bloom, an ideal setting for the perfect day trip. Before returning to home to the Sparerhof, you should also visit Canale di Tenno, a medieval hamlet on the slopes of the Lake, one of the most beautiful in Italy and already honored by many artists and art and mystery in all the winding alleys.
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Our concierge not only writes new stories for our blog, but our concierge especially draws the threads in the background and fulfills the heart desires of our guests. He already organizes everything before the guest arrives at all.
This time, there is a special task for him, in which he has a great deal of pleasure: our guest would like to surprise his mother with a "Sun Downer on the Mountain" at the end of this month.
And here is our concierge in his element.
He organizes a special trip of the cableway to Mölten, a taxi service from the cable car station to the alpine pasture with a special license for the forest road, ascent to the "Stoanernen Mandlen". It is a magical place at an altitude of 2000 meters in the Sarntal Alps, where the sunset is especially beautiful with a panoramic view of the South Tyrolean mountains with Dolomites and Ortler.
In order to use the magic of this place properly, the concierge organizes a not only a headlamp but also food, fine wine and fine glasses; Nothing should be missing in such a special moment. Afterwards a Kaiserschmarrn with dessert wine lures in the cozy alpine hut, before returning.
The local appearance was a little cumbersome due to the snowfall, but our concierge enjoyed the winter wonderland and the anticipation of enthusiastic guests.
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The snow is there and not there. Even the lawns are not green, but in Vilpiano shines a wonderful sun.
So, one of our customers decided to take the Mountaibike and have a ride, up and down the nearby hills.
Passing between the forest and through farms, vineyards and apple orchards that are still resting, in the warmth of the afternoon sunset.
It gives us these beautiful images ....
If you come to Sparerhof, and want to personally experience these emotions, ask for our advice on the most exciting trails, and those from whom to stay away because some are most dangerous!
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