The experience
Welcome to Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol, a land that embraces its rich history and tradition through a unique fall culinary experience. Our Taste Itinerary is specially designed for tourists whose family history is rooted in these fascinating lands.
Your Journey in Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol
The journey in Trentino-Alto Adige begins with the discovery of the fall fruits that adorn the local markets and farms of the region. Taste apples, blueberries and pears grown with passion and dedication passed down from generation to generation. These fruits in some way tell the story of the families who have cultivated them for centuries.
Continue your journey through the vineyards that unfold on the hills, where South Tyrolean wine blends with the breathtaking landscape. Visit historic wineries and taste local varieties, immersing yourself in the wine traditions that have characterized this region for centuries.
Our itinerary in Trentino-Alto Adige will also lead you to discover the gastronomic treasures of the alpine pastures. Taste local cheeses, masterfully made by shepherds who preserve ancient techniques handed down from generation to generation. The intense flavors of cheeses like Speck and Puzzone di Moena will make you feel at home, with a deep connection to the roots of this land.
Don’t miss a stop at a traditional inns, where South Tyrolean cuisine will surprise you with dishes that combine authentic flavors and fresh seasonal ingredients. From soups to meat dishes, every bite will make you feel an integral part of this unique culinary culture.
To complete your autumn taste journey, explore the markets that animate the historic squares of the cities. Here you will find artisan products, local honey, traditional sweets and much more, all enriched by the warm welcome of the locals.
Shortly
Tour
Trento
First part of the workshop “A Borderland in the Heart of Europe”: a brief presentation on the regional context by a local expert and a participatory visit to the historic center of Trento with the assistance of a professional guide. Followed by lunch in a restaurant with regional cuisine.
Address: historic center of Trento, 38122, TN.
San Michele all’Adige
Guided visit to the METS – Museo Etnografico Trentino San Michele, dedicated to the ancient agrosilvopastoral subsistence system of the Trentino valleys and their cultural traditions. Afterwards, dinner in a regional cuisine restaurant.
Address: Via Edmund Mach 2, 38010 San Michele all’Adige, TN.
Molveno
In the morning, enjoy a guided visit to a mountain dairy and dairyman’s workshop to discover the ancient tradition of alpine pasturing and high-altitude cheese making in Trentino-Alto Adige. Lunch will be served with products from the dairy and local farmers.
In the afternoon, an easy mountain bike excursion with a specialized guide around Lake Molveno, a natural basin in the Brenta Dolomites, of great historical importance and now used for the production of hydroelectric power. The day ends with a dinner in a restaurant with regional cuisine.
Address: Lake and Mountain Dairy in the area of 38018 Molveno, TN.
Tret and St. Felix
The second part of the workshop “A borderland in the heart of Europe” is an easy hike with a mountain guide along the border between the provinces of Trentino-Alto Adige, Trento and Bolzano, in the area of the villages of Tret and St. Felix. This area was studied by the anthropologists Cole and Wolf for their work “The Hidden Frontier” on the different ways in which Latin and Germanic cultures adapted to the Alpine environment. Lunch in a restaurant with regional cuisine.
Address: Tret, 38013 Borgo D’Anaunia, TN, and St. Felix, 39010 Senale-San Felice, BZ.
Predaia
Take a guided tour of the Sanctuary of San Romedio, a hermitage built on a rocky spur over the centuries, starting in the year 1000, and a place of great devotional importance, as evidenced by the numerous ex-votos visible along the rocky staircase that connects the five churches that make up the site.
Address: Località San Romedio 1, 38012 Predaia, TN.
Novella
Master class in potato tortel at a winery: a workshop with a local chef to prepare one of the most iconic dishes of Nones cuisine, followed by dinner and tasting of Trentino wines.
Address: a winery in the area of 38028 Novella, TN.
Bolzano
The third and final part of the workshop “A Borderland in the Heart of Europe”: an interactive visit to the historical center of Bolzano, accompanied by a professional guide. This will be followed by lunch in a local restaurant.
In the afternoon, meet with experts from the Bolzano FamilySearch Center, a world leader in genealogical research. This is followed by a guided tour of the South Tyrol Museum of Archaeology, internationally known for the natural mummy of Ötzi the Iceman, a unique find that has shed new light on prehistoric settlement in the Alpine region. The day ends with dinner in a restaurant serving regional cuisine.
Address: Via Druso 339, 39100 Bolzano, BZ (Bolzano FamilySearch Center) and Via Museo 43, 39100 Bolzano, BZ (South Tyrol Museum of Archaeology).
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