Kastelruther Spatzen Festival and Apple Festival

Surrounded by the unique backdrop of the Dolomites, the Kastelruther Spatzen create a lively atmosphere. Nowhere else, like at home in Kastelruth, do the songs of the Spatzen sound so good. Every year in October, the big Spatzenfest takes place in the hometown of the Kastelruther Spatzen, attracting tens of thousands of fans, folk music enthusiasts, and tent festival lovers who 'pilgrimage' there. Let yourself be enchanted by the songs that come from the heart.

Day 1 | Arrival

Departure in the morning and travel by modern coach to Natz-Schabs. Pampered by the pleasantly mild climate, the sun-drenched high plateau extends to an altitude of 730 to 890 meters above sea level. Natz-Schabs is known beyond its borders as an apple-growing region, and numerous apple orchards shape the landscape. At the hotel, you will be warmly welcomed with a welcome schnapps. Experience genuine hospitality from the very first minute. Room allocation and dinner at the hotel.

Day 2 | Dolomites Tour

After a leisurely breakfast, you will start a tour of the Dolomites. The Dolomites are among the most beautiful and sought-after mountain regions in the world. It is no coincidence that this mountain range has been part of the UNESCO World Natural Heritage since 2009. The journey takes you through the Puster Valley and St. Lorenzen, among other places. Return to the hotel and dinner.

Day 3 | Kastelruther Spatzen Festival

Enjoy the rich breakfast at the hotel. Afterwards, you will travel to Kastelruth and experience the highlight of this trip: the Kastelruther Spatzen Festival. The “Kastelruther Spatzen” are a remarkable group. For years, they have continuously improved the quality of their productions as well as the number of their fans. This is the result of hard and honest work and a love for folk music. The “Heroes of Folk Music” create a lively atmosphere surrounded by the unique backdrop of the Dolomites. Enjoy this unique atmosphere. After the concert, return to the hotel and dinner.

Day 4 | Grand Apple Festival Natz-Schabs

After breakfast, you have the opportunity to visit the Apple Festival in Natz-Schabs. The traditional Apple Festival takes place in Natz-Schabs for the harvest festival, attracting many spectators. Of course, the apple plays the main role! The reigning apple queen and her successor must not be missing from the apple festival. Around 2:00 PM, many decorated floats, the festive carriage with the honored guests, and music bands parade through the village during the grand parade. Celebrate with us, taste the freshly harvested apples, and browse the farmers' market for handmade products. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 5 | Return Journey

Today it is time to say goodbye. After breakfast, you will embark on your journey home with many beautiful impressions in your travel luggage.

• Travel by modern coach
• 4x overnight stays at the 3-star superior Hotel Ploseblick in Natz-Schabs (local category)
• 4x generous Vital breakfast buffet with South Tyrolean quality products
• 3x 4-course menu (salads and delicious appetizers from the buffet)
• 1x Törggele evening at the hotel (as part of half board)
• Warm welcome schnapps
• Admission ticket to the concert of the Kastelruther Spatzen (Saturday)
• All-day tour guide during the excursion
  “Dolomites round trip”
• Free use of the Ploseblick SPA with steam bath, Finnish sauna, and whirlpool as well as covered and heated outdoor pool
• Guest card and local tax
• Continuous BOHR travel accompaniment

The family-run hotel is located in the sunny apple paradise of Natz-Schabs. Everywhere you turn in the hotel, you encounter the charm of the mountains – in a contemporary form. The rooms are equipped with a shower or bathtub, toilet, hairdryer, telephone, and TV, and feature a balcony or terrace. The menu offers refined simplicity, from local delicacies to the nuances of Italian cuisine. Just really good food. There are also excellent Eisack Valley and South Tyrolean wines. Indulge yourself to your heart's content in the hotel's Ploseblick SPA and immerse yourself in wellness. A lift is available in the hotel.

40 years

Kastelruther Spatzenfest