Merano Grape Festival

The oldest and probably the most famous harvest festival in South Tyrol is the Merano Grape Festival, which has been held every year since 1886 on the third weekend in October in the city center of Merano. The varied and atmospheric supporting program is accompanied by music bands, clubs, folk dance groups, fanfare and marching bands, as well as traditional costume guilds from all over South Tyrol, as well as Germany, Switzerland, and Trentino. Let yourself be enchanted by this traditional festival and enjoy the lively festive atmosphere in the streets of the old town of Merano!

Day 1 | Arrival in South Tyrol

Departure in the morning and travel by modern coach to South Tyrol. At the Hotel Ploseblick in Natz-Schabs, you will be warmly welcomed with a welcome schnapps. Experience genuine hospitality from the very first minute. Room allocation and dinner.

Day 2 | Southern Dolomites Tour and

Ritten Sun Plateau

After breakfast, you will take an excursion into the magical world of the Dolomites, which have been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since June 26, 2009. The journey takes you over Klausen through the famous Val Gardena, home of the world-renowned Luis Trenker, to Wolkenstein. Continue over the Sella Pass to Canazei and further to Fassa. Over the Karer Pass, past the beautiful Lake Carezza, you will reach Bolzano. Let yourself be enchanted by the scenic beauty and extraordinary phenomena of this unique mountain world. With the Ritten cable car, you will reach the sunny Ritten high plateau. Here you will find the most beautiful panoramic view of the Dolomites. Afterwards, we invite you to take a ride on the romantic narrow-gauge railway to Klobenstein. During the journey, you will be rewarded with breathtaking views of the Dolomites along the route. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 3 | Bolzano and Caldaro

Breakfast from the buffet. Today, the journey takes you to the South Tyrolean capital, Bolzano. The city's origin and current significance are due to its central location at the confluence of the Adige and Isarco rivers. The focal point is Walther Square, named after the minstrel Walther von der Vogelweide. After a guided city tour, you will have some free time. Perhaps you will visit the famous Ötzi Museum. In an interestingly designed exhibition, you will learn everything you need to know about the glacier mummy "Ötzi" from the late Neolithic/Copper Age. In the afternoon, you will continue to the South Tyrolean Wine Road – to Caldaro. Wine and lake shape the cultural landscape of Caldaro on the Wine Road. In addition to vineyards dotted with old estates, cypress, laurel, and olive trees characterize the Mediterranean landscape around Lake Caldaro. To conclude the day, we invite you to a cozy wine tasting. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 4 | Grape Festival Merano

Today you will take an excursion to Merano and visit the oldest and probably most famous harvest festival in South Tyrol – the Merano Grape Festival. Merano knows how to thank for the rich harvest of the year, and during the traditional grape festival, the spa town presents itself in colorful attire. A highlight of the festival is the Sunday parade through the streets of the town. Musical and culinary delights frame the grape festival. An experience that could not be more colorful and traditional. Let yourself be carried away by the exuberant atmosphere! You will return to the hotel for dinner.

Day 5 | Return Journey

Today, unfortunately, it is time to say goodbye to the land between glaciers and vines.

• Travel by modern coach
• 4x overnight stays including breakfast buffet at the 3-star superior Hotel Ploseblick in Natz-Schabs (local category)
• 3x 4-course choice menu (salads and delicious appetizers from the buffet)
• 1x specialty or Törggele evening at the hotel
• Warm welcome schnapps
• All-day tour guide on the excursion
  "Southern Dolomites Tour and Ritten"
• Cable car ride to Ritten
• Ride on the narrow-gauge railway from
  Oberbozen to Klobenstein
• All-day tour guide on the excursion
  "Bolzano and Caldaro"
• Wine tasting at Lake Caldaro
• Admission to the Grape Festival in Merano
• 1x entertainment evening with music
• Local tax and guest card
• Continuous BOHR travel accompaniment

The family-run hotel is located in the sunny apple paradise of Natz-Schabs. Everywhere in the hotel, one encounters the charm of the mountains – in a contemporary form. The menu features refined simplicity, from local delicacies to the nuances of Italian cuisine. Excellent Eisacktaler and South Tyrolean wines are also available. The rooms are equipped with a shower or bathtub, toilet, hairdryer, telephone, and TV, and are accessible by elevator.