THE‘South Tyrol In summer it is a regenerating place that offers many experiences on a naturalistic, cultural and culinary level. Here it is five that is worth trying to Vipiteno and Val Racines.
1. Walking through Vipiteno
Vipiteno is One of the most beautiful villages in Italy. A medieval gem set in the mountains. By admiring the historic buildings you can also admire “Talking signs” of 1500 in wrought ironhanging on the walls of the shops, which made it clear to anyone who was produced and offered in the inn. Every Friday from April to October Piazza Città hosts the characteristic Peasant marketin which quality products are offered, such as i Tirtlen with spinach oi Krapfen with jam.
2. Admire the frescoes of the church of Santo Spirito
Always in Piazza Città you can admire the Church of Santo Spiritoone of the best preserved Gothic churches in the whole of South Tyrol, which inside holds the frescoes of Giovanni da Brunicostrongly influenced by the style of the works of Giotto.
3. Visit the Wippal aromatic gardens
Behind the Wippal aromatic gardens There is the union of two farms that have been working together for 23 years, those of Gabi and although Holzer and of Bernhard Aeckenthalerrespectively In the Steirerhof farm in Prati di Vizzi and in the Maso Botenhof in Fleres. In these splendid aromatic gardens, framed by the mountains, herbs and aromatic plants are grown with care. The different altitudes and conditions of the ground of the two gardens allow compliance with the natural needs of the plants. The flowers collected by hand and the herbs cut at the time of their maximum balsamic power, are processed to make high quality products. They range from infusions to liqueurs, from edible flowers to biocosmesis products.
Kneipp path in Val Racines. Photo by Eleonora Giovinazzo
4. Take the Kneipp path in Val Racines
The goal of the barefoot path is to live nature in the most authentic sense of the word. Barefoot can be experienced all the sensations that arouses coming into contact with different materials such as grass, sand, gravel, marble, wooden twigs. Not only that, Racines’s Kneipp path allows you to immerse yourself in cold waterwith the indications to do it safely and draw their maximum benefit. Every Wednesday of July and August, from 14:00 to 16:00, free sessions are held to learn the Kneipp techniques with the expert Karin Kinigadner.
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Josef and Floragunde Ralser They will welcome you in their splendid hut, at 1814 meters above sea level. Every day is produced here Gray butter and cheesea lactose -free cheese that is made five days seasoned. The hut proposes an exquisite vegetarian trio, composed of dumplings to spinach, red turnip and gray cheese, and tin -filled tortelli. Among the desserts, before resuming the path, perhaps towards the summer sled track, there are exquisite Straubenthe pancakes with jam.
Strauben overlooking the mountains from Malga Jörgnerkaser. Photo by Eleonora Giovinazzo
Where to eat
Nepomuk
The menu, curated by the chef Matteo Callegariis based on local and seasonal ingredients. For the palate it is an explosion of different flavors, for the eyes a sublime experience.
Kleine Flamme
The chef Burkhard Bacher It offers a unique culinary and creative experience with dishes that blend Italian, Thai, Japanese and French influences.
Vinzenz
It offers a refined culinary experience in an elegant and relaxed environment. The menu is inspired by the Italian classics, offering seasonal dishes and high quality ingredients.
Anett Hotel
Is managed by the chef Peter Stueferwhich combines refinement and craftsmanship using high quality, mainly local ingredients.
Where to sleep
Haus am tarm
A boutique hotel in the historic center of Vipiteno, with 12 elegant rooms, bright and furnished with high quality materials, with works by local artists. Guests can enjoy a panoramic terrace, a top -floor bar and a small sauna. Breakfast is an experience to try.
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