Spring in the Eisacktal
Spring holidays in south tyrol
Apple blossom on the Apple Plateau
A spring vacation on the Apple Plateau in Natz/Schabs offers an extraordinary experience. In April, the sunny plateau welcomes you with the apple blossom in South Tyrol. The fruit trees have unfolded their white-pink blossoms, and the first butterflies dance from flower to flower. Delicious apple varieties such as Jonathan Gold and Golden Delicious thrive in the mild climate of the Eisacktal. The mighty peaks of the Dolomites are still snow-covered, forming a stunning contrast to the blue spring sky. In March, preparations for the Apple Blossom Festival are already in full swing in Natz/Schabs.
Apple blossoms
The Apple Blossom Festival in Natz highlight of a spring holiday in South Tyrol
The Apple Blossom Festival on May 1 on the sun-kissed alpine plateau in the Eisacktal is an event of national importance. Visitors from all over South Tyrol make their way to the region to attend the Grand Festival of Queens. The Apple Queen and the Hop Queen make an appearance at the festival, and the beginning of the apple blossom is duly celebrated with a varied entertainment programme. On this occasion, you’ll have the opportunity to admire the traditional costumes of the South Tyrolean mountain region and dance to the music of folk groups. Elaborate parades accompany the festive activities and highlight the significance of this ancient South Tyrolean tradition.
Colorful & Lively
Spring awakening in South Tyrol
In April, nature in your holiday region starts shedding the grey of winter and presents itself colourfully and vibrantly. Now is the perfect time to take a blossom hike through the orchards. Attractive destinations include the episcopal town of Brixen, the Neustift Monastery, and the Franzensfeste fortification, as well as the holiday region Gitschberg/Jochtal. In the Eisacktal, the Eisacktal Bike Trail invites active holidaymakers to hop on their bikes. Your holiday region lies directly at the intersection of two of South Tyrol’s most important long-distance bike paths. Discover the natural beauty south of the main alpine ridge during your spring holiday and enjoy the sweet scent of hundreds of thousands of apple blossoms in Natz/Schabs.
