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Deeply rooted values in Girlan

In the vineyards, beneath medieval facades lies a proud number of kilometers of intertwined wine cellars in the South of South Tyrol – worlds, which are opened once a year for visitors. During the cellar festival of Girlan the sub terrestrial labyrinths bustle with life, when the wine and the grappa bottles are opened and the liquid tasted – carefully one by one. 

Girlan lies not far from the main village St. Michael in the commune of Eppan and is known to be one of the most traditional wine villages of the region. Testimonies of this lived custom are events as “The last load of grapes” or the Martini-Market. Beside the rich cultural offer visitors find here wonderful walking paths through the orchards and vineyards. Interesting trips are visits to the Messner Mountain Museum in Castle Sigmundskron, the Lake Kalterersee in Kaltern for bathing, boating or walking or the Mendelpass for excursional purposes by cable car from St. Anton in Kaltern.

Living tradition

In autumn „The last load of grapes“ is celebrated here. Then the literal last load of grapes is transported on a skillfully decorated historical cart to the village square, where it is further processed to must with a traditional winepress. Then the party begins and everyone is welcome to celebrate the successful harvest with the fresh must or the wines of the local cellars. Alongside freshly roasted chestnuts are served. 
On the 11th of November the people of Girlan celebrate the conclusion of the harvest and the names day of the church patron – the church day. On this day they organize the Martini-Market, a gigantic market with music and entertainment and a traditional lantern-procession. Visitors are invited to try the meals and drinks of the village, to dance, to laugh and to simply enjoy. 

Wine lovers find in Girlan the picturesque walk on the Wine-Experience-Path and grappa-fans the open days in the distillery in Girlan. Further information is available on site and in the hotels in Girlan. Find here the most beautiful hotels in Girlan on the South Tyrolean wine road.

Hotels in the surroundings of Girlan

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  • Lake Spa Hotel SEELEITEN
    Lake Spa Hotel SEELEITEN *****
    Südtirols-Süden - Kaltern am See
    A good place to arrive. To come back to. Again and again. What makes it special? The people. The warmth. The open space. The nature. The experiences.
  • Hotel Vilpianerhof
    Hotel Vilpianerhof ****
    Südtirols-Süden - Terlan
    Elegant ambience, warm hospitality and extensive garden with swimming pond
  • Alpwellhotel Burggräfler
    Alpwellhotel Burggräfler ****
    Merano and Environs - Tisens
    Dreamlike holidays in a completely quiet position above Meran, wellness oasis with organic swimming pool, gourmet breakfast buffet and à la carte dining (no half board).
  • Hotel Muchele
    Hotel Muchele ****S
    Merano and Environs - Burgstall
    Small, individual, refreshingly casual, unaffectedly designed and lovingly managed – for design lovers, individualists and wine connoisseurs.
  • VIKTORIA ALPINE SPA RESORT
    VIKTORIA ALPINE SPA RESORT ****S
    Merano and Environs - Hafling
    Find time for yourself on holiday, the time for small pleasures of life as staying together, well-being and excellent food.
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Lake Spa Hotel SEELEITEN
Lake Spa Hotel SEELEITEN *****
Südtirols-Süden - Kaltern am See
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Hotel Vilpianerhof
Hotel Vilpianerhof ****
Südtirols-Süden - Terlan
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Alpwellhotel Burggräfler
Alpwellhotel Burggräfler ****
Merano and Environs - Tisens
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Hotel Muchele
Hotel Muchele **** S
Merano and Environs - Burgstall
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VIKTORIA ALPINE SPA RESORT
VIKTORIA ALPINE SPA RESORT **** S
Merano and Environs - Hafling
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Martini-Market
Messner Mountain Museum in Castle Sigmundskron
Lake Kalterersee
Mendelpass
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