Apple blossom in the rose village Nals
In the most fertile part of South Tyrol in the region around the river Etsch, between Meran and Bozen, lies an ultimate holiday paradise: Nals in South Tyrol. Due to its location and climate, it provides the best conditions for a variety of first-class fruit.
Nals is the most Northern village on the South Tyrolean Wine Road in the environs of Meran and prides itself with a long tradition. The fertile ground is ideal for the growth of vines and fine grapes. During springtime the Nals and surroundings Prissian, Vilpian, Terlan and Andrian change dramatically. Then the ground is gradually flooded with a sea of blossoms. Experience the apple blossom for yourself and get your daily ratio of vitamin C, snacking on local apples and soaking up the sun. In autumn the orchards and vineyards are brim full with fruit, it is time to „Törggele“! Taste the finest and most exquisite wines of South Tyrol, complemented by roasted chestnuts and traditional local delicacies, in renowned cellars like Castle-Cellar Schwanburg or Nals-Margreid.
By the way, the byname „Rose Village“ is no coincidence. In the gardens of Nals grows a great variety of roses. These royal flowers grow between May and October and enchant many a visitor blooming in full glory.
Cultural detours
Castle Schwanburg, Residence Schönhaus, Stachelburg, Castle Payersberg or the remains of Castle Kasatsch Pfeffersburg are testimonies of a time long gone. Experiencing them up close helps to bring back the medieval atmosphere of knights and battles.
Highlights on the event-calendar in Nals are the Asparagus-weeks, the Oldtimer-Motorbike-Race and the Night of the Wine-Cellars. During the Apple-Weeks the restaurants, wine taverns and hotels in Nals serve the most exquisite dishes with the key ingredient apple. Find here the best hotels in Nals!