Apple blossom in Schlanders
On the grounds of Stilfserjoch National Park in the South Tyrolean Vinschgau, amidst vineyards, orchards and chestnut groves, lies the sunny market commune Schlanders. The commune comprises besides Schlanders the places Kortsch, Göflan, Vetzan, Nördersberg and Sonnenberg. The origins of the village reach far back to the New Stone Age. Now and then it is characterized by farming traditions. The farmers of Schlanders went through a transformation from animal farmers to fruit farmers, and founded 1946 one of the largest fruit cooperatives in Europe: GEOS.
“An apple a day keeps the doctor away”
Do you know what is the best about springtime in Schlanders? When the last snow melts, the sun rays tickle our noses and the first apple trees blossom in a tender shade of rose. South Tyrol alone produces one million tons of apples every year. Over twelve percent of the European apple harvest and every third European bio-apple is from South Tyrol.
Take a stroll through the car-free village center, visit the numerous boutiques and explore the Church Mary Ascension, which holds one of the highest church towers in Tyrol - nearly 97 cm high. Every Thursday you find here the weekly market, where you can buy locally produced cheese and other traditional delicacies.
When the going gets tough … the hiking trails in and around Schlanders are possibly the best way to get going again. Walk up to the alpine heights to the clear blue Lake Kortscher, back down through fresh forest paths, over the panoramic walks to the village, or along the Trail “Ilswaal” across the Canyon of Schlandraunbach. Enjoy the unique ambience of the traditional restaurants and hotels in Schlanders in the South Tyrolean Vinschgau; but first find here your accomodation among the best hotels in Schlanders!
FAYN garden retreat hotel
