Törggelen time - Farmhouse gormandising

When sweet chestnuts – called 'Keschtn' in South Tyrol – ripen towards the end of September numerous winegrowers open their cosy parlours and cellars to regale visitors with their home-grown wine and home-cooked local fare. The autumn tradition of rambling through South Tyrol's valleys and tasting the young wine along with roast chestnuts and seasonal dishes is called 'Törggelen'.

'Törggelen', an autumnal custom

In the autumn, when it's Torggele time, it's not only the tourists who enjoy these events, but the locals as well. A lovely autumn walk through vineyards and shady mountain forests with their genuine 'Buschenschank' (a kind of snack bar) or farmhouses invite you to some new wine and home-made dishes. They also serve chestnuts, speck, cold meats or even a farming roast and, for dessert, a calorie rich sweet. Now, you might understand why 'Torggelen' is linked to walking or hiking.

» 'Törggele' inns in Kaltern
» 'Törggele' inns at the Ritten mountain
» 'Törggele' inns in Eppan
» 'Törggele' inns in Leifers/Seit
» 'Törggele' inns on the Salten mountain

Chestnut path

Approximately 30 km long Ritten part of the Eisack Valley Chestnut Hiking Path leads you along ancient settlements, numerous churches, a Roman cemetery and other legendary places. Not only recommended during Autumn!

» Chestnut Hiking Path