Archive for February 2012
South Tyrol's landscape is as diverse as almost any other region in the Alps. Accordingly, there is also the range of winter activities: ice climbing if long run to go skiing, sledding or skiing, who loves variety, is the right place.
South Tyrol's ski resorts are 30 spread throughout the country and a total of over 1,500 km of slopes can be driven. (Ortler Ski Resort, Obereggen, Seiser Alm ...)
In addition, let the sun in South Tyrol wide slopes and snowboarders their freedom. The free-style artists you appreciate groomed half-pipes and fun parks in the ski areas (King Laurin Snowpark snowpark Kronplatz Three Peaks terrain park ...)
At about 1,800 km of trail enthusiasts can let off steam the long run. Gliding through the snowy landscape, the warm winter sun in the back-country skiing in South Tyrol releases energy in any case. (Schlinig in the upper Val Venosta, Nordic Arena Dobbiaco Casies ...)
Snowshoeing is also the young and old ever-increasing popularity. Snowshoes make hiking through the deep snow and on the summit, surrounded by ever-dropping vistas and a beautiful mountain backdrop r. (Rittner Horn, Tschamintal, Falzeben ...)
Particularly popular in South Tyrol are also toboggan runs. For a fun toboggan ride the rise include walk (or take the lift) and a stop at a rustic cabin. Revelers can at Moonlight sledging on illuminated tracks erfeuen. (Reschenpass, Nova Levante, Plose ...)
In addition to winter fun on snow-covered slopes and trails, also ice the tradition in South Tyrol. On frozen lakes or on the artificial ice, you should strap on the skates firmly. (Reschensee, Meran Ortisei in Val Gardena ...)
Whether you can simply drag-on bright blue sky or starry roof of horses through the snowy landscape romantic. Wrapped in a warm blanket, is also a horse-drawn sleigh ride through meadows and pastures an unforgettable experience. (Vallelunga, Casies, Pfelders ...)
Valentine's Day is a day for lovers. Flower poems and love-kisses-on Valentine's Day is this evidence to all.
As Valentine's Day and love were linked is not fully understood. The 14th February is actually the day of St. Valentine of Terni, a priest of the 3rd Century AD in Rome, despite the ban of the Emperor Claudius had made Christian marriage ceremonies. The man of God was accused of secretly married soldiers from the army of the emperor and to have them presented with flowers. On 14 February of the year, 269 died a martyr Valentine.
Another explanation lies in the origin of an ancient Roman festival when the young men pulled a ticket with the name of the girl, with whom she celebrated the spring festival.
Especially around Valentine's Day have in recent decades developed many traditions, but with Christian origins have only little in common possible.
For example, in England, where on 14 Anonymous love letters in February (Valentine Greetings), which consist mostly of four-line poems of love and love the other characters sent.
In Japan, women give presents only their husbands, colleagues and bosses. (But the Japanese women on "White Day" get in mid-March, earned their gifts.
Whether newly in love or Valentine's Day has long been inseparable, more and more couples want to make a special event.
Even if you take the history of Valentine's Day as an occasion to your loved one on 14 February to prepare a special treat, you can also find us in Matillhof the right gift ...
As a carnival, carnival, carnival, carnival or the 5th Season refers to various customs with which the time before Ash Wednesday (beginning of Lent) in high spirits, cheerfulness and joy of life is celebrated.
Is considered the beginning of carnival time in the German speaking countries traditionally the Epiphany. The highlight of the carnival reaches the absurd or schmotzigen Thursday.
As elsewhere in Europe, the South Tyrolean festivals have a special charm. During the carnival season, visitors can here strange traditions and customs such as the "Zusselrennen" in Prato, see the "Carnival in Schuffa" in Nova Levante, or even the famous "Egetmannumzug" in Tramin.
