Tschintschhof, Jenesien

The grand entrance of the blondes: traditionally, the racing season at the Meran racecourse opens on Easter Monday with the Haflinger gallop race. Here you can find out everything you need to know about the race.

On a saddle below the Ifinger, 1,250 m above sea level, a small church looks far down into the Meran valley basin. It is not only the people of Hafling who have grown fond of the little St. Kathrein church with its dreamlike view for centuries. Over the years, its unparalleled setting has become the favourite place of many nature lovers, strength seekers and brides and grooms.

The Herchel family - Oliver, Nicole and their now fifteen-year-old daughter Emily - have fallen in love with Hafling over the last ten years. So much so that Oliver Herchel has had his place of longing immortalised as a tattoo on his shin.