The Romanesque
St. Kathrein church in Hafling is one of the most important cultural treasures of the Hafling Vöran Meran 2000 holiday region. This historic landmark has shaped the landscape for centuries. With its Romanesque architecture, fascinating history and impressive views of Meran and the surrounding mountains, Sts Kathrein is a unique place where culture and nature come together.
As a partner site of the
Alpine Road of the Romanesque Art, St Kathrein Church is now the inspiration for an international drawing competition for children and young people aged 6 to 15. Young artists are invited to create their own personal interpretation of this special landmark.
Coloured pencils, watercolours, markers or any other creative technique can be used. The church can be drawn realistically, colourfully, playfully or with unlimited imagination. Every artwork tells its own story and reflects an individual view of this historic place.
One winning artwork will be selected from each participating destination along the Alpine Road of the Romanesque Art. The selected drawings will become part of a special postcard collection featuring 34 motifs, which will be published from 2027 onwards.
The project encourages children and young people to explore the cultural heritage of the Alpine region through creativity and to discover historic buildings from a new perspective.
Are you between 6 and 15 years old and do you enjoy drawing? Then take part! You can collect the drawing template of St. Kathrein church at the Hafling-Vöran-Meran 2000 Tourist Office. Your artwork could soon become a postcard and share your personal view of this special place with people far beyond the region.
All entries must be submitted by 16 October 2026.
Useful information
Who can participate?
Children and young people aged 6 to 15
What should you create?
Your own artistic interpretation of the Romanesque Church of St Kathrein in Hafling using any technique you like
When does the competition take place?
Start: Easter 2026
Submission deadline: 16 October 2026
Where can you get the drawing template?
At the Hafling-Vöran-Meran 2000 Tourist Office
Where can you submit the entry?
At the Hafling-Vöran-Meran 2000 Tourist Office
What happens to the winning artworks?
One winning drawing will be selected from each participating destination. The selected artworks will become part of a postcard collection featuring 34 motifs, which will be published from 2027 onwards.
Take part and share your very own view of St Kathrein Church!