St. Kathrein's Church in Hafling
The legendary mountain church on the mountain plateau of Hafling, Vöran and Meran 2000
St. Kathrein's Church in Hafling
St. Kathrein's Church in Hafling
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St. Kathrein's Church in Hafling

The legendary mountain church on the mountain plateau of Hafling, Vöran and Meran 2000

Like many other mountain churches in South Tyrol, the St. Kathrein Kirche church in Hafling/Avelengo was originally a place of pagan worship. There is said to have been a prehistoric place of worship where the church now stands.

There was probably a small church on the site as early as the 12th century, which was reconsecrated in 1452. A valuable ornament of the St. Kathrein Kirche church in Hafling is the late Gothic winged altar.

The legend of the St. Kathrein CHurch
According to legend, two giants offered to local inhabitants that they would procure the stones for the church construction. However, at the same time, the giants built the church in nearby Langfenn. Since they had only one hammer, they had to share it at any given time. A dispute arose, and the building master in Lafenn angrily picked up a huge stone and threw it to the sire of St. Kathrein in Hafling. The boulder missed the target, but is still there, just below the church, in the meadow at Reithof Sulfner Riding Stables.
Digital church tour in St. Kathrein
Digital church tour in St. Kathrein
The little church high above Meran on the mountain plateau of Hafling, Vöran and Meran 2000
Alpine Rorad of Romanesque in South Tyrol

In romanesque buildings you can find mythical creatures and mythological figures. But what are these figures doing in churches? Walk into the footsteps of the "Alpine Road of Romanesque" in South Tyrol and learn more about this fabulous epoch.

The "Alpine Road of the Romanesque" is a transnational association, a cultural route that connects Romanesque art and cultural monuments in South Tyrol. This route leads from the Vinschgau Valley via the Etschtal Valley to Termeno in the South of South Tyrol.
The little church of St. Kathrein in Hafling is also part of the Alpine Road of the Romanesque and houses many a Romanesque treasure...
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Everything about the Haflinger horse
Monday 21 Jul
St. Kathrein, Hafling
17:30 - 18:00
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Everything about the Haflinger horse
During the weekly stable tour at the Sulfner riding stable, you will learn all kinds of interesting facts about the Haflinger horse. The ideal opportunity to get to know the famous and gentle blondes ...
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Small Tuesday market in Merano
Tuesday 22 Jul
Merano/Meran
08:00 - 13:00
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Small Tuesday market in Merano
Small market with various market stalls with clothes, shoes, leather goods, foods like bread, sausages and meat products etc.
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E-mountain bike hut and trail tour incl. riding technique tips
Tuesday 22 Jul
Hafling
09:30 - 13:30
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E-mountain bike hut and trail tour incl. riding technique tips
Every Tuesday, bike guide Markus takes us from Hafling on an e-bike over the Tschögglberg. On forest and woodland paths, we first ride via the Moschwald Alm and Maiser Alm up to the E5. The route is ...
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Enrosadria - families reading at the Knottnkino
Tuesday 22 Jul
Vöran
10:00 - 13:00
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Enrosadria - families reading at the Knottnkino
Enrosadira - family reading at the Knottnkino: During the summer vacation, Lena and her new stepsister Chiara discover that they do have something in common: They both love horses. However, their ...
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Herbgardentour at the Eichernhof
Tuesday 22 Jul
Vöran
10:00 - 11:30
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Herbgardentour at the Eichernhof
Erika and Elisabeth from Eichernhof in Vöran provide insights into the colorful and fragrant world of wild and garden herbs. With their extensive knowledge of herbs, they explain how to safely ...
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At the pulse of nature: sunrise hike to the Stoanernen Mandln
Wednesday 23 Jul
Hafling
04:30 - 11:30
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At the pulse of nature: sunrise hike to the Stoanernen Mandln
Admiring the sunrise in the mountains is an unforgettable experience that captures us with its charm - goose bumps guaranteed. After passing the first few metres of altitude by shuttle bus, our ...
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Adventure Nature: Family hike to the Wurzer Alm
Thursday 24 Jul
Hafling
09:30 - 16:30
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Adventure Nature: Family hike to the Wurzer Alm
Leo Spürnase, the nimble squirrel from our new puzzle book, is your companion on this family hike - alongside hiking guide Manuela. You can expect lots of fun games and lots of fun. Along the way, ...
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What a Taste: Making Dumplings at the Alpine hut Moschwald
Thursday 24 Jul
Hafling
10:30 - 12:00
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What a Taste: Making Dumplings at the Alpine hut Moschwald
Elisabeth from the Moschwaldalm in Hafling has the right knack and is happy to share her knowledge with you. Together you will prepare South Tyrolean dumplings in the traditional way. The location ...
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