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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Picnic basket from the Lenkhof farm
Monday 26 May
Hafling
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Picnic basket from the Lenkhof farm
FANCY A PICNIC AT THE KNOTTNKINO? The Lenkhof farm is happy to offer you a picnic basket, filled with home-made products from the farm. You can pick up your basket at the farm and walk up to the ...
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Forest as an energy source
Monday 26 May
Hafling
14:00 - 16:00
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Forest as an energy source
A walk in the woods has been proven to reduce stress, strengthen the immune system and heart and promote well-being. Movement trainer Evi accompanies you and shows you how you can do great exercises ...
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LAPAKAFUN: Lama & Alpaca Hikes in Vöran
Monday 26 May
Vöran/Verano
14:30 - 16:30
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LAPAKAFUN: Lama & Alpaca Hikes in Vöran
Our fluffy llamas and alpacas are the best companions for hikes and at the same time balm for the soul. We offer hikes with the good-natured, curious and intelligent animals through the nature of ...
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A panoramic view - guided tour of St Kathrein's Church
Monday 26 May
Hafling
16:00 - 17:00
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A panoramic view - guided tour of St Kathrein's Church
On the historical tour with Mrs Theresia, you will learn all kinds of interesting facts about the construction and special features of the legendary 13th century church. Did you know? From the church ...
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Carriage afternoon
Tuesday 27 May
St. Kathrein, Hafling
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Carriage afternoon
Explore the area in a very special way: on a carriage ride with Haflinger horses. Twice a week, Sonja from the Sulfner riding stable harnesses her good-natured blondes and offers an animal and ...
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Small Tuesday market in Merano
Tuesday 27 May
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 27 May
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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Herbgardentour at the Eichernhof
Tuesday 27 May
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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