The Marlengo Apple Crown
Highlight of the Grape Festival Merano
The Marlengo Apple Crown

The Merano Grape Festival: A Parade of Tradition and Splendor

The Marling apple crown: the impressive wagon

Every year on the 3rd weekend in October (2025: 18th & 19th October) the big grape festival takes place in Merano.

Since 1886, the Merano Grape Festival has celebrated the harvest season while staying true to its roots. This event blends tradition with modern elements, inviting you to immerse yourself in a weekend full of culture and flavors.

Enjoy traditional folk music, sometimes presented in classical form and sometimes in surprising contemporary arrangements. The musical program is accompanied by the culinary highlights of South Tyrolean cuisine, reflecting the unique blend of northern and southern influences – cosmopolitan, just like the city of Merano.

A special highlight is the Merano Market, where local products and award-winning wines from the Burgraviato region take center stage. On Sunday, the festival reaches its peak with the traditional parade of music bands and festive groups through the historic town center.
The Apple Crown of Marling
The Magnificent Marlinger Apple Crown: A Masterpiece of Tradition and Passion

Preparations for the Grand Parade: The Making of the Marlinger Apple Crown

In the days leading up to the Merano Grape Festival, the Marlengo Apple Crown is prepared for this important annual event. Since 1984, the float has been under the ownership of local farmer and President of the Tourist Association, Alois Arquin, who continues the old tradition.

On Thursday afternoon before the big event the day after, volunteers cut and prepare the boxwood from dense bushes, decorating the surface of the vehicle in green. The baskets are already in position. The green, leafy carpet is affixed by six women, while the men procure ivy and blackberry branches, from which garlands are intertwined.

On the Friday, more than 600 kg of “Jonagold” apples are loaded into the waiting baskets, supplied by the COFRUM Apple Farmers Cooperative in Marlengo. No less than 14 kg nails are also used for the decorations.
On Saturday, it is the turn of the gardeners. The gardeners decorate the float with 700 dianthus flowers, donated by the Merano Tourism Association. All in all, getting the float ready keeps a number of people busy for at least three days. Over 5 m in length and 2.20 m wide, this remarkable float weighs 2.3 tons and is towed by four sturdy Haflinger horses.
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Have you ever been inside a bunker?🧐

Then it’s time to discover the bunker along the Marlinger Waalweg trail – a silent witness to history offering fascinating insights into the architecture and stories of past decades. 🕰️🏗️
The former military structure at Töll has been preserved by the municipalities of Algund and Marling and is now open to visitors. A guided tour is not only informative but also a truly unique experience – mysterious , historical and authentic 🔦📚 🧭!

Advance booking required: 👉 www.meinticket.it
Step into a piece of South Tyrolean history! 📜😉

📸Helmuth Gruber

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Erntezeit in Südtirol – Der Apfel im Mittelpunkt 🍏🍎

Die Apfelernte hat begonnen – eine ganz besondere Zeit für unsere Obstbauern in Südtirol! Von August bis November werden rund 7 Milliarden Äpfel von Hand gepflückt – mit viel Erfahrung, Sorgfalt und einem geschulten Blick für den perfekten Reifegrad. Denn nur so sind Qualität, Frische und Lagerfähigkeit garantiert.🌿👨‍🌾🚜

Los geht’s im August mit den ersten Sorten – und im November werden die letzten Äpfel geerntet. Diese spätreifen Sorten wachsen ausschließlich in den tieferen Lagen Südtirols, wo sie ideale Bedingungen finden.🍎🍏

🍏 Wussten Sie schon? Jeder Apfel wird zu 100 % von Hand gepflückt. Helfer:innen und Bauern arbeiten Seite an Seite. Moderne Hilfsmittel wie Pflückeimer, Hebebühnen oder Gabelstapler erleichtern die Arbeit – doch das Pflücken bleibt reine Handarbeit.

📦 Nach der Ernte gelangen die Äpfel in Großkisten zur Obstgenossenschaft. Dort werden sie mit einem Barcode versehen, schonend gekühlt und nach dem Prinzip der kontrollierten Atmosphäre (CA) gelagert. Der Sauerstoffgehalt wird stark reduziert, wodurch sich der Reifeprozess verlangsamt – die Äpfel treten in einen „Winterschlaf“ und bleiben so bis zu 12 Monate frisch.

💧 Bevor sie in den Handel gelangen, werden die Äpfel gewaschen, sortiert und verpackt – hochpräzise: Form, Farbe, Größe und Schalenreinheit werden mit modernster Kameratechnologie geprüft. Dank der lückenlosen Rückverfolgbarkeit lässt sich jeder Apfel bis zum jeweiligen Hof zurückverfolgen.

👉 Tipp: Begleiten Sie unseren Apfelexperten jeden Dienstag bei einer spannenden Führung durch die Marlinger Apfelwiesen oder die Obstgenossenschaft CAFA. Erleben Sie hautnah, wie viel Fachwissen, Technik und Leidenschaft in jeder Ernte steckt – vom Baum bis zur Verpackung. https://www.merano-suedtirol.it/de/marling/info-events/events/veranstaltungen-in-marling/rid-3ECACBF5E00742A790E2CEEDAA3AA9ED-e-guided-tour-through-the-apple-plantages-in-marling.html😉🧐

📸 Mathias Gamper & thepentagonstudios

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Round Lake Caldaro – Discover it by Bike🚴‍♂️☀️

Arrive, hop on & ride: This 16.9 km loop (283 hm | max. 424 m) is perfect for a relaxed half-day tour near Lake Caldaro – with vineyards, views & true South Tyrolean vibes! 🍇🚲 Start downhill from the Info Point in Kaltern into the Lavasontal, then cruise through the vineyards toward the lake. One short climb – and you're by the water at Klughammer! 💦🍃Ride along the eastern shore, loop around the lake, and head back via the Wine Road. 🍷After a scenic break, enjoy the gentle climb back to Kaltern – often with a tailwind. ☕😉🚴

📌 Quick Facts:
✔️ Difficulty: Easy
✔️ Distance: 16.86 km
✔️ Elevation gain: 283 m
✔️ Round trip – perfect for a half-day tour
✔️ Terrain: Asphalt & bike path
✔️ Highlights: Lake Caldaro, Wine Road, South Tyrolean delights

📸IDM Südtirol_Alex Moling

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Popphoffesta – am Weingut Popphof 🎉🎶🍷🍽️

Die Familie Menz lädt euch herzlich zur traditionellen Popphoffesta am 14. August 2025 ein. Von 16:30 bis 23:00 Uhr erwartet euch ein genussvoller Sommerabend in besonderer Atmosphäre. ✨
Freut euch auf kulinarische Highlights von Lanz Catering, begleitet von stimmungsvoller Live-Musik: „All Eyes On“ und das „Tonal Acoustic Duo“ sorgen für beste Stimmung. 🎶🥂
Verbringt einen gemütlichen Abend am Popphof in Marling – mit gutem Essen, feinem Wein und richtig guter Musik. 🍇🍷🌿

📍 Mehr Infos findet ihr unter: www.popphof.com/de

Die Familie Menz freut sich auf euren Besuch! 😄

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Apple harvest season is just around the corner in South Tyrol! 🍎🍏

From late August to October, the apple orchards come to life with tractors, harvesting machines, crates and hardworking hands. The sun gives the apples their final touch – now is the time for harvesting!🚜👨‍🌾

Whether it’s a crisp Golden Delicious, a juicy Gala, a fragrant Braeburn, or one of the many other varieties – each apple has its own unique flavor.🍃🍎

Taste the South Tyrol apples – what’s your favorite kind of apple?😋

📸IDM Südtirol_Jessica Preuhs, Lafogler_Südtiroler Apfelkonsortium, IDM Südtirol_Manuel Kottersteger

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