The Sacred Heart Fires in South Tyrol
A Tradition of Faith and Community
The Sacred Heart Fires in South Tyrol

Sacred Heart of Jesus Fire

in South Tyrol

Every year, on the second Sunday after Corpus Christi, mountain fires are lit across South Tyrol to celebrate the deep bond with the homeland. This tradition is also upheld in Naturns.

The roots of this custom go back to the 19th century, as a sign of the Sacred Heart vow made in 1796. At that time, the regional estates of Tyrol gathered in Bolzano to discuss the threat posed by Napoleon’s advancing French troops. The Abbot of Stams, Sebastian Stöckl, proposed seeking divine assistance. Since then, this vow has been renewed annually, with mountain fires ignited on peaks and slopes.

The tradition of lighting fires in the mountains has even older origins, dating back to medieval times. In mid-June, at the summer solstice, the sun reaches its highest point and is considered particularly powerful. Fire, as a symbol of the sun, stood for healing, fertility, and blessings for people, animals, and nature. On this longest day of the year, solstice fires were already being lit in pre-Christian times, accompanied by fertility rituals. With the Christianization of the region, these fires began to be lit in honor of saints, and were eventually replaced by the Sacred Heart Fires.

Also on the mountain peak "Hochwart" sacred heart of Jesus fire are lit
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Saturdays🧡

In Naturns & Plaus, family comes first! 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Whether it’s a relaxing walk along the irrigation channels 🚶‍♂️, exciting adventures on child-friendly hiking trails 🥾, or a fun day at the Erlebnistherme 💦 – every generation finds their place here.🌟

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🌞 Freitagstipp bei warmen Sommertemperaturen🌊
Wie wär’s mit einer erfrischenden Auszeit am Stausee Vernagt?🤩 Eingebettet in die beeindruckende Bergkulisse des Schnalstals bietet der See nicht nur Abkühlung, sondern auch herrliche Wanderwege und traumhafte Fotospots. Perfekt für einen entspannten Sommertag! 🏞️✨

🚌: Erreichbar mit dem eigenen PKW oder dem öffentlichen Bus Nr. 261

📸: TV Schnalstal_Thomas Grüner

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🌞Consiglio del venerdì per le calde giornate estive🌊
Che ne dici di una pausa rinfrescante al Lago di Vernago?🤩 Immerso nello spettacolare scenario montano della Val Senales, il lago offre non solo refrigerio, ma anche splendidi sentieri escursionistici e punti panoramici perfetti per delle foto da sogno. L’ideale per una giornata estiva all’insegna del relax! 🏞️✨

🚌: Raggiungibile con la propria macchina o con l’autobus pubblico n. 261

📸: TV Val Senales_Thomas Grüner

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What a breathtaking view of the beautiful village of Naturns!😍🌞
Up here, surrounded by majestic mountains 🏔️, lush forests 🌲, and sun-kissed slopes, time feels like it stands still.❤

A place to breathe, marvel, and simply enjoy!✨

📸: TG Naturns_Philipp Ausserhofer

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🍷🥓 Südtiroler Genuss pur – in Naturns & Plaus!
Echte Geschmackserlebnisse warten auf euch: Von traditionellen Speck- und Käseplatten über hausgemachte Knödel bis hin zu edlen Weinen und fruchtigen Destillaten – hier schmeckt man die Region bei jedem Bissen!🥰

Ob urige Almhütte, gemütlicher Gasthof oder feines Genusslokal – in Naturns & Plaus verbinden sich kulinarische Tradition und echte Gastfreundschaft auf köstliche Weise.😋🍴

❤Hier findet ihr alle Lokale von Naturns & Plaus: https://www.merano-suedtirol.it/de/naturns/essen-trinken/suedtiroler-kueche/restaurants.html

📸: IDM Südtirol_Alex Filz, Andreas Mierswa, TG Naturns_Gerd Locher

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🍷🥓 Puro gusto altoatesino – a Naturno e Plaus!
Vi aspettano vere esperienze di gusto: dai classici taglieri con speck e formaggi locali ai canederli fatti in casa, fino a vini pregiati e distillati fruttati – qui si assapora il territorio in ogni boccone!🥰

Che sia una baita rustica, una locanda accogliente o un ristorante gourmet – a Naturno e Plaus, la tradizione culinaria si unisce alla vera ospitalità altoatesina in modo delizioso.😋🍴

❤ Qui trovate tutti i locali di Naturno e Plaus: https://www.merano-suedtirol.it/it/naturno/mangiare-bere/cucina-altoatesina/ristoranti.html

📸: IDM Südtirol_Alex Filz, Andreas Mierswa, TG Naturns_Gerd Locher

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🚍🚂 Free travel all across South Tyrol!
With the South Tyrol Guest Pass in Naturns & Plaus, you can use all public transport throughout South Tyrol for free!💛

💚 Travel sustainably, explore stress-free, and save money – the perfect companion for your holiday in Naturns & Plaus!

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