South Tyrolean Easter traditions
Palm Donkey, Palm Bouquets & Egg Tapping
South Tyrolean Easter traditions

South Tyrolean Easter traditions

Palm Donkey, Palm Bouquets & Egg tapping

Easter traditions in South Tyrol begin as early as Palm Sunday, when the last person to get out of bed that morning is crowned the "Palm Donkey."

In church, the so-called palm bouquets or palm brooms are then blessed. These are festively decorated sticks adorned with pussy willows, olive branches, spring flowers, ribbons, and beautifully decorated Easter eggs.

The tradition is meant to remind us of how the people of Jerusalem once honored Jesus. And if a thunderstorm arises, these blessed branches are thrown into the home’s fireplace as a kind of heavenly lightning rod to protect the house and farm.

Just four days later, on Maundy Thursday, we are busy with the traditional task of dyeing Easter eggs. Then comes Good Friday, marked by strict fasting. But the real joy is just around the corner: Easter! And for children, it brings not only colorful eggs but also sweet surprises from the Easter Bunny.

Easter also includes another delicious tradition known as the "Blessed Feast." In church, a variety of treats like Easter bread, Easter ham, horseradish, and beautifully decorated Easter eggs are blessed and then savored at home.

Speaking of Easter eggs, they are not just for display, but also put to the ultimate test in a game called "egg tapping." Who chose the toughest egg? The duel begins, egg against egg—first with the pointed ends, then with the rounded sides. A battle of the eggs! And Easter in South Tyrol would not be complete without traditional Easter concerts by local brass bands and many other springtime festivities.
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💦How about a Saturday at the Erlebnistherme Naturns?🧖‍♀️

Whether you want to relax in the sauna, splash around with the kids, or simply unwind – the Erlebnistherme Naturns has something for everyone! ☀️🌿

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🧒 Kids' area with slides & water fun
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👉Naturparkhaus Texelgruppe - Sommerprogramm für Kinder im Juli und August!❤

📞Anmeldung im Tourismusbüro Naturns (+39 0473 666077 I info@naturns.it) oder direkt im Naturparkhaus Texelgruppe (+39 0473 668201 I info.tg@provinz.bz.it)

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👉 Centro Visite del Parco Naturale Gruppo di Tessa – Programma estivo per bambini a luglio e agosto!❤

📞Iscrizione presso l’Ufficio Turistico di Naturno (+39 0473 666077 | info@naturns.it) oppure direttamente al Centro Visite del Parco Naturale Gruppo di Tessa (+39 0473 668201 | info.tg@provinz.bz.it)

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👨‍👩‍👧‍👦✨ Hiking with the family in Naturns🌲

Discover nature together, breathe in the fresh mountain air, and create unforgettable memories – Naturns is the perfect destination for family hikes! 💚Whether you're looking for stroller-friendly trails, exciting themed paths, or a hearty snack at a mountain hut – there's something for everyone, big and small.

➡️ Find more family hiking tips on our website (www.naturns.it) or visit us at the Naturns Tourist Office – we look forward to seeing you!❤

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‼️Achtung wichtiger Hinweis für Nacht der Lichter:
𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗲𝗻 𝟮𝟲𝟭, 𝟮𝟲𝟰 𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝟮𝟲𝟲
Während „Nacht der Lichter“, am 9., 16., 23. und 30. Juli, ist das Zentrum von Naturns aus Sicherheitsgründen zwischen 14 und 23 Uhr für den Verkehr gesperrt. Die Haltestellen Lahnplatz, Rathaus und Seilbahn Unterstell werden nicht bedient.

Ersatzhaltestelle ist „Haus Juval“.

𝗔𝗯𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗳𝗮𝗵𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗕𝟮𝟱𝟬: Aufgrund der Veranstaltung "Nacht der Lichter" werden die Abendfahrten des Ersatzverkehrs B250 am 9., 16., 23. und 30. Juli in Naturns umgeleitet.

Die Haltestellen "Naturns, Rathaus" und "Naturns, Seilbahn Unterstell" werden vom Ersatzverkehr nicht bedient. Als Ersatzhaltestelle wird in Naturns nur die Haltestelle "Haus Juval" bedient.

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‼️ Attenzione – Importante avviso per la "Notte delle Luci":
𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗲 𝟮𝟲𝟭, 𝟮𝟲𝟰 e 𝟮𝟲𝟲
Durante la manifestazione „Notte delle Luci“, nei giorni 9, 16, 23 e 30 luglio, il centro di Naturno sarà chiuso al traffico per motivi di sicurezza dalle ore 14:00 alle ore 23:00. Le fermate Lahnplatz, Municipio e Funivia Unterstell non verranno servite.

La fermata sostitutiva sarà "Haus Juval".

𝗖𝗼𝗿𝘀𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗶 𝗕𝟮𝟱𝟬: A causa della manifestazione "Notte delle Luci", nei giorni 9, 16, 23 e 30 luglio le corse serali del servizio sostitutivo B250 verranno deviate a Naturno.

Le fermate "Naturno, Municipio" e "Naturno, Funivia Unterstell" non verranno servite. Come fermata sostitutiva verrà servita unicamente la fermata "Haus Juval".

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Unser heutiger Wandertipp:
🏔𝗪𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘂𝗻𝗴 𝘇𝘂𝗺 𝗢𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘁𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝘀

Von der Bergstation der Seilbahn Texelbahn🚡, geht es zuerst auf dem Weg Nr. 2 hinauf Richtung Zielspitz. Nach einem guten Stück zweigt der Steig Nr. 25A links ab, welcher hinauf zum Orenknott führt.☀ Der Abstieg erfolgt über den Weg Nr. 25 Richtung Hochforch. Von da aus geht es über den Weg Nr. 24 (Meraner Höhenweg) zurück zur Bergstation Texelbahn.🥰

⏰Dauer: ca. 4 Stunden (hin- und retour)
📈Höhenmeter: 955 hm
Höchster Punkt: 2.258 m

📸: Tourismusgenossenschaft Naturns_Michi Nischler

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Il nostro consiglio escursionistico di oggi:
🏔 𝗘𝘀𝗰𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗮𝗹𝗹’𝗢𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘁𝘁 𝗮 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀

Dalla stazione a monte della funivia Texelbahn 🚡 si segue inizialmente il sentiero n. 2 in direzione della Cima Ziel. Dopo un buon tratto, il sentiero n. 25A si dirama a sinistra e conduce fino all’Orenknott. ☀ La discesa avviene lungo il sentiero n. 25 in direzione Hochforch. Da lì si prosegue lungo il sentiero n. 24 (Alta Via di Merano) fino alla stazione a monte della funivia Texel. 🥰

⏰ Durata: ca. 4 ore (andata e ritorno)
📈 Dislivello: 955 m
Punto più alto: 2.258 m

📸: Associazione Turistica Naturno_Michi Nischler

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