When people think of South Tyrol, people generally tend to think of the snowy winter scenery or those where the green of the meadows blends with the blue of the clear summer sky.
On the one hand, these two seasons make the Bolzano Province the protagonist of winter and summer holidays, with its ski resorts, Christmas markets and breathtaking trails and panoramas; on the other hand, it is autumn that makes the days magical, still enjoying a mild climate in this period, ideal for outdoor experiences.
Autumn is that transitional period, which may bring with it some melancholy for the end of summer or the shortening of daylight hours, but which with its colors manages to bring serenity and prepare us for the arrival of the colder months.
Green gives way to shades of red and yellow, while the sky remains blue: the light is golden and makes the whole landscape look freshly painted, while the food and wine offerings become richer.
Around Lana you can taste apples, chestnuts, mushrooms, wines, cheeses and cold cuts, as well as all the typical recipes such as Tyrolean Canederli, Gröstl (roasted potatoes with speck, meat and eggs), sweet or savory Tyrolean fritters Kiachl, and the unmissable Apple Strudel – all accompanied, of course, by some excellent beer.
During an autumn stay at Camping Arquin you can also immerse yourself in this fairytale setting and visit cities and villages like Lana and Merano, or discover the territory and its culture.
Among the must-see local attractions are the Sentiero d’Acqua and the Cascata Brandis waterfall, a path that winds 80 meters above the valley floor through Lana’s woods and orchards, the Funivia Monte San Vigilio cable car offering high-altitude excursions and activities such as paragliding, the Bunker del Passo Palade with its museum nestled in the heart of the mountain at 1,520 meters altitude, the Südtiroler Obstbaumuseum (South Tyrol Fruit Museum) in Lana where the apple is the undisputed star, from the “forbidden fruit” of Adam and Eve to the present day. In fact, Lana is one of the largest and oldest municipalities with a fruit-growing tradition and one of Italy’s most important apple-producing areas.
Of course, there is no shortage of events and festivals revolving around the harvest, such as the Chestnut Festival Keschtnriggl, the Grape Festival and the Merano International WineFestival & Culinaria. In short, whether for a holiday or a long weekend, Camping Arquin is the ideal place to immerse yourself in nature and soak up the atmosphere of a territory of infinite beauty, in every season.
We look forward to seeing you!