Discover the land of apples

Refreshing discovery tours through our orchards

Europe's largest orchard is a paradise for all those who love nature. The home of the Südtiroler Apfel PGI is an irresistible area to hike and cycle all year round.

Spring is especially good as you pass by flowering apple trees and also autumn, when the orchards with their red, green and yellow apples are a true carpet of colour. A hike or cycle tour is really worthwhile.

Apple hikes

Hiking - from spring to autumn Explore Apple Country South Tyrol: there are leisurely circular hikes and more challenging hiking tours for families and pleasure hikers to enjoy. Whether you're drawn to the airy heights or prefer exploring the paths in the valley - all these routes run through apple orchards or offer unique views of the orchards.

The home of the South Tyrolean Apple PGI has its special charm at any time of the year. In spring the apple orchards are covered in a sea of white and pink flowers. Whilst summer is pleasantly warm, and autumn brings the attraction of fantastic views and bright colours. In winter perfectly prepared winter hiking trails await you. To the hikes

South Tyrolean Apple

Ready, set, pedal - from the valley into the mountains Explore Apple Country South Tyrol by bike. The many valley cycle paths and cycle tours on more elevated plains offer fantastic views of apple orchards and idyllic natural landscapes and are ideally connected to the local public transport system.

Did you know that many bike tours can be shortened or simplified with a train ride and/or a combined train/bike ticket? If you don't want to take your own bike with you on holiday, you can rent one at the bike rental stations at the railway stations. To the bike tours

South Tyrolean Apple

Fruit-Cultivation Museum Lana Old handcars, a historic fruit grower’s kitchen and an interesting overview of the history of South Tyrolean fruit-growing - you can discover all this in the Fruit-Cultivation Museum in Lana. For apple growing to be possible in this area, first all the meadows around the Etsch, the river that flows through the Etschtal valley in South Tyrol, had to be drained. Following historical maps, you can immerse yourself in the eventful history of this time. Exciting guided tours await you, and children can look forward to the puzzle rally and a small gift.

There are many good reasons to visit the Fruit-Cultivation Museum. The building itself, the protected Larchhof medieval estate, is also quite remarkable. On the traces of the apple

A traditional south tyrolean apron full of apples

Visiting a South Tyrolean apple farmer Do you know what distances the South Tyrolean Apple covers after harvest, or what pheromone traps are? No? Then an apple tour is perhaps just the thing for you.

Gain insight into the secrets of the apple farmers - from the latest technology of today and the gnarled giants of the past. Afterwards, you can taste for yourself. Mmmh… To the apple tours