South Tyrolean Easter traditions
Palm Donkey, Palm Bouquets & Egg Tapping
South Tyrolean Easter traditions
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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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Endlich ist es wieder soweit!😍 Der Südtiroler Specktag in Naturns findet wieder statt!🥳
Genießt innovative Speckgerichte in einem tollen Ambiente: Kinderprogramm,Live-Musik mit den Gruppen "Zwoa a holb Lederhosn" und "Karussell" , sowie einem kleinen Spezialitätenmarkt rund um den Südtiroler Speck.🥓

📅 Wann? Sonntag, 4. Mai 2025 | 10–18 Uhr
📍Wo? Rathausplatz

Kommt vorbei, probiert euch durch und genießt einen unvergesslichen Tag mitten im Ortszentrum von Naturns! 💛

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Finalmente è di nuovo quel momento! 😍 La Giornata del Speck Alto Adige a Naturno è tornata! 🥳
Godetevi piatti innovativi a base di speck in un’atmosfera unica: programma per bambini, musica dal vivo con i gruppi "Zwoa a holb Lederhosn" e "Karussell", e un piccolo mercatino di specialità tutto dedicato allo speck altoatesino.🥓

📅 Quando? Domenica, 4 maggio 2025 | dalle 10:00 alle 18:00
📍 Dove? Piazza del Municipio, Naturno

Passate a trovarci, assaggiate le specialità e godetevi una giornata indimenticabile nel centro di Naturno! 💛

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Wenn die Temperaturen im Frühling unter 0 °C fallen, wird es ernst für die zarten Apfelblüten.🌸
Aber unsere Obstbauern sind vorbereitet! 💪🍏

💧 Mit Frostschutzberegnung überziehen sie die Blüten mit einer feinen Wasserschicht. Klingt ungewöhnlich? Funktioniert aber! Beim Gefrieren des Wassers wird Wärme freigesetzt – und genau diese schützt die Blüten! ✨ Manchmal werden auch kleine Feuerstellen 🔥 in den Obstgärten entzündet, um die kalte Luft zu vertreiben. 💨

📸: Tourismusgenossenschaft Naturns_Hubert Grüner

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Quando in primavera le temperature scendono sotto lo 0 °C, la situazione si fa delicata per i fragili fiori dei meli.🌸 Ma i nostri frutticoltori sono pronti! 💪🍏

💧 Con l'irrigazione antibrina, ricoprono i fiori con uno strato sottile d’acqua. Sembra strano? Ma funziona! Durante il congelamento dell’acqua viene rilasciato calore – ed è proprio questo calore che protegge i fiori! ✨ A volte vengono accesi anche dei piccoli fuochi 🔥 nei frutteti per scacciare l’aria fredda. 💨

📸: Ufficio turistico di Naturno_Hubert Grüner

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Spring Awakening at St. Proculus🌷

With the first warm rays of sunshine, a visit to the St. Proculus Church & Museum becomes a truly special experience. Surrounded by blooming meadows🌸 and the scent of spring, this place reveals its quiet magic.✨

⛪️ The small church, one of the oldest early medieval churches in Europe, tells stories from times long past through its mysterious frescoes.
🖼 In the adjoining museum, you can dive even deeper – into the history and culture of the region.

⏰ Opening hours: Tuesday, Wednesday & Sunday
10.00 - 12.30 and 14.30 - 17.30

📸: Tourismusgenossenschaft Naturns_Fotostudio2000

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Anreise nach Naturns oder Plaus – Bequem und schnell mit dem Flugzeug!✈️

Du möchtest in kürzester Zeit zu uns in die wunderschöne Region Südtirol reisen?😍 Kein Problem!
Buche einfach einen Flug mit SkyAlps nach Bozen und genieße einen bequemen Flughafentransfer direkt nach Naturns oder Plaus. 🚗

Ob alleine, zu zweit oder mit der ganzen Familie👨‍👩‍👦– unser Flughafentransfer bringt dich stressfrei und komfortabel zu deiner Unterkunft. So beginnt dein Urlaub bereits beim ersten Schritt!💛

Weitere Informationen: https://www.merano-suedtirol.it/de/naturns/info-events/informationen/lage-anreise/anreise-mit-dem-flugzeug.html

📸: Skyalps_Zulupictures

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Arrivo a Naturno o Plaus – Comodo e veloce in aereo!✈️

Vuoi raggiungere in poco tempo la nostra splendida regione dell’Alto Adige? 😍 Nessun problema!
Prenota semplicemente un volo con SkyAlps per Bolzano e goditi un comodo trasferimento dall’aeroporto direttamente a Naturno o Plaus.🚗

Che tu sia da solo, in coppia o con tutta la famiglia 👨‍👩‍👦, il nostro trasferimento ti porterà senza stress e comodamente fino al tuo alloggio. Così la tua vacanza inizia già dal primo passo!💛

Ulteriori informazioni: https://www.merano-suedtirol.it/it/naturno/informazioni-eventi/informazioni/come-arrivare/arrivare-in-aereo.html

📸: SkyAlps_Zulupictures

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When spring temperatures drop below 0°C, things get serious for the delicate apple blossoms.🌸
But our fruit farmers are ready! 💪🍏

💧 With frost protection sprinklers, they cover the blossoms in a fine layer of water. Sounds strange? But it works! As the water freezes, it releases heat – and that heat protects the flower! ✨ Sometimes, small fire pits🔥 are lit in the orchards to push back the cold air.💨

📸: Tourismusgenossenschaft Naturns_Hubert Grüner

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