The 11 fractions of Eppan

The Überetsch architectural style characterises the face of the main village of the municipality of Eppan. Numerous impressive residences and cultural monuments adorn the holiday village, whose most famous excursion destinations include the Calvary church, the St. Michael-Eppan winery and the Maria Rast church.

A visit to the "cathedral in the countryside" is an essential part of a holiday in Eppan. This is what the people of St. Pauls call their parish church of St. Paul's Conversion. In the centre of the village between Missian | Eppan and St. Michael | Eppan, the 86 m high, imposing building watches over the winding alleys, the winery and sparkling wine cellar, rustic...

The last bunch of grapes, cellar tours, the "Girlaner Kellerfest" - in one of the oldest and most traditional wine villages in South Tyrol, everything revolves around wine. And connoisseurs know: the village centre of Girlan is larger underground than on the surface due to its widely ramified cellar worlds.

At the foot of Sigmundskron Castle, below Girlan, Frangart enjoys particularly good accessibility. Thanks to its proximity to Bolzano, the Etschtal cycle path, the Montiggl lakes and the Messner Mountain Museum Firmian at the top of Sigmundskron Castle, guests in Frangart will find something of everything.

The Montiggl nature reserve is a wonderful place to relax and recharge your energy reserves all year round. There is everything from gentle exercise to sporting challenges. In spring, hikers in particular are drawn to the nature reserve on the South Tyrolean Wine Road.

If you drive from Unterrain to St. Pauls, you will see the first houses of Missian on the way to the right. Especially those seeking peace and quiet are in good hands here - guarded by the Schloss Hotel Korb, the Eppan landmark Hocheppan Castle, the chalk tower and the Boymont Castle ruins. The small village lies somewhat elevated and is surrounded by mixed forests and vineyards.

Surrounded by apple orchards and vineyards, Unterrain, the Eppan fraction below the Gantkofel, is bustling with activity, especially between early spring and the end of the harvest season. The apple blossom in April makes the whole area look like it is covered in snow.

From St. Michael | Eppan, a well-maintained mountain road leads past stately residences and old wineries up to the two fractions of Perdonig and Gaid. Surrounded by mixed forest and extensive meadows, hikers enjoy a wide view over Eppan and the Etschtal valley to the opposite peaks of the Dolomites.

The numerous residences in the district of Berg | Eppan rise up proudly and even today the spirit and charm of bygone times can be felt in its sweeping hillsides and narrow streets. Also known as a centre of nobility, Berg probably has the greatest density of stately homes and castles that tell of days gone by.

The Gand connects the village Oberplanitzing | Kaltern with Eppan and is characterised by its very special nature. The houses are built on a pile of scree and boulders are scattered all over the area.