Lakes & nature
Lake Kaltern
Kaltern on the Wine Road
The Lake Kaltern is located on the Wine Road, around 9 kilometres south of St. Michael | Eppan. It is situated 216 meters above sea level and gives its name to the wine made from the Vernatsch-grapes, which are grown in the nearby surroundings.
Topography
The lake Kaltern is 1.8 kilometres long and almost 1 kilometre wide, which equates a surface of 155 hectares. It is filled in a shallow basin and therefore it is only 5.6 meters deep and that is the reason why South Tyrol biggest natural swimming lake gets heated up very quickly.
Utilization:
In the south of the lake a reed bed area is situated, which shows a multifaceted offer of seldom birds and sweep animals and is as well a nature reserve.
The other part of Lake Kaltern is more developed for tourism and especially on the east and west shore you find swimming areas, restaurants, hotels, car parks as well as two campsites near the lake.
You can enjoy a wide sport program for windsurfing, kite surfing, stand up paddling and sailing. Furthermore, you can rent rowing or pedal boats. Motorboats are forbidden. To run, hike or with the bike you can use the signposted walking path around Lake Kaltern.
Long Wednesday
Enjoying, shopping, strolling and a good glass of wine - the Long Wednesdays in St. Michael | Eppan invites You to the centre of St. Michael on wednesdays in July and August.
WineCultureWeeks
In the idyllic alleys of the wine village, everything revolves around the noble drop and the series of events delights wine connoisseurs, culture lovers and pampered palates.
Summer Night - Ü30 Edition
The clubs of Girlan are presenting a special summer evening for the second time.
Food Around the World
On 31 July, MMM Firmian will open a different entrance to the museum. Not through texts or images, but through dishes that unfold along the architecture and the thematic spaces.
Freedom
An extraordinary concert event is on the horizon: With “FREEDOM”, the chamber choir CoroPiccolo Karlsruhe and the renowned Peter Lehel Quartet present a moving musical project between jazz, choral sound and a timeless message – an evening that will get under your skin.
KulturKontakt
At the events, most of which take place in Eppan's castles and Anistzern, you will experience international stars as well as South Tyrolean musicians.
Festival dates
The associations of the municipality of Eppan are pleased to present the official calendar of events for the 2026 festival season.
Afterhour Aperitivo
Following the wonderful response and unforgettable summer evenings last year, theGirlan winery is once again hosting its popular after-hours aperitivo in its courtyard.