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Tradition and culture

The area of Caldaro and Termeno, so to speak the beautiful Oltradige, is rich in history, ancient customs and traditions

Legends tell about the origins of Lake Caldaro, the mythical character of the “Saltner” watched for centuries over the vineyards, and the traditional costume of the Oltradige - the “Überetscher Tracht” - is still worn on feast days or at the parades of the village bands. And indeed there’s definitely something to celebrate here between Carnival, summer and Christmas. Join us!

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