History of Caldaro

About the special archeology and the story of the village.

The emblem of Caldaro and its likely meaning
The emblem illustrates a copper kettle. Presumably this kettle should describe the area. The Latin name for this kettle-like shape is “caldarium”, which sounds very similar to Caldaro.

Findings from ancient times

The oldest findings date back to Neolithic Age and can be found in the locality of Klavenz, where a stone grave had been discovered.

On the hills round Leuchtenburg and Laimburg, findings dating back to the mid-Bronze Age, 1700 to 1300 bc, were discovered.
Moreover it is presumed that the surroundings of the S. Pietro Ruin in Castelvecchio have been populated very early.

The most important dates regarding the history of the wine village:

- 1536: Emblem has been attested for the first time
- 1681: “Markt Caltern” has been mentioned for the first time
- Abbey at “Piazza Rottenburger” (built by Franciscan monk in 1639)
- 1878 Formation of the volunteer fire brigade
- 1880/85 Construction of the Road to the Mendola
- 1900 Formation of the first cooperative
- 1901 The first vehile drives on Passo Mendola
- 1903 Inauguration of the funicular railway on the Mendola
- 1908 Construction of the school in the centre of the village
- 1971 Partnership Caldaro Heppenheim a.d. Bergstraße