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The South Tyrolean cuisine will be an experience for your palate!

The unique mix of Mediterranean and Tyrolean cuisine makes every dish in South Tyrol a culinary delight. And if served with one of the high-quality wines it is even more tasteful. Moreover there are numerous events focusing on the cuisine in Merano and surroundings, such as the Merano WineFestival & Culinaria, gastronomic weeks, apple festivals and much more.

What we particularly recommend is a typical Törggele evening in the period from October to mid-November. Local taverns, called "Buschenschänke", offer traditional cuisine, roasted chestnuts and new wine. An adventure not only for your palate!

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