Sacred Heart fires
Every year the first Sunday after Corpus Domini the South Tyrolean people light up high fires on the peaks of the mountains: the fires stand for an ancient tradition from 1796 when the united Tyrol was oppressed by the Bavarians and the French.
To fight them, they made an oath with the Sacred Heart, which helped them, to win against the oppressors. The South Tyrolean pledge eternal loyalty. With the fires South Tyrol remembers the oath and renews it every year. Join the night full of fires and take part of an ancient costum!
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Once a year, Sacred Heart fires are lit on the South Tyrolean mountains, which have the form of hearts or crosses.
IDM Südtirol/Frieder Blickle
Fires that are visible from great distance are lit on Sunday at the feast of the Sacred Heart.
IDM Südtirol/Frieder BlickleSelected accommodations in South Tyrol
Engel Appartements
Holidays with privacy in the environs of Meran, historical building with modern furnishings, private sauna, magnificent view & countless activities in the surrounding area.
Residence Lex
Modern Residence with a view of Lake Reschen, spacious & barrier-free holiday flats with special extras such as breakfast basket, infrared cabin and much more.
Berghotel Ratschings
Directly at Ratschings-Jaufen skiing area. In summer, in the heart of the hiking area – our guided will show you the South Tyrolean mountain world!
Der Forsterhof
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