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06. February 2025

Valentine's Day in South Tyrol

Valentine's Day in South Tyrol is a celebration that combines romantic tradition with breathtaking landscapes, creating a truly unique atmosphere. The festival of lovers is celebrated on 14 February, this year on a Friday, the ideal occasion to surprise your loved one and organise a weekend in South Tyrol!

Valentine's Day has origins dating back to ancient Rome, but it is over the centuries that it has acquired the romantic significance we know today. In South Tyrol, where the mix of Italian and German culture is also reflected in the traditions, Valentine's Day is an opportunity to experience special moments in one of Italy's most beautiful regions.

Winter hiking in Meran 2000
Winter hiking in Meran 2000

Meran 2000 ski area offers perfect conditions for winter hikers.

Meran 2000 - Manuel Kottersteger
Romantic Moments
Romantic Moments

This beautiful photo was taken at sunset!

Internet Consulting - Catrin Frontull

South Tyrol is known for its mountains, crystal-clear lakes, enchanting villages and a cuisine that brings out the best of Alpine and Mediterranean traditions. Couples, families, but also those who decide to spend this day alone, can take advantage of the numerous opportunities offered by the region to enjoy an unforgettable experience.

Valentine's Day for sports enthusiasts

Snowshoe hiking on Vigiljoch
Snowshoe hiking on Vigiljoch

Around St. Vigilius church at Vigiljoch in Lana, there are dreamlike snowshoeing tours and winter hikes.

Tourismusverein Lana - Alex Filz

South Tyrol is the ideal destination in winter for sports enthusiasts. The mountains offer a wide range of sporting activities, from ski touring to skiing and snow shoe hiking. In particular, Alta Badia, Gröden and Pustertal, are perfect for winter sports lovers thanks to the always perfect slopes and fast, modern lifts!

You could spend the Valentine's weekend skiing together and admiring splendid views, and finish the day by celebrating at one of the many Après Ski venues in the area. If you don't ski, you could alternatively go on a romantic torchlight and snowshoe hike under the starry South Tyrolean sky.

Piaceri - Secondi piatti - Carne
Piaceri - Secondi piatti - Carne

Delicious specialities are served in South Tyrol, prepared of beef and pork by local producers.

Associazione Turistica Val Senales/Helmuth Rier

Valentine's Day for gourmets

If Valentine's Day is celebrated at the table, South Tyrol is a true paradise for gourmets. The cuisine here is a perfect mix of Tyrolean tradition and Mediterranean influences. A lunch or dinner in an Alpine hut, with typical dishes such as speck, dumplings and strudel, is ideal for those who love authentic flavours.

If you prefer more refined cuisine, on the other hand, there are also several gourmet and starred restaurants where you will undoubtedly be able to surprise and tempt your partner.

Valentine's Day for romantic couples

Horse-sleigh ride in Antholz
Horse-sleigh ride in Antholz

With the horse-drawn sleigh across the magical winter landscape

TV Antholzertal - Leitgeb Karl Heinz

Couples seeking a more intimate and romantic atmosphere can take advantage of the beauty of the South Tyrolean villages. Strolling through the streets of Bozen or Meran, with their arcades and medieval charm, is an experience that conveys a special atmosphere.

Many hotels and spas offer exclusive packages, with overnight stays in rooms with mountain views and candlelit dinners. For those who want to add a touch of magic, a horse-drawn sleigh ride through the snowy forests is definitely a romantic experience not to be missed.

Thermal bath Meran
Thermal bath Meran

Relaxing bath

Therme Meran

Valentine's Day for lonely people

Valentine's Day is not just for couples! South Tyrol also offers singles the chance to experience this day in a special way. For example, a relaxing day in one of the region's many spas, such as those in Meran, is the perfect way to pamper yourself.

And for those who want a more dynamic experience, a hike in the unspoilt nature of the Dolomites is an excellent choice, to find themselves and enjoy the tranquillity that only the mountains can offer.

In South Tyrol, every kind of person can find the best way to celebrate love, whether for a partner, for oneself or for the beauty of nature. The region offers the perfect ambience to make every Valentine's Day special and unforgettable.

We also recommend you read two of our other articles: Romantic Places for Lovers and A Romantic Night in an igloo at 2,000 metres, they may provide you with other interesting ideas for a truly unforgettable Valentine's Day.

Text: Silvia

We are a colourful mix of nature-loving, adventurous and creative editors. All based in South Tyrol, we share the love of writing and photography, the mountains and culture. Our passion is to constantly discover new stories about the land and its people, about identity and tradition, about South Tyrol's quiet places and thousand faces. With our texts and pictures, we want to show you the beauty of this contrasting region and arise your curiosity. But above all, we want one thing: to inspire you to travel.

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