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Chestnuts from South Tyrol

Chestnuts are a must in the autumn in South Tyrol and they are the main component of the harvest tradition Törggelen.

We walk on the streets of the city, with chestnuts in hand in paper bags, and they keep warm ours hands in the cold autumn afternoons. The best are undoubtedly roasted chestnuts!

Children go in the woods with their parents or friends, to collect chestnuts, playing among the cows, sheep and animals in farms. Since the month of September, everyone in South Tyrol go to cellars and restaurants to experience the most important tradition of the period: Törggelen with family and friends.

The harvest tradition "Törggelen" includes not only roasted chestnuts, but you can taste dishes with chestnut like creams, soups and desserts. Enjoy pleasant moments in autumn in South Tyrol in Meran, Eisacktal and Bozen and environs.

Roter Hahn: Tips for roasting chestnuts

Törggelen - Red Rooster
Törggelen - Red Rooster

The tradition of “Törggelen” is an authentic experience in the rustic South Tyrolean farmhouse inns.

SBB/Roter Hahn

Did you find the roasted chestnuts at the end of the Törggelen menu at the farm taverns delicious? On the farms in South Tyrol, the chestnuts are usually roasted over an open fire, giving them an unmistakable flavour. But chestnuts roasted on the cooker at home also taste delicious if you follow the following tips from the experts at the Roter Hahn wine taverns and farmhouse inns.

  • Place the chestnuts in a bowl of water and sort out the ones floating on top.
  • Score the remaining chestnuts on the bulbous side with a box cutter or other sharp knife.
  • Place a pan on the hob and allow it to get really hot. Then place the chestnuts in the pan, cover the pan with a lid and turn the heat down to medium.
  • Roast the chestnuts for around 20 minutes, swirling the pan from time to time to prevent the chestnuts from burning.
  • Spread out a slightly damp tea towel in a bowl, place the roasted chestnuts in it, cover with the towel and serve hot after 3-5 minutes.
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“Törggelen”
“Törggelen”

A centuries-old South Tyrolean tradition

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Feldthurns
Feldthurns

vast chestnut forests

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Törggelen in South Tyrol
Törggelen in South Tyrol

Enjoy roasted chestnuts and new wine in of the farm taverns in South Tyrol!

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Krapfen & Chestnuts
Krapfen & Chestnuts

Törggelen tradition in South Tyrol

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Törggelen
Törggelen

Roasted chestnuts and new wine

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"Törggelen" tradition
"Törggelen" tradition

Roasted chestnuts and sweet grape juice are popular with both kids and adults.

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Autumn in Lana and environs
Autumn in Lana and environs

The Chestnut Festival is a special event for connoisseurs.

Frieder Blickle - TV Lana und Umgebung
Törggelen in South Tyrol
Törggelen in South Tyrol

The traditional "Törggelen" with chestnuts and new wine is becoming increasingly famous.

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"Törggelen" in South Tyrol
"Törggelen" in South Tyrol

Roasted chestnuts

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Lana in autumn
Lana in autumn

Chestnuts are ready for harvesting

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South Tyrolean friendliness, modern feel-good ambience, magnificent view of the Dolomites, outdoor sun infinity pool with wow effect and 180° dream panorama.

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AMONTI & LUNARIS Wellnessresort - Steinhaus in Tauferer Ahrntal
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  • Panorama Sky Lounge
  • Luxurious rooms & suites
  • Directly at the Klausberg ski lifts
  • Gourmet cuisine
from 203 € per day
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Hotel Saltauserhof - St. Martin in Passeier in Passeiertal
  • Charming hideaway near Meran
  • Modern luxury & traditional cosiness
  • Gourmet cuisine
  • Wellness & spa
  • Garden & tennis courts
from 90 € per day
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Lake Spa Hotel SEELEITEN - Kaltern an der Weinstraße in Southern South Tyrol
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  • Year-round childcare
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