Caldaro
Caldaro, the wine village, locates at an average altitude of 426 m asl (200-600 m) and counts more than 7,500 inhabitants.
Image gallery: Caldaro
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Located at the lakeside of Lake Caldaro and surrounded by typical South Tyrolean vineyards in the south of the province, there is the municipality of Caldaro. This area is characterised by a large number of castles, ruins and residences that are popular excursion destinations. The Mendola funicular, considered the steepest and longest funicular railway of Europe, takes you to the Passo della Mendola, which is an ideal starting point for hikes, making you experience nature at close range. -
The South Tyrolean Wine Route stretches from Nalles to Bolzano and the Oltradige, via the Bassa Atesina to Salorno. This area comprises about 90% of the South Tyrolean Wine production, including the typical varieties of wine such as the Merlot and Lagrein, as well as the Pinot Girgio and the Chardonnay. By the way, the South Tyrolean Wine Route is the most ancient of Italy. -
Piazza Mercato at Caldaro - Foto: ED, © Peer -
Wine Centre of Caldaro Winery - Foto: ED, © Peer -
Lake Caldaro is a real attraction along the South Tyrolean wine road - Foto: ED, © Peer -
Caldaro Wine Museum - Foto: ED, © Peer -
Vineyards round lake Caldaro along the South Tyrolean Wine Road - Foto: AT, © Peer
Who hasn’t heard about Caldaro? The lake, vineyards, fruit orchards and woods and a gentle Mediterranean climate - the ideal prerequisites for relaxing holidays. Each of the nine hamlets Castelvecchio, Sant’Antonio, Pozzo, San Nicolò, Villa di Mezzo, San Giuseppe al Lago, Pianizza di Sopra, Pianizza di Sotto and the centre of Caldaro boasts a special traditional flair.
The people of Caldaro care about their self-grown wines, which have become a fundamental part of their culture and lifes. Every year, numerous wine events are organised such as as the “Caldaro Wine Days” or the local “Wine Festival”, where you may taste such special wines as a Lagrein, Merlot, Cabernet, Pinot Blanc or Noir or a Sauvignon. And the “South Tyrolean Wine Museum” will tell you everything about the history of wine in Caldaro and South Tyrol.
Those looking for a bit more of action should head to Lake Caldaro. Lake Caldaro is known as the warmest lake all over the Alps and is 1.8 km long and 0.9 km wide. Reaching a depth of approximately 4 m, it is the ideal place for swimmers and surfers alike. Here you will find all you wish for!
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Caldaro village is the market place and the seat of the municipality of Caldaro. more
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Villa di Mezzo is a small village near to the centre of Caldaro on the South Tyrolean Wine Route. more
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San Antonio is a hamlet of Caldaro and valley station of the famous Mendola funicular. more
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Pozzo is a small but very beautiful old hamlet of Caldaro. more
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The hamlet of Pianizza di Sopra is located in the northern part of Caldaro. more
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Pianizza di Sotto is a village on the South Tyrolean Wine Route, north of Caldaro. more
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San Nicolò di Caldaro is a village at 569 m asl. more
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From Castelvecchio, you will have a great panoramic view above Lake Caldaro. more
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San Giuseppe al Lago di Caldaro is the hamlet located close to Lake Caldaro. more
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The hamlet of Campi al Lago di Caldaro is located on the eastern bank of Lake Caldaro. more