28.10.2026

Törggelen originates from the autumn harvest season. After the hard work – the grape harvest and the gathering of chestnuts – farmers, farmhands and relatives would gather in traditional taverns to taste the “Nuien” (the new, young wine) and feast together. 

Today, Törggelen is a ritual of slowing down: an autumn hike through golden landscapes, followed by a hearty stop in warm parlours – where time seems to stand still and conversations matter more than appointments.

Those who stop for Törggelen should arrive with a big appetite and even greater anticipation. The traditional menu features down-to-earth regional home cooking – honest, hearty, no frills. The starter: homemade Schlutzkrapfen with spinach or a warming barley soup. 

The main course: hearty sausage, braised ribs, “Knospen” (blood sausages) – with sauerkraut and dumplings. The sweet finale: fragrant, freshly roasted “Keschtn” (chestnuts) and sweet Krapfen pastries. The perfect end to an autumn day.

The Eisack Valley is considered the birthplace of this tradition. Just a short drive from Villnöss and Lüsen, traditional taverns around Klausen, Brixen and Vahrn await discovery. Combine Törggelen with an autumn hike on the Lüsner Alm or in the Villnöss Valley – the walk to the tavern makes the appetite even better. 

Pack your hiking boots, let yourself be enchanted by the autumn colours and experience a piece of authentic South Tyrolean tradition. Create your Dolomite moment.