Colours, scents, traditions

That’s how we celebrate Easter in South Tyrol

Spring comes with old traditions. In South Tyrol, you can experience Easter with all your senses and become part of these centuries-old customs.

The 40-day fasting period is over: chocolate, biscuits, and everything that South Tyroleans have given up over the past few weeks are finally available again. A highlight for children is colouring eggs together. In South Tyrol, natural dyes made from onion skins, beetroot, or spinach are often used to make the Easter eggs shine in beautiful colours. Another beautiful custom is the tying of palm bouquets, which are blessed on Palm Sunday. Decorated with colourful ribbons and small branches, they’re a colourful souvenir to take home.

Easter Sunday and Easter Monday: play and enjoy
On Easter holidays, many families focus on “Eierpecken” – the traditional egg tapping. This involves beating colourful, hard-boiled eggs against each other. The egg that remains intact wins. This is not only fun, but also makes for amusing moments with the family. There are also traditional Easter dishes such as “Fochaz”, a sweet yeast bread that is eaten plain or with spreads.

Experience traditions up close
Many family hotels and businesses in South Tyrol invite you to take part in Easter traditions. Whether it’s dyeing eggs together, short hikes to the specially decorated Easter tombs, or crafting sessions: Your Easter holiday will be an unforgettable experience for the whole family.

Tips for your Easter holiday
Would you like to spend your Easter holiday at Familienhotels Südtirol? Perfect! Small baskets are ideal for storing your own Easter eggs or other treasures.

Easter in South Tyrol is a time full of colours, scents, and unforgettable experiences. Be inspired by the traditions and take a piece of South Tyrolean Easter joy (i.e. a Fochaz or your handicrafts) home with you!

The Tauber Family
Das Mühlwald Quality Time Family Resort

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