1. FC Heidenheim Training Camp and Fanfest

Top-tier German football on the Naz-Sciaves plateau

Since 2023, the municipality of Naz-Sciaves (Natz-Schabs)—nestled on the sunny apple-orchard plateau between Bressanone and the Puster Valley in South Tyrol—has become a summer destination for the historic German football club 1. FC Heidenheim 1846. Each July, the team moves here for their pre-season camp, bringing the energy and spotlight of professional football to this quiet mountain village.

The partnership between the club and the Naz-Sciaves Tourist Board has proven so successful that it has been extended until 2027: a bond that perfectly blends high-level sport with the warm hospitality of South Tyrol.

Open training sessions and friendlies

During the training week, the team practices at the Laugen sports facility on the ASV Natz pitches, taking advantage of the plateau's ideal conditions. Most sessions are open to the public, allowing fans, curious visitors, and families to watch the training up close and experience the excitement of a professional camp. The team also plays one or two friendly matches against other clubs; in previous editions, they have faced notable opponents from the Austrian and South Tyrolean football scenes.

The Fanfest in the square

The most anticipated moment for locals and tourists alike is the Fanfest, held in the Market Square of Naz. Integrated into the local "Summernacht Feschtl" summer festival, this evening turns the town center into a meeting point between the Bundesliga players and their fans. With no barriers or fences, players mingle with the crowd, sign jerseys for the kids, and pose for photos. It is a rare opportunity for fans to connect with professionals in the informal, convivial setting typical of South Tyrolean villages.

An event that unites sport and territory

The 1. FC Heidenheim training camp is much more than just athletic preparation: it has become an event that promotes Naz-Sciaves as a premier tourist and sports destination, bringing international visibility to a region known for its apple orchards, scenic trails, and high quality of life. For the municipality and the entire plateau, hosting a Bundesliga team is a source of pride and a major attraction that draws fans from both sides of the Alps every summer.