Algunder Bauernmarkt / Autumn Festival – Chestnuts & Delights

A farmers' market in the heart of Lagundo

The Algunder Bauernmarkt, also known as the Autumn Festival – Keschtn & Genuss (Chestnuts & Delights), is the most anticipated gastronomic event of the autumn in Lagundo/Algund, a charming garden village just minutes from Merano, in the heart of the Burgraviato district, in the Autonomous Province of Bolzano (South Tyrol). For several days, the Kirchplatz, the church square in the town center, transforms into a lively open-air market where local producers showcase the best of their land.

The flavors of the golden season

When farmers bring in the harvest and transform nature's gifts into high-quality products according to tradition, the square fills with stalls laden with typical South Tyrolean specialties:

• Speck, cured meats, and sausages from local farms;
• Alpine cheeses and artisanal dairy products;
• Honey, jams, and fruit preserves;
• Bread and baked goods from the farming tradition;
• Grappas, liqueurs, and spirits from local distilleries;
• Wines from the vineyards surrounding Lagundo.

The unmistakable scent of freshly roasted chestnuts (the "Keschtn") accompanies visitors throughout the day: fresh roasted chestnuts are prepared daily, while some farmers offer homemade dishes to enjoy with new wines and seasonal drinks.

A meeting with the producers

What makes the Algunder Bauernmarkt special is the direct relationship with those who cultivate and produce: farmers are happy to share their stories, cultivation techniques, and harvesting and processing methods with visitors. It is the ideal opportunity to discover the authentic taste of nature and the quality of South Tyrolean products during what locals consider the most flavorful time of the year.

A sustainable GreenEvent

The event is certified as a GreenEvent: it prioritizes organic and regional products, reduces the use of plastic, and encourages environmentally friendly mobility. Organizers invite the public to reach the Kirchplatz on foot, by bicycle, or via public transport (bus lines 213, 235, and 237). The square is completely flat and accessible via the elevator from the underground parking lot.

Autumn in Lagundo

The Algunder Bauernmarkt is part of the rich autumn calendar of Lagundo and the Merano area, featuring Törggelen, chestnut days, and gastronomic events that enliven the season. A perfect trip to combine the farmers' market with a walk along the famous Algunder Waalweg (irrigation channel path) or a stroll through the vineyards and orchards that color the valley in autumn.