Eggentaler Wild- & Waldwochen

The Val d'Ega autumn gourmet weeks

The Eggentaler Wild- & Waldwochen (the "Game and Forest Weeks" of Val d'Ega) are an autumn food and wine event held in the Eggental/Val d'Ega, a Dolomite valley in South Tyrol with its heart in the municipality of Nova Ponente/Deutschnofen, in the Autonomous Province of Bolzano/Bozen. For about two weeks, between late September and early October, the valley's restaurants, pizzerias, and mountain huts transform the seasonal bounty of the meadows and forests into refined, authentic dishes.

A menu dictated by the season

The stars of the table are the products of the mountain autumn: game, prized mushrooms, berries, forest fruits, aromatic herbs, and ripe fruit. Each participating establishment interprets these ingredients with offerings ranging from traditional cuisine to creative dishes, always focusing on seasonality and local sourcing. Participating venues over the years have included restaurants and pizzerias in Nova Ponente/Deutschnofen and the mountain huts of the Carezza/Karersee area.

Beyond the table: hiking and nature

The gourmet weeks are accompanied by a rich programme of outdoor activities designed to explore the Val d'Ega forest in all its facets:

• guided hikes through the autumn colours and the UNESCO World Heritage Dolomites;
• walks in search of berries and wild fruits;
• tastings and insights into the cultivation of prized mushrooms;
• walks to natural landmarks and panoramic viewpoints in the valley, such as the Corno Bianco/Weißhorn.

A territory to experience

The Val d'Ega brings together the villages of Nova Ponente/Deutschnofen, Nova Levante/Welschnofen, Carezza/Karersee, Ega/Eggen, Monte San Pietro/Petersberg, and Obereggen, set in an alpine landscape that offers the charm of foliage and the crisp, cool light of autumn. The initiative, organised by Eggental Tourismus, highlights the valley's gastronomic diversity and invites residents and visitors alike to rediscover the authentic flavours of the South Tyrolean forest, both at the table and on the trails.