Festa delle Erbe di Primavera

Wild herbs take centre stage in the Friulian Dolomites

Forni di Sopra, an alpine village in Carnia nestled in the heart of the Friulian Dolomites Park (UNESCO World Heritage), dedicates one of Friuli's most original events to its mountain's biodiversity: the Festa delle Erbe di Primavera (Spring Herbs Festival). For two consecutive weekends in June, paths, museums, squares, restaurants, and conference rooms become the stage for a widespread program that showcases wild herbs, medicinal plants, and traditional knowledge related to their harvesting.

Between botanical excursions and mountain flavours

The heart of the festival includes guided botanical excursions around the village and within the Fornese Ecomuseum, the new Sensory Trail dedicated to medicinal plants and forest elements, and a visit to the Botanical Garden of Forni di Sopra, where local species can be identified. Restaurants and inns in the village offer special menus based on wild mountain herbs, an opportunity to discover a cuisine rooted in Carnia tradition.

Culture, families, and traditions

The calendar intertwines nature and culture: book presentations, meetings with authors and journalists, reflections on traditions related to St. John's Eve and solstice herbs, and artistic installations. There are also activities for children, such as the "Colourful Transformations" face painting and sports activities organised by CONI FVG, as well as evening entertainment with music and DJs. The event, promoted by the Municipality of Forni di Sopra with the Fornese Ecomuseum, is a perfect showcase of the Friulian mountains experienced in a slow and mindful way.