Int. Oldtimer Festival Passeiertal

Vintage cars and alpine passes in the Passeier Valley

The Int. Oldtimer Festival Passeiertal is one of the most anticipated events for historic motoring enthusiasts in South Tyrol. Organized by the Racing Team Meran in collaboration with the Passeier Valley tourist board, the festival transforms the winding roads of the valley and surrounding mountain passes every spring into a stage for mechanical elegance, where vehicles from bygone eras parade through some of the most stunning alpine scenery.

The heart of the event is a regularity race: it is not raw speed that counts, but precision—the ability of the crews to maintain pre-set times and average speeds along a route dotted with timed special stages. This formula rewards experience, coordination between driver and navigator, and deep knowledge of the vehicle, making the competition fascinating for spectators as well.

An international gathering in the heart of South Tyrol

Each year, the festival attracts dozens of crews not only from South Tyrol and the rest of Italy but also from Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, confirming the event's international appeal. The headquarters and most activities are centered in San Leonardo in Passiria/St. Leonhard in Passeier, the main municipality of the valley, located in the Province of Bolzano, in the Trentino-Alto Adige region.

The routes traverse some of the area's most famous mountain passes—Giovo, Palade, Mendola, Penserjoch, and the side valleys of the Passeier Valley such as Plan and Pfelders—offering crews kilometers of scenic driving and spectators the chance to admire a true traveling museum of historic automobiles from the roadside.

Much more than just a race

Alongside the competitive aspect, the festival offers social moments that make it a true community event: the welcome reception for crews, the gala dinner, and the final lunch with the awards ceremony, all hosted at the community hall in San Leonardo in Passiria. For enthusiasts and families coming to watch, it is an opportunity to experience a spring weekend in the Passeier Valley, combining a passion for vintage motors with the discovery of one of the most authentic corners of South Tyrol.