Löwenzahnwochen am Deutschnonsberg

The Dandelion Weeks on the German-speaking plateau of the Val di Non

The Löwenzahnwochen am Deutschnonsberg — literally the "dandelion weeks" — are a spring event that celebrates a wild herb too often overlooked: the dandelion (Löwenzahn in German). The festival takes place on the Deutschnonsberg, the German-speaking plateau of the Upper Val di Non, spanning the municipalities of Senale-San Felice, Proveis, and Lauregno, in the Autonomous Province of Bolzano (South Tyrol), in the Trentino-Alto Adige region.

One of the oldest culinary festivals in South Tyrol

Founded in 1996, the initiative is now one of the longest-running themed culinary weeks in the province: in 2026, the event celebrates its thirtieth edition. The idea of centering a gastronomic festival around a healthy wild herb is rooted in Alpine folk tradition, which has recognized the dandelion's detoxifying and digestive properties for centuries. The plant is rich in bitter substances, vitamins, flavonoids, iron, potassium, and inulin: it aids digestion, supports liver and gallbladder function, and is traditionally used as a spring tonic.

A program between the table and nature

Throughout the festival, a selection of restaurants and inns on the Deutschnonsberg — including Zum Hirschen, Gasthof Zur Sonne, and Gasthaus Waldrast — dedicate their menus to the dandelion, with creations ranging from herb soup to whole-grain risotto with fresh cheese, and even Schmarrn with caramelized walnuts and dandelion honey.

• Seasonal cuisine based on dandelions at participating restaurants;
• Regional farmers' markets featuring typical plateau products;
• Guided botanical hikes to discover spring wild herbs;
• Workshops on cooking, herbalism, and natural cosmetics;
• Conferences on the health benefits of medicinal plants.

An authentic territory

The Deutschnonsberg is a borderland between South Tyrol and Trentino, where the German language is still spoken and rural landscapes remain intact. When the meadows transform into a sea of yellow flowers, the Löwenzahnwochen offer the ideal opportunity to discover an off-the-beaten-path corner of the South Tyrolean mountains, combining the pleasure of fine dining with the rediscovery of genuine flavors and a healthy relationship with nature.