Osoppo, the village of wild orchids
Few people know that Osoppo, a municipality in the Middle Friuli region at the foot of its famous Fort, is a small paradise for nature lovers: the meadows and woods surrounding the town host an extraordinary variety of wild orchids, which offer a spectacular bloom in spring. From this richness is born the Orchid Festival, a nature and cultural event that animates the village every year in May.
The heart of the festival are the guided excursions to find wild orchids, by reservation, which attract numerous enthusiasts every year during the peak flowering period. Alongside the walks, the program includes visits to the Forte di Osoppo and open gardens, plant and decorative object markets, show cooking, tastings, concerts, shows, and activities for children.
There are also moments dedicated to local traditions and special events such as the arrival of the historic train from Pordenone and vintage car rallies. Gastronomy is provided by food stalls with local specialties and local craft beers.
Organized by the Pro Loco of Osoppo with the support of the Municipality, the Orchid Festival is now one of the most characteristic events of the Friulian spring: the spring air, the colors of the flowers, and the pleasure of being together make this event a perfect experience for families, naturalists, and the curious.
The 2026 edition, the eleventh, enlivens Osoppo from May 22 to 24 with nature excursions, visits to the Fort, and a rich program of events, organized by the Pro Loco of Osoppo.
Friday, May 22 — From 12:00 PM, arrival at the Fort of the Mitteleuropean Race, a supercar rally through the towns affected by the 1976 earthquake. In the evening, aperitif live on Radio Studio Nord and regional final of Miss World.
Saturday, May 23 — A focus on gastronomy with the opening of food stalls from 4:30 PM and, from 5:30 PM, a tasting of craft beers from Birrificio Dimont.
Sunday, May 24 — Main day of the festival. From 9:00 AM, the town streets and the botanical port area host the plant and decorative object market; at 10:30 AM, the historic train arrives from Pordenone at the station. Throughout the day, guided excursions to wild orchids (by reservation), visits to the Fort and open gardens, show cooking, concerts, and activities for children.
How to get there: Osoppo is located in the Middle Friuli region, about 30 minutes from Udine; also reachable by train from Pordenone with the historic line on the festival days.
Admission: free. Guided excursions to see orchids are by reservation.
Contacts: Pro Loco Osoppo, tel. 338 389 4307, [email protected].
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