Psairer Langis (Spring Weeks in Hinterpasseier)

Psairer Langis: Experience spring in the Passeier Valley

Psairer Langis—literally "Passeier spring" in the local South Tyrolean dialect—is a widespread festival that accompanies the seasonal awakening in the Passeier Valley (Passeiertal), in the province of Bolzano, in the heart of South Tyrol. For several weeks, the valley's villages offer a rich calendar of events based on the motto "taste, discover, experience": guided hikes, tastings, gourmet markets, workshops, and cooking demonstrations that showcase the region and its traditions.

The weeks dedicated to the Hinterpasseier

Within the festival, a series of events is reserved for the Hinterpasseier, the upper valley that includes the Municipality of Moso in Passiria (Moos in Passeier) and the village of Corvara/Rabenstein. Here, spring arrives later than in the valley floor, offering an untouched landscape of meadows, forests, alpine pastures, and mountain farmsteads. The Hinterpasseier weeks highlight this more authentic and secluded side of the Passeier Valley.

Excursions, taste, and nature

The program combines nature and gastronomy with activities designed for families, hikers, and mountain cuisine enthusiasts:

• Guided hikes along the trails of the upper valley, through alpine pastures and mountain panoramas;
• Alpin Gourmet, an excursion culminating in a cooking demonstration at an alpine hut at 1,800 meters;
• Tastings of typical mountain products: cheeses, aromatic herbs, and seasonal specialties;
• Herb-gathering hikes followed by a cooking class and tastings;
• Gourmet market and demonstrations featuring local products.

Culture and heritage: the E-Werk in Rabenstein

One of the most distinctive events in the Hinterpasseier is the guided tour of the historic E-Werk Rabenstein hydroelectric plant, one of the oldest in the area. This journey into the power of water shows how it is transformed into energy, blending local history, ingenuity, and tradition. It is a way to discover a little-known technical and cultural heritage, immersed in the nature of the upper Passeier Valley.

A festival spread across the entire valley

Psairer Langis involves the entire Passeier Valley and its villages—from Caines and Rifiano to San Martino and San Leonardo, up to the Hinterpasseier—offering visitors an authentic look at the culture, cuisine, and landscape of this corner of South Tyrol. The offerings change from week to week, focusing on South Tyrolean hospitality and the deep bond between the community and its mountains.