Tage der Romanik / Romanesque Days in Termeno
The Romanesque Days along the Wine Road, amidst medieval frescoes and scenic landscapes
About Tage der Romanik
Romanesque Days in Termeno
The Tage der Romanik (Romanesque Days) is an annual event held every second weekend of October, inviting visitors to discover the medieval heritage of South Tyrol along the Alpine Romanesque Road ("Stiegen zum Himmel"). Coordinated by IDM Südtirol - Alto Adige, the initiative opens the doors to over thirty cultural sites—churches, chapels, monasteries, and castles—offering free guided tours, lectures, and cultural walks. In Termeno sulla Strada del Vino (Tramin an der Weinstraße), in the province of Bolzano, the event is organized by the Termeno Tourist Association and centers on two authentic treasures of Romanesque art.
The Church of San Giacomo in Kastelaz
Perched on the Kastelaz hill above the village, the Church of San Giacomo (St. Jakob) is Termeno's most famous work of art and one of the most renowned in the entire region. Built between 1214 and 1220, it houses a Romanesque fresco cycle dating back to around 1220, among the oldest in the German-speaking world. The lower band features imaginative creatures—hybrids of humans and animals—with dog heads, bird or fish parts, and Greek-inspired centaurs, representing sin in contrast to the upper series depicting the twelve Apostles and Christ in Majesty. The side aisle also features Gothic paintings created by Ambrosius Gander in 1441.
The Chapel of San Valentino
The second key site is the Chapel of San Valentino (St. Valentin), set amidst the vineyards near the cemetery. Inside, it preserves a Passion cycle painted between 1380 and 1420, of rare intensity within the Alpine context. During the Romanesque Days, guided tours help visitors interpret these frescoes, illustrating their iconography and significance.
A blend of art, nature, and wine
In Termeno, the Romanesque Days are much more than a visit to monuments: they combine art, nature, and food and wine culture in a landscape defined by Gewürztraminer vineyards. Walks between the rows of vines lead from one building to another, offering views of the Bassa Atesina and Lake Caldaro. It is a slow and authentic way to experience the identity of this corner of South Tyrol, where medieval memory coexists with winemaking tradition.
Practical Information
- Municipality: Termeno sulla Strada del Vino (Tramin an der Weinstraße), Province of Bolzano, Trentino-Alto Adige
- Period: Second weekend of October
- Main sites in Termeno: Church of San Giacomo in Kastelaz, Chapel of San Valentino
- Tour languages: Italian and German
- Information: Termeno Tourist Association, tel. +39 0471 860131
Tage der Romanik — edition 2026
In the 2026 edition, the Tage der Romanik return on the usual second weekend of October, Saturday, October 10, and Sunday, October 11. In Termeno, guided tours accompany visitors to discover the Church of San Giacomo in Kastelaz, with its Romanesque fresco cycle from around 1220, and the Chapel of San Valentino, guardian of a late 14th-century Passion cycle. The initiative, coordinated regionally along the Alpine Romanesque Road, offers free tours of participating sites in Italian and German.
Programme Tage der Romanik 2026
Indicative program in Termeno (second weekend of October):
- Church of San Giacomo in Kastelaz: guided tours of the Romanesque fresco cycle (c. 1220)
- Chapel of San Valentino: guided tours of the Passion cycle (1380-1420) among the vineyards
- Cultural walks between the sites and through the wine landscape
Tours are conducted in Italian and German. For exact times and bookings: Termeno Tourist Association, tel. +39 0471 860131.
Highlights Tage der Romanik 2026
- Romanesque fresco cycle (c. 1220) at San Giacomo in Kastelaz, among the oldest in the Alps
- Passion cycle (1380-1420) in the Chapel of San Valentino
- Free guided tours of Romanesque sites in South Tyrol
Prices Tage der Romanik 2026
Practical information — Tage der Romanik
Getting there
Termeno sulla Strada del Vino is located in the Bassa Atesina, about 25 km south of Bolzano. By car: take the A22 motorway exit Egna/Ora or Bolzano Sud, then follow the Wine Road. By train: reach the Ora/Auer or Bolzano station, then take connecting buses to Termeno.
Tours and costs
During the Romanesque Days, guided tours of participating sites in South Tyrol are free. The Termeno Tourist Association also offers paid thematic packages that combine excursions, tastings, and art insights; tours are conducted in Italian and German. Booking is recommended through the tourist office (tel. +39 0471 860131).
Tips
The churches are located on hills and among vineyards: wear comfortable shoes for the short walks. October is the season for Törggelen and the grape harvest, making it an ideal time to combine your visit with a food and wine stop.
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Chiesa di San Giacomo a Kastelaz