Törggeletage in Tramin

Törggeletage in Tramin: South Tyrolean autumn in Tramin

The Törggeletage in Tramin is the grand autumn festival celebrating new wine, held in Tramin an der Weinstraße, a renowned wine-growing village in the province of Bolzano, Trentino-South Tyrol. The event marks the end of the grape and fruit harvest, following the ancient Törggelen custom, a South Tyrolean autumn ritual that pairs new wine with seasonal delicacies. It is considered one of the oldest and most genuine Törggelen festivals in all of South Tyrol.

The Törggelen tradition

The term Törggelen comes from Torggl, the ancient wine press once used to crush grapes. With the arrival of autumn, families and friends would gather in cellars and farmhouses to taste the must and the first wine of the new vintage, accompanied by chestnuts, cured meats, and rustic dishes. In Tramin, this custom comes alive in the heart of the village: numerous taverns and wineries offer a glimpse into the world of viticulture, must production, and traditional fruit processing.

Flavors and specialties

On the covered festival grounds in Tramin, visitors will find the best of South Tyrolean autumn cuisine:

• Roasted chestnuts ("Keschtn"), the quintessential symbol of Törggelen
• Sweet Krapfen and South Tyrolean gastronomic specialties
• Hearty dishes and grilled specialties
• The first new wine of the vintage, the famous "Neue" (Suser), and a selection of the best wines from Tramin, home of the Gewürztraminer grape

Music and atmosphere

The festival comes alive with a rich program of folk entertainment: brass bands (Blasmusik), folk dance groups, Schuhplattler, and live concerts take turns on stage for both evenings, creating the warm and convivial atmosphere typical of South Tyrolean village festivals. The event runs from 5:00 PM until midnight.

An event by the Municipality of Tramin

Organized by the Tramin Tourist Association (Tourismusverein Tramin), the Törggeletage is a free and highly anticipated event that attracts visitors from across the Bassa Atesina region and beyond every year. Admission is free, and a complimentary shuttle service connects Tramin to neighboring towns, making the festival easily accessible.