As a carnival, carnival, carnival, carnival or the 5th Season refers to various customs with which the time before Ash Wednesday (beginning of Lent) in high spirits, cheerfulness and joy of life is celebrated.
Is considered the beginning of carnival time in the German speaking countries traditionally the Epiphany. The highlight of the carnival reaches the absurd or schmotzigen Thursday.
As elsewhere in Europe, the South Tyrolean festivals have a special charm. During the carnival season, visitors can here strange traditions and customs such as the "Zusselrennen" in Prato, see the "Carnival in Schuffa" in Nova Levante, or even the famous "Egetmannumzug" in Tramin.
Valentine's Day is a day for lovers. Flower poems and love-kisses-on Valentine's Day is this evidence to all.
As Valentine's Day and love were linked is not fully understood. The 14th February is actually the day of St. Valentine of Terni, a priest of the 3rd Century AD in Rome, despite the ban of the Emperor Claudius had made Christian marriage ceremonies. The man of God was accused of secretly married soldiers from the army of the emperor and to have them presented with flowers. On 14 February of the year, 269 died a martyr Valentine.
Another explanation lies in the origin of an ancient Roman festival when the young men pulled a ticket with the name of the girl, with whom she celebrated the spring festival.
Especially around Valentine's Day have in recent decades developed many traditions, but with Christian origins have only little in common possible.
For example, in England, where on 14 Anonymous love letters in February (Valentine Greetings), which consist mostly of four-line poems of love and love the other characters sent.
In Japan, women give presents only their husbands, colleagues and bosses. (But the Japanese women on "White Day" get in mid-March, earned their gifts.
Whether newly in love or Valentine's Day has long been inseparable, more and more couples want to make a special event.
Even if you take the history of Valentine's Day as an occasion to your loved one on 14 February to prepare a special treat, you can also find us in Matillhof the right gift ...
South Tyrol's landscape is as diverse as almost any other region in the Alps. Accordingly, there is also the range of winter activities: ice climbing if long run to go skiing, sledding or skiing, who loves variety, is the right place.
South Tyrol's ski resorts are 30 spread throughout the country and a total of over 1,500 km of slopes can be driven. (Ortler Ski Resort, Obereggen, Seiser Alm ...)
In addition, let the sun in South Tyrol wide slopes and snowboarders their freedom. The free-style artists you appreciate groomed half-pipes and fun parks in the ski areas (King Laurin Snowpark snowpark Kronplatz Three Peaks terrain park ...)
At about 1,800 km of trail enthusiasts can let off steam the long run. Gliding through the snowy landscape, the warm winter sun in the back-country skiing in South Tyrol releases energy in any case. (Schlinig in the upper Val Venosta, Nordic Arena Dobbiaco Casies ...)
Snowshoeing is also the young and old ever-increasing popularity. Snowshoes make hiking through the deep snow and on the summit, surrounded by ever-dropping vistas and a beautiful mountain backdrop r. (Rittner Horn, Tschamintal, Falzeben ...)
Particularly popular in South Tyrol are also toboggan runs. For a fun toboggan ride the rise include walk (or take the lift) and a stop at a rustic cabin. Revelers can at Moonlight sledging on illuminated tracks erfeuen. (Reschenpass, Nova Levante, Plose ...)
In addition to winter fun on snow-covered slopes and trails, also ice the tradition in South Tyrol. On frozen lakes or on the artificial ice, you should strap on the skates firmly. (Reschensee, Meran Ortisei in Val Gardena ...)
Whether you can simply drag-on bright blue sky or starry roof of horses through the snowy landscape romantic. Wrapped in a warm blanket, is also a horse-drawn sleigh ride through meadows and pastures an unforgettable experience. (Vallelunga, Casies, Pfelders ...)
Whether a new year,
is not on the calendar, not on the clock.
Whether a new year is up to us.
Whether we do it again,
if we start talking again,
and if we begin to live again.
(Johann Wilhelm Wilms)
We wish all our dear guests and friends to a good start in the new year 2012!
The time is approaching when we look back with more of our thoughts into childhood. Besides all the shopping hustle a little pause, a bit of warmth and security. Something that we should keep ourselves absolutely.
In this sense, we wish you and your loved ones beautiful, peaceful Christmas and a lot of time for relaxation and rest.
Dietl, with the entire family Matillhofteam
Dear friends and guests of the Matillhofs,
Now it's time again.
With the 13th November is again a beautiful summer season came to an end.
This year there were many beautiful moments of happiness in Matillhof. There was much moved and gebikt, talked laughed, and made new friends among the guests were made and Rudi all recorded photographically. Even the kitchen staff, the service and beauty staff, maids and the reception has been your best to make our guests relaxed and happy again could start in life.
Because of the wonderful autumn weather with bright sunshine and cloudless sky, our guests in the autumn around Laces up to the final push active.
Now we say goodbye to the winter break are, yet not doing nothing. Already begun with the planned renovations in and around the Matillhof, to offer in the future an even more pleasant atmosphere.
We would like to thank all our friends and guests for the great season and hope to welcome you again next year in Matillhof and again with different surprises spoiling.
From the 17th March 2012, we welcome you again and expect a warm welcome with many new offerings!
Dietl and the entire family Matillhofteam wish you all the best, a beautiful Advent and winter time!
The South Tyrolean charm lies in the harmony of opposites. Alpine and Mediterranean, German and Italian roots and cosmopolitan. This applies also for its high quality agricultural products.
South Tyrolean wines, for instance, are appreciated by wine lovers all over the world. They are characterized by authenticity and a unique character. South is without doubt a wine country.
One of the most exclusive and elegant food and wine festivals in Europe, the MERANO WINEFESTIVAL:
On 04 November 2011 will open the festival with over 50 selected producers. From 05 to 07 November can be winning wines from 450 winemakers from prestigious Italy, Germany, Austria, France, Spain, Switzerland, Slovenia, Argentina, Australia, Chile, Argentina ... tasted.
Now it will not be long until "Sealamorkt" (Allerseelenmarkt), which every year on 02 November Glurns, the smallest city in the Alps takes place. Thousands of visitors from South Tyrol and the Engadine, the 
Northern Italy, Bavaria or the district of Landeck visit every year the traditional market in the upper Val Venosta. The streets of the picturesque, small, medieval town are filled with stalls full of autumnal delights (chestnut), candy ("Mandorlatta"), other foods, as well as clothing, shoes, household items or toys for young and old. Came the "Sealamorkt" once more important from an economic point of view, so today is not only available and buy it, but he is primarily a social event, which is mainly the youth does not want to miss.
When autumn moves into the country and the leaves will be colorful, then starts again in South Törggele season. Meanwhile the old custom of the South Tyrolean Törggelen is far beyond the borders of known, and many visitors come specifically because of this even typical social tradition and traveled from afar. That's just part of Törggelen a gorgeous autumn holiday in South Tyrol. With South Tyrolean bacon, dumplings, sausages, sauerkraut and smoked pork roast chestnuts and of course the guests are pampered from October to mid November.
Especially in the Eisacktal and along the wine road (wherever there is the new wine (Suser), was already feasted in the fall after the wine presses properly.
You too can enjoy the gorgeous scenery and learn first hand about the Törggelen in South Tyrol, because autumn is the ideal time in South Tyrol!
BIS of 17 October 19 November
Of 17 October to 19 November will be offered again in Naturns wine tastings and various tastings with renowned winemakers from all over South Tyrol. Several wineries can be visited and interesting tours of the vineyards are on the program.
