Autumn in the Alps The colourful season of fall in the mountains. Gentle hills and dense forests in multifaceted colours, nature makes you sit back, relax and enjoy the moment. In the south, harvest festivals with roasted chestnuts and wine are celebrated, a great social event. Image gallery: Autumn A real must-do after an exhausting hike in the Alps is a stop at one of the refuges along the hiking trails. © Tourismusverband Stubai-Tirol Majestic Odle peaks in Val di Funes. This is where Reinhold Messner discovered his passion for mountains. © Othmar Seehauser Monteleone Castle is one of the 400 castles spread all over South Tyrol. In the background you can see Monte Cervina. © Hubert Andergassen 2,000 sunshine hours per year and a special climate. This is the formula for our tasty and high quality apples. © Frieder Blickle Chestnuts are roasted on open fire and served at a traditional "Törggele" evening in South Tyrol. © Helmuth Rier In South Tyrol an excellent grappa is produced. View on the Sciliar, symbol of South Tyrol. © Frieder Blickle
