Alpine Tastes
Autumn flavours at mountain huts and farm taverns
Surrounded by the colourful autumn landscape of Gitschberg Jochtal, a particularly delicious time of year begins. As part of Alpine Tales, selected mountain huts and farm taverns invite visitors to discover traditional South Tyrolean dishes and autumn specialities from 17 October to 8 November 2026.
From hay soup and Swiss stone pine dumplings to sweet treats, Alpine Tastes combines regional cuisine, living traditions and special culinary moments in South Tyrol’s mountain landscape.
Mountain huts and farm taverns
The following participating mountain huts and farm taverns serve Alpine Tastes, featuring traditional dishes and autumn specialities.
Up in comfort
Hiking and exploring with the whole family
Autumn in the Gitschberg Jochtal alpine region is the perfect time to enjoy the outdoors together. Family-friendly hiking trails, scenic tours and cosy places to stop for refreshments can be wonderfully combined.
The cable cars and lifts are in operation up to and including 7 November 2026, taking you comfortably to many starting points on Gitschberg and in Jochtal. Children can also look forward to two special mountain adventure worlds that combine movement, play and nature experiences.
Sun Park Gitschberg
Right at the top station of the Nesselbahn lift on Gitschberg, the Sun Park offers fun and adventure for all ages. A sun bridge, giant slide, climbing igloo, sun throne, zip line and human sundial provide plenty of variety, while binoculars and the sun telephone invite visitors to explore and discover.
The Sun Park is also easily accessible with a pushchair. The Nesselhütte mountain hut is located right next to the park, while the Gitschhütte can be reached with a short walk.
Jochtal Adventure Park
The Jochtal Adventure Park starts at the mountain station of the Jochtal cable car and follows a pushchair-friendly adventure trail to the Steinermandl panoramic platform. Along the way, marble runs, a water park, a climbing deer, a balance course, a glockenspiel, a wooden tractor and a climbing bear await young adventurers.
Those in need of a break can relax in hammocks or stop for refreshments at several places along and near the route. At the end of the trail, the Steinermandl panoramic platform rewards visitors with sweeping 360-degree views of the surrounding mountains.
