South Tyrolean Easter traditions
Palm Donkey, Palm Bouquets & Egg Tapping
South Tyrolean Easter traditions

South Tyrolean Easter traditions

Palm Donkey, Palm Bouquets & Egg tapping

Easter traditions in South Tyrol begin as early as Palm Sunday, when the last person to get out of bed that morning is crowned the "Palm Donkey."

In church, the so-called palm bouquets or palm brooms are then blessed. These are festively decorated sticks adorned with pussy willows, olive branches, spring flowers, ribbons, and beautifully decorated Easter eggs.

The tradition is meant to remind us of how the people of Jerusalem once honored Jesus. And if a thunderstorm arises, these blessed branches are thrown into the home’s fireplace as a kind of heavenly lightning rod to protect the house and farm.

Just four days later, on Maundy Thursday, we are busy with the traditional task of dyeing Easter eggs. Then comes Good Friday, marked by strict fasting. But the real joy is just around the corner: Easter! And for children, it brings not only colorful eggs but also sweet surprises from the Easter Bunny.

Easter also includes another delicious tradition known as the "Blessed Feast." In church, a variety of treats like Easter bread, Easter ham, horseradish, and beautifully decorated Easter eggs are blessed and then savored at home.

Speaking of Easter eggs, they are not just for display, but also put to the ultimate test in a game called "egg tapping." Who chose the toughest egg? The duel begins, egg against egg—first with the pointed ends, then with the rounded sides. A battle of the eggs! And Easter in South Tyrol would not be complete without traditional Easter concerts by local brass bands and many other springtime festivities.
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On 19 March, it's finally time for the adventure park in Naturns to open its doors again.🥳
The ideal meeting place for families & friends.👨‍👩‍👧

⏰Opening hours:
Wednesday - Sunday from 10.00 a.m. - 06.00 p.m.
Monday & Tuesday rest day❌

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🇩🇪: Am 19. März ist es endlich wieder soweit, der Erlebnispark in Naturns öffnet wieder seine Tore.🥳
Der ideale Treffpunkt für Familien & Freunde.👨‍👩‍👧

⏰Öffnungszeiten:
Mittwoch - Sonntag von 10.00-18.00 Uhr
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Worauf wartet ihr? Lasst euch dieses einmalige Erlebnis nicht entgehen!🥰

📸: Ewelina Herzog

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🇮🇹: Il 19 marzo il parco avventura di Naturno riaprirà finalmente i battenti.🥳
Il luogo d'incontro ideale per famiglie e amici.👨‍👩‍👧

⏰Orario di apertura:
Mercoledì - domenica dalle ore 10.00 alle ore 18.00
Lunedì e martedì giorno di riposo❌

Cosa state aspettando? Non perdetevi questa esperienza unica!🥰

📸: Ewelina Herzog

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From 15.03. - 12.04.2025 guests will receive their individual key to various experiences from an overnight stay in Naturns and Plaus.🥰

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‼️We would like to remind you that the Venosta Valley Railway🚉 is closed from February 16th between Mals and Laas. The entire section from Mals to Merano will be closed from 26 October 2025.‼️

The reason for the closure is the electrification work, as well as the testing and approval procedures for both the new electrified line and the new trains.🥰

A replacement bus service will be provided.

📸: Vinschgau Marketing/Patrick Schwienbacher

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