Get the real picture about why sweet chestnuts have been so important to the population for many centuries.
In Völlan, Prissian, Tisens and Lana you can get to know a lot about the culture and customs connected with chestnuts in the region. You’ll learn many interesting facts about chestnuts themselves, how they are processed, and their importance in the region. The name of this event day is “Keschtenriggl”, composed of "Keschtn" (means chestnuts in South Tyrolean dialect) and "Riggl" (a woven basket used to shake the peel off roasted chestnuts). Selected restaurants in the village will spoil you with chestnut dishes and surprise you with new creations. Various hikes through the autumnal forests will be organised, accompanied by local farmers or foresters. The absolute highlight of these chestnut days in Tisens and Völlan is the “Keschtenfest" (Chestnut Festival).
