Kronplatz Holiday Region - events

10.07.2012 - Herbert Grönemeyer live in Brunico-Bruneck

Location: Brunico-Bruneck, Rathausplatz Starts: 9 pm Doors open: 7.30 pm 2012 Schiffsverkehr tour: Herbert Grönemeyer sets sail After the huge success of his stadium and open-air concerts earlier this year, the outstanding German pop musician Herbert Grönemeyer is back on stage with his brand new album Schiffsverkehr (shipping traffic).The 15-date tour kicks off in May, and 10 July will see the artist perform on Rathausplatz square in the very centre of Brunico-Bruneck. Although the most successful German pop artist of all times usually performs in front of crowds of tens of thousands of fans,the smaller Brunico-Bruneck date is a must-stop and is sure to go down in history as one of his legendary shows. Ticket prices: VIP stage area standing ticket, buffet, separate entrance € 138 Red Zone stage area standing ticket, separate entrance € 75 Normal standing ticket € 55 Tickets available from: all Athesia shops in South Tyrol Bolzano-Bozen: Baba's Merano-Meran: Non Stop Music online at www.athesiaticket.it (Dolomiten advantage card discount: € 3 per ticket. Dolomiten advantage cards can be used for a maximum of 2 tickets.)

22.05.2012 - Giro d'Italia 2012

Falzes-Pfalzen/Kronplatz stage Rub shoulders with the stars of the international race cycling community! On 22 and 23 May 2012 the legendary Giro d'Italia returns to the Pustertal valley, turning the village Falzes-Pfalzen into the grand arena of a Giro stage finish for the third time. Setting off from Denmark on 8 May 2012, the race which has inspired millions of cycling fans will visit Falzes-Pfalzen near Mount Kronplatz in its 16th stage. Details: - starting point: Limone (Lake Garda) - via Trento to Bolzano-Bozen, into the Pustertal valley via Bressanone-Brixen - stage finish: Falzes-Pfalzen - distance: 174 km (from Limone to Falzes-Pfalzen) 23 May: The race continues towards Cortina d'Ampezzo. 17th stage: Setting off from Falzes-Pfalzen, the cyclists have to master four challenging mountain passes in the Dolomites (Valparola, Duran, Forcella Staulanza and Giau) before reaching Cortina d'Ampezzo. This edition of the Giro d'Italia covers a total distance of 3476.4 km.

22.04.2012 - "Locknfescht" - the puddle party

Location: Kronplatz, slope "Seewiese" Time: 10 a.m. After one year’s pause it will be staged again, this unique, unparalleled event on Kronplatz - the "Locknfescht”. This soaking wet spectacle shall mark the end of the skiing season with participants jumping into the cold water. It all started over a decade ago when a group of locals tried to cross the small pond, which forms from the melted snow in the Seewiese on Kronplatz every spring. Over the past twelve years the big puddle has grown bigger and bigger since it has been fed with additional amounts of water. The pond and the event have become famous far beyond the borders of South Tyrol. The Locknfescht is a most crazy event indeed. Cars without wheels, beds, bath tubs, sky rockets, desks, deckchairs and parasols, compositions of tyres, semi-nudes or fully uniformed daredevils as well as an abundance of rideable, slideable or rollable vehicles have all come down the slope and tried to make their way over the pond. It goes without saying that the event is always spiced up by hip music and plenty to eat and drink!

18.02.2012 - International Val Casies-Gsieser Tal Race - the top sporting event

Location: San Martino Val Casies/St. Martin Gsieser Tal Time: 7.30 a.m. No other sporting event in the South Tyrol attracts as many participants as the Gsieser Tal Race, which will be taking place this winter. Over 2,500 cross-country skiers from 28 nations, comprising world and Olympic champions as well as an enormous crowd of real amateur sports enthusiasts will match their skills on the 30 km sprint distance or on the 42 km classic style marathon distance. There will also be the chance for young athletes to prove their skills at the Mini Val Casies, with a track length of 3-5 km. This unique sporting event is rounded off by a varied social programme. Information

17.02.2012 - JägerDome - Jägermeister on tour at Kronplatz

Electronic music, some serious partying and Jägermeister Party sounds, disco lights, cool cats and Jägermeister on Ice – the JägerDome at Kronplatz is an even not to be missed. Two huge illuminated domes with transparent tunnels to party in and a 25000 watt sound to shake your booty to. JägerDome at Kronplatz DJs: Friday 17/02: STEFANO MAT resident JägerDome + MARCK1 resident JägerDome Saturday 18/02: RAY SOA resident JägerDome + guest MANU L

10.02.2012 - Red Bull Kronplatz Cross

Location: Kronplatz, Valdaroa-Olang (Gassl) Time: starting from 6.30 pm Thrills galore at Kronplatz! Another spectacular competition at Kronplatz: the ski cross night race, a cutting-edge relay race. It's the Red Bull Kronplatz Cross debut event in South Tyrol. On 10 and 11 February 2012, Kronplatz will be the venue of the very first of a series of breath-taking ski cross events sponsored by Jeep®, the legendary synonym for off-road and outdoor fun. For the Red Bull Kronplatz Cross race, several teams of skiers have to first master a steep slope and then make their way past a number of obstacles to get to the finish line. But to make the event really spectacular, the traditional ski cross discipline has had to undergo a "makeover": On 10 February, three teams at a time will compete to qualify for the four-team finals the evening after. The contest is open to everyone. However, because of the difficulty level of the slope, all participants must be good skiers... and of course dare-devils! Program: Friday, 10.02.2012: 4.30 pm-5.30 pm: introduction 6.00 pm-7.00 pm: training 8.00 pm-10.00 pm: qualification Saturday, 11.02.2012: 5.00 pm-6.00 pm: introduction 6.30 pm-7.30 pm: training 8.30 pm-10.00 pm: race Registration for participation: www.redbull.it/kronplatzcross

21.01.2012 - NIKE - The Chosen Series

Nike Chosen Series is back on Kronplatz! One year after the incredible rail jam in which Italian and international top riders battled, this year the event looks even more promising due to the presence of Halldor Helgason. Nike Chosen Series on Kronplatz - don’t miss it! www.nikechosenseries.com

19.01.2012 - Biathlon World Cup in Anterselva-Antholz

Location: Anterselva di Sopra-Antholz Obertal, Biathlon centre The Biathlon World Cup is back. Another exciting event at the biathlon Mecca in the Antholz Valley. Things are sure to get hot again at the "Südtirol Arena Alto Adige" biathlon centre with a spectacular weekend ahead filled with thrilling World Cup races. And there's plenty do after the races, too: live music, fan parties etc. to have fun until the small hours! Schedule: 19/01/2012 2.30 pm: Sprint 7,5 km (women) 20/01/2012 2.30 pm: Sprint 10 km (men) 21/01/2012 12.30 pm: Relay 4x6 km (women) 3.15 pm: Mass start 15 km (men) 22/01/2012 12 pm: Mass start 12,5 km (women) 2.30 pm: Relay 4x7,5 km (men) Information

16.01.2012 - International snow sculpture festival

Location: San Vigilio di Marebbe-St. Vigil in Enneberg, centre Time: starting from 9 a.m. Cold art - sculptures made of snow. Artists from all over the world are coming together to transform inconspicuous 3 x 3 x 3 m large snow cubes into highly imaginative works of art which develop their very own play of colour in the light of the evening illumination. Barbed wire, saws and shovels are the artists’ only tools. Within three days the cubes have to be chiselled and shaped. And you, dear audience, play a really essential role: your votes decide which of the ten teams of artists has created the most beautiful of all these marvellous yet unfortunately ephemeral works of art. The snow sculpture festival will stop off in S. Vigilio di Marebbe. Information

15.01.2012 - The Gsies dumpling marathon

Location: Val Casies-Gsieser Tal, cross country track Starts: 12 pm If you burn off calories, then you’re certainly entitled to eat well. There is no other event which combines sports, incomparably beautiful countryside and unique gastronomic delights better than the Gsies Dumpling Marathon. Sheer pleasure and enjoyment at the beginning of the year! By the way - a small bus will be at the disposal of all gourmets who prefer to come without their skis.