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World Cup Biathlon in Anterselva / Antholz 2011

From today, Thursday 20th January till Sunday 23rd January 2011 takes place for the 33rd time the Biathlon World Cup in Anterselva / Antholz in South Tyrol. Thousands of biathlon friends will be along the slopes and in the Biathlon stadium to watch the world’s best biathletes, like Magdalena Neuner, Andrea Henkel, Tarjei Boe or Ole Einar Björndalen.

The competition program:

Thursday, 20th January 2011
14:30 – sprint men

Friday, 21st January 2011
14:30 – sprint women

Saturday, 22nd January 2011
13:00 – relay women
15:30 – mass start men

Sunday, 23rd January 2011
12:45 – mass start women
14:45 – relay men

For further information click here.

Last year in Antholz / Anterselva:

The Time of the scary figures comes…

When the days get shorter and the nights get longer, the devils in South Tyrol came in the village to punish the Kids, which wasn't good during the year. But the “krampus” came also for the traditional parades. This year the parades will take place in Colle in Val Casies, in Sesto and in Dobbiaco with many devils also from Austria and Germany. Visit the Val Pusteria and don’t miss this spooky and infernal show!

The Christmas Market in Brunico

Only a few weeks left till the Christmas Markets in South Tyrol are opening their doors.

The Christmas Market in Bruneck / Brunico is taking place from 26th November 2010 till 6th January 2011. The scent of mulled wine, tea and the melody of Christmas songs spread Christmas atmosphere in the Kronplatz area.
Furthermore you find presents for whole the family, for ex. Christmas tree decoration, toys and typical products.

You can connect your visit to the market with a ski day on the mountain Kronplatz / Plan de Corones.

Foto: shutterstock

1st International KronplatzRUN & KronplatzBIKE

The 1st International KronplatzRUN & KronplatzBIKE is taking place in Bruneck / Brunico on 18th and 19th September 2010. The distance is 30 km long and has a height differential of about 1.490 metres.

The athletes start on the Rathausplatz in Brunico, to S. Lorenzo di Sebato, S. Maria di Sares to the Furkel Pass. Finally they overcross the aim on the top of the Kronplatz.

On Saturday, 18th September 2010 the course is open for the runners, on Sunday for the bikers. There is also the possibility to participate on both races. The starts are on 9.30 am.

For more information: www.kronplatzrun.com.

Foto: shutterstock

Weekend program

This weekend are taking place some interesting events: the World Cup of Biathlon in Anterselva and the World Cup of Ski Alpine in Cortina. Sunday, the 24th January 2010 takes place the “Val Gardena Ciasp” in Val Gardena.

More information and other events you find here.

Devil time is coming soon

Only a few days left without fear, without being afraid of going outside, because then we will find the dangerous devils. People avoid going out of their houses and look curiously out from their windows.

The traditional pageants invite people to see the devils from a short distance. Here some important dates:

• 28th November 09 devil pageant in Colle in Val Casies
• 4th December 09 devil show in Sesto
• 7th December 09 devil pageants in Campo Tures e Dobbiaco
  

AUTUMN IT IS

Autumn it is

Foot sinking into green carpet’s moss
Natural earthly tender cross
Autumnal soul of the forests
Lingering sounds up the crests

Open wide bird’s prison cage
Finally free it hurridly escapes
Trees foliage slowly undresses
leaves into mud get pressed

Follow the winding road
Away of hunting crowd
Listen to nature’s silence
Free of human’s guidance

Riverbed serpentine overflows
Hush hush sound of crows
Mist swallows surroundings
Swirls the breeze in bindings

Shadowy sceneries autumnal
Such a magnificent proposal
Yellow orange brown and prune
Turning into a painter’s colored tune

Autumn it is  

Mencita Monoi Angel

And here a webcam recording of Valdaora:

 

Holiday in Val Pusteria - best comfort for everyone

The Puster Valley is located between East Tyrol and Mühlbach. Entering this Valley, well known as “Val Pusteria” or “Pustertal”, you see a magical landscape: deciduous and coniferous woodland, beautiful lakes, blooming flowers, high mountains, healthy air ecc. Making holiday in Val Pusteria means recreation between nature. But not only outside you can enjoy your holiday: comfortable hotels in Val Pusteria make your free days perfect, particularly on rainy days or in winter time. Most of these hotels are provided with swimming pools, spa area, beauty and sport area… That’s not enough: also the private rooms and apartments in Pustertal are very restful. Often the hosts offer typical products and special events. Val Pusteria is a country of big variety – best comfort everywhere for everyone.

It’s beginning the cycle-season

Somebody is already exercising for the runs, which take place every summer, other are making a trip, are going to work or in holidays by bike. Many guests come to South Tyrol by their cycles: they let their cars at home and make a few of miles daily till they have reached their holiday place.
Also professional bikers have discovered our country, for ex. the intermediate goal of the Giro d’Italia is taking place in Alpe di Siusi on 13th March 2009.

 The Simedia-Team of Villabassa wishes you

Happy Easter