Sarentino customs

The Rohrerhaus is a 13th century farmhouse now used as a museum. The house excites with its smoke kitchen, bread oven, panelled parlours and original bedrooms including original furniture. Here you immerse yourself in the rural culture of days gone by.

In Val Sarentino traditional crafts are still very much at home and are still being practised today. Sarentino “Toppar” sloppers and “Janggar” cardigans, quill-embroidered Lederhosen belts and leather goods, turned wooden articles or “Reggelen” pipes are produced with passion.

The road has had a considerable influence on the development of Val Sarentino. It connects the valley to the rest of the world and is therefore extremely important. Display boards, audio recordings and films in Turm Kranzelstein tower explain the story of the Val Sarentino road.

Klöckeln is an ancient Advent custom that was once found throughout the Alpine region. In Val Sarentino Klöckeln stretches back to the 16th century. The three Klöckel nights are the Thursday evenings in Advent before the winter solstice.

The Sarentino fête (literally Church Day) takes place on the first weekend in September. The festival starts on the Saturday and ends on the Monday with the traditional “Sarnar Kirchte-Morkt” market. The fête is celebrated like a national holiday in the valley. It also marks the end of summer.

Markets are all about looking, haggling, buying: the full vibrancy of life is found here! The Sarentino fête which takes place during the first weekend in September is legendary. There is also plenty of hustle and bustle at the weekly market, the farmers market and other market days in Val Sarentino.

The Alpine Advent Val Sarentino invites to peaceful Advent celebrations in beautiful Val Sarentino. The Christmas market offers traditional products, delicacies, entertainment for children, a singing and music programme and ancient customs such as Klöckeln.