Kaltern an der Weinstrasse - Caldaro sulla Strada del Vino: Marktplatz Gemeinde Kaltern - Piazza Principale Comune di Caldaro
The landscape around Kaltern an der Weinstrasse – Caldaro sulla Strada del Vino is a mosaic of vineyard slopes and wooded foothills below the Mendel range, which has shaped both the built environment and local life. This South Tyrolean town stands on the western side of the Adige Valley, above Lake Kaltern and south of Bolzano. Its historic centre retains narrow streets, tiled roofs and a blend of Alpine and Italian building traditions. Winegrowing remains central to the local economy: the area is associated with Kalterersee, a red wine traditionally made chiefly from the Schiava grape. The German and Italian place names reflect South Tyrol’s bilingual character.
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Tucked along the vineyard slopes above Lake Kaltern in South Tyrol, Kaltern an der Weinstraße – Caldaro sulla Strada del Vino is a town whose character is shaped by grape growing and a mild climate moderated by the lake. Lake Kaltern, also called Lago di Caldaro, is South Tyrol’s largest natural lake and lies below the settlement, with reed-lined shores and bathing areas in season. The town stands on the South Tyrolean Wine Road, where Kalterersee DOC is traditionally made from Schiava, known in German as Vernatsch. Its German and Italian names reflect the multilingual life of this autonomous province. Explore nearby webcam locations that provide complementary perspectives on Lake Kaltern and South Tyrol’s wine country.
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