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‘s Terner Schmelzpfandl: unique – authentic – real

Culture & tradition in South Tyrol

Terento at the sunny Strada del Sole road has always been regarded as the granary of the Puster Valley. Being located along this sunny road, the village has always been very fertile. Farmers always grew corn and other field products. In the Terento Valley the grain was grained to flour in the water-driven corn mills. This grain-based flour was used for the preparation of tasty dishes on the farms. 

The aim of the "'s Terner Schmelzpfandl" project is to preserve this tradition for locals and guests and to introduce them to farming culture in an authentic way. With this regard, several events are organised throughout the year:

Sowing  - the field is ploughed like in Grandpa's time, a harrow is then drawn over the field by horses in order to break up the clods, and finally the grain is sown by hand.
Mill Festival  - the grain is processed to flour in corn mills, some of which are up to 500 years old. Games, music and culinary delights make sure this Sunday is an adventure for the whole family!
Harvest - the grain and the field products are now ready to be harvested! Harvesting occurs with scythe and hoe like in Grandpa's time. Busy hands bundle the sheaves for drying and also hang up the flax seeds for drying. For a great experience on harvest day, the day begins with a hike to a farm, where you bake bread together; afterwards you visit the corn mills, and then participate at the harvest on the field.
Almabtrieb -  the return of cattle, sheep and donkeys from alpine pastures after the summer! Enjoy the parade of beautifully decorated cattle, sheep, wagons, traditional dancers and whip swingers through the village!
Gastronomic Week
"Terner Bauernkuchl" -  participating farms and guesthouses spoil their guests with local farming specialities. Farmers' museum, farm hikes, baking bread on farms, donkey trekking, baking and cooking courses offer a varied 10-day programme!
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