Question 1

Legend of the Marian pilgrimage site

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Once, a farmer discovered a completely intact statue of Mary under the debris of a landslide. Carefully, he brought the image home, where he and his family devoutly venerated it. However, the next morning, the religious farmer couldn't believe his eyes: the statue had disappeared. Could daring thieves have been at work here? After an extended and desperate search, he finally found the figure in the village chapel next to the church. The miraculous event spread like wildfire, and soon, numerous believers gathered to the "Trenser Mutter" to seek comfort and assistance.

Question 2

Art historical background

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The origin of the pilgrimage to Maria Trens in South Tyrol is not scientifically documented. What is certain is that in 1345 in Avignon, an indulgence was granted for the construction of a Marian church, which, already 100 years later, enjoyed great popularity as a pilgrimage destination. In the 15th century, the church was expanded in late gothic style, and 300 years later, as part of a baroque transformation, it was frescoed by the austrian painter Adam Mölck, depicting scenes from the life of the church's patron, Mary.
The current miraculous image of the virgin Mary was created around 1470 by an unknown woodcarver from the circle of the famous master Hans Multscher. Since the early 18th century, it has been venerated in a specially built side chapel – the Chapel of Grace. The virgin Mary figure, carved from pine wood, adorned with a diadem and a flower-decorated mantle, holds the baby Jesus in her arms; playfully, he reaches for the white veil of the mother with his left hand, while the right hand is extended towards the pilgrims.

Question 3

Special spiritual power spot

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The number of people who have visited the pilgrimage site Maria Trens near Sterzing over the centuries, seeking relief for their concerns and fears, can only be guessed. Emotional and physical distress, illness, and death – the numerous votive tablets in the church, an artistic testimony to deep popular devotion, offer only a small insight into the concerns that people have brought to the Mother of God, Mary.
In the religious life of our holiday destinations, the pilgrimage to Maria Trens still plays a significant role today, especially during numerous processions and supplications, where hundreds of believers from near and far come together, walking to the church, praying and singing. In earlier years, some pilgrims were said to have ascended the final ramp to the church on their knees to give special emphasis to their pleas. Today, the newly created pilgrimage path (year 2000) leads to the church.

All of this makes Maria Trens near Sterzing a truly special power spot, a genuine spiritual source even for non-pilgrims.

Question 4

Special Feast Days and Processions

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May 1st – Gerichtskreuzgang: the most significant supplication procession in the church year, hundreds of believers from surrounding valleys gather in Sterzing and pilgrimage together to Maria Trens.
Corpus Christi: solemn procession with the village associations and many locals in traditional costumes.
June - Sacred Heart Sunday: festive procession, and in the evening, impressive Sacred Heart fires are lit on the Trenser mountain "Höllekragen" following an ancient tradition.
August 15th – Assumption of Mary: solemn procession and herb market.
October 1st – Women's Night Pilgrimage: on the pilgrimage path, numerous women come with burning candles to the church for the solemn mass.
First weekend in October – Saturday evening Candlelight Procession and Sunday Rosary Procession.

Question 5

Church Tour and Contact

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Have we sparked your interest in this spiritual power spot in South Tyrol? Are you interested in more details about the pilgrimage near Sterzing?
For additional information visit: www.mariatrens.com

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What are the opening hours of the market stalls?

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The stalls are open daily from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm.
On 27th November from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm, on 24th December from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm and on 25th December with reduced hours.

Question 23

When are the food stalls open?

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From Sunday to Thursday from 10:00 am to 8:45 pm, and on Friday and Saturday from 10:00 am to 10:00 pm.
On 5th December (Tuifltog: traditional festival with a costume parade) until 10:00 pm, on 24th December from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm and on 31st December from 10:00 am to 1:30 am.

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When does the Christmas market in Sterzing take place?

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You can visit the Sterzing Bell Christmas from the last Friday in November until 6th January.

Question 30

By car

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Sterzing-Ratschings-Gossensass / Vipiteno-Racines-Colle Isarco is easy to reach by car via the A22 Brennero motorway. Take the exit in Brenner/Brennero or Sterzing/Vipiteno and you will reach the holiday region in about 2 hours from Munich via Innsbruck.

Question 31

By train

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The trains of the Deutsche Bahn reach the train stations Brenner/Brennero and Franzensfeste/Fortezza in a short time. From Munich, five connections daily lead to Sterzing-Ratschings-Gossensass / Vipiteno-Racines-Colle Isarco in just under 3 hours. Through the distribution channels of the DB and ÖBB, as well as on board the DB and ÖBB Eurocity trains, you can buy the connection ticket South Tyrol by 5.00 €, which is valid on the day of arrival or return travel on all public transport in Südtirol. Or you can reach the region by a Frecciargento or Frecciabianca train over Italy.

Bicycle transport
Many railway companies are offering a bicycle transport, such as Trenitalia or Deutsche Bahn. For further information you can ask directly the info centres of the railways.
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Question 32

By bus

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Various agencies will take you from the main Italian and German cities to Vipiteno, Racines and Colle Isarco. Buses from the Flixbus line run daily from Munich, Milan, Rome and many other cities with intermediate stops. And with the Südtirol Transfer service you can also book a shuttle service from the Flixbus stop to the accommodation. For public transport timetables please consult Südtirol Mobil.

Luggage transport
Do you want to travel by train without luggage? You can ship all your suitcases to the Insam Express courier who retires everything at your home and delivers the luggage to the booked accommodation in Vipiteno, Racines and Colle Isarco.
Insam Express

Question 33

By plane

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Sterzing/Vipiteno, Ratschings/Racines and Gossensass/Colle Isarco are lying a 60 km from the airport of Innsbruck and a 70 km from Bozen/Bolzano. Other nearby airports are Verona and Munich. There are good connections from Innsbruck, Verona and Munich and you can reach our vacation area in 2 hours of travel. You will arrive comfortably to our holiday region Sterzing-Ratschings-Gossensass/Vipiteno-Racines-Colle Isarco with various shuttle services.

Question 34

COB

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Alois Bacher
info@sterzing.com

Question 35

CEO

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Markus Reifer
markus.reifer@sterzing.com

Question 36

Marketing + PR

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Florian Wieser
marketing@sterzing.com

Silvia Pergher
silvia.pergher@sterzing.com

Question 37

Events & Citymarketing

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Angelika Runggaldier
events@sterzing.com

Stephanie Mitterer
events@sterzing.com

Question 38

Accounting

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Selina Grassi
buchhaltung@sterzing.com

Question 39

Member coach

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Peter Linter
peter.linter@sterzing.com

Question 40

Front Office

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Sandra Trovato
info@sterzing.com

Silvia Weissteiner
info@sterzing.com

Question 41

Raiffeisen Wipptal

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Neustadt 9
39049 Sterzing
www.raiffeisen.it/wipptal

Question 42

Ossanna GmbH

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Eisackstraße 11
39040 Wiesen / Pfitsch
www.ossanna.it

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Sterzing dairy

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Jaufenpassstraße 8
39049 Sterzing
www.milchhof-sterzing.it

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Brauerei Forst AG

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Vinschgauerstraße 8
39022 Forst/Algund
www.forst.it

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Artigraf & Kraler Druck

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Gänsbacher Straße 36
39049 Sterzing
www.kraler.bz.it

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Freund Grafic Design

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Obertelfes 52
39040 Ratschings
www.freund.bz

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Bayernland GmbH

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Jaufenstraße 23
39049 Sterzing
www.bayernland.it

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Helfer August und Leitner Christian Versicherungen OHG

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Bahnhofstraße 3 B
39049 Sterzing
www.allianz-sterzing.com

Question 49

Troyer AG

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Karl-von-Etzel Straße 2
39049 Sterzing
www.troyer.it

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Aspiag

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Via Bruno Buozzi 30
39100 Bolzano
www.despar.it

Question 51

Mader GmbH

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Penserjochstraße 6
39049 Sterzing
www.mader.bz.it

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Kanzlei RST

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Bahnhofstraße 8
39049 Sterzing
www.rst.bz.it

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Obermarzoner GmbH

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Spitalwiese Nr.9
39043 Klausen
www.obermarzoner.it

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Siller Immobilien

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Neustadt 26
39049 Sterzing
https://siller.immo

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High Life GmbH

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Eisackstraße 9
39049 Sterzing
www.highlife-safety.com

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Thermo Wipptal AG

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Eisackstraße 20
39049 Wiesen
www.thermowipptal.it

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Omya AG

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Jörg-Kölderer-Straße 11
39049 Sterzing
www.omya.com

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Intercom Dr. Leitner GmbH

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Gewerbezone Reifenstein 21
39040 Freienfeld
www.leitner.it

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Garage Volgger

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Jaufenstraße 7
39049 Sterzing
www.garage-volgger.it

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Imagine SRL

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Gänsbacherstraße 8
39049 Sterzing

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Graus GmbH

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Pfitscherstraße 45
39049 Pfitsch
www.graus.bz

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Roner AG Brennereien

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Josef-von-Zallingerstraße 44
39040 Tramin
www.roner.com

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Seppi Gebhard KG

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Gewerbezone Rauth 95
39040 Schabs
www.seppi-gebhard.com

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EMP elektro GmbH

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Handwerkerzone 12
39040 Freienfeld
www.emp-elektro.it

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