Introduction
Trentino celebrates its canederli, Trentino speck, and Val di Non apples in festivals that bring together mountain traditions and conviviality.
The area boasts 4 protected-designation products and 4 dishes of the local tradition and 1 UNESCO heritage sites.
Upcoming Events & Festivals
Here are the upcoming events in Trentino:
Recurring Events
These events take place every year in Trentino:
Mercatini di Natale di Trento
Novembre-GennaioTrento · Dal 1993
Tra i più importanti mercatini natalizi d'Italia dal 1993.
Pomaria
OttobreVal di Non
Festa della mela con degustazioni e visite ai meleti.
Festival dell'Economia
Maggio-GiugnoTrento · Dal 2006
Festival internazionale di economia con relatori di fama mondiale.
PDO, PGI and local products
The protected-designation products of Trentino represent the excellence of the area:
Hard paste cheese produced with milk from cows raised in Trentino.
Golden Delicious apple cultivated in Val di Non, Europe's first Protected Designation of Origin apple.
Smoked ham produced in the Trentino valleys with aromatic herbs.
Classic method sparkling wine from Trentino, among Italy's finest.
What to eat in Trentino
Bread gnocchi with speck, cheese or spinach, served in broth or with butter.
Green gnocchetti made with bread and spinach, dressed with melted butter and sage.
Polenta enriched with sopressa, cheese and butter, a specialty from Val di Sole.
Thin pastry dessert filled with apples, raisins, pine nuts and cinnamon.
Traditions & Culture
Among Italy's most celebrated Christmas markets, held in Piazza Fiera since 1993.
Descent of herds from mountain pastures celebrated with festivities and dairy products.
UNESCO Heritage
The Brenta Dolomites and Trentino dolomitic groups, a UNESCO Natural World Heritage site.
Nature Parks & Protected Areas
Trentino's largest park, home to the last brown bears of the Alps.
Trentino sector of this grand Alpine park featuring glaciers and red deer.
Historical Figures
Trentino patriot symbolizing Italian irredentism, executed in 1916.
Founder of Cantine Ferrari in 1902, father of the Trento DOC classic method sparkling wine.
Local Communities
The festivals and events in Trentino are organized by Pro Loco associations and local groups that safeguard the area's traditions:
Curiosities
“The Mela Val di Non DOP was the first apple to obtain Protected Designation of Origin status in Europe (2003).”
“Parco Adamello-Brenta is home to the last brown bears of the Alps, reintroduced starting in 1999.”
“Giulio Ferrari brought chardonnay from Champagne in 1902, founding the Trentino sparkling wine tradition.”
Frequently Asked Questions
1What Protected Designation of Origin and Protected Geographical Indication products are found in Trentino?expand_more
Trentino is home to 4 protected designation products, including: Trentingrana (Trentino Grana) (PDO), Mela Val di Non (PDO), Speck del Trentino (PGI), Trento DOC (DOC).
2What should you eat in Trentino?expand_more
Typical Trentino dishes include: Canederli (Knödel), Strangolapreti, Polenta carbonera, and Strudel di mele. Each dish tells the story of the region's gastronomic heritage.
3What UNESCO World Heritage sites are in Trentino?expand_more
Trentino is home to 1 UNESCO World Heritage site: the Dolomiti (Natural, 2009).
4What are the most famous festivals in Trentino?expand_more
Among the most important festivals and events in Trentino are: Mercatini di Natale di Trento (Trento, November-January); Pomaria (Val di Non, October); Festival dell'Economia (Trento, May-June).
5What natural parks are there in Trentino?expand_more
Protected natural areas in Trentino include: Parco Naturale Adamello-Brenta (Natural Park), Parco Nazionale dello Stelvio – Trentino sector (National Park).
6Who organizes festivals in Trentino?expand_more
Festivals in Trentino are organized by local communities such as Apt Trento and Consorzio di Tutela Mela Val di Non. These local tourism boards and associations are the guardians of the region's gastronomic traditions.