South Tyrolean Bread and Strudel Festival

Discover the flavors of South Tyrol at the Bread and Strudel Festival in Bressanone/Brixen, where the cathedral square fills with the aromas of fresh bread, pastries, and apple strudel. For three days, local bakeries and pastry shops showcase the region’s rich baking traditions, from rye and spelt breads to classic and creative versions of South Tyrolean strudel. Many products are made with high-quality regional ingredients, including local cereals, apples, and butter, with no preservatives, additives, or flavor enhancers. Visitors can taste and buy specialty breads, learn how grain becomes bread through historic demonstrations, and explore the RegioKorn project, which supports cereal cultivation in South Tyrol. With local music, family-friendly activities, and the charm of Bressanone/Brixen’s old town, the festival offers a warm and authentic way to experience Alpine food culture.