December 8, 2026
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San Candido (Innichen) is a historic small town at 1,175 metres in the upper Puster Valley, in South Tyrol, close to the Austrian border and beneath the Sesto Dolomites. It grew up around an abbey founded in 769 by Duke Tassilo III, and its heart to this day is the Romanesque Collegiate Church, the most significant in Tyrol. The old centre, with its baroque churches and square, is easily explored on foot, while Lago di Braies, Tre Cime di Lavaredo, and the Fischlein Valley are all within easy reach. The town is also accessible by rail: this is where the Puster Valley line meets the Drau Valley line heading towards Austria.
December 8, 2026
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December 25, 2026
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December 26, 2026
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January 1, 2027
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January 6, 2027
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April 25, 2027
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May 1, 2027
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June 2, 2027
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August 15, 2027
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The collegiate church is the heart of San Candido and the most significant Romanesque church in Tyrol. It was built on the site of an abbey founded by Duke Tassilo III in 769, and the current building was consecrated in 1284; the massive tower was erected several decades later. The interior, plain and serene in a way found in few other Alpine churches, is distinguished by a monumental wooden crucifix from the mid-13th century and dome frescoes from the same period, while a stairway beneath the altar leads down to a Romanesque crypt. Adjacent to the church is the chapter museum, housing a treasury and an ancient library.
On the edge of the old town centre stands a small baroque complex from the 17th century, which locals also call 'little Jerusalem'. The Church of the Holy Sepulchre was built as a replica of Christ's tomb in Jerusalem, and beside it stands a chapel modelled on the famous Bavarian sanctuary at Altötting. It is rare to find such a complete baroque pilgrimage ensemble in an Alpine town of this size, and a quiet stroll to the site is one of the most memorable moments of any visit to San Candido.
DoloMythos is a museum dedicated to the formation of the Dolomites, mountains that were once coral reefs on the floor of a tropical sea. Through fossils, minerals, crystals and reconstructions of prehistoric animals, it explains how the landscape surrounding San Candido came to be, with a special place given to ancient Dolomitic legends. It is an excellent choice for families with children and for days when the weather does not permit spending time outdoors.
Haunold is a small, family-friendly ski area rising directly above San Candido, within walking distance of the village centre.
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Schlutzkrapfen are crescent-shaped filled pasta, similar to ravioli, and a traditional dish of the Pustertal valley. The dough is made with rye flour, and the filling is typically spinach and fresh curd cheese. They are served drizzled with melted butter and sprinkled with grated cheese and chives.
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