Eppan an der Weinstraße

Located 8 kilometers southwest of Bolzano, Eppan an der Weinstraße stretches across 59.7 square kilometers of mountainous terrain with vineyards and forests.

The Lords of Eppan established their presence in the 11th century through the Hocheppan castle, which later influenced the municipality's coat of arms.

The municipality maintains a strong German-speaking identity with 86 percent of residents speaking German, while 13 percent communicate in Italian.

Nine distinct villages form the municipality, offering accommodations from family hotels to vineyard apartments, with direct access to hiking trails and castles.

Eppan cultivates 1,200 hectares of vineyards between 240 and 1,600 meters above sea level, making it South Tyrol's largest wine production area.

Location: South Tyrol

Capital city: St. Michael

Elevation above the sea: 420 m

Shares border with: Andrian, Kaltern an der Weinstraße, Malosco, Nals, Ronzone, Unsere Liebe Frau im Walde-St. Felix, Terlan, Vadena, Borgo d'Anaunia, Bolzano, Fondo, Sarnonico

Website: http://comune.appiano.bz.it

GPS coordinates: 46.45533,11.25905

Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:49