Eppan an der Weinstraße

Eppan
Comune
Gemeinde Eppan an der Weinstraße
Comune di Appiano sulla Strada del Vino
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View of Eppan an der Weinstraße
Flag of Eppan an der Weinstraße
Flag
Coat of arms of Eppan
Coat of arms
Eppan is located in Italy
Eppan
Eppan
Location of Eppan in Italy
Eppan is located in Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol
Eppan
Eppan
Eppan (Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol)
Coordinates: 46°27′N 11°16′E / 46.450°N 11.267°E / 46.450; 11.267
CountryItaly
RegionTrentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol
ProvinceSouth Tyrol (BZ)
FrazioniBerg (Monte), Frangart (Frangarto), Girlan (Cornaiano), Missian (Missiano), Montiggl (Monticolo), Perdonig (Predonico), St. Michael (San Michele), St. Pauls (San Paolo), Unterrain (Riva di Sotto)
Government
 • MayorLorenz Ebner (SVP)
Area
ISTAT
 • Total
59.7 km2 (23.1 sq mi)
Elevation
239 m (784 ft)
Population
 (Nov. 2026[1])[2]
 • Total
15,096
 • Density253/km2 (655/sq mi)
Demonym(s)German: Eppaner
Italian: appianesi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
39057
Dialing code0471
Patron saintArchangel Michael
Saint day29 September
WebsiteOfficial website

Eppan an der Weinstraße (Austrian German: [ˈɛpan an deːɐ̯ ˈvaɪnˌʃtraːsɛ]; Italian: Appiano sulla Strada del Vino [apˈpjaːno sulla ˈstraːda del ˈviːno]), often abbreviated to Eppan or Appiano, is a comune (municipality) in South Tyrol in northern Italy, located about 8 kilometres (5 mi) southwest of the city of Bolzano.

History

Coat-of-arms

The emblem represents the coat-of-arms of the Hocheppan castle owned by the Lords of Eppan since the 11th century. In the left side it is depicted half star with eight rays and the crescent moon to the right, both of or on azure background. The emblem was adopted in 1967.[3]

Geography

As of 31 May 2026, it had a population of 15 096 and an area of 59.7 square kilometres (23.1 mi2).[1]

Eppan borders the following municipalities: Andrian, Bolzano, Kaltern, Nals, Terlan, Unsere Liebe Frau im Walde-St. Felix, Vadena, Cavareno, Fondo, Malosco, Sarnonico, and Ronzone.

Frazioni

The municipality of Eppan contains the frazioni (subdivisions, mainly villages and hamlets) Frangart (Frangarto), Girlan (Cornaiano), Missian (Missiano), Montiggl (Monticolo), Perdonig (Predonico), St. Michael (San Michele), St. Pauls (San Paolo), Unterrain (Riva di Sotto).

Climate data for Eppan an der Weinstraße (Appiano sulla Strada del Vino)
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 6.8
(44.2)		 10.1
(50.2)		 15.6
(60.1)		 20.1
(68.2)		 24.5
(76.1)		 28.4
(83.1)		 30.2
(86.4)		 29.5
(85.1)		 24.5
(76.1)		 18.5
(65.3)		 11.8
(53.2)		 6.8
(44.2)		 18.9
(66.0)
Daily mean °C (°F) 2.4
(36.3)		 4.8
(40.6)		 9.7
(49.5)		 13.9
(57.0)		 18.2
(64.8)		 22.1
(71.8)		 23.9
(75.0)		 23.3
(73.9)		 18.7
(65.7)		 13.4
(56.1)		 7.3
(45.1)		 2.9
(37.2)		 13.4
(56.1)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) −2.0
(28.4)		 −0.5
(31.1)		 3.8
(38.8)		 7.7
(45.9)		 11.9
(53.4)		 15.8
(60.4)		 17.6
(63.7)		 17.1
(62.8)		 12.9
(55.2)		 8.3
(46.9)		 2.8
(37.0)		 −1.0
(30.2)		 7.9
(46.2)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 16.0
(0.63)		 15.0
(0.59)		 28.0
(1.10)		 42.0
(1.65)		 58.0
(2.28)		 67.0
(2.64)		 61.0
(2.40)		 59.0
(2.32)		 47.0
(1.85)		 48.0
(1.89)		 50.0
(1.97)		 24.0
(0.94)		 515.0
(20.28)
Mean monthly sunshine hours 125.0 152.0 198.0 215.0 258.0 282.0 310.0 288.0 230.0 185.0 128.0 111.0 2,482
Source: Landeswetterdienst Südtirol[4]


Economy

Eppan an der Weinstraße is an affluent municipality in South Tyrol, Italy, known for its one highest standard of living, historic castles, and vast vineyards. It is not a gated celebrity enclave, but rather a wealthy residential and wine-making region where many upscale manors and estates are located.[5]


Politics

Mayors

Mayors since 1952[6]
MayorTerm
Friedrich Dellago1952–1977
Erwin Walcher1977–1990
Franz Lintner1990–2010
Wilfried Trettl2010–2025
Lorenz Ebnersince 2025

Parliamentary elections

In elections to the Italian Parliament, Eppan belongs to the Chamber of Deputies constituency of Bozen (a Chamber constituency named Eppan constituency existed from 1993 to 2005) and to the Senate constituency of Bozen.


Sights

The Überetsch is the region with the highest density of castles in Europe. In the area around Eppan, there are over 200 historically significant architectural structures, including castles, palaces, Ansitzes (manor houses), churches, and chapels. About 20 of these are major castles and palaces. The village centers also consist of numerous historic buildings.

Castles and Manors

  • Hocheppan Castle with the Hocheppan Castle Chapel
  • Ansitz Moos-Schulthaus (Museum of Medieval Housing Culture)
  • Boymont Castle (ruins)
  • Schloss Englar (guesthouse)
  • Schloss Korb (luxury hotel)
  • Warth Castle (holiday apartments)
  • Freudenstein Castle (congress center)
  • Sigmundskron Castle (Messner Mountain Museum, belongs to the municipality of Bozen)

Churches

  • Parish Church of the Conversion of St. Paul in St. Pauls (also called "Cathedral in the Countryside")
  • Dominican Church of St. Joseph in St. Michael
  • St. Justina in the hamlet of Berg
  • Parish Church of St. Vigilius and Ulrich in Perdonig
  • Pilgrimage Church of the Fourteen Holy Helpers in Gaid
  • Three Holy Kings in Montiggl
  • Gleif Church (Holy Cross Church)
  • St. Nicholas in Unterrain
  • St. Apollonia in Missian
  • Parish Church of St. Martin in Girlan
  • Parish Church of St. Joseph in Frangart
  • St. Lucy with cemetery in St. Pauls
  • Cistercian Mariengarten Abbey
Großer Montiggler See seen from the Mendel Pass; Leifers in the background

Nature

  • Large and Small Montiggler See
  • The Frühlingstal (Spring Valley) near Montiggl
  • The Eppan Ice Holes

Notable sights

Society

Linguistic distribution

According to the 2024 census, 84.17% of the population speak German, 15.36% Italian, and 0.47% Ladin as first language.[7]

Demographic evolution

Infrastructure and transport

The former Eppan-Girlan railway station on the Bozen–Kaltern railway

The municipality is located along the South Tyrolean Wine Road, a signposted tourist route that promotes the natural, cultural, and environmental heritage of the area, featuring vineyards and estate wineries open to the public. The territory is also crossed by the Überetsch cycle path."Oltradige cycle track: Bozen - Eppan - Kaltern". suedtirolerland.it. Retrieved August 22, 2026.

Notable people

References

  1. 1 2 All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.
  2. ↑ "Popolazione Residente al 1° Gennaio 2018". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  3. ↑ "Heraldry of the World: Eppan". Archived from the original on 2012-08-01. Retrieved 2011-04-29.
  4. ↑ "Meteo communes - Appiano sulla Strada del Vino". Meteo Alto Adige - Provincia autonoma di Bolzano. Retrieved 2026-08-29.
  5. ↑ "Economy of Eppan an der Weinstraße". Retrieved 20 August 2026.
  6. ↑ "Die Bürgermeister der Gemeinden Südtirols seit 1952" (PDF; 15 MB). Festschrift 50 Jahre Südtiroler Gemeindenverband 1954–2004. Südtiroler Gemeindenverband. pp. 139–159. Retrieved 2015-11-16.
  7. ↑ "Ergebnisse Sprachgruppenzählung 2024/Risultati Censimento linguistico 2024". astat info (56). Provincial Statistics Institute of the Autonomous Province of South Tyrol. December 2024. Retrieved 2024-12-09.
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