You can read this article in 2 minutesAgnieszka Kulikowska - Wielgus A modern truck control point is currently under construction in Vipiteno Photo credits @ Wikimedia Commons/ Anton Nikiforov Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported license is expected to be fully operational by the summer of 2025 it will provide comprehensive inspections of commercial vehicles The facility will be used by agents from the Motor Vehicles Office (responsible for technical and administrative controls concerning compliance with civil transport regulations) the manipulation of control devices and adherence to environmental standards The centre aims to enhance road safety and reduce air pollution on one of Europe’s busiest transit routes “Thanks to the new control centre at the entrance to the province of Bolzano we can ensure that vehicles in transit comply with regulations we will be able to verify whether vehicles are not overloaded and have fully functional braking systems we can check what is being transported and whether all relevant regulations are being respected,” explained Arno Kompatscher head of the government of the autonomous province of Bolzano The Vipiteno control centre will be equipped with cutting-edge technologies and diagnostic equipment capable of detecting any manipulation of tachographs or exhaust systems It is worth noting that a similar station has been in operation on the Austrian A10 motorway in Kuchl, approximately 250 km from Vipiteno allows for checks on axle loads and brake conditions Pölös Zsófia Journalist Trans.info | 6.05.2025 Fragrance on the Fly: Why Pocket Perfumes Are Perfect for Airplane TravelSponsored Article 6.05.2025 which can be reached comfortably via a modern cable car directly from Vipiteno and which enjoys a unique panorama: from the Zillertal Alps to the Dolomites from the Sarentine Alps to the Stubai Alps The cable car will be open for the summer season from 29 May to 2 November which takes you from the Monte Cavallo mountain station along six characteristic huts to the valley floor of the Val di Fleres Right next to the Monte Cavallo mountain station near Sterzing is the Rossy Park: an open-air paradise with games and a mini zoo with alpacas ponies and rabbits that will delight the little ones New this summer is the 'Rossy Walk' theme trail.  Not to be missed is the thrilling ride on the Panorama Mountain Coaster the 1,300-metre-long summer toboggan run for the whole family with a drop of almost 300 metres to the valley station of the lift This attraction is open from the end of June to the beginning of October A wishing bell and a swing can also be found on the summit of Monte Cavallo Summer season 2025 at Monte Cavallo29.05.25 - 02.11.25Cable car: from 8.30 a.m - 5 p.m.Panorama lift and summer tobogganing: 9 a.m an unmissable event for those who love good food and unique atmospheres: the Alpine Dinner on the Monte Cavallo cable car some of Vipiteno's best restaurants will delight participants with an extraordinary gastronomic journey serving their specialities directly on board the cable car cabins The event starts at the valley station with a refined aperitif followed by a six-course menu served while flying over the breathtaking views of the mountains and the city of Sterzing Posthotel Lamm and Stadthotel Schwarzer Adler restaurants will be the stars of the evening offering an unforgettable gourmet experience the party continues at the Biwak restaurant with an after-party animated by a DJ The cost for this exclusive evening is 130 euros per person For info:+39 0472 765 521info@montecavallo.com The Sporthotel Zoll in Sterzing is not just a hotel The Alphotel Tyrol in Racines is perfect for a holiday in direct contact wi.. Different services at their disposal: pl.. Aktivhotel Panorama is a cozy family-run hotel lying in the quiet and panor.. Hotel Alpin is perfect for families with family room family-run 4-star S hotel located at an altitude of 1.. Hotel | Chalet Das Alpenschlössel is a 5-star hotel in San Martino in Passi.. The Quellenhof Luxury Resort Passeier is a 5-star hotel located in San Mart.. A natural paradise among trees in the Plose forest built like a palafitte,.. The family-run Moserhof Alpine Nature Hotel is located in Terento The family-run Hotel Tirolerhof is located in Terento The Consortium “Roter Hahn” offers over 1600 accommodations in South Tyrol,.. Director responsible for Anne Bruno wooden houses and Christmas decorations between the houses the windows and the Tower of the Twelve create a unique magic that can only be felt at Vipiteno Christmas Market New this year is the theme of "Christmas Bells" to which all the events scheduled until 6 January 2022 are dedicated 25 are those that make up the carillon - made by the Grassmayr bell foundry of Innsbruck - installed on the Torre delle Dodici and which resonates every Saturday Sunday and public holiday at 17.00 pm with a piece recorded by the composer and musician Josef Haller from Vipiteno There is no shortage of typical wooden houses offering culinary specialties but also Christmas decorations Vipiteno is a city with an ancient mining history which is characterized by its historic centre a beautiful example of medieval art: the imposing Torre delle Dodici is the backdrop to the market which from 30 November to 7 January 2008 lights up Piazza Città It is an ancient Tyrolean parade: a thousand lights Here you can spend a real Fairytale Christmas that is what each of us has dreamed of at least once You certainly can't miss it crib both at Tower of the Twelve the highlight of the nativity scenes set up throughout the town The nativity scene in the Tower of the Twelve is of particular value: the figurines were made by hand a sign of an ancient art that is still interesting and full of meaning today inviting them to build cardboard nativity scenes which can then be taken home Also to Vipiteno in Alto Adige the pine and fir trees What could be more romantic than a carriage ride through the streets of the historic center of Vipiteno A unique opportunity to satisfy adults and children alike discovering the markets that this small village offers perhaps making a stop at the nativity scene exhibition in the Torre delle Dodici at the mountain station of the Monte Cavallo leisure mountain it is possible to visit a small but delightful market with typical local products in contact with the real artisans of Vipiteno and tasting local products such as bread and sausages and barley soup Very characteristic are the guided tours which on some days of the week take visitors to the Monteneve mines in Ridanna Valley Alpine music and Christmas carols add to this Vipiteno Christmas Market Please whitelist confidentials.com to continue to our site and enjoy an Ad-Light experience The town band is oompahing the full Tirolean in the main square and some serious wurst troughing is already underway and there is also a feeling of passeggiata and aperitivo We arrive at the tower early Saturday evening when the town band is oompahing the full Tirolean in the main square and some serious wurst troughing is already underway We enjoy a Klara Helles from the local craft brewery which we soon discover is also on tap at the Engels Park accompanied by wines from the Alto Adige region to the south.  This green space is a reminder that only 30 years ago farming was still going on at this edge of town property as hotel founder Fini Schafer transformed it into a Gasthaus The heated indoor pool came in 21013 and three years later the property was extended to include the dozen new Fugger Suites Read his report on Innsbruck itself: Innsbruck – city of the golden roof and burnished codpiece Neil Sowerby explores the cultural riches of Brits' favourite island Hotel has become a standout in the city since opening just over a year ago Harley Young shares her highlights after spending a long weekend in the coastal city Lily Wallen sees things fall apart in suburbia Stage 3 takes place entirely in Südtirol/Alto Adige starting in Sterzing-Ratschings/Vipiteno-Racines and finishing in Innichen/San Candido The riders faces a challenging 145.5 km route featuring the climbs of Furkelpass/Passo Furcia and Vierschachberg/Monte Versciaco Good morning from the 2025 Tour of the Alps the Euro-regional stage race entered Südtirol/Alto Adige — a land of breathtaking landscapes and demanding climbs features key challenges such as Untermoi/Antermoia Riders will cover 145.5 km from Sterzing-Ratschings/Vipiteno-Racines to Innichen/San Candido in the heart of the Pustertal/Val Pusteria and the 3 Zinnen Dolomites region Michael Storer starts the day in the Melinda Green Jersey following his impressive victory in Sterzing/Vipiteno Speed should dominate the opening 55 km of Stage 3 as the 145,5 km South Tyrolean route begins with an extended flat section out of Sterzing/Vipiteno-Ratschings/Racines The race's character changes dramatically at the first-time inclusion of the Untermoi/Antermoia climb flowing descent on wide roads leads to the day's major challenge: Furkelpass/Passo Furcia whose final 4 km feature relentlessly steep double-digit gradients.After descending from Furkelpass/Passo Furcia riders get their first glimpse of the finish in Innichen/San Candido before embarking on a decisive 21 km circuit packs a serious punch over its 5 km length the route traces a twisting path along the ridgeline before plunging down a technical descent into Innichen/San Candido in the 3 Zinnen Dolomites/3 Cime Dolomiti area Green Jersey Melinda (General Classification): Michael Storer (Tudor Pro Cycling Team)Blue Jersey Gruppo Cassa Centrale (KOM Classification): Xavier Finlay Pickering (Bahrain Victorious)Red Jersey Würth (Points Classification): Giulio Ciccone (LIDL-Trek)White Jersey FORST (Youth Classification): Paul Seixas (Decathlon-Ag2r)Black Jersey BAZR (Breakaway King): Koen Bouwman (Team Jayco-AlUla) START: STERZING-RATSCHINGS/VIPITENO-RACINES an enchanting alpine town in Isartal/Valle Isarco earned its place among Italy's most beautiful villages the town captivates visitors at every turn preserves the allure of the late Middle Ages Ratschings/Racines is one of the largest communities on the southern side of the main Alpine ridge Ratschings is an unspoilt area full of natural treasures and sights including the impressive waterfalls of the Gilfenklamm Gorge near Stange and the Becherhaus mountain hut the highest mountain hut in Südtirol/Alto Adige ON THE ROAD: The well-preserved Welsperg/Monguelfo Castle rises northeast of Welsberg village in Pustertal valley features an unusually tall keep - its oldest element - constructed between 1126 and 1140 Significant expansions and renovations followed in the 15th and 16th centuries THE STAGE TASTE: Generations of farming have established Pustertal Valley as Südtirol/Alto Adige's potato-growing heartland with fertile fields reaching 1,300 meters elevation The distinctive 'Pusterer Bergkartoffeln' mountain potatoes flourish here with 25 premium varieties cultivated through environmentally conscious methods Vigil/San Vigilio's Nature Park Visitor Center introduces the Fanes-Senes-Braies Nature Park Südtirol/Alto Adige’s second-largest protected area The center offers insights through exhibitions covering Dolomite formation and a three-dimensional terrain model illustrating regional geomorphology Innichen/San Candido lies in the Dolomites' heart and dense forests create perfect conditions for outdoor activities The UNESCO World Heritage Dolomites attract diverse enthusiasts from hikers and mountaineers to cyclists of all abilities two hours of live broadcast will characterize 2025 Tour of the Alps thanks to the production and international distribution of Infront Sports&Media Highlights will also be distributed across Europe and the Netherlands via EBU News and NOS WEATHER FORECAST: It will be 13 degrees with a risk of light rain at the departure point in Sterzing/Vipiteno Cloudy skies and a temperature of 12 degrees are expected in Innichen/San Candido Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors Vipiteno musician and composer Josef Haller composed a piece specifically for the carillon which will be heard again in 2024: live on the first three Advent weekends and on all other days at 5 pm and Sundays at noon The "Bell Christmas of Vipiteno Sterzing" also offers a diverse supporting programme. Experience the traditional "Tuifltog" with the Krampus of the town, or go night sledding down the Monte Cavallo (from the end of the year) enjoy a mug of mulled wine or warming apple juice with traditional Zelten fruitcake like all 5 Original South Tyrolean Christmas Markets is a Green Event with a special focus on sustainability Vipiteno Christmas Market from 28/11/2025 to 06/01/2026 Suggest an edit/correction Our editorial staff is always committed to ensuring the highest quality and accuracy of the information we publish If you have suggestions to improve this page you can send them to us using the form below please enable javascript in order to see this section Bolzano Christmas Market Experience South Tyrolean…  Merano Christmas Market Experience the traditional…  Bressanone Christmas Market Festive cheer in the…  Brunico Christmas Market Festive magic with a Fragrance…  Rural Christmas Markets Discover the unique atmosphere…  Alpine Advent in the Sarentino Valley Experience a Living…  Christmas in the Dolomites The unique Christmas Market in…  Forst Christmas Forest Christmas magic at the Forst…  the Christmas Valley Discover the magic of…  Castelrotto Mountain Christmas Experience festive cheer…  the Christmas Village Experience the magic of the…  Cribs at the Cathedral in San Paolo Experience the magic of…  Advent in Tures Taufers Enchanting Christmas Market at…  Advent in Tyrol Castle Festive magic within the historic…  © 2003 - 2025 Peer S.r.l. VAT code: IT02654890215 Additional services on Sundays and public holidays and/or extra departures in the mornings and evenings: All this and more will be introduced on several bus routes serving the Valle Isarco/Eisacktal and Alta Valle Isarco/Wipptal valleys including the 310 Vipiteno/Sterzing – Bressanone/Brixen service 311: This service will run every half hour between Prati/Wiesen and Vipiteno/Sterzing with an increase in the number of journeys on Sundays and public holidays 312 Val Ridanna/Ridnaun – Vipiteno/Sterzing: On Sundays and public holidays services will now be available every hour Citybus Vipiteno/Sterzing: In the evenings this service will now also run every half hour 315 Telves/Telfes – Vipiteno/Sterzing: Midday services will be available on all weekdays A whole series of novelties will be launched in and around Bressanone/Brixen: On the 330 Val di Funes/Villnöss route a continuous hourly service will now be available all year round until the later evening hours The line will also be extended to Rifugio Zannes/Zanserhütte in both summer and winter and run via S. Pietro/St Peter and the industrial park of Bressanone/Brixen in both directions the timetables are now better coordinated to match train connections 320.2 Citybus Bressanone/Brixen: On this new route services will also call at Millan/Milland cemetery Leonhard will now also run on Saturday afternoons The timetables of the 321 Plancios/Palmschoss and the 325 Luson/Lüsen services will be moved by approx 30 minutes each to ensure a better connection with train services at Bressanone/Brixen station There will also be additional journeys later in the evening plus an increase on Sundays for the 325 service 342 Lazfons/Latzfons: There will now also be an hourly journey on Sundays and public holidays as well as increased services in the evening hours 344 Bressanone/Brixen – Tiles/Tils: There will be a service every hour on weekdays and every two hours on Sundays and public holidays Further improvements will be made to the 329 Scaleres/Schalders – Varna/Vahrn service by adding two journeys to Scaleres/Schalders and extending the network to Zona Ziegler/Zieglerzone Better connections also in and around Chiusa/Klausen there will now be significantly more buses running between Chiusa/Klausen and Alpe di Villandro/Villanderer Alm: continuous hourly services on Sundays and public holidays plus an extension of services into the later evening hours Additional trips in the evening will be available on the 346 service to Barbiano/Barbian and on the 351 Laion/Lajen – Ortisei/St with the latter now also running hourly on Sundays and public holidays A new service on Sundays and public holidays will be available on the 338 Gudon/Gufidaun – Chiusa/Klausen route while the 331 Tiso/Teis – Chiusa/Klausen service will now run every hour in the mornings in a bid to improve the link with train connections at Chiusa/Klausen station The Christmas Market in the old mining city of Vipiteno is really something else The streets of the old town - one of the most beautiful in Italy with many artistic and cultural treasures from the Middle Ages - are filled with lights and colors creating a fairy-tale Christmas atmosphere is the stunning background to this unique market and to the Nativity scene Enjoy the charm of the city and discover the tradition of this Market cakes and wooden decorations.The stands await you with handmade creations a carillon with 25 bells made by the Grassmayr bell foundry in Innsbruck was installed on the” Zwölferturm” tower which dominates over the whole town of Vipiteno.  Freelance musician and composer Josef Haller from Sterzing has composed a piece - with orchestra accompaniment - for the carillon Josef Haller sat at the piano and played the music box creating a special and almost magical atmosphere. This show will be repeated in the Advent period every Saturday at 5 pm and on Sundays at 12 pm with Josef Haller and the musicians of Sterzing On working days the carillon will automatically play at 5 pm Opening hours of the Sterzing Christmas Market from 29 November 2024 until 6 January 2025 Additional informationSocietà Cooperativa Turistica Vipiteno Val di Vizze Campo di TrensI-39049 VipitenoPiazza Città Situated in the heart of Dolomites and the area of 3 Zinnen Dolomites/3 Cime Dolomiti Innichen/San Candido is characterized by beautiful peaks providing an ideal backdrop for sports like cycling attract not only hikers and mountaineers but are especially popular among cyclists After descending from Furkelpass/Passo Furcia The descent ends 2.6 km from the finish line followed by a flat section until reaching the town The last 1.5 km wind through the historic center where a pair of cobbled turns lead into the finishing straight the red carpet shows you the way for your shopping tour through the alpine town It is a welcoming sign of appreciation of the local businesses in Sterzing for all the customers and visitors to the town with the famous “Zwölferturm” tower. Accompanied by special musical and gastronomic treats these days will be a unique experience in the Fuggertown Especially tempting: besides Italian designer fashion typical local quality products and many more rarities that you won't find anywhere else will catch your eye The historic town center with its perky oriels colorful facades and cozy arcades is a joy for the eyes anyway and is therefore considered one of the most beautiful shopping streets in Europe.From 9.30 a.m the town of Sterzing presents not only a wide range of products Stadttheater Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Platz 1 Stage 2 from Mezzolombardo to Sterzing/Vipiteno-Ratschings/Racines stands as the race's queen stage covering 178 km and tackling 3,750 meters of climbing From the flat start in Mezzolombardo (Trentino) riders face the Petersberg/Monte San Pietro KOM followed by a series of punchy climbs and descents - a combination designed to wear down the peloton before the decisive latter half A long false flat leads the race into Südtirol/Alto Adige and the town of Sterzing/Vipiteno where riders tackle two laps of a 16 km circuit Each lap features the testing climb to Obertelfes/Telves di Sopra - 4 km averaging 7% with sections over 10% - followed by a technical descent that ends 8 kilometers from the finish A sharp right-hander marks the last kilometer The finish straight in central Sterzing/Vipiteno rises slightly with the final meters contested on distinctive porphyry cobblestones At the traditional Dumpling Festival in Sterzing on the 14h of September 2025 the "round dish" will take centre stage. As one of the most popular events in and around the Fugger City the Dumpling Festival in Sterzing is the highlight of summer A wide variety of dumpling creations are served on a long table in the historic town centre in Sterzing's new and old town as well as on the town square: traditional bacon dumplings as well as various mashroom dumplings and sweet dumplings in different variations are on the menu musical and acoustic treats will also be presentet on Sunday supported and carried by the Touristic Association Sterzing-Pfitsch-Freienfeld and participating gastronomers Dumplings have been enjoyed in our region for almost 1,000 years the ancient tradition is particularly celebrated every year on the second Sunday of September the city center transforms into an immense culinary delight Crash investigators say emergency brakes had been deactivated to avoid disruptions to service The emergency brakes on a cable car that crashed in northern Italy on Sunday prosecutors said as three people were arrested on charges of suspected involuntary manslaughter and negligence including the owner of the firm that manages the Stresa-Mottarone aerial tramway near Lake Maggiore in the Piedmont region are alleged to have made a “conscious gesture” by “tampering” with the emergency brakes in order to “avoid disruptions” to the cable car service The cable car system had “anomalies” since resuming service in late April “The [cable car] had been travelling in that way for several days and had made several trips,” Bossi said The two others detained include the director of the tramway’s management company The cable car had been carrying 15 people on the 20-minute ride between the resort town of Stresa and Mount Mottarone It was a few metres from its destination when it plummeted 20 metres into the woods below A five-year-old boy who is in intensive care at Regina Margherita hospital in Turin was the sole survivor of the tragedy believed to have happened when a lead cable broke and the emergency brakes failed to activate causing the cabin to hurtle backwards before falling doctors said the boy had opened his eyes and was recovering from sedation who are Israeli nationals resident in Italy his younger sibling and his great-grandparents were all killed were Italian and one man who was born in Iran and lived in Rome The cable car departure station at Stresa Photograph: Nicola Marfisi/AGF/Rex/ShutterstockThe service had resumed on 25 April as Italy eased coronavirus lockdown restrictions including a check on 3 May to “remedy inefficiencies” but they had not been “decisive” in resolving issues a device that deactivates the emergency brakes was kept in place they would have held the cabin steady after the cable snapped The move was made “in the belief that a cable breakage could never have happened” which opened in 1970 and is owned by the local authorities was closed in 2014 for major renovation works carried out by the Alto Adige-based Leitner di Vipiteno Leitner di Vipiteno said on Monday that a series of checks had been carried out over the past seven months starting with the yearly magnetic inspections on the primary cables of the lift in November 2020 and followed by further checks on safety components and braking systems between late March and early May Cabins can ordinarily hold up to 40 people but passenger capacity was reduced due to coronavirus restrictions Doctors began the process of resuscitating Eitan Biran on Tuesday and said last night the first signs from him were “positive” This article was amended on 26 May 2021 to remove incorrect references to the cable car being a funicular Michael Storer attacks during stage 2 of the Tour of the Alps The views of stage 2 of the Tour of the Alps Australian strikes again for Tudor as Seixas and Bardet finish 41 seconds back Michael Storer (Tudor Pro Cycling) captured the victory on stage 2 of the Tour of the Alps soloing home into Mezzolombardo after attacking on the day's final climb The Australian's win is his second of the season following a triumph from the breakaway on the penultimate stage of Paris-Nice last month The win also vaults him into the race lead as he beat a chase group including stage 1 winner Giulio Ciccone (Lidl-Trek) to line by 41 seconds Paul Seixas (Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale) led the chase group home for second place preparing for his final Grand Tour at the Giro d'Italia and Ciccone on the 7% slopes of the Telves di Sopra climb after the quartet made an elite selection provoked by Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale pair on the way up He now leads Seixas by 41 seconds in the general classification heading into another challenging climber's day to Innichen "I felt really good today and also the strongest rider on the last climb," Storer said after his win "I didn't look back that much after my attack I thought to myself 'Just put your head down and go!' "It would be great if I could finally take the overall victory we still have a big challenge ahead of us as a team There are still three very tough stages to come and there are many good riders who still have a shot at the leader's jersey." Stage 2 of the Tour of the Alps took the peloton on a 178km mountainous route north from Mezzolombardo to Sterzing with 4,337 metres of climbing lay along the stage including the early first-category test of Monte San Pietro A circuit in the final 40km would see the riders tackle two ascents of the third-category Telves di Sopra (4.2km at 7.1%) An early attack by Lukas Meiler (Vorarlberg) and Koen Bouwman (Jayco-AlUla) set up the break of the day with Fran Miholjevic (Bahrain Victorious) joining the pair soon after to make it three out front The four would gain an advantage of 4:30 over the peloton by the halfway mark of the stage with Bouwman grabbing 10 mountain classification points atop Monte San Pietro along the way the trio turned into two as Meiler dropped back from the move and to the peloton GC contender Antonio Tiberi (Bahrain Victorious) pulled out of the race suffering from stomach problems while his teammate Miholjevic winning the second sprint of the day at Fortezza was the break's final action out front A crash in a tunnel also scared the peloton with Salvatore Puccio (Ineos Grenadiers) forced to abandon the race due to his injuries.  The early attack was caught with 49km to go after over 120km out front leaving the peloton to contest the stage victory on the circuit and the day's final two climbs and Decathlon-AG2R were among the teams leading the charge across the finish line for the first time and into the first ascent of Telves di Sopra Lidl-Trek riders Juan Pedro López and Giulio Ciccone led the way over the top with the peloton having slimmed down to a group of around 20 favourites on the way up They were joined in the move by riders including Felix Gall (Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale) Romain Bardet (Picnic-PostNL) and Eddie Dunbar (Jayco-AlUla) The peloton came back together on the flat valley roads after the descent while Geoffrey Bouchard (Decathlon AG2R) briefly jumped clear at 20km to go Marco Frigo (Israel-Premier Tech) led the group into the second ascent before Decathlon AG2R took over to launch Gall and Paul Seixas The pair were joined out front in the final kilometre of the climb by Ciccone and Michael Storer (Tudor).  with a show of strength and impressive form He went solo at the front 500 metres from the top of the Telves di Sopra Heading down the descent and into the closing 10km Storer held his advantage over the chasers and even extended it and Jefferson Cepeda (EF Education-EasyPost) caught the three chasers to make it six behind the sole leader Several attacks came from the chase group on the flat run back to the finish with a cohesive chase unable to organise itself That helped Storer to increase his lead to over 30 seconds heading into the final kilometres Even the addition of  Davide Piganzoli (Polti-VisitMalta) and Max Poole (Picnic-PostNL) didn't help the chase who were left to battle over the podium places as Storer soloed home Results powered by FirstCycling Dani has reported from the world's top races She has interviewed many of the sport's biggest stars and her favourite races are the Giro d'Italia you will then be prompted to enter your display name Frigo in the midst of his mammoth solo ride Riders tackle a climb during stage 3 of the Tour of the Alps and Giulio Ciccone sprint for the podium places Italian scores first career victory in Innichen as Hindley and Gee lead home GC group Marco Frigo (Israel-Premier Tech) won stage 3 of the Tour of the Alps the first victory of his professional career after attacking the high-speed breakaway of the day with over 70km left to run before holding off the GC contenders Jai Hindley (Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe) won the sprint for second place with Derek Gee (Israel-Premier Tech) finishing third to take four bonus seconds Thanks to the time Michael Storer (Tudor) gained with victory on stage 2 the Australian kept the race leader's green jersey He leads Giulio Ciccone (Lidl-Trek) by 41 seconds with French super talent Paul Seixas (Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale) third at 41 seconds Hindley moved up to 45 seconds down on Storer Stage 4 of the Tour of the Alps is another day in the Italian and Austrian Alps with a 162.7km ride from Sillian to Obertilliach Frigo pointed to the sky as he celebrated his first professional victory He was the Italian Under 23 national champion in 2019 and has finally confirmed his talents as a professional as he prepares for the Giro d'Italia "We knew it could be a day for a breakaway I knew it was a good idea to try to attack from a distance and try to make a selection." "It was a bit of a risk to attack from so far It was also a test for the legs as I'm preparing for the Giro I didn't believe I'd stay away in the first part of the attacks The first hour of the 145.5km stage from Vipiteno-Racines to San Candido was covered at over 50km/h as the riders blasted along the valley road east towards the Austrian border Frigo made sure he was in the early attack of 21 riders that went away and they pushed on during the Antermoia climb that touched the northern edge of the Dolomites Also in there were Lennard Kämna (Lidl-Trek) Alessandro De Marchi (Jaco AlUla) and Hugh Carthy (EF Education-EasyPost) rival teams were forced to pick up the chase with Lidl-Trek spending a lot of time on the front Frigo wasn't happy with the big break and so attacked alone on the Furkelpass with more than 70km to go Most of the other attackers were caught on the long climb but Frigo powered on in a brave and strong attack and so Storer and Tudor let him gain close to 4:00 with 40km to go The final Vierschachberg climb was Frigo's final test after a passage through the finish area with 21km to go He kept the remains of the break at a safe distance of powered up the 5.9km climb that zig-zagged up the side of the mountain His teammate Matthew Riccitello made a determined attack to try to shake up the overall classification The American climber got a gap but also dragged the GC riders closer to Frigo as they chased him down over the summit and on the testing descent but Frigo was still 40 seconds clear after the descent and so had time to ease up celebrate his victory and savour his first professional victory The 27-rider GC group finished just 19 seconds behind him with the only time differences created by the bonus seconds Results powered by FirstCycling Stephen FarrandSocial Links NavigationHead of NewsStephen is one of the most experienced member of the Cyclingnews team having reported on professional cycling since 1994 He has been Head of News at Cyclingnews since 2022 before which he held the position of European editor since 2012 and previously worked for Reuters You can read this article in 2 minutesTrans.INFO Because of the bans on lorries in Germany and Austria on public holidays in May and June the Italians have decided to introduce similar traffic bans on the same dates The authorities of the province of Bolzano have imposed restrictions on the A22 motorway from Vipiteno to the very border with Austria The traffic ban applies to heavy goods vehicles with DMC above 7.5 t according to the report of the German transport association DSLV that are already on the Brenner motorway in the province of Bolzano when the traffic ban enters into force must stop at the SA.DO.BRE car parks in Vipiteno or look for other parking spaces and wait until the end of the ban Restrictions on combined transport (road & rail) and vehicles transporting livestock and cattle for slaughter as well as perishable foodstuffs are excluded Image by Tibor Pelikan from Pixabay From Monday 02 until Sunday 08 August 2021 all trains between Brennero/Brenner and Fortezza/Franzensfeste will be suspended as the tracks between Campo di Trens/Freienfeld and Vipiteno/Sterzing will remain closed during construction works on a railway bridge scheduled by RFI Maintenance and repair works are imperative for any infrastructure – especially on one of Europe’s most vital and heavily frequented transport corridors While a large portion of the regular inspection and maintenance work along the railroad line is carried out at night some inspection – and especially major construction works – can only take place during daylight hours or may in fact require the tracks to be closed for several days Experience has shown that August is typically the month with the least freight traffic the fewest commuters by far and practically no schoolchildren due to the summer holidays which is why the Italian railway companies have chosen it as the ideal point in time to carry out a series of extensive renovation works on the Castel Pietra/Sprechenstein railroad bridge near Vipiteno/Sterzing it was in August 2018 that several sections of the Brennero/Brenner railway line were last closed for a number of days due to construction and maintenance operations the works focused on the Brennero/Brenner pass the Virgolo/Virgl tunnel south of Bolzano/Bozen and the Fleres/Pflersch tunnel but also included projects on the Austrian side more specifically between Innsbruck and Steinach Replacement services for regional and long-distance trains In consultation with the Italian Government Commissioner’s Office and all the stakeholders involved the mobility department at the South Tyrolean government is currently in the process of organising replacement bus services and making the necessary arrangements to accommodate passengers and travellers in the best possible way Please note that some train services will also be cancelled between Fortezza/Franzensfeste and Bolzano/Bozen during this period and that it is not possible to transport bicycles on replacement bus services Please note that it is not possible to transport bicycles on replacement bus services nothing spells the festive period quite like going to the beach or enjoying a family barbeque in your back garden why not plan a trip to a winter wonderland where you can wrap your hands around a mug of warm mulled wine while strolling under twinkling fairy lights we've rounded up some of the world's most magical magical Christmas markets for you to dream about the Essen Christmas market invites visitors to delve into the world of the Middle Ages at Flachsmarkt market square the 250 plus stall markets glisten under a canopy of 45,000 lights bustling with gift ideas and culinary delicacies branch out and sample some medieval treats at Burgküche kitchen Where to stay: Ideally situated beside the pedestrian zone and main railway station in Essen, the TOP CCL Hotel Essener Hof is just a short stroll away from the medieval festivities of the Essen Christmas Market This traditional hotel is also ideal for day trips to Essen's green surroundings and is a great choice for travellers interested in markets and shopping for clothes In the mountains of Vipiteno in northern Italy lies a Christmas market offering the perfect mix of delicious goods and snowy scenery for visitors Situated almost 1000 metres above sea level Vipiteno is transformed into a winter's fairytale each year Local vendors will serve freshly baked goods against the backdrop of crackling fireplaces and decorated Christmas trees a 5-minute drive from the Monte Cavallo ski area Its rooms are decorated in a classic Alpine style and the hotel boasts a free on-site wellness centre including a hot tub Each year during the first weekend of December converge at the Frankenmuth Farmers' Market for their version of a European-style Christkindlmart If one weekend of festivities isn't enough indulge all year round at Bronner's Christmas Wonderland The store is spread over a huge 27 acres and attracts over two million visitors each year Just a short drive from the centre of Frankenmuth guests can enjoy the spacious interiors and comfortable suites the Mulhouse Christmas Market celebrates the festive season in multicolor with locals labelling it the most colourful market Mulhouse marks the season each year by creating a festive fabric which is then adorned around the market's 100 huts Local craftspeople produce delicacies of foie gras gingerbread and Bredeles for visitors to taste in the city's most famous square Where to stay: Continue this colourful theme at the nearby Maison Mondrian This brightly decorated building is home to a superb guesthouse which proves particularly popular with couples just a short walk from Mulhouse Train Station and excellent facilities including an on-site shop Travel to Taiwan to experience the vibrant and family-friendly Christmasland in Taipei City for a truly unique holiday experience Visitors can enjoy the annual winter wonderland's festive activities games and homemade treats from local stores Where to stay: Situated in a great spot for exploring Taipei, Star Hostel Taipei Main Station offers simple but clean and comfortable accommodation Guests can enjoy a hearty breakfast and fresh coffee each morning Travellers can also opt to have their own private room if they need a good night's sleep after exploring the Christmas markets MK Lightning have signed Canadian forward Francis Verreault-Paul from Alps Hockey League side WSV Sterzing–SSI Vipiteno Broncos MK Lightning have signed Canadian forward Francis Verreault-Paul from Alps Hockey League side WSV Sterzing–SSI Vipiteno Broncos The 30-year-old bagged 27 goals and 22 assists in 32 games for the Broncos last season Lightning boss Pete Russell said: “I’m delighted to add more offensive punch to our line-up in the form of Francis Verreault-Paul has the highest levels of work rate and plays with a real edge in his game is really skilled and knows where the net is He can play on the wing and has been playing centre the last few seasons “Francis plays way bigger than his size and will be a handful for opposition teams I love players like this and he will fit right into our play philosophy here at Lightning.” Verreault-Paul added: “I’m really excited and happy to join the Lightning I’d like to thank coach Russell and the whole organisation for putting their trust in me by offering me this chance “We will be a new team in this league but I’m real confident about this group of guys The main goal is to first make the play-offs and then anything can happen “I look forward for this new opportunity and I can’t wait to meet my new teammates the Lightning’s organisation and the fans.” Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" Team Great Britain produced their most complete performance of the IIHF Division 1A World.. Manchester Storm have confirmed that defenceman CJ Garcia will not be returning to the.. Sheffield Steelers have confirmed that captain Robert Dowd Great Britain beat Ukraine 4-3 after penalty shots in a dramatic opening game at.. You can read this article in 3 minutesAgnieszka Kulikowska - Wielgus Photo: Wikimedia / Jochen Teufel CCA SA 3.0 roadworks will result in the imposition of a traffic ban on the Austrian A13 motorway for heavy goods vehicles over 7.5 tonnes Drivers can also expect difficulties in Italy where the A22 motorway is to be closed.  there will be a traffic ban on vehicles over 7.5 tonnes on the A13 between Nößlach and Brenner-Nord The section will be closed to heavy goods traffic due to roadworks between 5 PM on Saturdays and 8 AM on Sundays according to the Austrian transport association AISOE the freight division of ÖBB (Austrian state railways) has developed a package of support measures for road transport in consultation with the Tirol authorities and the ASFINAG motorway administration of Austria In connection with the roadworks carried out on the Austrian side the Italian authorities have introduced a similar ban on the A22 at the Austrian border vehicles over 7.5 t will not be able to enter the A22 motorway section to the north between Vipiteno (Sterzing) and the border with Austria this coming and next weekend The ban will apply from 4.30 PM on Saturday to 8 AM on Sunday This restriction also applies to commercial vehicles that carry perishable goods while it excludes those that continue on the RoLa train that have a reservation for transport within Brenner Trucks that will already be travelling in the province of Bolzano on the Brenner motorway at the beginning of the ban will have to stop at the Sa.Do.Bre parking lot in Vipiteno or other places indicated by the traffic police Photo credit @ Wikimedia / Jochen Teufel CCA SA 3.0 Bressanone hosts the Christmas Market within the splendid setting of Piazza Duomo it is one of the most beautiful and picturesque in South Tyrol; the finely decorated wooden houses sit alongside gourmet booths where you can sample specialties from the Isarco Valley like the spectacular multimedia show of lights and music "Natalie" that gifts amazement and emotion to the town and steam carousel for the children's happiness The Bressanone Christmas market is part of also certified as Green Events because they promote sustainability and genuineness.In Bressanone there is also the ancient tradition of the mangers are a good reason for organizing a weekend of snow and relaxation tasting South Tyrol's traditional food and attending enveloped by a magical Christmas atmosphere there will be different traditional wooden houses where you can find many typical products: handmade candles and ceramics A lively crowd of people invades the piazza and the surrounding areas heated by steaming cups of vin brulé and local specialties You will be immersed in joyful festivities where you'll fully enjoy the tradition of Christmas Bressanone also amazes with its offerings that complement the marketplace and engage both the young and old: every day there are concerts by choirs and bands After the success of "Soliman's Dream" and "Natalie" this year in Bressanone a new multimedia show will light up the city "Liora the ancient residence of bishops of the South Tyrol city the Diocesan Archives and the Museum of Mangers The collection present in the Hofburg of Bressanone is one of the most important in the world and also contains examples of historical paper mangers Among the most important mangers is certainly the one made by Prince Bishop Count Karl Franz von Lodron and the large one in the church of the episcopal palace and the liturgical monocromatized terracotta one from Martin Rainer's private collection which represents the manger tradition of the Val Senales Bressanone is located in the Isarco Valley 40 kilometers from Bolzano Hotel Tyrol in Santa Maddalena has two new complexes Naturhotel Lüsnerhof is a hiker-friendly hotel situated in a quiet position.. The Granpanorama Wellness Hotel Sambergerhof is situated at a heavenly 1500.. Waking up amidst the mountains and total immersion in nature surrounded by.. Hotel Antermoia is situated in a quiet and panoramic position in Antermoia,.. The Mountain Lodge Ütia de Börz at 2,006 m above sea level is located.. The Gourmet & Panorama Hotel Grien is a 4-star hotel located in Ortisei.. Located between Val Gardena and the Alpe di Siusi The Moritzino Club offers ONLY RESTAURANT SERVICE for lunch and dinner with.. The Bec de Roces mountain hut can be found at the foot of the Sella mountai.. the Burz mountain hut is located in the Arabba area of.. The Taxi e Viaggi Desilvestro has worked for many years in the area of Moen.. Part of the Laste Diffused Hospitality project The Bloomest self-service laundry in Selva di Cadore is an essential servic.. The shop of the Dolomites products is a small shop located in Selva di Cado.. The Fertazza lifts in Selva di Cadore represent an oasis of tranquillity in.. The coworking space in Selva di Cadore is the ideal solution for those who..