Kaltern an der Weinstraße

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Comune di Caldaro sSdV
Marktgemeinde Kaltern adW
Coat of arms of Comune di Caldaro sSdVMarktgemeinde Kaltern adW
Municipal coat of arms

Location of Kaltern (Caldaro) in Italy
Country Flag of Italy Italy
Region Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol
Province Bolzano-Bozen (BZ)
Mayor Wilfried Battisti Matscher
Elevation 425 m (1,394 ft)
Area 47.9 km² (18 sq mi)
Population (as of Dec. 2004)
 - Total 7,215
 - Density 151/km² (391/sq mi)
Time zone CET, UTC+1
Coordinates 46°25′N, 11°15′E
Gentilic Italian: caldaresi
German: Kalterer
Dialing code 0471
Postal code 39052
Frazioni Castelvecchio, Pianizza di Sopra, Pianizza di Sotto, San Giuseppe al Lago, Villa di Mezzo, San Nicoló, San Antonio/Pozzo
Website: www.comune.caldaro.bz.it

Kaltern (Italian: Caldaro sulla Strada del Vino; German: Kaltern an der Weinstraße; Archaic (800~900AD): Caldare; Latin: Caldarium) is a tourist village in the province of Bolzano-Bozen, in the Italian region Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol. It is located about 40 km north of the city of Trento and about 12 km southwest of the city of Bolzano (de. Bozen). As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 7,215 and an area of 47.9 km².[1]

It is famous for its lake (Kalterersee or Lago di Caldaro) and wine (Kalterersee Auslese or Lago di Caldaro scelto). The cuisine combines Italian pasta with Tyrolean knödel (dumplings). The nearby Dolomites area is known for its bicycle tours.

The municipality of Kaltern contains the frazioni (subdivisions, mainly villages and hamlets) Altenburg (Castelvecchio), Oberplanitzing (Pianizza di Sopra), Unterplanitzing (Pianizza di Sotto), St. Josef am See (San Giuseppe al Lago), San Antonio/Pozzo(St. Anton/Pfuss), St. Nikolaus (San Nicoló) and Mitterdorf (Villa di Mezzo).

Kaltern borders the following municipalities: Eppan (Appiano), Neumarkt (Egna), Tramin (Termeno), Vadena, Amblar, Cavareno, Ruffrè, and Sarnonico.

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  1. ^ All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.

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