Elevation
[?]
Elevation of a city refers to the height above sea level at which the city is located, measured in meters.
410
Population
[?]
This is a town's official population, measured each year by the national statistics authority.
15000
Real Population (5km)
[?]
Our "Real Population" metric reflects more accurately a town's real size by including inhabitants in the immediate vicinity of the town's official borders.
147300
Air Quality Rating
[?]
Based on PM10, PM2.5, NO2, SO2, and ozone levels. Higher scores indicate cleaner air.
96
Region
Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol
Walkability
Very Walkable
Housing availability
[?]
Based on total number of properties (sale and rent) classifies housing availability into five categories: low, relativel ylow, medium, relatively high and high.
Low
Avg Download Speed (Mbps) / Avg Upload Speed (Mbps)
53
/ 18
Climate Description
Balanced climate with bright days, warm summers, and crisp, snowy winters.
Appiano sulla strada del vino
Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol
Wine-producing town with vineyards, apple orchards, historic sites, high living costs, and community events.
Summary
Appiano sulla strada del vino, situated in Trentino-Alto Adige, is a picturesque town known for its extensive wine production and charming landscapes. This largest wine-growing municipality in South Tyrol boasts numerous vineyards, apple orchards, and historical sites, including castles and residential architecture that echo its rich heritage. The town is strategically located, just a short drive from Bolzano and within reach of stunning Monticolo Lakes, offering both relaxation and recreational activities such as hiking and cycling along well-maintained paths.
While the town offers a high quality of life with low crime and ample sunshine, expats should note that the cost of living can be relatively high. Additionally, although many locals speak English, digital nomads may experience varying levels of internet connectivity. Nonetheless, Appiano provides a warm community atmosphere, numerous cultural events, and a thriving local market that can appeal to retirees seeking a vibrant lifestyle.
✅ Pros
– High-quality healthcare services and facilities available nearby.
– Excellent air quality for a healthier living environment.
– Low unemployment rate ensures economic stability and job opportunities.
– Moderate tourism offers both vibrancy and tranquility.
– Rich cultural and historical heritage to explore and enjoy.
– Integration opportunities for expats through community events and activities.
– Pleasant climate suitable for outdoor activities year-round.
– Well-connected transportation options facilitate easy travel and commuting.
– Strong internet connectivity supports remote work and connectivity.
– Close-knit community fostering a welcoming atmosphere for newcomers.
❌ Cons
– Limited shopping options may require traveling to larger towns.
– Public transportation schedules can be infrequent and inconvenient.
– Language barrier may hinder smooth daily interactions for newcomers.
– Winter months can be cold with heavy snowfall, not for everyone.
– Cultural differences might take time to adapt for some.
– Limited nightlife options may disappoint younger expats.
– Seasonal tourism can lead to crowded areas during peak times.
– Smaller community means fewer diverse activities and amenities available.
– Road conditions can be challenging in winter weather.
– Internet speed, while decent, may not satisfy heavy users.
Appiano sulla strada del vino Demographics
Population
[?]
This is a town's official population, measured each year by the national statistics authority.
15000
Real Population (5km band)
[?]
Our "Real Population" metric reflects more accurately a town's real size by including inhabitants in the immediate vicinity of the town's official borders.
147300
Births Per 100 Deaths
90.0
Population Data Source
ISTAT,2023
Estimated Unemployment Rate
Touristy Index
[?]
Calculation of tourist density index for the city, comparing its total tourist number to the overall average tourist number of the region
relative to its own population.The index indicates how a location’s tourist density compares to the average, with values above
100 representing higher-than-average density and values below 100 representing lower-than-average density.
Moderate Tourism
Income per capita (2023)
[?]
This is an estimation of average income per resident for this town, based on 2023 data from the Italian Ministry of Finance.
26300
Income rank in Italy (2023)
[?]
This is a ranking of the town's average income per resident, against the full list of townships in Italy.
152 out of 7901
Infrastructure and Connectivity
Closest Airport
Name
Bolzano Dolomiti (Bolzano)
Connectivity Score
[?]
Measures travel time and service quality of nearby airport stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.
4
Driving Time
12min(s)
Bolzano Dolomiti Airport, situated near Bolzano in South Tyrol, Italy, is a regional airport known for its seasonal flight operations. In 2022, it served 66,179 passengers with major destinations including Berlin, Düsseldorf, London Gatwick, and Stuttgart, predominantly operated by SkyAlps. The airport features an extended runway and facilities catering to a range of passenger needs, including accessibility services.
2nd Closest Airport
Name
Valerio Catullo (Verona)
Connectivity Score
[?]
Measures travel time and service quality of nearby airport stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.
7
Driving Time
67min(s)
Valerio Catullo Airport, also known as Verona Villafranca Airport, is situated 10 km southwest of Verona in Italy’s Veneto region. It is a significant regional hub, particularly for Air Dolomiti, Neos, and Volotea, handling nearly 3 million passengers in 2022. The airport offers connections to 80 destinations, ranging from European cities like Paris and Barcelona to long-haul routes in Africa and the Caribbean. Known for its accessibility via major motorways A4 and A22, it provides convenient options for travellers with features like a VIP lounge and fast track services.
3rd Closest Airport
Name
Montichiari (Brescia)
Connectivity Score
[?]
Measures travel time and service quality of nearby airport stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.
3
Driving Time
88min(s)
Montichiari Airport, officially known as Brescia “Gabriele D’Annunzio” Airport (IATA: VBS), is located in Montichiari, southeast of Brescia in Lombardy, Italy. Currently, it does not support scheduled passenger services and primarily operates as a cargo airport, notably for Poste Italiane, with Rome-Fiumicino being a key destination. The airport serves as a cargo hub for airlines like Poste Air Cargo, DHL, and Silk Way West Airlines.
Closest Rail
Name
Stazione di Ponte d'Adige
Connectivity Score
[?]
Measures travel time and service quality of nearby rail stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.
8
Driving Time
8min(s)
Train service at Stazione di Ponte d’Adige includes several key features:
– **Rail lines**: Trains operating to and from this station primarily include services to Verona Porta Nuova, Brescia, Rovereto, and major cities such as Rome.
– **Key destinations**: Direct train services connect Ponte d’Adige to notable cities including Verona, Brescia, Rome, and Rovereto. The station offers 23 trains per day to Verona, 22 to Brescia, and 24 to Rome.
– **Train operators**: The services at the station are operated by Trenitalia, which is the main train operator in Italy.
– **Frequency of departures**: There are frequent departures, with key routes operating multiple times daily (e.g., hourly or more). For instance, trains to Verona depart approximately every hour, along with similar frequency for destinations like Brescia and Rovereto.
– **Types of trains**: The station accommodates regional trains and services, particularly focusing on regional connections rather than high-speed trains. However, they connect to higher-speed routes indirectly via other stations.
2nd Closest Rail
Name
Stazione di Terlano-Andriano
Connectivity Score
[?]
Measures travel time and service quality of nearby rail stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.
6
Driving Time
12min(s)
Train service at Stazione di Terlano-Andriano includes direct connections primarily on the regional rail line, with trains servicing the route between Bolzano and Merano. Key destinations connected by direct trains from this station include Bolzano, with multiple departures throughout the day, and Merano, which sees regular service. The main train operator at this station is Trenitalia, providing these regional services. Departures from Terlano-Andriano occur frequently, with an average of around 22 trains daily to Bolzano, offering departures approximately every 30 minutes during peak times. The services available are primarily regional, without high-speed train options available at this station.
3rd Closest Rail
Name
Stazione di Vilpiano-Nalles
Connectivity Score
[?]
Measures travel time and service quality of nearby rail stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.
7
Driving Time
14min(s)
Train service at Stazione di Vilpiano-Nalles is characterised by a variety of regional routes connecting to significant destinations. The key rail lines that stop here include services to Trento, Milan, Rovereto, and Verona Porta Nuova.
Key destinations connected by direct trains include Trento, which has approximately 21 trains departing daily, taking about 1 hour and 7 minutes; Milan with around 16 trains daily, taking roughly 3 hours and 36 minutes; Rovereto, which sees about 18 trains per day with a journey time of 1 hour and 20 minutes; and Verona Porta Nuova with about 15 trains daily, taking approximately 2 hours and 6 minutes.
The main train operator serving this station is Trenitalia, which provides all these regional services. Departures from the station are generally frequent, with services operating throughout the day, mainly consisting of hourly or bi-hourly trains depending on the route.
Stazione di Vilpiano-Nalles primarily offers regional train services, with no high-speed train connections available at this station, focusing instead on regional travel across the area.
Infrastructure & Amenities
Within 10km
Auto Repair Shops
19
Bars
13
Cafes
24
Cinemas
4
Dentists
4
Golf Courses
3
Gyms
22
Health Clinics
7
Hiking Trails
8
Historical Sites
24
Libraries
0
Museums
16
Parks
12
Pharmacies
12
Restaurants
100
Shopping Centres
17
Supermarkets
77
Spas
13
Beach
Name
Lago Piccolo Di Monticolo - Davanti Al Lido
Driving Distance
10mins
Water Quality Rating
1 - Excellent
Mountain Resort
Name
Monte San Vigilio - Lana
Driving Distance
20mins
Healthcare
Healthcare Score
[?]
Evaluates hospital/clinic access, drive time to care, and regional quality rankings. Higher scores mean better healthcare.
90
Nearest Hospital Name
Bozen-Notaufnahme
Drive Time to Nearest Hospital
10 minutes
Hospitals and Clinics Within 10km
2
Local Public Healthcare Provider
AZIENDA SANITARIA DELLA P.A. DI BOLZANO
Healthcare Quality Description
In this area of South Tyrol, healthcare indicators reflect a mixed performance. The local hospital care ranks above average, while treatment for heart attack patients sees better readmission outcomes. Bone fracture services are addressed in a timely manner. Notably, the use of minimally invasive procedures for breast cancer surpasses the national average. However, areas like swift emergency treatment for severe heart attacks and the length of post-operative stays reveal inefficiencies. Readmission rates following heart failure also show potential for improvement, suggesting a need for enhanced care in certain sectors.
Safety
Seismic Zone (risk of earthquakes)
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Official seismic zones classify areas based on earthquake risk.
Moderate to Low Earthquake Risk
Road Accidents Rate per 10k Inhabitants
[?]
Calculation of road accidents per 10,000 people based on the number of deaths and injuries registered in roads for year 2022 for the city.
37
Percentage of Population at Landslide Risk
[?] Percentage of the population in high or moderate landslide risk zones. Higher values indicate greater environmental risk.
2
Percentage of Population at Flood Risk
[?] Percentage of the population in high or moderate flood risk zones. Higher values indicate greater environmental risk.
15
Car Insurance Price Index
[?]
The car insurance price index is a measure of how a city's average car insurance premium compares to the national average,
expressed as a percentage. A value of 100 indicates that the city's premium is equal to the national average.
Values above 100 show higher premiums, while values below 100 show lower premiums.
101.238
Housing & Property Market
Housing availability
[?]
Based on total number of properties (sale and rent) classifies housing availability into five categories: low, relativel ylow, medium, relatively high and high.
Low
Property Prices per m²
[?]
Calculation of property sale prices per square meter for apartments, houses in the city.
Median (50th Percentile): The midpoint price, where half the values are above and half below.
First Quartile (25th Percentile): The price below which 25% of properties fall.
Third Quartile (75th Percentile): The price below which 75% of properties fall.
First Quartile
Median
Third Quartile
Connectivity & Digital Access
Walkability Description
Very Walkable
Education
Avg Schools Ranking (All Criteria)
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This ranking shows in which decile the town's public schools fall while looking at all the indicators provided by the Italian Ministry of Education for the most recent available year. Note that figures are only provided by the ministry at the school catchment area level, and therefore several schools may be grouped together.
Avg Schools Ranking (Standardised Tests)
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This ranking shows in which decile the town's public schools fall while looking the students' results in national standardised tests. The data is provided by the Italian Ministry of Education for the most recent available year.
Counts of School
Climate & Weather
Precipitation
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Based on daily climate data for precipitation from OPEN-METEO this parameter indicates how a city's annual precipitation compares to others
in terms of percentage, with values ranging from 0 (lowest) to 1 (highest). For example, a percentile rank of 0.75 means the city's
total precipitation is higher than 75% of other cities.
Average (41st-50th percentile)
Sunshine
Low (11th-20th percentile)
Snowfall
Very High (81st-90th percentile)
Climate Description
In Appiano sulla strada del vino, the climate offers a balanced experience throughout the year, accommodating both brilliant sunlit days and a noticeable winter season. Summers here peak with warmth that facilitates excellent vineyard conditions without becoming excessively hot. Winter introduces a crisp chill, occasionally dressing the landscape in a modest blanket of snow, transforming the rolling vineyards into picturesque scenes akin to classical paintings. The region benefits from significant natural light, ensuring that most days are bright, enhancing both mood and the ripening grapes on the vines. Overall, Appiano provides a climate that supports both agricultural bounty and comfortable living.
Annual Temperature Chart (Min)
Climate data provided by Open Meteo, based on 2010–2022 averages.
Annual Temperature Chart (Max)
Climate data provided by Open Meteo, based on 2010–2022 averages.
Sunny Days By Month
Climate data provided by Open Meteo, based on 2010–2022 averages.
Environmental & Air Quality
Classifications
PM10
[?]
PM10 levels indicate Good air quality at 0–20 µg/m³, Fair at 20–40 µg/m³, Moderate at 40–50 µg/m³, Poor at 50–100 µg/m³, Very Poor at 100–150 µg/m³, and Extremely Poor at 150–1200 µg/m³.
Good
PM2.5
[?]
PM2.5 is Good if PM2.5 levels are between 0–10 µg/m³, Fair between 10–20 µg/m³, Moderate between 20–25 µg/m³, Poor between 25–50 µg/m³, Very Poor between 50–75 µg/m³, and Extremely Poor between 75–800 µg/m³.
Good
NO2
[?]
NO₂ levels are considered Good at 0–40 µg/m³, Fair at 40–90 µg/m³, Moderate at 90–120 µg/m³, Poor at 120–230 µg/m³, Very Poor at 230–340 µg/m³, and Extremely Poor at 340–1000 µg/m³.
Good
SO2
[?]
SO₂ levels indicate Good air quality at 0–100 µg/m³, Fair at 100–200 µg/m³, Moderate at 200–350 µg/m³, Poor at 350–500 µg/m³, Very Poor at 500–750 µg/m³, and Extremely Poor at 750–1250 µg/m³.
Good
O₃
[?]
For O₃, the air is Good at 0–50 µg/m³, Fair at 50–100 µg/m³, Moderate at 100–130 µg/m³, Poor at 130–240 µg/m³, Very Poor at 240–380 µg/m³, and Extremely Poor at 380–800 µg/m³.
Fair
Air Quality Rating
[?]
Based on PM10, PM2.5, NO2, SO2, and ozone levels. Higher scores indicate cleaner air.
96
Air Quality Description
In the charming town of Appiano sulla strada del vino in Italy, air quality is generally favorable, supporting both an active outdoor lifestyle and moments of tranquil repose in the scenic surroundings. Particulate matter such as PM10 and PM2.5, which can disrupt respiratory health, are present at levels adjudged good by environmental standards, indicating a minimal impact on the well-being of its residents and visiting retirees. Nitrogen dioxide and sulphur dioxide, often concerns in more urban environments, are found here in low concentrations, ensuring clear skies for most of the year. Ozone levels are moderate, occasionally requiring some precaution during peak sunlight hours.
In the charming town of Appiano sulla strada del vino in Italy, air quality is generally favorable, supporting both an active outdoor lifestyle and moments of tranquil repose in the scenic surroundings. Particulate matter such as PM10 and PM2.5, which can disrupt respiratory health, are present at levels adjudged good by environmental standards, indicating a minimal impact on the well-being of its residents and visiting retirees. Nitrogen dioxide and sulphur dioxide, often concerns in more urban environments, are found here in low concentrations, ensuring clear skies for most of the year. Ozone levels are moderate, occasionally requiring some precaution during peak sunlight hours.
Town Descriptions
Getting There
Appiano sulla Strada del Vino is conveniently located, with Bolzano Dolomiti Airport just 12 minutes away. Closest train stations offer moderate connectivity, with scores of 8 and 6 out of 10. The town is accessible via main roads, contributing to its overall infrastructure rating of 60 out of 100.
Getting Around
Local Cuisine
Appiano sulla Strada del Vino, located in the Trentino-Alto Adige region of Italy, offers a rich culinary scene characterized by a unique blend of Italian and Austrian influences. Traditional dishes such as smacafam, a savory baked dish with sausage and cheese, Tyrolean goulash, a hearty beef stew, and canederli, dumplings made with stale bread, are emblematic of the region’s culinary heritage. The town features a variety of dining establishments, catering to both local and international palates with offerings that include rustic tyrolean meals and modern interpretations. Notably, the Michelin-starred restaurant, Zur Rose, is recognized for its commitment to fine dining, while Patauner and Osteria Acquarol, though not Michelin-starred, are acknowledged for their exceptional quality. The region’s culinary landscape showcases a diverse array of local ingredients, such as apples and artisanal cheeses, enhancing both traditional and contemporary dishes. Overall, the dining scene in Appiano acts as a gateway to explore the rich gastronomic traditions of the region.
Shopping Overview
The shopping landscape offers a blend of supermarkets, boutiques, and local markets. Supermarkets provide daily necessities, while boutiques showcase exclusive fashion and lifestyle goods. Notable shopping venues include specialised stores featuring artisanal products, organic goods, and unique fashion labels. Various local markets present seasonal produce and regional specialties, catering to both residents and visitors. Additionally, larger shopping centres may house multiple retail brands, enhancing the variety of choices available for consumers.
Neighborhoods
Green Areas and Parks
Appiano sulla Strada del Vino offers a range of green areas and outdoor activities, ideal for expats and retirees. Notable trails include the Castle Trail linking Appiano, Boymont, and Corba Castles, and the Three Castles Walk. Nature enthusiasts can explore Biotopo Laghi di Monticolo and non-technical trails around Lago Grande di Monticolo. These areas are suited for hiking, trail running, and mountain biking, providing diverse experiences in the surrounding landscapes. Various trails cater to all levels, offering scenic views of historic sites, lakes, and natural habitats.
✅ Pros
– High-quality healthcare services and facilities available nearby.
– Excellent air quality for a healthier living environment.
– Low unemployment rate ensures economic stability and job opportunities.
– Moderate tourism offers both vibrancy and tranquility.
– Rich cultural and historical heritage to explore and enjoy.
– Integration opportunities for expats through community events and activities.
– Pleasant climate suitable for outdoor activities year-round.
– Well-connected transportation options facilitate easy travel and commuting.
– Strong internet connectivity supports remote work and connectivity.
– Close-knit community fostering a welcoming atmosphere for newcomers.
❌ Cons
– Limited shopping options may require traveling to larger towns.
– Public transportation schedules can be infrequent and inconvenient.
– Language barrier may hinder smooth daily interactions for newcomers.
– Winter months can be cold with heavy snowfall, not for everyone.
– Cultural differences might take time to adapt for some.
– Limited nightlife options may disappoint younger expats.
– Seasonal tourism can lead to crowded areas during peak times.
– Smaller community means fewer diverse activities and amenities available.
– Road conditions can be challenging in winter weather.
– Internet speed, while decent, may not satisfy heavy users.
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