by Sascha Plangger | Oct 12, 2025 | Hospitality
The history of dumplings – from Hocheppan to the FinKa The oldest known depiction of South Tyrol’s most famous traditional dish can be found in a cycle of frescoes dating back to around 1200 in the small castle chapel of Hocheppan. Among biblical scenes, such as the...
by Sascha Plangger | Oct 6, 2025 | Philosophy, Venosta
Everything began when I myself hadn’t even seen the light of day.And yet, an unassuming groundbreaking in Mals would go on to change my lives.No one could have guessed that this moment already held the blueprint for our future as FinKa hosts. 1968 – a year that would...
by Sascha Plangger | Oct 3, 2025 | Hospitality, Philosophy
They say the people of Val Venosta have hospitality in their blood. Sounds like marketing talk at first – but it isn’t. It’s more of a belief, rooted as deeply as the apple trees in the valley. And since we in Val Venosta like to back things up with proof, we take a...
by Sascha Plangger | Sep 24, 2025 | Festival & Culture
On November 28 and 29, 2025, the FinKa Hostel in Mals (Val Venosta, South Tyrol) turns into something special – a living-room festival for singer-songwriters. Just 40 seats each night, intimate concerts, tavern tunes, and shared meals: the FinKa Festival 2025 is set...
