South Tyrol
The unique position on the sunny side of the Alps makes South Tyrol a very popular holiday resort. The landscape in the south is characterized by vineyards and fruit plantations. You can find idyllic landscapes with lots of mountain villages, meadows and woods throughout the country.
The Alps are extremely impressive, with their many hiking trails in front of the Dolomites and other massive mountains.
The Alps are extremely impressive, with their many hiking trails in front of the Dolomites and other massive mountains.
The Dolomites
People who see those massive mountains are overwhelmed. And you will be, too.
Born as coral reefs 250 million years ago, they proudly soared skywards and are nowadays a must see for all hikers and mountaineers.
They got their name from the French mineralogist Dolomieu.
In August 2009, the Dolomites were declared UNESCO world heritage.
Born as coral reefs 250 million years ago, they proudly soared skywards and are nowadays a must see for all hikers and mountaineers.
They got their name from the French mineralogist Dolomieu.
In August 2009, the Dolomites were declared UNESCO world heritage.
Bozen/Bolzano
The capital city of South Tyrol, with its historic alleys, arcades and squares in the old town, has a romantic southern flair. Many museums and theaters provide insight into the history and culture of Bolzano.
A must see for every tourist is the Museum of Archaeology in Bolzano, the home of the famous iceman „Ötzi“, the Messner Mountain Museum of Reinhold Messner in Sigmundskron Castle and the scenic Runkelstein Castle.
You can reach Bolzano easily and fast from Ritten by cable.
A must see for every tourist is the Museum of Archaeology in Bolzano, the home of the famous iceman „Ötzi“, the Messner Mountain Museum of Reinhold Messner in Sigmundskron Castle and the scenic Runkelstein Castle.
You can reach Bolzano easily and fast from Ritten by cable.
Meran/Merano
The gorgeous spa town of Merano is the seat of the popular thermal baths. Nearby, you can find the gardens of castle Trautmannsdorf where empress Sissi already spent her vacations.
