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South Tyrol the Other Side of Italy Tips on Places to Visit for Great Experiences South Tyrol The other side of Italy Tips on places to visit for great experiences With extra panoramic map South Tyrol The other side of Italy Tips on places to visit for great experiences Above: The Dolomites – ski a UNESCO World Heritage site in Val Gardena. Cover image: Wine and culture – gentle hills surround the Lebenberg Castle near Merano. SOUTH TYROL - OVERVIEW 1 SEISER ALM South Tyrol Europe’s largest high-Alpine pasture. Ideal for hiking, running or cycling, ranging from easy to challenging. Highlights With great views of the Dolomites and 365 Alpine farms and mountain huts. GLORENZA/GLURNS BOLZANO/BOZEN Italy’s smallest city, an architectural gem South Tyrol's capital city. in the Val Venosta/Vinschgau valley The city is a symphony of bilingualism, cultural region. A visit is like travelling a tribute to culture and nature, SELLARONDA back to the 16th century. A perfect a place to enjoy the symbiosis of The circular tour of the Sella massif, stopover on the Via Claudia Augusta the Alpine and the Mediterranean in winter on skis, in summer by bike, cycling route. so much that you want to stay. all against the magnificent backdrop of the Dolomites with their precipitous rock faces - you’ll never tire of it. TRAUTTMANSDORFF CASTLE GARDENS WINE ROAD MESSNER MOUNTAIN MUSEUMS The botanical gardens of Trauttmans- A wine odyssey. Travel through A series of museums created dorff Castle offer a play of colours vineyards, stop off and enjoy the by extreme mountaineer Reinhold and scents that your senses will long excellent wines of South Tyrol. Messner. Six museums spread across remember. Continue with the garden An especially rewarding destination South Tyrol. Visit architectural theme on the promenades and into the is Kalterer See, the warmest masterpieces and immerse yourself city of Merano/Meran and its parks. bathing lake in the Alps. in mountains, people and culture. ÖTZI NEUSTIFT MONASTERY THREE PEAKS The Iceman. The famous glacier mummy. Monastery, seat of learning, The emblem of the Dolomites, Discovered in 1991 in the Schnalstal pilgrimage site, and also one of a UNESCO World Heritage site. valley fully clothed and equipped – South Tyrol’s most important wineries. Easy to walk round, but a challenging with evidence of a struggle. A place where you can taste climb to the top. An impressive sight Can now be visited at the Museum excellent white wines, admire Baroque both in summer and winter. of Archaeology in Bolzano. art and marvel at its 92,000 books. 2 Palm trees, cypresses and gentle vineyards below the snow-covered Rosengarten massif. 3 Willkommen Benvenuti Ben gnüs* Dolomites and wine. Contemporary art and thriving mountain farms. 300 days of sunshine and 350 peaks of 3,000 metres. Dumplings and spaghetti. What at first seem to be contrasts come together in South Tyrol. What sounds clumsy has developed its own melody in South Tyrol. The distinctive features of north and south merge in South Tyrol into a unique culture and landscape. Come and see! Go hiking and skiing in the UNESCO World Heritage site, visit monasteries and the Therme Meran spa. Enjoy sledging by moonlight and eating apple strudel, experience special events and explore South Tyrol’s favourite haunts. Why not join us? » One app does it all: The Südtirol Mobile Guide provides info on hotels & restaurants, events, top attractions, and the weather. *German, Italian and Ladin are the three official languages in South Tyrol. 4 SOUTH TYROL IN PICTURES Vernatsch, Lagrein and Gewürztraminer are the three native grape varieties of South Tyrol. Kalterer See, the warmest bathing lake in the Alps, is surrounded by sunny vineyards and pretty villages. The wine of the same name is made from the Vernatsch grape, which in its various forms is South Tyrol’s oldest indigenous red grape variety. SOUTH TYROL IN PICTURES 5 The cycle path over the Talfer river leads to the Museion, the Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art in Bolzano. Every Thursday evening there is a special atmosphere, and not just because admission is free. Guided tours by the artists and the aperitivo lungo in the café invite visitors to discover South Tyrol’s artistic side. A typically Italian way to round off the day: relaxing with an aperitif, sitting back and enjoying antipasti and bruschetta. 6 SOUTH TYROL IN PICTURES Enrosadira is the Ladin name given to the phenomenon when the Rosengarten massif gleams in reddish hues as evening draws in. According to legend it was the dwarf King Laurin who caused his roses to shine in the twilight. South Tyrol contains lots of places shrouded in legend that are worth visiting on foot. SOUTH TYROL IN PICTURES 7 “The roses have betrayed me.” King Laurin, South Tyrolean legendary hero 8 SOUTH TYROL IN PICTURES South Tyrol’s fifth season is known as Törggelen, when in autumn the new wine is tasted and served with chestnuts (Keschtn in South Tyrol) and local dishes in the farmhouse inns. Apple strudel is an absolute classic of South Tyrolean cuisine. Usually made with shortcrust pastry, it tastes best in an Alpine hut along with a glass of good local wine. So many strudels are produced each year in South Tyrol that, if they were laid end to end, they would reach from Bolzano to Merano. SOUTH TYROL IN PICTURES 9 “The Dolomites are the most beautiful mountains in the world.” Reinhold Messner, South Tyrolean extreme mountaineer, describing the UNESCO World Heritage site The Seiser Alm is Europe’s largest high-Alpine pasture, equivalent in area to 8,000 football pitches and surrounded by the imposing peaks of the Dolomites such as the Langkofel and Plattkofel. 10 EXPERIENCE SOUTH TYROL Hiking in the Eisacktal, the Valley of Trails: spectacular views of the Dolomites, gentle paths, unspoilt nature. EXPERIENCE SOUTH TYROL 11 Hiking and Mountaineering With the sun on your back and your rucksack packed, now where? The peaks, pinnacles and towers of the Dolomites, a UNESCO World Heritage site, gleam in the morning light, their summits enticing you upwards. Are they even more beautiful from the summit? The valleys are criss-crossed with trails through vineyards and apple orchards, past imposing castles, around enchanting lakes and along old irrigation canals. South Tyrol has more than 16,000 kilometres of signposted hiking trails that run through the ever-changing natural landscape, including themed trails and farm hikes, tours lasting several days and high-Alpine trails. So which trail would you like to take? 12 EXPERIENCE SOUTH TYROL High-level Hikes and Alpine Tours What makes high-level hikes in South Tyrol so special is that everyone can take part: the many cable cars and lifts whisk you up to easy circular trails and 360-degree panoramic viewpoints. For mountaineers and climbers there are numerous challenges, such as Ortler mountain at 3,905 metres. But all these tours have one thing in common: spectacular views and the welcoming ambience in the mountain huts and Alpine farms. Circular hike round the Three Peaks The circuit of the Three Peaks (Drei Zinnen) is an absolute highlight for any holiday in South Tyrol. This easy tour takes you once round the imposing rock towers, providing unforgettable views of the UNESCO World Heritage site. DURATION ELEVATION GAIN LENGTH 3 h 304 m 9 km Brunico/ Bruneck DOLOMITES 50 VIE FERRATE » All tours with detailed information on elevation gain, can be found in South Tyrol, ranging in difficulty GPX tracks and difficulty levels can be found at levels from A to E. Three specially selected tips: www.suedtirol.info/trekking or via the » Hoachwool via ferrata, Val Venosta/Vinschgau Südtirol Trekking app. » Fennberg via ferrata, Bolzano/Bozen and Environs » Pisciadu via ferrata, Val Gardena/Gröden The experts on everything to do with climbing & via ferrata: South Tyrol Alpine Club, www.alpenverein.it EXPERIENCE SOUTH TYROL 13 Irrigation Canals and Themed Trails Themed trails make the combination of hiking and discovery an unforgettable experience. They take you on a journey through time, allowing you to explore the world of legends or simply indulge in culinary delights. Strawberry Trail and Milk Trail, farm hikes and irrigation trails (Waalwege) are just a few selected examples. Waalwege in Val Venosta: once cleverly designed paths following irrigation canals, now a place for relaxing hikes. Chestnut Trail in Valle Isarco The Chestnut Trail (Keschtnweg) is a marked themed trail running 61 kilometres from DURATION ELEVATION GAIN LENGTH Neustift Monastery near Bressanone/Brixen to Bolzano/Bozen. The focus is naturally on 20 h 2,680 m 61 km chestnuts: ancient chestnut trees line the route, while restaurants and inns serve specialities based on these tasty delicacies. The individual sections of the route are Bressanone/ recommended as one-day tours. Brixen 14 EXPERIENCE SOUTH TYROL Hiking with the Family There are numerous destinations and tours to delight adults and children alike, from walks through the springtime sea of apple blossom to an unforgettable overnight stay in a mountain hut. With 300 days of sunshine a year, South Tyrol offers tours at all altitudes that are suitable for children, featuring easy-to-reach huts with excellent cuisine and plenty of facilities for children. In spring the Etschtal valley turns into a sea of apple blossom. Dolomiti Ranger Children between the ages of seven and twelve can become true Dolomiti Rangers during the summer months in the four nature parks in the Dolomites. There are qualified instructors to teach them (both indoors and outdoors) about the flora, fauna and geology of the Dolomites in a light-hearted and entertaining way. www.suedtirol.info/dolomitiranger Brunico/Bruneck 2 1 3 4 DOLOMITES 1 Puez-Geisler Nature Park 2 Drei Zinnen Nature Park 3 Fanes-Sennes-Prags Nature Park » The family accommodation specialists: 4 Schlern-Rosengarten Nature Park Familienhotels, www.familienhotels.com Red Rooster, www.roterhahn.it EXPERIENCE SOUTH TYROL 15 Mountain Huts and Alpine Farms Classics such as the South Tyrolean Marende (traditional snack) or fried egg and potatoes are perfectly complemented on the Alpine hut menus with such fine dishes as hay soup and pasta pockets stuffed with nettles.
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