South Tyrol - The other side of Italy

South Tyrol The other side of Italy Tips on places to visit for great experiences

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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.

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South Tyrol Highlights

Seiser Alm Europe’s largest high-Alpine pasture.

Ideal for hiking, running or cycling, ranging from easy to challenging.

With great views of the Dolomites and 365 Alpine farms and mountain huts.

Glorenza/Glurns Italy’s smallest city, an architectural gem in the Val Venosta/Vinschgau valley cultural region. A visit is like travelling back to the 16th century. A perfect stopover on the Via Claudia Augusta cycling route.

Bolzano/Bozen South Tyrol's capital city.

The city is a symphony of bilingualism, a tribute to culture and nature, a place to enjoy the symbiosis of the Alpine and the Mediterranean so much that you want to stay.

Trauttmansdorff Castle Gardens The botanical gardens of Trauttmansdorff Castle offer a play of colours and scents that your senses will long remember. Continue with the garden theme on the promenades and into the city of Merano/Meran and its parks.

Wine Road A wine odyssey. Travel through vineyards, stop off and enjoy the excellent wines of South Tyrol.

An especially rewarding destination is Kalterer See, the warmest bathing lake in the Alps.

Messner Mountain Museums A series of museums created by extreme mountaineer Reinhold Messner. Six museums spread across South Tyrol. Visit architectural masterpieces and immerse yourself in mountains, people and culture.

Ötzi The Iceman. The famous glacier mummy.

Discovered in 1991 in the Schnalstal valley fully clothed and equipped – with evidence of a struggle.

Can now be visited at the Museum of Archaeology in Bolzano.

Neustift Monastery Monastery, seat of learning, pilgrimage site, and also one of South Tyrol’s most important wineries.

A place where you can taste excellent white wines, admire Baroque art and marvel at its 92,000 books.

Three Peaks The emblem of the Dolomites, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Easy to walk round, but a challenging climb to the top. An impressive sight both in summer and winter.

Sellaronda The circular tour of the Sella massif, in winter on skis, in summer by bike, all against the magnificent backdrop of the Dolomites with their precipitous rock faces - you’ll never tire of it.

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Palm trees, cypresses and gentle vineyards below the snow-covered Rosengarten massif.

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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?

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*German, Italian and Ladin are the three official languages in South Tyrol.

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Vernatsch, Lagrein and GewĂźrztraminer 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.

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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 cafÊ 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.

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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.

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“The roses have betrayed me.”

King Laurin, South Tyrolean legendary hero

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South Tyrol’s fifth season is known as TÜrggelen, 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.

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“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.

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Hiking in the Eisacktal, the Valley of Trails: spectacular views of the Dolomites, gentle paths, unspoilt nature.

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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?

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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.

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Elevation gain

Length

3h

304 m

9 km Brunico/ Bruneck

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» All tours with detailed information on elevation gain,

GPX tracks and difficulty levels can be found at www.suedtirol.info/trekking or via the Südtirol Trekking app.

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vie ferrate can be found in South Tyrol, ranging in difficulty levels from A to E. Three specially selected tips: » Hoachwool via ferrata, Val Venosta/Vinschgau » 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

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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 Neustift Monastery near Bressanone/Brixen to Bolzano/Bozen. The focus is naturally on 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 recommended as one-day tours.

Duration

20 h

Elevation gain

2,680 m

Length

61 km

Bressanone/ Brixen

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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

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Âť The family accommodation specialists: Familienhotels, www.familienhotels.com Red Rooster, www.roterhahn.it

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Puez-Geisler Nature Park

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Drei Zinnen Nature Park

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Fanes-Sennes-Prags Nature Park

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Schlern-Rosengarten Nature Park

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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. Many huts are small and old-fashioned whilst others are elegant and innovative, offering sophisticated cuisine and a wide choice of wines. Spectacularly located mountain huts provide shelter from wind and rain.

The highest, the Becherhaus, is located at an altitude of 3,195 metres.

There are a total of 169 huts in South Tyrol, by lakes, on summits and at viewpoints.

Pictured: the Danielhütte in Val Gardena.

Real Quality in the Mountains The Real Quality in the Mountains initiative (Echte Qualität am Berg) highlights impeccably run mountain huts, Alpine farms and mountain inns around Merano/Meran. Several aspects are carefully checked for genuine quality: cuisine, appearance and, where applicable, the comfort of the sleeping arrangements. www.meranerland.com

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TIP: Merano HIGH MOUNTAIN TRAIL The Merano High Mountain Trail (Meraner Höhenweg), one of the most beautiful circular hiking trails in the Alps, runs from hut to hut around the Texelgruppe Nature Park. Between four and six days are required to cover the 100 kilometre route, which runs at an average height of 1,400 metres above sea level. www.meraner-hoehenweg.com

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South Tyrol Which are South Tyrol’s finest cycle tours? It all depends. This region has it all – the Mediterranean charm of the valleys, steep mountain passes, magnificent peaks and gentle high-Alpine pastures.

The valley cycle paths are ideal for families: the southern aspect shows the Alps at their gentlest and their upper reaches often provide spectacular views. On top, from the Val Venosta/Vinschgau mountains to the Dolomite regions, there are countless lengthy trails where mountain bikers can find their flow, whilst many of the passes are household names for racing cyclists. Why? Because there is scarcely anything finer than standing on the top after a tough ascent, enjoying views that are second to none.

Etschtal Cycle Path, surrounded by cypresses, apples, wine and peaks – ideal for relaxing trips with the whole family.

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Valley Cycle Paths There are clearly marked cycle paths running along the rivers of South Tyrol’s main valleys, leading through meadows, forests, apple orchards and vineyards. The Via Claudia Augusta runs from the Reschen Pass through the Etschtal valley, whilst there is also a cycle path from the Brenner Pass along the Eisacktal valley. In the Pustertal valley it leads into neighbouring East Tyrol.

Via Claudia Augusta Following the old Roman road – the Via Claudia Augusta – the Etschtal Cycle Path follows the Etsch river almost continuously downhill from the Reschen Pass to Salorno/Salurn at South Tyrol’s southernmost tip. Highlights of this tour include the Reschensee lake, numerous monasteries and castles, the towns of Glorenza/Glurns, Merano/Meran and Bolzano/Bozen and the landscape with its vineyards and apple orchards.

Route profile and planning assistance at www.viaclaudia.org

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Length

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bikemobil Card The South Tyrol bikemobil Card is a simple and straightforward way to combine the use of bus, train and bike rental. Many cycle tours allow riders to cover part of the route by train.

» All the tours with information about elevation gain and GPX tracks: www.suedtirol.info/biking

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Mountain Biking and Free Riding There is plenty for mountain bikers to enjoy in South Tyrol: bizarre rock worlds and historic military roads in the Dolomites, flowing trails in the Val Venosta valley, shaded forest trails and quiet meadow trails in the Valle Isarco valley, and hundreds of kilometres of forest roads and single tracks between the Montiggler See and Kalterer See lakes. Numerous cable cars and bike shuttles additionally offer riders a quick and easy means of ascent, permitting even more descents.

The Sellaronda mountain bike tour combines experience of nature in the Dolomites with perfect trails, such as this one on the Grödner Joch pass.

Montesole Trail The name says it all: Monte Sole (or Sonnenberg in German) means “Sun Mountain”. This trail on the Sonnenberg mountain in Val Venosta can be ridden nearly all year round and is accessible either by cable car from Laces/Latsch to San Martino al Monte/St. Martin im Kofel or via the road from Castelbello/Kastelbell.

With stunning panoramic views over the Nörderberg mountain and the surrounding glaciers, the route descends via flowing forest trails and trickier rocky sections.

Elevation gain

Length

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Silandro/Schlanders

Bespoke cycling holidays: www.bikehotels.it

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Road Racing With a nine-month bike racing season from March to November, challenging mountain passes as well as long level stretches through the main valleys, South Tyrol is a paradise for road racers. Those seeking a real challenge can attempt the Stilfserjoch pass, the second highest in the Alps. The road between San Vigilio di Marebbe/St. Vigil in Enneberg and Kronplatz follows the route of the Giro d’Italia.

Seiser Alm Alpine pasture offers road racers some fantastic routes round the Langkofel and Plattkofel peaks.

Timmelsjoch Pass The Timmelsjoch, surrounded by majestic 3,000 m peaks, is one of the most challenging and yet, at the same time, most rewarding passes in the Alps. Those making the strenuous ascent will be rewarded by the almost unreal switchbacks cut into the steep slopes and the unforgettable panoramic view of the Ötztal Alps glaciers.

Elevation gain

1,800 m

Length

29 km Top Bike Events

Merano/Meran

» Maratona dles Dolomites – international bike race over seven Dolomite passes » Dolomiti Superbike – Italy’s biggest mountain bike race » Sellaronda Hero – circuit of the Sella massif by mountain bike » Stilfserjoch Cycling Day – racing bike challenge to the second highest pass in the Alps

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The sunny side of winter Level with the white pinnacles of the Dolomites, your face turned towards the winter sun, a menu lying on your table – perhaps dumplings, perhaps spaghetti? – with a glass of fine South Tyrolean wine to go with it. Then it’s off down the perfectly groomed slopes, with snow guaranteed. In the evening you can enjoy a sledge ride by moonlight, joining many South Tyroleans indulging in their local sport.

While winter sports are the main event in the resorts from the Dolomites in the east to the Ortler in the west, south of Bolzano winters are pleasantly mild and visitors can enjoy long walks and plenty of relaxation in the charming winegrowing villages.

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Skiing in the Ladin area of Alta Badia offers spectacular descents against the backdrop of the so-called “pale mountains�.

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Skiing and Snowboarding Between the Sexten Dolomites in the east, the Ortler region in the west, the Ahrntal valley in the north and the Jochgrimm ski area in the south, South Tyrol has around 30 ski areas offering fun in the sunshine for skiers of all abilities. Snowboarders and free skiers can improve their skills at the numerous snow and fun parks, with the Seiser Alm Snow Park officially recognised as the best in Italy.

Best conditions for the whole family here in the Ortler Skiarena in Trafoi.

Overview of Skiing Networks & Ski Areas Dolomiti Superski Area The Dolomiti Superski area provides the ideal conditions for skiing in the most beautiful mountains in the world. The world’s biggest skiing network allows you to explore a total of 1,200 kilometres of slopes with just one ski pass. Nine of South Tyrol’s ski areas are included, with world-famous descents such as the Gran Risa and magnificent circular tours, not to mention impressive views of the Langkofel and the Sella and Rosengarten massifs.

With its high-Alpine location between 1,500 and 3,200 metres and the totally professional snowmaking facilities, white slopes are guaranteed.

Ortler Skiarena The 15 family ski areas of the Ortler Skiarena in the west of South Tyrol offer a wide choice of skiing fun and guaranteed snow, far from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. The ski season lasts almost all year in the glacier ski areas of Solda/Sulden and Schnalstal. Visitors can easily combine a city break and ski holiday in Merano/Meran and Bolzano/ Bozen. The Ortler Skiarena is also ideally suited for ski touring and sledging.

Fun on the slopes outside the two large skiing networks: » Tauferer Ahrntal Ski Area » Racines-Giovo Ski Area

» Full details on skiing in the sun at www.suedtirol.info/winter

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Quality is paramount in South Tyrol’s ski huts, with the main focus on excellent ingredients, creative chefs, a successful mix of Alpine and Mediterranean cuisine and fine wines.

Sellaronda What a view! The Sellaronda circular ski tour takes you on fantastic slopes over four Dolomite passes in a circuit round the imposing Sella massif. The Alta Badia and Val Gardena valleys are ideal starting points, while it is easy to get to the Sellaronda circuit with a transfer service from the Kronplatz ski area.

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Ski and 305 snowboard instructors can help novices get started on the snow and offer top tips for improving their skills.

Expert advice and top-quality service are also outstanding features of the wide range of ski rental shops.

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South Tyrol’s private landlords – family holidays in winter too: www.suedtirolprivat.com

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Cross-country Skiing and Biathlon With some 1,800 kilometres of trails, including fun routes suitable for the whole family, high-altitude trails with spectacular views of the Dolomites, and floodlit trails, South Tyrol is a paradise for cross-country skiers. The focal point of biathlon is the Antholz valley, where the Biathlon World Cup is held each year.

Dolomiti Nordicski Dolomiti Nordicski is Europe’s largest cross-country ski carousel with 1,300 kilometres of varied trails. It includes seven regions in South Tyrol, from the Antholzertal valley to the Seiser Alm. Within the cross-country skiing network there is a uniform pricing system and a common ski pass. The cross-country offer is completed with exciting events and fantastic services, such as the GPX download for each tour. www.dolomitinordicski.com

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Event tip: the Biathlon World Cup in the Antholzertal valley www.biathlon-antholz.it

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Ski Tours and Snowshoe Hikes Ski tours are especially popular with local people – understandably so, as in South Tyrol the tours visit some of the most beautiful areas in the Alps and there is always somewhere – in the Dolomites, in the Ortler region, in the Wipptal valley or in the Sarntal Alps – that offers perfect deep snow skiing conditions. The gentle high-plateaus, idyllic valleys and easily accessible summits are ideal for snowshoe hikes.

Step by step, surrounded by the winter silence, you can enjoy the views offered by a snowshoe hike – as here of the Aferer Geisler mountain range.

Pfannhorn mountain The Pfannhorn near Dobbiaco/Toblach is one of the most beautiful viewpoints in the Dolomites. The ski tour follows a forest trail from Gandelle/Kandellen up to the tree line. Above this point a wonderful panorama of the Hochpustertal valley basin opens up. The tour continues over slopes covered in deep snow to the Bonner Hütte mountain hut (2,307 m) and then on to the summit cross (2,663 m).

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» The most beautiful tours:

www.suedtirol.info/skitouring

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Winter Hikes and Sledging Make your way up on foot or by cable car, then zoom or glide down on your sledge.

The well-maintained winter hiking trails throughout South Tyrol are ideal for appreciating the snow-covered landscape to the full. Over one hundred sledging trails are evidence of the popularity of sledging among locals and visitors alike. Especially at full moon it seems as if half of South Tyrol is racing down the illuminated runs through the night.

Winter Hiking on the Rodenecker/Lüsner Alm In winter the high-plateau of the Rodenecker and Lüsner Alm in the Eisacktal valley offers a quiet snowy landscape, with views ranging from the Dolomites to the Sarntal, Ötztal, Stubai and Zillertal Alps all the way over to the Ortler.

Whether you want to walk, eat or simply enjoy yourself – well-maintained hiking trails and rustic huts await you.

Bressanone Brixen

Five tips for sledging trails 1. Rosskopf – ten exhilarating kilometres long 2. Fane Alm – one of Europe’s loveliest Alpine-farm villages 3. Reinswald in the Sarntal Valley – a natural run ideal for children 4. Obereggen – sledging fun by floodlight 5. Plan/Pfelders – a varied run in a picturesque landscape

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Christmas Markets and Christmas The air is scented with freshly baked Zelten cake and apple strudel. The magic of Advent lights up the cities and entices visitors with traditional arts and crafts, hot mulled wine and convivial gatherings. In addition to the five original South Tyrolean Christmas markets in Bolzano, Merano, Bressanone, Vipiteno and Brunico, many other places now hold Christmas markets: the medieval Christmas market in Chiusa, the Glorenz Advent market, the Sarntal Valley Advent…

The original Christmas market in Bolzano – a Green Event that blends Alpine and Mediterranean joie de vivre, contemporary art and traditional crafts.

» Anticipation of Christmas: www.suedtirol.info/ christmasmarkets

Recipe for South Tyrolean Zelten cake Ingredients 200 ml water, 20 g yeast, 2 tbsp sugar, 150 g flour, 100 g rye flour, 15 g salt, 1 tbsp oil, 1 tsp each of aniseed and caraway, 500 g figs, dried and cut into cubes or strips, 250 g raisins, 120 g each of sultanas, mixed nuts, pine nuts, almonds, 50 g each of candied lemon peel and candied orange peel, 50 ml white wine, 3 tsp rum, 70 g honey, 1/2 tsp each of grated lemon peel, orange peel and cinnamon, 1 pinch each of powdered cloves, allspice and nutmeg, nuts, almonds (shelled), candied cherries as decoration, honey or sugar syrup to glaze

Preparation Mix the yeast and sugar with the lukewarm water, then let rise for about 10 minutes.

Add the flour, rye flour, salt, oil, anise and cumin and knead to a dough in a mixer.

Let stand covered at 35°C for 30 minutes for the dough to rise. Marinate the figs, raisins, sultanas, nuts, pine nuts, almonds, candied lemon peel and candied orange peel in the white wine, rum and honey for at least one hour so the Zelten acquires a good aroma. Add the lemon and orange peel, cinnamon, powdered cloves, allspice and nutmeg to the marinated fruit mixture. Mix the dough with the marinated fruits and nuts using the mixer and knead it well. Form round or oblong shapes with the mixture and decorate with nuts and almonds. Place on a baking tray and allow to rise for about 20 minutes. Bake in a preheated oven at 170°C for about 40 minutes until the cake takes on a fine brown colour, brushing repeatedly with honey or sugar syrup. After cooling, decorate with candied cherries and wrap in plastic film.

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Eating and Drinking South Tyrol is world famous for its wine, smoked ham and apples – and rightly so. On closer inspection, however, South Tyrol’s cuisine turns out to be much more varied. Down-to-earth farmhouse cooking, seasoned with Mediterranean charm, are the ingredients for the distinctive taste. Southern influences are clear when it comes to eating and drinking, whether it’s enjoying a sociable aperitif, mouthwatering antipasti, handmade pasta variations or the inevitable Caffè to round off the meal.

Spinach dumplings and apple strudel are classics of South Tyrolean cuisine, and in recent years these have been sensitively complemented with innovations and international influences.

Sit back and take your time – in South Tyrol relaxed southern attitudes and a vibrant wine culture blend with the down-to-earth Alpine outlook on life.

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Restaurants and Award-Winning Cuisine The excellence of South Tyrol’s cuisine is reflected both in its numerous award-winning restaurants, as well as on a smaller scale. High up in the mountains, in simple restaurants or charming wine cellars – everywhere the emphasis is on quality, whether in the ingredients, the preparation or the wine selection. The menus contain as many contrasts as the land itself: Kasnocken (dumplings made with melted cheese) and buckwheat cake can be found alongside sophisticated pasta dishes and Panna Cotta.

South Tyrolean Restaurants and Inns The South Tyrolean Restaurants and Inns (Südtiroler Gasthaus) initiative by 32 traditional establishments throughout the region is intended to foster local specialities, genuine hospitality and a fine sense of tradition.

The inns make a valuable contribution to maintaining the historical innkeeping culture. www.gasthaus.it

Culinary Superlatives: » The Sarntal valley is home to the Auener Hof, Italy’s highest lying award-winning restaurant. » The smallest gourmet kitchen in the Alps, the Gostner Schwaige, is located on the Seiser Alm. » The Vögele Restaurant in Bolzano has since 1895 been host to South Tyrol’s oldest regulars’ table.

» Find the right restaurant: www.suedtirol.info/gastroguide

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Farmhouse Inns Inns serve typical and genuine fare using produce from the farm itself. Try Gerstsuppe (barley soup) and Tirtlan (fritters), enjoy delicious Schlutzkrapfen (pasta pockets), all sorts of dumplings, or tuck into a hearty Marende (snack) with Schüttelbrot (crispy bread), cheese and smoked ham, with a suitable glass of local wine. And, if you're lucky, the farmer’s wife might let you in on one or two of her kitchen secrets.

Original Törggelen The name Törggelen is used to describe South Tyrol’s fifth season, when in autumn farmers open up their homes and cellars for the tasting of the new wine, served up with chestnuts and farmhouse dishes.

The Original Törggelen (Törggelen am Ursprung) project aims to certify farms growing grapes and chestnuts, serving authentic dishes and their own wine, offering genuine hospitality and an insight into the rural way of life. www.suedtirol.info/toerggelen

» Addresses of authentic farmhouse Inns: www.redrooster.it

Back to the Future Old animal breeds, and fruit and vegetable varieties – the Villnöss sheep, lupine coffee from Anterivo/Altrei and pears from Vinschgau are all enjoying a delicious renaissance in South Tyrol.

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Shopping and Markets What better way to discover a region’s culinary specialities than at the market?

The traditional markets of South Tyrol – whether weekly, yearly or farmers’ markets – are the ideal place to get to know both the variety of South Tyrolean products and the people who make them. There are also over 150 wineries where you can enjoy tastings, guided tours and buy wine. The shopping streets in the towns are recommended too, with Italian boutiques and traditional shops offering a wide range of clothes and shoes.

The architecture of the good life – numerous contemporary and stylish wineries nestle in the landscape.

Pictured: the Termeno winery.

Merano Market The Merano Market (Meraner Markt) is held every Saturday from March to October, with fascinating pop-up stores selling only South Tyrolean natural and handicraft products. The market stalls were designed by Martino Gamper, a renowned designer and native of Merano.

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Well-being and Wellness Self-indulgence, some gentle exercise, enjoying the silence, floating weightlessly in the water – what does well-being mean for you? Between the mountains and valleys of South Tyrol there are natural places to restore your strength, spacious wellness areas with views of the Dolomites and the Therme Meran spa with their unique architecture. Tried and tested spa treatments along with typical regional products offer physical and spiritual invigoration, the sense of enjoyment keeps body and soul together, and your mind is liberated from the first small step. Discover what does you good.

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Thermal Bath and Indoor Pools With its clean lines, warm colours and outstanding levels of comfort, the Therme Meran spa masterfully fuse contemporary architecture with the city’s great spa tradition.

Wellness hotels with views of the Dolomites, water worlds with extensive sauna areas and indoor swimming pools are also ideal for combining the power of water, temperature and exercise to produce a feeling of relaxation.

The modern thermal bath, designed

by Matteo Thun, continue the long tradition of Merano as a spa town.

Cascade, Tauferer Ahrntal The Cascade Baths in the Tauferer Ahrntal valley offer a bathing culture of pleasure and relaxation in harmony with nature. In 2011 the building was awarded first prize in an architectural competition for the tourism sector. Energy efficiency and conservation play a leading role in its construction methods and ongoing operation. This commitment typifies the region: Campo Tures, South Tyrol’s first climate municipality, is dedicated to protecting the environment.

» Devoted to wellness from

head to toe: Belvita Leading Wellness Hotels in South Tyrol www.belvita.it

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Typical Wellness Treatments The bathing culture of South Tyrol has a long tradition of baths that use mineral-rich water and hay to produce a relaxing, soothing and analgesic effect. Hay baths are still popular today. The water from 32 recognised springs is used for sulphur and healing baths, while precious South Tyrolean products such as milk, wine and apples are employed in spa treatments.

» Find a treatment, immerse yourself and relax: www.suedtirol.info/wellbeing www.badlkultur.it

The South Tyrolean Hay Bath

Treatments using Mountain Pine

The South Tyrolean Milk Bath

The South Tyrolean Apple Bath

The South Tyrolean Wine Bath

After a gruelling day’s haymaking 130 and more years ago, peasants would sleep the night on layers of hay and wake the next morning feeling refreshed and full of energy. Scientific studies now show that hay baths help with osteoarthritis, sciatica and rheumatism.

Growing in the acidic soils of South Tyrol’s Sarntal valley, the mountain pine can be used as a skin care product in the sauna or as a pesto in the kitchen. The oil, with its characteristic resinous and forest-fresh scent, stimulates the circulation, nourishes the skin and also has an odour-eliminating effect.

The Empress Sissi was convinced of the beneficial effects of whey and you can now enjoy a Sissi bath at the Therme Meran spa. In South Tyrol the milk used comes from humanely kept animals, which are often able to enjoy the especially herb-rich hay up on the Alpine pastures.

An apple bath has revitalising and purifying effects and stimulates the circulation.

Apples keep you fit and are particularly efficient as an anti-aging product, relaxing the skin and muscles to produce a delicate skin, while also containing lots of valuable ingredients.

A South Tyrolean Weinbadl begins with a body exfoliation using wine marc followed by a brief rest. The bather is then wrapped in a linen sheet before being immersed in a tub of hot water, whilst enjoying a glass of red wine, and then emerging for a massage with grape seed oil.

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Places for Reinvigoration and Well-being There are places where well-being is so simple. South Tyrol teems with mystical and legendary locations, places to relax outdoors and a landscape that is from peak to valley shaped by its variety of forms and colours. Regain your strength in the world of nature, feel the warmth and freshness on your skin, use the air and water to feel good – are you ready to let go?

Stoanerne Mandln The Stoanerne Mandln are a collection of centuries-old stone figures located in the Sarntal valley at 2,000 metres above sea level. Many myths and legends surround this place which, according to tradition, was the setting for witches’ covens and devil worship in the Middle Ages. The Stoanerne Mandln are easy to reach on foot all year round. At the summit the stone formations and captivating atmosphere are complemented by the wonderful 360-degree panorama.

Duration

4h

Elevation gain

560 m

Length

13 km

Bolzano/Bozen

» Holidays for Yourself: In spring South Tyrol Balance has a selection of offers providing relaxation, enjoyment and exercise. www.suedtirol.info/balance

» Take a deep breath and experience the vital

Alpine way of life: Vitalpina Hotels www.vitalpina.info

Draw strength from the mountain lake, enjoying nature and the views of the Peitlerkofel mountain.

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The Museion in Bolzano – architectural jewel, focal point of modern and contemporary art and meeting place for the arts scene.

Culture and Sightseeing Would you rather discover the traces of history or see the future taking shape? In South Tyrol you can do both. Witnesses of the past which are worth seeing include Ötzi the Iceman whose mummified remains were found in a glacier, and 800 medieval forts and castles, as well as monasteries and sacred structures with impressive elements of different artistic eras. And interactive museums, churches with a contemporary design and other pioneering works of architecture all have their finger on the pulse.

But above all it is the culture that is lived every day which is particularly exciting in the northernmost part of Italy, where the question is repeatedly asked: What’s German and what’s Italian?

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Museums and Worlds of Adventure The Museum of Archaeology in Bolzano/Bozen offers the unique opportunity to have a look at Ötzi the Iceman. Throughout South Tyrol there is a rich and varied array of museums with child-friendly worlds of adventure, impressive open-air museums and visitor mines, as well as interesting exhibitions and sensitively designed meetings places to find out about the world of mountains.

Museum Ladin Ladin is still a living language in the Dolomite valleys of Alta Badia and Val Gardena. The Museum Ladin addresses the history and culture of Ladinia and its people who have succeeded in preserving their own cultural identity and passing on their ancient heritage from generation to generation.

Brunico/ Bruneck

The reproduction of Ötzi the Iceman can be seen in the Museum of Archaeology in Bolzano.

S. Martino/ St. Martin

DolomitES

Restyling “museumobil”-Card Bestand

Museumobil Card The museumobil Card combines travel by public transport with entry to more than 80 museums and collections throughout South Tyrol. www.mobilcard.info

SMG Südtirol Marekting Gesellschaft Februar, 2011

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Churches and Monasteries South Tyrol’s sacred buildings, from small mountain chapels to impressive monasteries, are distinguished by their loving attention to detail. Val Venosta/Vinschgau is South Tyrol’s leading centre of Romanesque mural art, with particularly beautiful and wellpreserved frescoes. Sacred buildings were built in the last century which demonstrate an exciting contemporary style.

Notable pilgrimage sites can be found up to a height of 2,300 metres.

Pictured: the Santa CroceChurch in Alta Badia.

Monastic Life and Places to Pause and Reflect Marienberg Monastery In Europe’s highest Benedictine Abbey, monks have lived according to the rules of St Benedict for over 800 years. Today exhibition rooms in the monastery offer an insight into their everyday life and the monastic routine. Of particular interest is the crypt with its bright frescoes, a unique example of Romanesque art.

Silentium, Carthusian Heritage “Once it was the noise that disturbed people. Nowadays it’s the silence.”

This and similar quotations line the Via monachorum hiking trail to the monastery village of Certosa/Karthaus. There, in the former Allerengelberg Monastery, you can watch a film that recounts its turbulent history. If you then go on to the village of Certosa you will recognise the building – and note the striking silence.

Marienberg Silentium Monastery

Merano/Meran

» Everything from architecture to castle tours: www.suedtirol.info/culture

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Forts and Castles Over 800 forts, castles and stately residences perch on rocky ledges, surrounded by vineyards or towering high above the towns. They attest to South Tyrol’s strategically important position as a trading land and north-south connection. Today in a number of these forts and castles the age of chivalry once more comes alive - particularly exciting for children. Some also house museums and collections, whilst others are run as castle hotels and restaurants.

Trauttmansdorff Castle near Merano is surrounded by more than 80 landscaped gardens and is home to the Touriseum, the interactive Museum for the History of Tourism.

Tyrol Castle In the Middle Ages Tyrol Castle (Schloss Tirol) was the ancestral home of the Counts of Tyrol. Today it houses the South Tyrol Museum of Culture and History. The curtain wall around the castle, built around 1100, is one of the oldest surviving castle walls. In addition to the State Museum, archaeological finds and interactive exhibitions, there is also a centre for birds of prey that regularly offers falconry shows.

Merano/Meran

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South Tyrol for all: barrier-free attractions, accommodation and activities at www.suedtirolfueralle.it

42 FAVOURITE HAUNTS

Martin Reichhalter Trail Warden of the South Tyrol Alpine Club “A must for me every year is to climb the Piz Duleda and Col dala Pieres in the Puez region. I always feel as if I’ve landed in a lunar landscape.”

Anna Quinz Creative Director of franzmagazine.com “I'm a bar person. For me, a bar is the centre of creative life. In Bolzano I love drinking a coffee in the Café Museion, in Humus, in Pur or in the garden of the Parkhotel Laurin.”

Manuel Astuto Head Chef at the Parkhotel Laurin “I love water. When I’m walking along the Talfer Promenade and can see the river and hear its sound, it clears my mind and I feel physically fit for my next shift in the kitchen.”

Simon Gietl

Letizia Ragaglia

Climber

Director of the Museion, Bolzano

“I think that the Dolomites are a wonder of nature, with their steep walls and sharp ridges that seem to come out of nowhere and tower up into the sky.

The Three Peaks are of course a special highlight.”

“I’ve been to Alois Lageder’s vineyard with numerous artists and visited his cellar there, as well as the Paradeis wine bar in Magrè. Everyone was always delighted and impressed by the philosophy of the place.”

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The favourite haunts of South Tyrol Who knows the mountains of South Tyrol better than the people who have climbed them hundreds of times? Who knows exactly where cultural life is happening other than the very people who are part of it? Let the people of South Tyrol guide you through their land – so their favourite haunts become yours too.

» Read and recount the whole story of these

and other South Tyroleans at: www.livethebalance.it

Nadine Lantschner Seamstress “South Tyrolean fashion is booming.

My favourites are great labels such as Rebello (Laives), Zilla (Bolzano), Luis Trenker (Bolzano) and Dimitri.

I personally really like the Dimitri label because you can see the couturier’s Greek roots in his collection, and it reflects a certain lightness.”

Manfred A. Mayr Artist and Finder of Places “The place I always seek out is the Marienberg Monastery in the upper Vinschgau valley. As well as the little museum and the artistically and historically significant Romanesque crypt with its unique frescoes, you can also experience the Benedictine monastery’s mysticism and sense the monastic way of life, free of everyday stress.”

Jutta T. Ebner and Renate Gamper Herbal Teachers “The little Church of St Hippolyte above Lana is a magical place for us.

There are traces of ancient settlements that contribute to its energy-charged atmosphere. You also have fantastic panoramic views of the Etschtal valley from up there. We like to come here and let nature waft around us.”

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An absolute favourite haunt, and not only of South Tyroleans: The Pragser Wildsee lake is where the successful Italian series “Un passo dal cielo” with Terence Hill was filmed.

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Places where

time stands still.

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Well-being and Wellness

Self-indulgence, some gentle exercise, enjoying the silence, floating weightlessly in the water – what does well-being mean for you? Between the mountains and valleys of South Tyrol you can discover natural places to restore your strength, spacious wellness areas with views of the Dolomites, and the Therme Meran spa with their unique architecture. Tried and tested spa treatments along with typical regional products offer physical and spiritual invigoration, the sense of enjoyment keeps body and soul together, and your mind is liberated from the first small step. Discover what does you good.

Events in South Tyrol Mountains Explore the most beautiful mountains in the world, keep up with the latest news at theat the Mountain Summit and meet climbing enthusiasts from all over the world: » Drei Zinnen Alpine Run Alta Pusteria/Hochpustertal, September » IMS International Mountain Summit Bressanone/Brixen, October

Bike Watch or participate in top-class road and mountain bike races through the Dolomites, or enjoy car-free cycling days on many of South Tyrol’s roads as they wind up towards magnificent passes: » Sellaronda Hero Alta Badia/Val Gardena, June » Maratona dles Dolomites Alta Badia, July » Dolomiti Superbike Alta Pusteria/Hochpustertal, July » Cycling Days Stilfserjoch/Sella/Mendel Passes

Maratona dles Dolomites

» More details: www.suedtirol.info/events

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Ski World Cup, Alta Badia

Winter Sports

Specialities & Gourmet Food

Contemporary Art & Music

Experience the culinary delights of regional specialities and enjoy a convivial atmosphere with music and events:

Stylish yet offbeat. Jazz at mountain huts and on the streets of Bolzano, experimental art at unusual venues:

» Gourmet Festival South Tyrol Bolzano/Bozen, May (every two years) » Milk Festival Fane Alm (Valle Isarco/Eisacktal), August (every two years) » Marble & Apricots Festival Lasa/Laas, Val Venosta/Vinschgau, August » Smoked Ham Festival Funes/Villnöss, October » Bread & Strudel Market Bressanone/Brixen, October

» South Tyrol Jazz Festival throughout South Tyrol, June/July » Transart Festival of Contemporary Art, throughout South Tyrol, September

Follow live World Cup skiing, crosscountry skiing or biathlon events or join in the cross-country skiing marathon – all with a great atmosphere and fantastic views: » Ski World Cup Alta Badia/Val Gardena, December » Tour de Ski (cross-country ski race/World Cup) Dobbiaco/Toblach, Dec/January » Biathlon World Cup Anterselva/Antholz, January » Gsieser Tal Race (cross-country skiing marathon) January

Wine Learn about the South Tyrol’s winegrowing areas, taste regional and international wines, and combine the pleasures of the palate with culture: » Wine Road Weeks South Tyrolean Wine Road, May/June » Merano Wine Festival Merano/Meran, November

Unika Sculpture Fair

Classical Music Concerts and talks of the highest standard in the holiday home of the composer Gustav Mahler, top-quality classical music programmes in Bolzano, Merano and Dobbiaco: » Gustav Mahler Music Weeks Dobbiaco/Toblach, July » Bolzano Festival Bozen July to September » Festival Music Weeks Merano Merano/Meran, August/September » South Tyrol Festival Dobbiaco/Toblach, September

Tradition The art of conservation with an eye to the future – authentic events from cattledriving to the art of wood-carving: » Oswald-von-Wolkenstein Ride, Alpe di Siusi/Seiser Alm, May/June » Unika Sculpture Fair, Val Gardena/Gröden, August » Transhumance (sheep drive), Schnalstal valley, June, September » Christmas Markets, Bolzano/Bozen, Bressanone/Brixen, Brunico/Bruneck, Merano/Meran, Vipiteno/Sterzing, December

Festival Music Weeks Merano

48 South Tyrol in figures

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7,389 km² is the size of South Tyrol. 6% of the surface area is habitable.

80%

official languages are spoken in South Tyrol, divided as follows: 70% German, 26% Italian, 4% Ladin.

mountains

3,905 metres is the height of Ortler, South Tyrol’s highest summit. There are a total of 350 summits over 3,000 metres.

15

food groups come under the quality-tested South Tyrol Specialities brand, including apples, wine and smoked ham.

12th

Every award-winning Italian wine comes from South Tyrol, one of Italy’s smallest winegrowing areas.

300

days a year of sunshine make South Tyrol particularly attractive.

40%

of energy needs are produced from renewable sources. South Tyrol produces twice as much hydroelectric power as it consumes.

23

Michelin stars make South Tyrol the province with the highest density of Michelin-starred restaurants in Italy.

3,500 students attend Europe’s first trilingual university, the Free University of Bolzano.

Research and education are also the mission of the European Academy (EURAC) and the Fraunhofer Italia foundation in Bolzano.

5,000

years is the age of the oldest South Tyrolean: Ötzi was discovered in 1991 in the Schnalstal valley.

1918

was the year South Tyrol was annexed by Italy after the First World War. The region had previously belonged to Austria for over five centuries. Today South Tyrol is regarded as a role model for an autonomy of ethnic minorities.

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South Tyrol in figures A quick overview of South Tyrol with some curious facts and figures to ponder.

1,120 kilometres of ski slopes criss-cross South Tyrol. Many are part of the Dolomiti Superski network, the world’s largest ski carousel.

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520,000 people live in South Tyrol, 20% of them in the provincial capital of Bolzano.

local bands in 116 municipalities mean South Tyrol blows its own trumpet.

14

2009

was when the Dolomites were included on UNESCO’s list of World Heritage Sites.

7 5,000 Around

mountain farms are still working farms.

28°

is the water temperature of the Kalterer See lake in high summer, making it the warmest bathing lake in the Alps.

dairy cows on average live on a farm.

1908

nature parks and one national park contain unique natural and cultivated landscapes. Information centres in the nature parks memorably demonstrate to visitors the true value of nature.

600 to 1,000 litres of olive oil are produced in South Tyrol each year.

was when the world's first cable car was opened at Colle just outside Bolzano.

Now there are 375 lifts making the ascent to the top so much easier.

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South Tyrol Panoramic Map

South Tyrol’s Holiday Regions Val Venosta/Vinschgau - www.venosta.net Merano/Meran and Environs - www.meranodintorni.com Bolzano/Bozen and Environs - www.bolzanodintorni.info Val d'Ega/Eggental - www.eggental.com Alpe di Siusi/Seiser Alm - www.alpedisiusi.info Val Gardena/Gröden - www.valgardena.it Alta Badia - www.altabadia.org Alta Pusteria/Hochpustertal - www.altapusteria.info Plan de Corones/Kronplatz - www.kronplatz.com AUSTRIA Valle Isarco/Eisacktal - www.valleisarco.info

• Vipiteno/ Sterzing SWITZER– LAND

Plan de Corones/ Kronplatz

• Brunico/ Bruneck

Valle Isarco/ Eisacktal Val Venosta/ Vinschgau

Merano/Meran and Environs

• Silandro/ Schlanders

• Bressanone/ Brixen

• Merano/ Meran

Bolzano/ Bozen and Environs

• Bolzano/ Bozen

Alta Val Gardena/ Badia Gröden Alpe di Siusi/ Seiser Alm

Val d’Ega/ Eggental

Südtirol Information Piazza della Parrocchia, 11 I-39100 Bolzano/Bozen phone +39 0471 999 999 info@suedtirol.info www.suedtirol.info

ITALY

Dolomites Alta Pusteria/ Hochpustertal

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South Tyrol’s Ski Areas watles SCHÖNEBEN

HAIDER ALM GRUPPO DEL SESVENNA SESVENNAGRUPPE

ALPI VENOSTE ÖTZTALER ALPEN

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ALPI BREONIE STUBAIER ALPEN

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SLINGIA SCHLINIG 1738 m

PASSO RESIA ROJA ROJEN RESCHENPASS 1504 m 1968 m RESIA RESCHEN VALLELUNGA 1497 m LANGTAUFERS

BELPIANO SCHÖNEBEN 2050 m

HÖFERALM

TUBRE TAUFERS 1232 m

ZEBRÙ KÖNIG- 3740 m SPITZE 3859 m

TRAFOI 1570 m GOMAGOI 1273 m

SOLDA ALL'ORTLES

STELVIO STILFS 1311 m

SOLDA DI FUORI AUSSERSULDEN

SOLDA SULDEN 1900 m

MELAGO MELAG

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PUNTA FINALE FINAILSPITZE

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VAL MAZIA

PLAN PFELDERS 1662 m

FUNIVIA GHIACCIAI GLETSCHERBAHN

VERNAGO VERNAGT 1711 m

schwemmalm

VIGILJOCH VA L V E N O S T A VINSCHGAU

LACES LATSCH

MARTELLO MARTELL

TARCES TARSCH 1029 m

NATURNO NATURNS

S. NICOLO ST. NIKOLAUS 1256 m

S. PANCRAZIO ST. PANKRAZ 736 m

S. VALBURGA ST. WALBURG 1192 m

PROVES PROVEIS 1422 m

LAUREGNO LAUREIN 1182 m

MERANO MERAN 325 m

FALZEBEN 1621 m

VERDINES VERDINS 851 m

AVELENGO HAFLING 1290 m

CAMPOLASTA ASTFELD

POSTAL BURGSTALL 322 m

NALLES NALS

RENON RITTEN

VA L D ’ A D I G E E T S C H TA L

S. FELICE ST. FELIX 1279 m

S. GENESIO JENESIEN

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PASSO MENDOLA MENDELPASS 1363 m

SOPRABOLZANO OBERBOZEN 1221 m

BOLZANO BOZEN 265 m

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ORA AUER 238 m

ALDINO ALDEIN OCLINI JOCHGRIMM 1989 m REDAGNO RADEIN

FUNES VILLNÖSS 1280 m S. MADDALENA ST. MAGDALENA

CAREZZA

SEISER ALM

S. CRISTINA ST. CHRISTINA 1428 m

ALPE DI SIUSI

SASSOPIATTO PLATTKOFEL 2956 m

SASSOLUNGO LANGKOFEL 3181 m

PASSO LAVAZÉ 1800 m

2150 m

PAMPEAGO 1757 m GRUPPO DEL LATEMAR LATEMARGRUPPE 2846 m

CATINACCIO ROSENGARTEN 2981 m

LA VAL 1348 m

LONGARIÜ CAMPILL

PEDRACES 1324 m

SELVA VALGARDENA WOLKENSTEIN 1563 m

DANTERCEPIES

COL RODELLA 2485 m

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COL ALTO 2000 m

COLFOSCO 1645 m CORVARA 1568 m

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PASSO COSTALUNGA KARERPASS 1752 m

SELLAR ONDA PASSO GARDENA GRÖDNER JOCH 2121 m

PASSO SELLA SELLAJOCH 2244 m

LAGO DI CAREZZA KARERSEE

S. VIGILIO DI MAR ST. VIGIL ENNEBE 1201 m

COL RAISER 2203 m

PIZ SELLA 2284 m

Obereggen - Ski center Latemar OBEREGGEN 1550 m

MONTE S. PIETRO PETERSBERG 1389 m

PICCOLINO PIKULEIN

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VAL GARDENA GRÖDEN

PASSO NIGRA NIGERPASS 1688 m

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S. MARTINO IN BADIA ST. MARTIN IN THURN 1127 m

2254 m CIAMPINOI

NOVA LEVANTE WELSCHNOFEN 1182 m

JOCHGRIMM

PASSO ERBE WÜRZJOCH 2004 m ANTERMOIA UNTERMOI

PASSO PIEVE DI MAREBBE ENNEBERG

ORTISEI ST. ULRICH 1236 m

SIUSI SEIS

TIRES TIERS 1023 m

VA L D ’ E G A E G G E N TA L

VA L B A D I A G A D E R T A L

SECEDA 2518 m

COLLEPIETRA STEINEGG

LAGO DI CALDARO KALTERER SEE

MAGRÈ MARGREID

S. PIETRO ST. PETER

RISCO REISCH

PLAN DE CORONES KRONPLATZ 2275 m

LONGEGA ZWISCHENWASSER

1060 m

CALDARO KALTERN

VAL D’ADIGE ETSCHTAL

LAION LAJEN 1102 m

S. LORENZO DI SEBATO ST. LORENZEN 813 m

ONIES ONACH

M. FANA PFANNENSPITZE 2507 m

CASTELROTTO KASTELRUTH

FIÈ VÖLS 880m

LUSON LÜSEN 1050 m

PLANCIOS PALMSCHOSS 1760 m

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BRUNICO BRUNEC 838 m

CASTELDARNE EHRENBURG

VAL CROCE KEUZTAL

VILLANDRO VILLANDERS

1004 m

TRAMIN TERMENO

VA L D ’ I S A R C O E I S AC K TA L

FALZES PFALZEN

CHIENES KIENS 835 m

Plose

PLOSE 2465 m

alpe di siusi

PRATO ISARCO BLUMAU

CORTACCIA KURTATSCH

BRESSANONE BRIXEN 567 m

Kronplat

VANDOIES VINTL VA L P U S T E R I A P U S T E R T A L

S. ANDREA ST. ANDRÄ

CHIUSA KLAUSEN COLLALBO KLOBENSTEIN 1154 m

RIO DI PUSTERIA MÜHLBACH 770 m

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VELTURNO FELDTHURNS 851 m

TERENTO TERENTEN 1200 m

MARANZA MERANSEN 1414 m

S. MARTINO REINSWALD 1492 m

CIMA LAGO NERO SCHWARZSEESPITZE 2044 m

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FORTEZZA FRANZENSFESTE 747 m

CORNO DEL RENON RITTNER HORN 2260 m SCHNAUDERS

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FUNDRES PFUNDERS

VALS VALLES 1354 m

REINSWALD

1080 m

MELTINA MÖLTEN 1140 m

GARGAZZONE GARGAZON

BOSCORIVA UNTERREINSWALD

GITSCHBERG 2512 m

VA L L E D I F U N D R E S P F U N D E R E R TA L

MONTE MATTINA MORGENRAST 2351 m

SARENTINO SARNTHEIN 966 m

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PENNES PENS

PUNTA IVIGNA IFINGER 2552 m

MERANO 2000 MERAN 2000

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MARLENGO MARLING 363 m

MALGA GUAZZA SCHWEMMALM 2600 m

PUNTA CERVINA HIRZER 2781 m

PARCINES PARTSCHINS

LAPPAGO LAPPACH 1436 m

PRATI WIESEN 948 m

VIPITENO STERZING 948 m

MULES MAULS

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MONTE S.VIGILIO VIGILJOCH 1796 m

MUTEGG 2658 m

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PASSO GIOVO JAUFENPASS 2099 m

S. LEONARDO IN PASSIRIA ST. LEONHARD IN PASSEIER 693 m

SPONDIGNA SPONDINIG 887 m LASA LAAS

S. GIACOMO ST. JAKOB 1446 m

MONTE CAVALLO ROSSKOPF 2189 m

RACINES RATSCHINGS 1260 m STANGHE

GRUPPO DEL TESSA TEXELGRUPPE

CIMA VERTANA 3545 m

PASSO DEL BRENNERO BRENNERPASS 1370 m

LADURNS

Racines-giovo

MOSO IN PASSIRIA MOOS IN PASSEIER 1007 m

RIDANNA RIDNAUN

SLUDERNO SCHLUDERNS 919 m

VAL MARTELLO MARTELLTAL

INNSBRUCK

FLERES PFLERSCH 1246 m

VAL SENALES SCHNALSTAL

PRATO ALLO STELVIO PRAD 918 m

PASSO ROMBO TIMMELSJOCH 2491 m

SIMILAUN

CAPRONE KAPRON 1702 m

S. VALENTINO ALLA MUTA ST. VALENTIN A.D. HAIDE 1470 m

HAIDERSEE TRAFOI ALL'ORTLES BURGUSIO BURGEIS CLUSIO 1262 m SCHLEIS PASSO STELVIO 1064 m MALLES STILFSER JOCH MALS GLORENZA 2760 m SCI ESTIVO 1099 m GLURNS SOMMERSKILAUF KLEINBODEN 907 m ORTLES ORTLER 3905 m

CURON VENOSTA GRAUN

PALLA BIANCA WEISSKUGEL 3739 m

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ALPE DELLA MUTA HAIDER ALM 2150 m

WATLES 2557 m

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PIZ BOÈ 3151 m GRUPPO DEL SELLA SELLAGRUPPE SASS PORDOI 2950 m

BEC DE ROCES 2160 m

PASSO PORDOI PORDOIJOCH 2239 m

PIAN FRATACES 1715 m

CAMPOLONGOPASS PASSO CAMPOLONG 1875 m

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Useful Information

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Information & Booking Ortler Skiarena 15 family ski areas for beginners and advanced skiers around Ortler mountain offer a common ski pass giving access to 330 kilometres of diverse ski slopes.

Driving & Traffic Breakdown service A.C.I. RIVA DI TURES RAIN 1595 m

VA L L E A U R I N A A H R N TA L

(Italian Automobile Club): » Free call: 803 116 » www.aci.it

950 m

Motorway tolls

PASSO STALLE STALLERSATTEL 2052 m

CAMPO TURES SAND IN TAUFERS 865 m ANTERSELVA DI SOPRA ANTHOLZ OBERTAL

CAMINATA KEMATEN 857 m

Tolls (charged per kilometre) apply on the motorway running from the Brenner Pass via Bolzano/Bozen to Salorno/Salurn. Take a ticket from the machine before entering the motorway and pay on exit. Payment can be made in cash or by credit card.

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ANTERSELVA DI MEZZO ANTHOLZ MITTERTAL 1241 m S. MADDALENA ST. MAGDALENA 1144 m

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HELM MONTE ELMO 2433 m STIERGARTEN 2092 m

DOBBIACO TOBLACH 1242 m

PRATO A.DRAVA WINNEBACH 1431 m SAN CANDIDO INNICHEN 1175 m

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KREUZBERGPASS PASSO MONTE CROCE 1640 m

SESTO SEXTEN 1310 m

VA L F I S C A L I N A F I S C H L E I N TA L

PRATO PIAZZA PLATZWIESE 2000 m

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BAGNI DI BRAIES VECCHIA BAD ALTPRAGS 1400 m

LAGO DI BRAIES PRAGSER WILDSEE CRODA DEL BECCO SEEKOFEL 2810 m

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Most short-stay car parks where a charge is payable are signed with a blue border; most localities also offer specially designated parking areas and garages. There is often out of town free parking and sometimes a shuttle service into the centre.

CARBONIN SCHLUDERBACH LA VILLA 1433 m

There is an extensive filling station network and practically every other filling station also offers LPG (GPL). The only hydrogen filling station is located in Bolzano/Bozen.

For full details on sustainable mobility see www.greenmobility.bz.it.

Taxis CRISTALLO 3221 m

S. CASSIANO 1537 m

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Traffic regulations In principle the following speed limits apply on roads: » Within built-up areas: 50 km/h » State roads: 90 km/h » Motorways: 130 km/h A luminous safety vest must be kept in the car.

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Taxis are usually available at major train stations. Otherwise it is advisable to ask for the number of the taxi service at your hotel. » Taxi office Bolzano/Bozen: +39 0471 981 111 » Taxi office Merano/Meran: +39 0473 212 013

Weather Forecasts, mountain weather, snow reports

South Tyrol’s weather service Information: phone +39 0471 270 555 meteo@provinz.bz.it www.provinz.bz.it/wetter

Health If you have to visit the doctor during your holiday, a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) is sufficient for EU citizens. It is advisable to pay the costs yourself immediately and to claim this back from your insurance or health fund, dependent on adequate cover. There are numerous pharmacies throughout South Tyrol: normal opening times are Monday to Friday (9 am – 1 pm, 4 – 7 pm) and Saturday (9 am – 1 pm). In addition certain pharmacies are open over weekends and on public holidays.

The largest of the seven public hospitals is located in Bolzano/Bozen. » Doctors, duty pharmacists and hospitals: www.sabes.it

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Emergency Numbers

Practical Apps

» Country code for Italy: 0039 » Rescue service & mountain rescue: 118 » European emergency number: 112 » Carabinieri: 112 » Police: 113 » Fire brigade: 115

South Tyrol Mobile Guide Accommodation finder, top attractions, weather forecast...

Mountain Guides

Winter tyres & snow chains Winter tyres are compulsory on all major roads throughout South Tyrol from 15 November until 15 April inclusive. Vehicles are only permitted on roads in conditions of snow, slush or ice with winter tyres or snow chains. Road signs provide the relevant information and must be complied with.

For current information: www.provinz.bz.it/verkehr

Pass Roads The border crossings over the Brenner and Reschen Passes are open all year round.

Other passes, such as the Timmelsjoch, Penser Joch and Stilfser Joch passes are closed in the winter months.

For up-to-date road and traffic information: » www.provinz.bz.it/verkehr » phone +39 0471 200 198

Filling stations

TRE CIME DI LAVAREDO DREI ZINNEN 3003 m

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» Local public transport: www.sii.bz.it, Call Centre: 840 000 471 » Train information Italy: www.trenitalia.it » Mobilcard Südtirol (multi-day passes): www.mobilcard.info

S. PIETRO ST. PETER 1366 m

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Interactive route planner with all the details for getting there by car, train, bus and plane: www.suedtirol.info/gettingthere

Südtirol Information Piazza della Parrocchia, 11 I-39100 Bolzano/Bozen phone +39 0471 999 999 info@suedtirol.info www.suedtirol.info

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How To Get There

For questions about accommodation, booking, leisure activities, events:

Dolomiti Superski The ski pass covers 12 valleys in the Dolomites, giving access to 1,200 kilometres of unique ski runs, including World Cup slopes and circular tours. Lots of great skiing is guaranteed.

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South Tyrol Trekking Guide South Tyrol's best hiking and trekking tours

Association of South Tyrolean Mountain Guides: www.bergfuehrer-suedtirol.it

Accommodation

The Culturonda®Family App Everyday culture, wine culture and lifestyles in the Dolomites from 12 different perspectives

» All accommodation: www.suedtirol.info » Active holidays: www.vitalpina.info » Farm holidays: www.roterhahn.it » Barrier-free holidays: www.suedtirolfueralle.it » Belvita Leading Wellness Hotels: www.belvita.it » Bike hotels: www.bikehotels.it » Family hotels: www.familienhotels.com » Private rooms: www.suedtirolprivat.com » Winehotels: www.vinumhotels.com

Public Holidays » New Year‘s Day (01.01.) » Epiphany (06.01.) » Easter Monday » Liberation Day (25.04.) » Labour Day (01.05.) » Whit Monday » Republic Day (02.06.) » Ascension Day (15.08.) » All Saints’ Day (01.11.) » Feast of the Immaculate Conception (08.12.) » Christmas (25 & 26.12.)

South Tyrol Architecture App Local places of interest with information about buildings, planners, and events

South Tyrol Weather Weather forecast, local weather, mountain weather, precipitation and lightning, satellite images, webcams…

Südtirol ToGo Timetable information to your mobile for local public transport (bus, train, cable cars and lifts)

South Tyrol for all More than 600 facilities and carefully evaluated services for a barrier-free stay

Emergency medical South Tyrol Over 100 pharmacies and medicine dispensaries in South Tyrol with up-to-date information

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Bus transfers from the airports Verona, Venice, Treviso, Milan, Bergamo, Innsbruck, Munich Car from the north/south: A22 from the east: E66/SS49 from the west: SS40/SS38

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Train from the north Innsbruck > Vipiteno> Bolzano from the west Zernez > Merano > Bolzano from the east Lienz > Brunico > Bressanone > Bolzano from the south Verona > Bolzano

Mobilcard With the Mobilcard you can enjoy unlimited and flexible travel by public transport throughout the province.

Mobilcard 1 day/3 days/7 days www.mobilcard.info

Car hire

Car rental is 23.indd 1 available in all the major towns and cities in South Tyrol.

IDM Südtirol – DESIGN: W13, Bolzano TEXT: Margret Hoerl TRANSLATION: Gareth Norbury, Die Sprachdienstleister, PRODUCTION: Lukas Nagler PHOTOGRAPHY: IDM Südtirol/Alessandro Trovati, Alex Filz, Christian Brecheis, Clemens Zahn, Daniel Geiger, Dietmar Denger, Freddy Planinschek, Frieder Blickle, Helmuth Rier, Max Lautenschläger, Oscar da Riz, Sebastian Stocker, Stefanie Angerer, Stefano Scatà, Stefan Schütz, Ivo Corrà, Thomas Grüner, Valentin Pardeller; Cascade Campo Tures; Dolomiti Superski/Harald Wisthaler; Giardini di Castel Trauttmansdorff/Marion Gelmini; Hotel Jagdhof/ Kirsten Sörries; Letizia Ragaglia/Silva Corvetta; Merano Marketing/Frieder Blickle; Museion/Othmar Seehauser, Proiezione „Karl auf der Mauer“, Othmar Prenner; Ortler Skiarena/Alex Filz; Museo Archeologico dell’Alto Adige/Oskar Verant; Strutture Trasporto Alto Adige SpA/René Riller; Consorzio Turistico Alta Badia/Freddy Planinschek; Consorzio Turistico Alta Pusteria/Thomas Grüner; Associazione turistica Val Passiria/L’emozione del Passo Rombo; Associazione turistica Solda; Terme Merano/Gigi Sommese; Azienda di Soggiorno e Turismo di Bolzano/Alex Filz; Vitalpina Hotels Südtirol/Stefano Scatà; Val Venosta Marketing/Frieder Blickle PRINTING: Karo Druck, Bolzano EDITION: 2016

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S端dtirol Information Piazza della Parrocchia, 11 I-39100 Bolzano/Bozen phone: +39 0471 999 999 info@suedtirol.info www.suedtirol.info