Mystical lakes, enchanted places, ancient walls with a long history: these places leave a mark.
The sunken bell tower in the Reschensee lake is amazing. Embedded within the Kronplatz mountain, the Reinhold Messner Museum is unique. The ice holes in the porphyry rock releasing cold air, are unusual. South Tyrol is rich in mysterious places like Karersee lake. Hiking in mysterious places like the Witches’ Benches on the Seiser Alm high plateau. And in atmosphperic corners- either man-made or natural.
Imbued with history, unique and enchanting
Barely a hundred years ago, a village existed here. In order to create a hydroelectric reservoir, Reschen/Resia and Graun were flooded. The bell tower is immutable and it emerges from the water. Today, the lake in the Vinschgau/ Val Venosta valley is a meeting place for kitesurfers. Moreover, the Netflix series Curon was filmed here.
A UNESCO World Heritage Site - world-reknowned and probably the most majestic rock massif in the Dolomites.
On hiking trails, climbing routes or vie ferrate: how to conquer the landmark of the Dolomites is your choice. They still stand, like mounuments - it’s on these three obelisks that mountaineering legends Paul Grohmann, Franz Innerkofler and Peter Salcher heralded the beginning of alpinism. Why in this place? You'll find it out, if you are....
Europe’s largest high alpine pasture, it is also a Nature Park and meeting place for sports enthusiasts
It is not surprising that witches once chose the area around the Hochalm high alpine pasture and the majestic Schlern mountain for their nocturnal gatherings. An unconventional atmosphere and - above all - the view of the Dolomites UNESCO World Heritage up here for good. How to experience them to the fullest? On foot or by mountain bike.
Enter a world where everything grows.
Autumn camellias, hemp palms, cacti or lotus flowers: not only botanical rarities, but also animals like parrots or rabbits, artists' pavilions and a botanical underworld can be explored in the "most beautiful garden in the world". The most unforgettable view of the surroundings is from Matteo Thun's Gucker.
The unusual sand formations can be found on Ritten/Renon in three different ravines.
Formed during the Ice Age, these natural monuments grow in height after each precipitation: made of moraine clay they haver shape that seems man-made. Observe them before nature takes them back.
In order to best protect such unique places, we recommend travelling by public transportation. In South Tyrol there is a well-developed transport network that connects all villages. Sit on the train, in the bus or cable car. Lay back and reach the most beautiful places. Environmentally conscious and comfortable
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