Coolcation: A refreshing summer in South Tyrol

The Ahrntal Valley is one of the most authentic valleys in South Tyrol—perfect for those seeking a cool and quiet summer. With over 80 peaks rising above 3,000 metres, a coolcation here means walking in freedom, breathing pure mountain air and letting yourself be amazed by unspoiled nature.

n the Sarntal Valley, the coolness of summer is found among silent forests, ancient farms and the enchanting Lake Durnholzer See. Traditional costumes reflect the valley’s living identity, while the local cuisine reaches starry heights.

In the Ultental Valley, summer carries the scent of wood and hay. Ancient larch trees—some of the oldest in Europe—preserve the silence of an authentic valley. Peaceful trails, traditional farms and unspoiled nature make this the ideal retreat for a regenerating coolcation, where every step brings you back to what truly matters.

The Martelltal Valley is made for those who love the thin air and quiet of high altitudes. Among alpine lakes, silent pastures and views of the Ortles, summer flows here at a slow, natural pace. A coolcation in the Martelltal Valley is time for yourself—far from the heat and the noise.

The Gsiesertal Valley is wide, open and discreet. Here, summer flows gently through high meadows, light-filled forests and trails that climb without haste. The mountain huts along the way offer simple, authentic breaks, and the peaks open up to wide horizons. It’s the perfect place for those seeking silence, pure air and time to savour slowly.

In the Antholzertal Valley, summer smells of forest and shines in the deep blue of the lake. The trails lead high up, through panoramic refuges, glaciers and majestic peaks. Here, coolness isn’t something you look for—it’s something you live. A coolcation means tranquillity, high mountains and pure nature.

Ritten is one of South Tyrol’s first holiday destinations—a sunny, breezy plateau where summer is lived lightly. Here, you reach the heights without a car, walking through forests, meadows and sweeping views of the Dolomites. The air is fresh, the pace unhurried, the beauty authentic. A coolcation where tradition meets freedom.

Truden, Altrei and Aldein are three small villages nestled in the forests of the Trudner Horn Nature Park. Here, summer means shaded trails, cool gorges and mountain huts where time slows down. In Altrei, you can rediscover lupin coffee, roasted according to ancient rural tradition. A coolcation that tastes of silence, fresh air and untouched landscapes.

The Pflerschtal Valley is a quiet, secluded valley at the foot of the Rhaetian Alps. Dense forests, refreshing waterfalls and trails winding through meadows and rock form a pure, essential landscape—far from the noise. At higher altitudes, mountain huts and refuges offer sweeping views of the peaks. A coolcation here means slow steps, thin air and a mountain that gently invites silence.

The valleys of Ratschings, Jaufen and Ridnaun run parallel—silent and deep—through shady forests and high pastures. Here, summer follows the rhythm of long hikes, peaceful stops at mountain huts and the sound of water cascading down from the mountains. These valleys guard old mines, alpine pastures and quiet, little-trodden trails.

The Langtaufers Valley and Rojental Valley open up in silence at the heart of the Vinschgau region. These are high, sparsely inhabited valleys, where trails cross sunlit meadows, clear streams and old stone farms. Here, you walk in peace—surrounded only by larches, marmots and wide-open horizons. An essential coolcation for those seeking silence, altitude and unfiltered nature.

The Dolomites are the essence of the alpine summer: clear days, skies that feel close and rocks that shift colour with the light. Here, coolness is an everyday privilege. Climb up high, leave the asphalt behind and let the jagged peaks guide your way. A coolcation of natural beauty, altitude and silence.