Experiencing South Tyrol...!

Excursion tips in the surroundings!

• Dolomites… a symbol of South Tyrol The Dolomites attract visitors with their unique interplay of colours: they dazzle at sunrise in the morning, and glow in a wonderful red colour at sunset in the evening! The Dolomite round tour leads through the Fassa, Gardena and Badia Valleys and offer unique views and cultural information! The Bletterbach Canyon also contributes to the beauty of the Dolomites.
• Alpe di Siusi is the highest alpine plateau in Europe with fascinating flora, fauna, and impressive mountain scenery!
• Bolzano, the capital of South Tyrol, is only a 20 minute drive: Enjoy strolling beneath the town arbours, Walther Square, the Dome, the fruit market, shops, numerous cafés and museums. A highlight is a visit to the Museum of Archaeology in Bolzano with the glacier mummy Ötzi, the Ice Man. Definitely worth a visit are the Nature Museum and the Museion – the Museum of Modern Art.
• Caldaro Lake: During your South Tyrol holidays you should visit Caldaro Lake at least once! This is the warmest lake in the Alps reaching temperatures of 25° in summer. The lake is idyllically embedded into the green landscape, and is home to many birds.  Excursions possible with taxi/bus!
• Merano & Trauttmansdorff Castle: The spa town of Meran/Merano attracts visitors with the new Thermal Baths, the Botanic Gardens – awarded the most beautiful gardens in Italy a few years ago, the Touriseum, its Mediterranean climate, and numerous cultural events! Excursions possible with taxi/bus
• Lake Garda: The biggest lake in northern Italy awaits you for a round tour under olive trees and lemon groves, past residential areas and summer residences of important poets and adventurers. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and Gabriele d'Annunzio loved to write their poems here. You should hike or drive up the surrounding mountains to enjoy a fantastic view of the lake. Families will enjoy themselves in the Nature Park, in the adventure park Gardaland or in the Caneva World water park. Excursions possible with taxi/bus!
• A day excursion to the cultural city Verona has something romantic to it. Not only is the city a lively economic centre with a beautiful old town, it is first and foremost the city of the biggest love story of all time – Romeo and Juliet. The birth place of Juliet attracts visitors from all over the world.  Opera shows are organised in the Arena during the summer months. The Arena was once the venue for gladiator fights. You can purchase opera tickets with or without a bus journey in the travel agencies of your holiday village. To the Opera programme in Verona. Excursions possible with taxi/bus!
• Venice – the city of lagoons: You can visit Venice during a day excursion and enjoy the boat trip from Canale Grande to Marco Square, visit Doge's Palace, Murano Island, Marco Church, Rialto Bridge, or simply enjoy the special flair in this city. Excursions possible with taxi/bus!
• Innsbruck: The capital of Tyrol is located 120 km from Bolzano and ideal for a day excursion. Renowned sights in Innsbruck are the "Golden Roof", the Hofkirche Church, the Berg-Isel ski jump, and Ambras Castle!  Excursions possible with taxi/bus!