Category: Sights & attractions
Castles, gorges, historic towns and spectacular viewpoints , the Alps are full of rewarding places to visit. Here you will find sights across all six Alpine countries, from famous landmarks to quiet insider tips.
At around 4,805 m, Mont Blanc (Italian Monte Bianco) is the highest mountain in the Alps and Central Europe. On the Italian side above Courmayeur, the modern Skyway Monte Bianco rotating cable car opens up the glacier world up to the Punta Helbronner at 3,466 m, with all-round views of the Matterhorn, Monte Rosa and Gran Paradiso.HighlightsHighest peak…
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Courmayeur lies at around 1,200 m right at the foot of Monte Bianco and is one of the most tradition-rich mountain resorts in Italy. The traffic-calmed pedestrian zone with stone houses, the Alpine museum and the proximity to Skyway, Val Veny and Val Ferret make it a fashionable starting point for summer and winter alike.HighlightsHistoric pedestrian zone with mountaineering traditionStarting point for…
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Cortina d’Ampezzo is regarded as the queen of the Dolomites and one of the most elegant mountain resorts in the Alps. At around 1,200 m, the town hosted the 1956 Winter Olympics and, together with Milan, is among the hosts of the 2026 Winter Games. All around rise famous peaks such as the Tofane, Cristallo and the nearby…
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The Lago di Misurina is the largest natural lake in the Ampezzo Dolomites and lies at around 1,750 m. Its still water reflects the surrounding peaks, including the Sorapis and the nearby Tre Cime, whose toll road begins here. The especially pure mountain air made Misurina an early recognised high-altitude health resort.HighlightsReflection of the Dolomite peaks…
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At around 56 km², the Seiser Alm is the largest high-altitude alpine meadow in Europe, a wide, gently rolling meadow landscape at about 1,700 to 2,300 m. Against the backdrop of the Schlern, Langkofel and Plattkofel it is a hiking paradise in summer and a cross-country and skiing paradise in winter. To protect the landscape, the…
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The Pragser Wildsee is considered the most beautiful of the Dolomite lakes. Its turquoise-green water, the wooden boathouse and the steeply rising Seekofel wall make it one of the most photographed places in the Alps. Because of the large crowds, access is time-regulated in summer; an easy hike leads around the lake.HighlightsTurquoise-green lake with…
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