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Merano (Meran) was one of the most fashionable spa towns of the Habsburg Empire and captivates with its mild climate, promenades and Art Nouveau architecture. Above the town lie the Gardens of Trauttmansdorff Castle, an award-winning botanical garden with plants from all over the world. The Therme Meran spa lies right in the centre.HighlightsBotanical Gardens of Trauttmansdorff CastleMild climate and spa promenadeTherme Meran…

Bolzano (Bozen) is the capital of South Tyrol and blends alpine and Mediterranean influences, visible in the arcaded lanes of the old town and the surrounding vineyards. Its most famous resident is Ötzi, the more than 5,000-year-old Iceman, on display in the South Tyrol Museum of Archaeology. Three cable cars lead up to the surrounding plateaus.HighlightsÖtzi in the South Tyrol Museum of ArchaeologyMedieval…

The Kalterer See (Lago di Caldaro) in South Tyrol’s Unterland is considered one of the warmest bathing lakes in the Alps, reaching summer temperatures that alpine lakes rarely offer. It lies in the middle of the wine-growing area along the South Tyrolean Wine Road, surrounded by vines and orchards.HighlightsOne of the warmest bathing lakes in the AlpsLocation on the South Tyrolean Wine RoadVineyard and orchard landscapeReed belt…

The Lago di Tenno above Riva del Garda stands out for its glowing turquoise-blue and a small island, and is considered one of the most beautiful lakes in Trentino. Nearby lies the medieval stone village of Canale di Tenno with the Cascata del Varone, a waterfall gorge carved into the rock.HighlightsGlowing turquoise-blue…

Thanks to strict protection since the 1960s, Lac d'Annecy is one of the cleanest lakes in Europe, with the picturesque old town of Annecy. Highlights: very clear, clean bathing water, old town…

Lac du Bourget near Aix-les-Bains is the largest natural lake lying entirely in France, with the Hautecombe Abbey on its western shore. Highlights: largest natural lake entirely in France, abbey…