Destinations

The Montafon in the south of Vorarlberg lies nestled between the Silvretta, Rätikon and Verwall and combines several ski areas with a dense network of trails. The main town Schruns was a favourite haunt of Ernest Hemingway. Over the valley the Silvretta High Alpine Road leads to the Bielerhöhe. Highlights…

Andalo lies on the Paganella plateau between the Brenta Dolomites and Lake Garda and is a popular family ski and hiking area. From the summit of the Paganella at 2,125 m the view reaches far over the Brenta to Lake Garda. In summer, bike trails and the nearby Lago di…

The Thunersee between Thun and Interlaken is lined with several castles, including Oberhofen Castle right on the shore. Above the lake rises the Niesen, the striking pyramid with the longest staircase in the world. On the north shore the St. Beatus Caves lead into the mountain. Highlights Oberhofen Castle on…

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

The Brienzersee east of Interlaken captivates with its intense turquoise blue. On its shore the Giessbach Falls plunge into the lake over several tiers, and the historic Brienz Rothorn Railway, Switzerland's last steam cog railway, runs up. By the village of Brienz lies the Ballenberg open-air museum. Highlights Intense turquoise-blue…

Trento, the capital of Trentino, is known for the Council of Trent (16th century) and its well-preserved townscape with the Castello del Buonconsiglio and fresco-adorned palazzi. The modern science museum MUSE by Renzo Piano and the surrounding mountains make the city versatile. Highlights Castello del Buonconsiglio Wissenschaftsmuseum MUSE (Renzo Piano)…

First, at 2,168 m above Grindelwald, is an adventure mountain before the backdrop of the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau. The First Cliff Walk, a walkway suspended from the rock face, and attractions such as the First Flyer and Trottibike complement classic high trails. A popular destination is the mountain lake…

The Kalterer See in the South Tyrolean lowlands is regarded as one of the warmest bathing lakes in the Alps and reaches bathing temperatures in summer that Alpine lakes otherwise rarely offer. It lies in the middle of the wine country on the South Tyrolean Wine Road, surrounded by vines…

The Lötschental is considered one of the most unspoilt high valleys in the Alps. Long reachable only by mule tracks, it preserved old customs such as the fearsome Tschäggättä masks of carnival. Today trails and the Lötschberg open up the valley before the backdrop of the Bietschhorn and glaciers. Highlights…

Gröden is one of the best-known Dolomite valleys and part of the famous Sellaronda ski circuit around the Sella massif. Above the valley rise the Langkofel and the striking plateau of the Seceda. Gröden is also a centre of Ladin culture and a centuries-old woodcarving tradition. Highlights Part of the…

Leukerbad is the largest thermal-spa village in the Alps; every day millions of litres of around 51-degree spring water bubble out of the mountain into numerous baths. Above the village the historic Gemmi Pass leads on foot or by cable car into the Bernese Oberland. A backdrop of vertical rock…

Bolzano 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 over 5,000-year-old Iceman, on display in the South Tyrol Museum of Archaeology. Three cable cars lead up…