Location: Italy

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…

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 stretches far across the Brenta to Lake Garda. In summer, bike trails and the nearby Lago di Molveno beckon.HighlightsViewpoint summit Paganella (2,125 m)View…

Breuil-Cervinia lies at around 2,000 m on the Italian south side of the Matterhorn, here called Monte Cervino. The resort is a well-known high-mountain ski area with glacier pistes and is linked to Zermatt over the Theodul Pass, so you can ski across the border between Italy and Switzerland.HighlightsItalian south side of the Matterhorn (Monte Cervino)High-altitude glacier ski areaSki link with…

The Forte di Bard is a mighty 19th-century fortress that guards the valley entrance to the Aosta Valley. Today it houses, among other things, the Museum of the Alps and changing exhibitions; panoramic lifts open up the complex. The fortress also became known as a film location.HighlightsMighty 19th-century fortressMuseum of the AlpsPanoramic lifts and exhibitionsWell-known film locationGood to…

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…

Cogne is one of the finest gateways into the Gran Paradiso National Park. Through the Valnontey side valley, trails lead into the realm of ibex and chamois, and near the hamlet of Lillaz the Cascate di Lillaz waterfalls tumble over several tiers. In winter Cogne is a well-known cross-country skiing centre.HighlightsGateway into the Gran ParadisoCascate di Lillaz waterfallsIbex…