Destinations

Sölden in the rear Ötztal is one of Austria’s best-known glacier ski resorts, with pistes above 3,000 m. The futuristic Gaislachkogl summit station houses the 007 Elements experience on the James Bond film Spectre, which was filmed here. In summer the Ötztal Glacier Road, Austria’s highest panoramic road, leads up.HighlightsGlacier ski area above 3,000 m007 Elements at the GaislachkoglÖtztal…

The Tofane are the striking mountain massif above Cortina d’Ampezzo; the Tofana di Mezzo reaches 3,244 m. The Freccia nel Cielo cable car leads in several sections almost to the summit. The famous World Cup downhill runs and the staging of Olympic ski races (1956 and 2026) make the area Cortina’s alpine flagship.HighlightsTofana di Mezzo (3,244…

At 2,236 m, the Passo Giau is considered one of the most beautiful Dolomite passes and is ringed by striking peaks such as the Ra Gusela and the Nuvolau. The winding pass road is popular with motorcyclists and cyclists; from the top, scenic hikes with all-round views of the Ampezzo Dolomites start.HighlightsOne of the most beautiful Dolomite passesPeak backdrop Ra…

At around 1,900 m, the Lago di Sorapis glows an unreal turquoise thanks to fine glacial flour and can only be reached on foot. The popular hike from the Passo Tre Croci leads over partly exposed, cable-secured sections to the lake at the foot of the Sorapiss walls. Swimming is not allowed, to protect it.HighlightsUnreal turquoise glacial lakeHike from…

The Cinque Torri, the five towers, are a striking rock group near Cortina d’Ampezzo and a popular climbing area. Around the rocks stretches an open-air museum of the First World War with restored trenches and positions. A chairlift and easy paths make the area easily accessible.HighlightsStriking rock group for climbingFirst World War open-air museumEasily reached…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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 MUSE science museum by Renzo Piano and the surrounding mountains make the city versatile.HighlightsCastello del BuonconsiglioMUSE science museum (Renzo Piano)Historic old town with frescoesCouncil…

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…