Top 10 Things to Do in Alto Adige

Submitted by Alessandro Bertini on Thu, 2011-06-09 08:45

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From trekking to artistic attractions, from tasting local produce and visiting the renowned thermal spas, Alto Adige offers tourist infinite possibilities. Here are some of our suggestions of what to do so you don’t miss out anything in this beautiful region.

Alto Adige offers tourists so many opportunities that it is difficult to filter the 10 best proposals of things to do in this region. Let’s give it a go!

1. Stay in a “maso”, the typical farming companies of Altro Adige, where you can enjoy a local breakfast including blackberry or raspberry jam, strudel, honey, yogurt, cereals, cheeses and hams, including “speck”.

2. Trekking around one the many pathways of Stelvio Park, a real paradise for excursions searching for marmots, ibexes and golden eagles.

3. Visit Bolzano, the Italian/German “capital of two souls”, with its beautiful Walther piazza and Duomo.

4. A trip to Resia Lake, where from its waters (iced over in winter) arise the bell-tower of the ancient village, Curon Venosta.

5. Take a journey discovering the castles, starting at Castel Roncolo, known as the “illustrated castle” due to its spectacular series of frescoes and interior decorations.

6. A car journey along the Grande Strada delle Dolomiti, admiring the mountainous scenery and valley, Isarco Valley.

7. A trip of the “wine route” (Weinstrasse) with vineyards and fruit orchards in the background, alternated with castles, cantinas and wine-shops.

8. Stop and enjoy the fabulous sunset on the rose-coloured cliffs of Catinaccio-Rosengarten.

9. Stop at Merano and relax at the famous thermal spa.

10. Tour Brixen, especially during the week before Christmas, when the main square is animated with some of the most beautiful Christmas markets in Italy.