Special Destinations: South Tyrol

Villages and Valleys | Services | Lodging | Links

The beautiful mountains and valleys of the Eastern Italian Alps, covered in forests, vineyards and orchards, with the craggy Dolomites towering in the distance. The strong Austrian roots of this area are recognized in the food, customs, dress and language of the people who call this corner of the world home. The Italian influence of the people who have moved here over the past century has given the region a unique and wonderful blend of the two cultures.

In the mountains you'll find numerous trails for hiking, moutain biking, and world-class skiing, cows and goats grazing with bells clanking, and plenty of inns for refreshments along the way.

In the lower hills you'll find ancient castles, while nearby peasants tend their vineyards and orchards, dressed in the blue aprons typical of this area.

In the valleys and towns you'll find thermal spas, rivers for whitewater rafting, historic churches, night life and wonderful food and wine.

Everywhere you'll find the people friendly and welcoming. Enjoy!

Villages and Valleys Please select a place on the map or from the list below Kaltern | Lana/Vigiljoch | Mals | Meran | Passeirertal | Schnalstal | Tisens | Ultental

Services

Your partner in the South Tyrol A full-service travel agency located in Lana, in the heart of the South Tyrol. Gapp Touristik is staffed with friendly, competent professionals who know the area intimately and who are eager to make your trip to their homeland very special.

Lodging

Our favorites Suggestions from fellow travelers Other lodging of interest

Our favorites

Hotel Weingarten **** Country hotel with all amenities, in the beautiful wine country.

Hotel Graf von Meran *** Centrally-located historic hotel with all modern conveniences, excellent restaurants and friendly atmosphere. See what one fellow traveler had to say...

Other lodging of interest

Hotel Pöder **** Traditional, friendly hotel in central Lana.

Apparthotel Greif *** All the modern conveniences in a well-situated historic hotel, ideally located for hiking and skiing.

Apparthotel Zirm *** An apartment hotel specially designed for sport holidays.

Hotel Firn *** Tyrolean hotel in the village of Madonna di Senales.

Hotel Hillebrand *** Charming hotel in the vineyards, with all comforts and conveniences

Hotel Passeirerhof *** Well-appointed hotel in the heart of a sports oriented valley.

Hotel Schweigl *** Quiet hotel in the friendly village of St. Walburg.

Berghotel Grawand ** Ski resort at the top station of the cable car in the Schnalstal/Val Senales.

Schloss Fahlburg ** 12th century romantic castle, perfect for weddings, meetings, etc.

[back to top]

Last modified: 01/06/2000 04:13:27 PM
Home Special Destinations Great Places to Stay Our Itineraries Stories and Photos Nifty Resources Site Info Search

Send mail to webmaster@portafortuna.com with questions or comments about this web site.