Ski holidays South Tyrol

South Tyrol is one of the most famous Italy ski resorts, as mountain landscapes here are just gorgeous; think of the magnificent Dolomites, the “most beautiful mountains in the world”. Even the UNESCO now agrees with this idea; that’s why these mountains were proclaimed “World Cultural Heritage” in June 2009!

South Tyrol isn’t a famous ski resort Italy just thanks to its breath-taking landscapes, but also thanks to its organization and good services to its guests. An example is the fact that Val Gardena occupies the first position in British and German tourism rankings; the nearby Alpe di Siusi does the same for Italy family holidays!

Moreover, did you know that the biggest and most modern ski zone in the world is located in Italy? It’s called “Dolomiti Superski” and occupies three touristic regions: Trentino, South Tyrol and Veneto. Here you can ski from November till April and play many other winter sports such as: snowboard, Nordic ski, skitours, sledging, snowshoe hiking tours, ice skating, hockey …and even “sleddog” and “skijöring”!

Spa and wellness in South Tyrol

English - speaking guests often think about Tuscany or Umbria when they dream about a spa wellness holiday in Italy; another very advisable region for a vacation under the sign of beauty and wellness is South Tyrol, where in winter it’s possible to combine  wellness treatments with skiing, and in summer with hiking!

Some South Tyrol wellness hotels are among the most luxurious in Italy and in fact this region hotels in the mountains are known for their attention to the guests’ exigencies, courtesy, cleanliness and the personnel competence. South Tyrol hotels offer Alpine and Oriental wellness treatments like: yoga, Ayurvedic or Tibetan massages, Reiki. Alpine wellness treatments are based on the therapeutic tradition of the mountains, based on ingredients such as milk, herbs, honey, fruits.

Guests wishing to cure more serious troubles, can book their holidays in Italy in the thermal cities of Merano, Rasun Anterselva, San Martino in Badia and Brennero; all these thermal baths enjoy an agreement with the National Health Service.

Holidays with your dog South Tyrol

Do you want to spend your vacations in Italy and you want to bring your dog along? No problem, South Tyrol is the ideal region for your holidays in Italy … even for your pets! This region is very well- equipped for them as well, as in a South Tyrol hotel your pets can usually find pet toys, pet food, bowls of water…and even a dog-sitter service! Sometimes it’s necessary to pay a supplement , sometimes your pets are accepted in your South Tyrol hotel for free…it’s always advisable to ask before booking.

One of the most advisable destinations for your holidays in the mountains with your pets is Valle Aurina, the northernmost valley in South Tyrol and Italy; here even an agility dog instructor is available and many hiking tours are suitable even for your pets! Merano and surroundings is also very advisable for your South Tyrol vacations with your pets, as some hiking tours are really easy, such as the “Waalwege” around the mountain resorts of Lagundo or Marlengo!
Moreover, a hotel is particularly "dog friendly" in Merano!

Welcome to South Tyrol!

Welcome to South Tyrol, the northernmost region of Italy. It lies at the Dolomites foot and it's the ideal destination for your Italy vacations in winter for skiing and in summer for hiking in Italy!

South Tyrol borders directly to Austria and it’s an officially bilingual region (Italian- German); part of the charm of this Italy holidays region lies in the fact that it’s the meeting point of two cultures, two languages and two mentalities. South Tyrol is infact the ideal compromise between the Italian “Dolce Vita” and the German efficiency and organization!

From November till April, you can spend your Italy ski holiday in two big ski zones: the “Ortler Skiarena”, in the Western part of South Tyrol and the “ Dolomiti Superski” in the Eastern part this region; the famous Dolomites are located here! Golf fans can spend their golf holidays in winter as well, playing on a snowy “green” –called “white”, in this case!- in Valle Aurina.

In summer, South Tyrol is a true paradise for hiking holidays, mountain bike holidays, golf holidays and gourmet holidays in the mountains; some of the most famous Italy wines are from here!

Moreover, you can spend your family holidays or wellness holidays here all year round!