South Tyrol, Italy Travel Guide

South Tyrol in Italy lies in the heart of the majestic Dolomite mountain range in the Southern Alps. The region has an interesting mixture of Italian, Austrian and German culture and this multi-cultural identity remains a large part of its fascination. In winter, South Tyrol becomes a popular ski region, and its resorts are more family-friendly and nurturing than the glamorous, yet somewhat competitive slopes of the French Alps. You can bring your kids to South Tyrol for their first ski trip and to help build their confidence on the slopes. 


Table of Contents:


South Tyrol - Culture - Location & Orientation - Climate & When to Visit - Sightseeing Highlights - Bozen (Bolzano) - South Tyrol Museum of Archaeology - Messner Mountain Museum - Val Gardena - Castel Trostburg - Meran (Merano) - Trauttmansdorff Castle - Sterzing (Vipiteno) - Reschensee - Kaltern (Caldaro) - Bruneck (Brunico) - Brixen (Bressanone) - Abbey of Neustift - Klausen (Chiusa) - Stelvio National Park - Recommendations for the Budget Traveller - Places to Stay - Kolpinghaus Meran - Hotel Ariston - Hotel am Reschensee - Smart Hotel Saslong - Farm Holidays in South Tyrol - Places to Eat - Paulaner Stuben Restaurant - Exil Lounge Cafe - Forsterbrau Restaurant - Chalet Gerard Restaurant - Steinbock Restaurant - Places to Shop - Loacker - Glass Art Affair - Ladina - Pur Sudtirol Meran Genussmarkt - Christmas Markets