outdoor

We went looking for all the sports-themed events which you can attend as spectator while you are on a holiday in South Tyrol. Tired of just observing? Well, then participate! Some of them offer this possibility and athletes are enthusiastically encouraged to do so. Place your bets Merano and environs Where: MeranoWhen: April – October…

Filomena and Amalia Oberschartner lived on the Plattnerhof until 1975 – without any electricity, gas or running water. Today, the farm in Renon is not only a witness to a time long past, but also a beekeeping museum and home to countless bees. Bees buzz past me as I walk up to the Beekeeping Museum.…

Thundering waterfalls, rushing torrents and an Alpine panorama that both captivates and frees you all at once. Rugged rocks that were shaped by nature and in the middle of all this: sculptures made by human hands. Come discover the Plima Gorge. The Val Martello in the Val Venosta is one of the most original valleys…

Sometimes you have to take a step back and look at things in order to get closer to them. The blogger and author couple Judith Niederwanger and Alexander Pichler have had exactly this experience. Not only do they want to capture the scenic diversity of South Tyrol – but with their photos they want to…

The heart beats faster and faster. Adrenaline shoots through the veins. The abyss stretches out below me while above mighty cliffs peer towards the sky. Click, clack – the carabiner is hooked in. And off you go on the via ferrata. Walking along the steel cable is becoming increasingly popular. We have scouted out the…

What are the ingredients of the perfect hike? Comfortable boots, fresh air, breath-taking mountains, mental fortitude and, as a reward, a genuine South Tyrolean snack with local cold cuts and cheeses. We went in search of the most evocative itineraries to alpine huts and shelters in South Tyrol for you. Mittager Mittager shelter This panoramic…

It is hard, but not rigid. Massive and compact yet extremely elegant due to its natural grain. Its trademark: versatility. Back in Roman times, exclusive Lasa marble lined the historic Via Claudia Augusta in the form of milestones. Today, you can find it in the monument to Queen Victoria in front of Buckingham Palace in…

It wouldn’t be summer without a refreshing swim outdoors. When the summer rays warm your skin, the Laghetto di Fiè, at the foot of the imposing Sciliar massif, turns into a panoramic swimming pool. Surrounded by nature, this pristine area is an inspiring mountain playground. Adults and children alike can enjoy rowing from one shore…

An unusual doctor roams the woods and meadows of Laces and it’s surroundings. During daily examinations with pickaxe and rake, Gabriel Tappeiner tends to bruises and scratches inflicted on the local hiking and mountain bike trails. It’s a good thing that Gabriel Tappeiner is one of those people who would rather be outdoors than in.…

Curves and hairpin turns, climbs and switchbacks at dizzying heights wind their way through the alpine landscape of South Tyrol. Here, crossing the mountain passes means discovering natural beauty, as well as the cultural and historical attractions that offer an authentic experience. Stelvio Pass -The queen of alpine roads The Stelvio pass, in the Ortles…