Summer in South Tyrol

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• Summer in South Tyrol means holidays in the heart of the UNESCO site of the Dolomites, offering lots of nature and charming villages.
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• The almost 3,000 m high Three Peaks of Lavaredo in the Upper Val Pusteria represent the unique symbol of the Sesto Dolomites.
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• Lake Anterselva, a mountain lake at about 1,650 m a.s.l., is surrounded by the majestic peaks of the Vedrette di Ries-Aurina Nature Park.
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• Approx. 30 km away there’s Lake Braies, known as the "Pearl among Dolomite lakes", a real natural treasure.
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• The cute Haflinger or Avelignesi horses, here in front of the St. Katherine Chapel near Avelengo, owe their name to this small village.
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• Also a ride with one of the South Tyrolean cable cars is an advenure, here the panoramic view on the Earth Pyramids near Tirolo village.
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• The Stanghe Gorge near Vipiteno is a natural highlight, a gorge digged 15 m deep into the relatively soft marble.
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• With a drop of almost 100 metres, the Parcines Waterfall is one of the most impressive waterfalls of the entire Alpine area.
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• The Sopranes Lakes round tour is a popular mountain tour in high summer, taking you to the largest high alpine lake district in South Tyrol.
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• The hike through the Rio delle Foglie Gorge in the south of South Tyrol, however, makes you discover the "Grand Canyon of South Tyrol".
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• The South Tyrolean mountain huts, such as the Gönneralm near Perca in the Val Pusteria valley, invite to a traditional snack with speck.
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• Culinary delicacies await you between the taverns in the valleys - including star-rated restaurants - and the mountain huts.
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• The two beautiful and well-known Monticolo Lakes near Appiano invite to a pleasant walk, a refreshing bath or a MTB tour.
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• Famous Lake Caldaro: The warmest bathing lake of the Alps is a real paradise for surfers, swimmers, sailors and stand up paddlers.
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• Most of the South Tyrolean villages offer a public swimming pool, such as the open-air pool in the sports area of the Val Passiria valley.
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• The challenging Brigata Tridentina Route, the most frequented via ferrata of the Dolomites, can be found in the Alta Badia area.
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• Tee shot between orchards and mountains… 8 facilities invite you to play golf, including the 9-hole course "The Blue Monster" in Appiano.
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• Motorcyclists can look forward to great tours, including the one to the Passo dello Stelvio mountain pass at 2,757 m a.s.l.
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• No area all over Europe presents as many castles as Appiano and surroundings does, including beautiful Appiano Castle and Boymont Castle.
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• Holidays with children turn into an adventure in South Tyrol, between high-rope courses, swimming pools and animal experiences.
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• Farm holidays: More than 1,200 accommodations in South Tyrol - with and without animals - offer an unforgettable stay in natural settings.
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• Bad weather? The medieval Arcades of Bolzano are perfect for a shopping tour, or you plan a visit to Roncolo Castle, the "Painted Castle".
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• The traditional Sacred Heart Fires in June have a long tradition, dating back to the Tyrolean freedom fights and Andreas Hofer.
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