Enchanting lanscape at Alpe di Siusi, Dolomites
Whether it is for hiking or skiing I find the mountains always fascinating, no matter in which country or continent.
The Dolomites are special for many reasons and they are gorgeous every season of the year. Let’s start with winter and 5 good reasons to spend a holiday in a ski resort in the Dolomites:
@ Awesome views and landscapes
This might seem obvious, but I know lots of resorts where you can have great skiing and snowboarding and that’s it. To this respect Cortina d’Ampezzo, Corvara, Selva di Val Gardena and many other resorts are never disappointing
@ Great variety of possible activities
The Dolomites are not only a paradise for skiers and snowboarders.
Non-skiers can fully enjoy their vacations, choosing among the many activities that can be practiced. Ice skating, hiking and snowshoeing, wanderings by horse-drawn carriage, swimming, horse-riding, mountain-biking
The Dolomites are the perfect winter destination, for both skiers and non-skiers
Soothing and Pampering in the Dolomites
@ A Wellness paradise
If you’re looking for relax, soothing and pampering, then the Dolomites are the right place!
Lots of hotels – and not only the 5 stars ones – have wellness areas where you can enjoy sauna, Turkish bath, Spa treatments with flowery alpine meadows or wine or traditional massages
@ Excellent Food
Yummy Apfelstrudel
Italian cuisine is recognised as one of the best in the world, and the Dolomites region offers lots of restaurants featuring great chefs and excellent food.
Don’t miss Apfelstrudel (local apple pie), Knoedel (a bowl made of bread, cheese, spech and other ingredients which can be eaten either in broth or dressed with melted butter and cheese) and Game meat!
The region is also rich of traditional food products: apples, bread, speck, medicinal and aromatic plants, wine.
Sudtirol Traditional Costumes
@ Culture and tradition
The Dolomites region is rich in castles, typical villages or small towns and handicrafts.
In addition, especially in Suedtirol traditions still play a relevant role and it’s not unusual to see a procession to the church with people wearing the traditional costume.
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Do-it-yourself holidays in the Dolomites are not a problem: The areas is very well organized and getting around by public transportation is quite simple.
Additionally, Suedtirol region website is a very good and comprehensive source of information, where you’ll find lots of ideas!
Love the photo of the horse drawn sleigh! I had no idea there were sleigh rides here!
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I’ve been to the Dolomites quite a few times and I really like the Val Gardena area. Everything you write in your post is basically true. If skiing is your thing, you definitely need to check out the Dolomites.
One of my all time favourite winter resorts! I still dream about some of the meals we had there… sigh.
True, the Dolomites remain in one’s heart… So… just come back!
Year-round, the Alto Adige/Süd Tirol is one of my favorite regions in Italy. But then again, with a name like Lombardi, I’m just a tad biased. I really love the best of Italy/Germanic Europe in a cultural and linguistic salad bowl with gorgeous scenery to boot. Happy travels.
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Thanks for stopping by and commenting, Ann. Yes, the cultural mix in Suedtirol is really fantastic! Although I would say that they’re more similar to Austrian than to Italians… Cheers!
I wait for you! You’ll love the place!
i have not been.. but if i drop lead weight hints maybe the guy will take me, come vacation time! mwuahaha
I agree; this is a beautiful part of Italy.
Thanks for your comment. I love this region, although (and because) it is more similar to Austria than to the rest of Italy. Love how in the Dolomites everything is clean and neat and cute. It brings me back to my youth, when I was living in a small mountain village in Switzerland…
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