Val Venosta South Tyrol
Val Venosta South Tyrol lies in the Nord- Western part of this region. It offers unique mountain landscapes, which can´t be easily forgotten. A visit to Val Venosta (German: Vinschgau, Ladin Val Venuesta) is worth in every season. This South Tyrolean valley offers much to see: an example is the Castelbello (German: Kastelbell) castle, which dates back to the 13th century. In the heart of Val Venosta lies the mountain resort of Laces (German: Latsch), famous for having hosted the sledge World Championships in 2005, precisely in the Tascher Sheperds´ Hut ski zone. Fruit farming is also one of the strongest points in Val Venosta South Tyrol. The famous ski resort of Solda (German: Sulden) is encircled by the mountains, located in an idyllic position; Solda is also known to be very romantic and suitable also for snowshoes hiking trips.
Val Senales South Tyrol
Reinhold Messer has founded a museum in Val Senales South Tyrol; his yaks feel perfectly at home here! An unforgettable hiking trip, particulary recommended in summer, will lead you to the Stelvio National Park (Italian: Parco Nazionale dello Stelvio, German: Nationalpark Stilfserjoch); Val Martello (German: Martelltal) is included in it. Val Senales (German: Schnalstal) South Tyrol is very popular among children thanks to the many possibilities of spending holidays at a farm; strawberries are particularly tasty here!
Resia (German: Reschen) is another very famous mountain resorts, located in the the "Three Nations" corner, where the borders of Italy, Switzerland an Germany meet. The homonymous lake is artificial, built in 1949-50. Its famous bell tower still reminds of the flood of the Resia and Curon Venosta (German: Graun in Vinschgau) villages. The Alta Val Venosta (German: Obervinschgau) is very popular among skiers and Nordic ski fans from November till April. Another attraction is "kite surfing" on the lake iced surface.
Every region of Val Venosta Alto Adige offers something unique. Gastronomy, served in typical restaurants and mountains refuges is one of the most important elements of a holiday in Val Venosta South Tyrol. Good gastronomy is a tradition here! The Italian cooking fans can find Mediterranean dishes with no problems. Either you book a quiet holiday or a sport holiday, don´t forget the small idyllic mountain villages in the wonderful mountains!
