South Tyrol is the undiscovered and desirable region location on the south side of the Alps, surrounded by the stunning Dolomite mountain range in northern Italy. The scenery of the Dolomites cannot be compared to anything else - it is simply breathtaking.
Enjoying a Mediterranean and alpine climate with an amazing 300 sunny days a year, South Tyrol is an excellent location for an active, outdoor holiday. Among the many activities to be enjoyed here are: trekking; guided mountain climbing; paragliding; mountain biking; rafting; horse riding and sightseeing gondola trips. There are also more than 400 historic castles in South Tyrol.
There are three main regions in South Tyrol. Alta Badia, Val Gardena and Altapusteria. All three regions are very unique and all offer stunning scenery as well as various traditional events and customs for you to experience and enjoy.
There are three main languages spoken in South Tyrol - Italian, German and Ladin. Ladin is spoken in Alta Badia and Val Gardena and comes from the Ladin population - the most ancient population of the alpine range. The Ladin culture is different not only in language but also in its proud, secular tradition of agriculture and crafts.
Go on - visit the Dolomites today and discover this charming alpine region of Italy.
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