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What to do and see in Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy: The Best Things to do
Discover the best top things to do in Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy including Passo dello Stelvio, I Giardini di Castel Trauttmansdorff, Sella Ronda, Lago di Braies, Renon’s Cable Car, Lago di Tenno, La Citta vecchia di Brunico, Old Ponale Road Path, Funivia Pass Pordoi, MUSE - Science Museum.
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1. Passo dello Stelvio
2. I Giardini di Castel Trauttmansdorff
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3,464 reviews
Insights into exotic Mediterranean landscapes and views of the surrounding mountain chains and sun-kissed Merano: The Gardens of Trauttmansdorff Castle comprises eighty natural and cultivated landscapes nestled into a natural amphitheatre, a wide array of themed gardens, and numerous Artist Pavilions and Experience Stations. Visitors find the extraordinary combination of nature, culture and art at South Tyrol's most popular attraction absolutely enchanting. The interplay of historical and contemporary architecture, a rich variety of events, and seasonal blooming throughout the course of the year all make Trauttmansdorff an experience for all five senses and for visitors of all ages. After being named Italy's Most Beautiful Garden in 2005 and Europe's No. 6 Garden in 2006, Trauttmansdorff was honored with the International Garden of the Year award in 2013, thus joining the ranks of the world's most important and beautiful gardens and parks. The Touriseum, the spirited museum housed inside Trauttmansdorff Castle, now spotlights recent tourism history and features new exhibits about the castle's VIP guests.
Reviewed By T5225ZCalanb - Newport, United Kingdom
Wonderful gardens in the extensive grounds of Trauttmansdorff Castle. The walks in the different areas are well signposted to ensure you miss nothing. There is a Restaurant and Cafe on site whilst the Castle itself hosts an interesting exhibition about tourism ion the Dolomites.
3. Sella Ronda
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 304 reviews
Reviewed By studioapblue - Zagreb, Croatia
Sella Ronda Tour connects four passes in the Dolomites and provides fabulous views while skiing on the best prepared slopes I have ever experienced. You spend some 3 hours making a circle around Gruppo di Sella, which is really a sight for sore eyes!
4. Lago di Braies
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 4,897 reviews
Reviewed By AGilos - Opole, Poland
Beautiful place, best time to go is early in the morning before 9.00 then you can get the best shot with the reflection of the mountains and its nice and quiet. It can be a bit cold in the morning even in summer. Worth it.
5. Renon’s Cable Car
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,232 reviews
Renon's new cable car opened on May 23, 2009, offering a whole bunch of fantastic advantages for vacationers and local commuters alike: a generous schedule, short travel time and easy access. It's a true gem. It only takes 12 minutes for the gondolas to move from Bozen/Bolzano to Oberbozen/Soprabolzano - they depart every 4 minutes, so there's practically no waiting time.
Reviewed By PJandSJ - Matlock, United Kingdom
We decided that we would just take one trip by cable car in Bolzano, and decided upon this one. Strolling along from our hotel in the centre of town one morning, we soon reached the cable car station, and bought a combined ticket that included a trip on the train at the top of the mountain. The cable car was lightly loaded, we each had a comfortable seat, and the ascent was very smooth. The views as we gained height were very impressive. At what we anticipated was going to be the top of the mountain, we swung over a green, wooded dale and continued our ascent – it was almost as if we were entering a secret world, hidden from mortals in the valley below. Delightful vistas surrounded us, with the imposing Dolomites in the far distance. At the terminus, we disembarked and walked a short distance to the train station, where we joined others already waiting. Before too long, a train arrived, and we stayed on board until the end of the line in Collalbo. Be sure to arm yourself with a free map of the area, available at the cable station, because it provides several numbered walks of varying lengths that you can enjoy on the plateau. From Collalbo, we set off along walk 24 to the Pirimidi di Terra where we savoured spectacular views. On our return journey, we took a side detour through woods, along walk 20, the Fenn Promenade, before enjoying coffee in a café just as we approached Collalbo. Suitably refreshed, we decided to walk all the way back to the train station at Soprabolzano, and so headed for walk 35, the Freud Promenade. Luckily, we found a comfortable seat just as we were about to enter a wooded area, and so took the opportunity to eat some sandwiches we’d brought with us. It was a lovely walk, despite the unexpected rain shower that seemed to come from nowhere. A thoroughly enjoyable, active day rounded off by a great descent on the cable car back to Bolzano. Recommended.
6. Lago di Tenno
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,837 reviews
Reviewed By tremoreno - Buggiano, Italy
Verynice place to spend a day relaxing. A wonderful little lake to dip in and swim. You can rent a pedal boats and rowing boats and there is the lifeguard free service. The lake has a little island that you can join by foot, not necessary to swim. on the shore there is a bar.
7. La Citta vecchia di Brunico
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 890 reviews
Reviewed By TatjanaM307 - Ljubljana, Slovenia
In case of bad weather when it is snowing, it is worth visiting the old town. The houses are interesting, visit the museum of prosciutto and a number of shops and try bombardino. Particularly worth seeing is a small shop with choice of shopping
8. Old Ponale Road Path
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,232 reviews
One follows via Gargnano (Gardesana Occidentale National Road SS 45bis) from the centre of Riva heading towards Limone. On the right before the tunnel, take the old road which once linked Riva del Garda with the Ledro Valley. From there one can enjoy breathtaking panoramas for once in a lifetime photo opportunities.
Reviewed By MaurizioL435 - Castelnuovo Rangone, Italy
It is an easy walk or easy mountain bike ride that offers a spectacular and breathtaking view of the lake and the surrounding area. It is also littered with ruins from the WW1 era that can be visited, and at the very top, there is the Bar Ponale Alto which is a cafè that offers coffee, and food, which can be enjoyed on the terraces overlooking the Ponale gorge. Definitely a must see.
9. Funivia Pass Pordoi
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 738 reviews
Reviewed By ntalabany - London, United Kingdom
The cable car Funivia Pass Pordoi is for most people a very convenient way to get within an hours walk of the highest peak in Sella group, the Piz Boe. I used it to descent to give my knees a rest. The 4 min glide down is almost too short to enjoy the panorama but is certainly more comfortable than a 40 min knee crunching walk. The ticket for the descent can be purchased right in front of the access gate. It’s 9€ for a single descent but wearing one of the single use ‘proper’ facemasks is mandatory in the cable car which meant I had to buy one for 50 cents at the bar opposite. My Buff scarf was not allowed. There is a huge parking allotment at the base station reserved for cable car passengers. It was completely empty when I arrived at 8:30am but rammed full to the brim on my return at 1pm. If you like me prefer hiking up and taking the cable car down feel free to park there. You don’t have to display a ticket or anything.
10. MUSE - Science Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 5,218 reviews
The MUSE is located south of the historic Palazzo delle Albere in the new city district Le Albere, which was planned by the architect Renzo Piano. It stretches over 6 floors with a length of 130 m each, the entire area is about 12,600 m². In the museum science and technology show the interaction of humans and the environment. The MUSE especially invites young, children and families to a wonderful journey into science and nature. The metaphor of the mountain is used in the exhibition to relate life on earth, the first Alpine dwellers, the history of the Dolomites and nature of the Alps. The MUSE also organises numerous events and temporary exhibitions. A special experience is “Maxi Ooh!”, a room for children from 0 to 6 years. A place of sensory experiences with touching, smelling, looking, seeing, and hearing. Fun is guaranteed! Please note: dogs of all sizes are not permitted in the museum.
Reviewed By MiriamM481
Very hands on and a mix of lots of different interests for all ages, kids seemed to love it I could have stayed all day
