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South
Tyrol
Fill your summer with adventure in
BY PLANE
The closest airports are
Innsbruck to the north, and
Venice and Verona to the
south with many flight
connections available from
the UK. South Tyrol is less
than two hours by car from
Verona and Innsbruck.BY TRAIN
South Tyrol has a good train
network, with services
available from Austrian
Federal Railways (ÖBB),
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB)
and Deutsche Bahn (DB).
Once in South Tyrol, DB/ÖBB
train travellers can use
an Anschlussticket Südtirolticket to travel on public
transport to and from
the station to their
accommodation, both
on their day of arrival
and departure.GETTING AROUND
Bus and rail schedules
in South Tyrol are well-
coordinated, so if you’re
looking for a car-free way
of seeing the mountains,
small towns and valleys,
consider picking up
a Mobilcard. This can be used
on all public transportation
services including public
buses, Citybus, regional
trains and public cable cars.HOW TO GET THERE
F
ound in the heart
of the Dolomites
UNESCO World
Heritage Site, South
Tyrol’s wide valleys and
soaring peaks make for
plenty of grand alpine adventures.
As the northernmost region of Italy,
there’s also an unmistakable infl uence
of the Mediterranean too, infusing
into its scenic landscapes, welcoming
culture and sumptuous cuisine.
There’s more than 16,000km
of signposted hiking trails to wander,
including themed and multi-day treks
that criss-cross through an ever-
changing landscape. There are lanes
that traverse areas of outstanding
natural beauty, through grape-laden
vineyards and peaceful valley
orchards; circuits via castles, lakes
and canals; and rocky paths spiralling
ever upward to those higher plateaus.If exploration on two wheels shifts
you ‘into gear’, South Tyrol boasts
an extensive route network; from
leisurely bike rides along the valley
cycle paths to the challenging hair-pin
paths of mountain passes.
No matter how you wish to explore,
the temptation of tantalising food
and excellent wine is never far away.
Alpine huts come in all guises; some
are small and rustic, others elegant
and sophisticated, but all offer
great cuisine. The quality of the food
shouldn’t be a surprise though: this
is one of Italy’s most decorated
provinces for gastronomy, featuring
19 Michelin-starred restaurants too.
An annual average of 300 days
of sun also means South Tyrol’s
summer shines long into the shoulder
seasons, helping you to enjoy a fair
weather mountain adventure that’s
tailored to your intrepid interests.