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Tyrol (/ t ɪ ˈ r oʊ l, t aɪ ˈ r oʊ l, ˈ t aɪ r oʊ l / tih-ROHL, ty-ROHL, TY-rohl; [1] historically the Tyrole; [2] [3] [4] Austrian German: Tirol ⓘ; Italian: Tirolo) is a historical region in the Alps of Northern Italy and western Austria.
Backdropped by the Dolomites and Italian Alps, Italy’s South Tyrol—also known as Alto Adige—is a must-visit for travelers who love the outdoors. In winter, South Tyrol is ideal for skiing and snowboarding; in the summer, it’s perfect for those who love hiking and biking.
South Tyrol is located at the northernmost point in Italy. The province is bordered by Austria to the east and north, specifically by the Austrian federal states Tyrol and Salzburg , and by the Swiss canton of Graubünden to the west.
In case you haven’t heard, South Tyrol — also known as Südtirol or Alto Adige — is beyond a doubt Italy’s best-kept secret. This Alpine-Mediterranean jewel crowning the far north teems with more cultural diversity and contrasting natural beauty than anywhere else in Europe.
South Tyrol, Italy — also known as Südtirol or Alto Adige — is a wildly fascinating marvel hidden amid the peaks and valleys of the Dolomites and the Italian Alps. A mountain-blessed region teeming with crumbling castles, cliff-clinging vineyards and mirror-still lakes nestled beneath the thundering peaks, this unspoiled gem continues to ...
The history of Tyrol, a historical region in the middle alpine area of Central Europe, dates back to early human settlements at the end of the last glacier period, around 12,000 BC. Sedentary settlements of farmers and herders can be traced back to 5000 BC.
A favorite destination of nature lovers, the Dolomites, or Dolomiti in Italian, is a mountainous region that is part of the Northern Italian Alps. Dominated by 18 majestic peaks, its diverse landscape consists of more than 350,000 acres of jagged pinnacles, sheer rock faces, icy glaciers, deep gorges, lush forests, and verdant valleys.
The Dolomites are a mountain range in northeastern Italy. This mountain range spans seven Italian provinces (South Tyrol, Trentino, Verona, Vicenza, Belluno, Udine, and Pordenone) and three regions of Italy (Veneto, Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol, and Friuli Venezia Giulia).
Warm weather months in South Tyrol mean hiking, mountain biking and rock climbing. You can even hike on the largest Alpine pasture in Europe, Alpe di Siusi , and try the Via Ferrata or protected...
Characterised by towering peaks, gushing rivers and verdant Alpine meadows, the historic region of Tyrol is the perfect destination for outdoor enthusiasts.