Skiing in the Italian Alps in all its glory, but hiking in South Tyrol during the summer is a bit more awesome. The Dolomites are a little more of everything.
During the food festival Mese del Gusto On the northern shores of Lake Garda, the area's produce takes centre stage. Here, the scents of freshly pressed olive oil, chestnuts, pumpkin, wine, walnuts, fish and cheese mingle.
Come with me to Lake Garda and learn to make tortelloni from scratch with master chef Stefano Rossi. Truffles, cheese, sage and butter galore – and I found pasta happiness on a whole new level!
Nestled in the dramatic mountains of northern Lake Garda, Riva del Garda is a haven of the sweet life with misty mornings, pastel-coloured facades, panoramic views and evenings with an apertivo by the water's edge.
In Arco, the Olive Trail winds its way along the hillside – a peaceful hiking trail through Italy's northernmost olive paradise, where every step tells a story about the tradition, cultural history and challenges of olive growing.
Sunshine, Italy and hiking. The Seiser Alm in the Dolomites is a smorgasbord of all this - and some more. Here you will find magnificent views and nice hiking trails for the whole family.
Not all hiking in the Dolomites is surrounded by steep cliffs and peaks. On the lush hills of Merano 2000 you will find easy hiking trails, surrounded by cows and kaiserschmarrn.
In the beautiful Val di Funes (Villnöss) in the shadow of the sprawling Odle/Geisler mountains lies the hiking trail Adolf Munkel - one of the absolute most beautiful hikes in the Dolomites.
