South Tyrol Italia Travel Tourism

Welcome to South Tyrol ˆ the home of incredible mountains and plenty of sunshine.
The small place in the Northern part of Italy borders to Austria and Switzerland,
this is also one of the reasons why people are bilingual in this area. After
the First World War the southern Tyrol became part of Italy. From then on people
had to learn the Italian language of course. At the beginning it was not that
easy for the two language groups to live together, which resulted in lots of
revolts.

Nowadays the problem is solved by a special autonomy which recognizes both
languages. Some families are native Italian speakers; some families are native
German speakers. Children learn from the early age at school both languages
and grow up in a more or less bilingual world. But enough now about the history
of South Tyrol, let me tell you about the wonderful contrasts of this special
spot in Europe.

South Tyrol, or Suedtirol is known for its fantastic
landscape and the mild, Mediterranean climate. Enjoy the breathtaking panoramic
views over impressive mountain ranges, or visit the picturesque villages and
the small towns with many historical sites and buildings. The cheerfully and
friendly population of South Tyrol will spoil you with culinary highlights,
such us typical South Tyrolean dishes prepared with healthy and fresh ingredients
straight from the herb garden and light Italian creations. Excellent home grown
wine from the region will accompany your meals. The people in South Tyrol are
very traditional and proud about their culture. Still now certain customs are
celebrated in a most festive way. Spend a relaxing holiday in South Tyrol and
experience the pristine nature.

There are lots of things to do and to see... numerous hiking paths lead you
through mysterious woods, over colourful meadows and green pastures, past refreshing
waterfalls and quiet, clear-blue mountain lake, up to extraordinary peaks with
stunning views. Take a rest, close your eyes, inhale the fresh air and take
in all the impressions and feelings of this unforgettable moment. Other sport
activities you can practice are climbing, mountain biking, skiing, playing golf
or tennis, Nordic Walking, and many more. The famous Dolomites invite you to
explore its unique landscape.

For sightseeing, nice restaurants, bars, and the occasional shopping tour visit
the two major cities Merano and Bolzano. The region around Merano and Bolzano
is filled with the sweet flavour of the many apple trees. It is a hot and sunny
summer day, with clear blue sky and you would like to spend it somewhere nice?
Take an excursion to one of the idyllic lakes, for example the Lake of Caldaro,
situated in the southern part of South Tyrol where most of the vines grow.

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