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Picture taken from ski lift - Trentino-Alto Adige

Trentino-Alto Adige is a region in the north east of Italy, just south of the Austrian border. It is actually made up of two parts: Trentino and Alto Adige (surprise, surprise!).

I have spent both summer and winter here (definitely prefer summers... hey, I'm from the tropics, snow is unnatural for me!), mostly in the Alto Adige part, further north, also known as Sudtirol. Although this region is still in Italy, you can't deny how "germanic" it is. It was really strange being on the Italian side of the Alps but being served bratwurst by tubby, red-moustached restaurant owners called Hans. Okay, I'm exagerating a bit... but I'm not that far from the truth. In some parts we visited (esp. in Alto Adige) some people could hardly speak Italian. It was most difficult for my football-mad husband to find a bar that broadcast Italian Serie A games (on SKY). In many towns we passed through, the locals were more interested in tne German Bundesliga (they had Premiere)!!

There is also a very strong Ladin culture, children here learn the Ladin language at school.

Obvious attraction here are the mountains (Dolomites) and therefore trekking and skiing. I highly recommend coming here for a getaway and some very clean, fresh air.

Last visit to Trentino-Alto Adige: Aug 2002
Intro Updated May 6, 2006
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Entrance to Cercia - Trentino-Alto Adige

Ortisei - Wine Bar Restaurants (3)

A nice place to stop for lunch on the high street of Ortisei, ask for a plate of cold cuts and cheese with a glass of... more travel advice

Front view of the Granvara Hotel - Trentino-Alto Adige

Really nice stay Hotels (4)

The Granvara is a really nice, well-kept and modern hotel. It's not one of your rustic, traditional hotels - far larger,... more travel advice

Main street of Ortisei - Trentino-Alto Adige

Summer and Winter What to Pack (1)

Obviously ski clothes, snow boots, etc. in the winter. In the summer good walking shoes, walking sticks if you like... more travel advice

Hand-carved items in a shop window - Trentino-Alto Adige

Wood carving Shopping (1)

The Alto-Adige area is well-known for its artisan woodcraft. Everywhere you go, you will find intricately hand-carved... more travel advice

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Sininen Mar 21, 2007 at 10:44 AM

Ciao Kaz! BEAUTIFUL!!!! Happy birthday from Finland!
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Jim_Eliason Jul 4, 2006 at 11:17 AM

great tips!
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BonnieDL Aug 1, 2003 at 2:28 AM

makes me remember the hikes i went on, and learning how to ski!
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ecuriocity Apr 1, 2003 at 7:17 AM

Breathless.. mountain bikers' haven...couldn't be flatter though. :-)
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MURRA Mar 21, 2003 at 8:55 AM

good fotos was there was very rugged terain