South Tyrol - culture and indulgence in magical diversity
The inherent natural beauty of South Tyrol is definitely undisputable. Eventually the northernmost province of Italy units the amenities of the highlands with a comparably fine climate. For guests who want to get to know customes and culture besides enjoying the good weather and nice scenery "Culturonda®" includes twelve impressive, exciting cultural experiences. Starting from the Castel Tyrol, formerly the mightiest castle of South Tyrol, which today helps visitors to dig deep into history with interactive displays. Including the alp huts in extremely steep slopes that make life for the farmers very difficult. But "Culturonda®" also includes the culinary delights South Tyrol has to offer. For example the wine Gewürztraminer, Lagrein and Vernatsch, because South Tyrol is the oldest wine growing region in the German-speaking countries. At the same time the coexistence of pasta and dumplings on the menus promises extraordinary culinary experiences
The different regions of South Tyrol have a lot to offer and the six Romantik Hotels & Restaurants are each a highlight in their own right - most of them with a fantastic spa area:
The Romantik Hotel Stafler in Mauls is looking back on an interesting past as medieval post-house and today has its own stud for Arabian horses. It is a good starting point to explore the region Eisack Valley. Until November 2nd, 2008 the fortress Franzensfeste, one of the strongest fortifications in Europe, is one of the locations for the Manifesta 7, the European exhibition for contemporary art.
Thanks to Alta Badia, Kronplatz, Rosengarten and Seiser Alm the region Dolomites is well-known for winter sports and hiking. At the Romantik Hotel Santer in Toblach you might meet the sport stars Ole Einar Björndalen and Nathalie Santer and the Romantik Hotel Cappella in Colfosco/Corvara surprises with its varied exhibition of modern art, each work having its own back story, which the lady of the house can tell. Both hotels offer an unforgettable framework to relaxing and interesting days.
Bozen and the surrounding area have a lot to offer, especially in the culinary sense, because here you are deep in the south of South Tyrol. Try Schüttelbrot (thin, crisp bread made from rye flour, water, yeast, caraway seed and anis) and Tyrolean grey cheese, bacon and Kaminwurzen (a smoked sausage), apple strudel and fruitcake. The foundation walls of the Romantik Hotel Turm in Völs am Schlern originate in the 13th century and today the hotel is famous as a paradise for gourmets. A remarkable holiday surrounding is the Romantik Hotel Post Weisses Rössl in Welschnofen as well with its 45.000 sqm property and an own stud for Haflinger.
In the Merano area visitors can learn about the Napoleonic era and the story of the freedom fighter Andreas Hofer at the Museum Passeier, whereas the Touriseum reports on 200 years of tourism in a vivid and amusing way. Here you can find the Romantik Hotel Oberwirt in Marling with its golden roof and the fantastic hillside position facing the south.
The diversity of South Tyrol is not to be discovered completely in a few days. Therefore: Do come in the different seasons, then you will be able to get to know South Tyrol.
How to get there:
Travelling from the north by car you have to pass the toll road Brenner Pass. Various airlines approach the airports in Bergamo, Verona, Venice, Treviso and Innsbruck. The public transport network of South Tyrol with buses, city buses, trains, Vinschgerbahn and cable cars makes travelling between the regions easy.