Walk through the blossoming world of the Dolomites UNESCO World Heritage Site
Here is sustainability more than just a buzz word. It's like legendary figures are still roaming the local villages and the surrounding landscape. There's no doubt that nature is at the heart of your adventure: a holiday in the Dolomites Region Eggental will live up to expectations, if you care about the environment. The region has been bestowed with the highest possible award for sustainable tourism.
Immerse yourself in a world that values quality experiences at the foot of the Latemar mountain. Observe innovative hut architecture closely. Watch the skis at the observatory. Conquer a summit.
Measurable, visible, tangible. Eggental is the first sustainable holiday region in South Tyrol bearing the Sustainability Label South Tyrol. But it's even more astonishing that Eggental is one of the few having achieved the GSTC-recognition. It's been many years now, since local cycles have been on the upswing, bringing producers from the valley and restaurateurs to work closer. These kinds of destinations are actively and successfully involved in socio-economic, ecological and cultural sustainability. For this reason, the Dolomites Region Eggental is considered as a pioneer and internationally acclaimed role model for other holiday regions committed to pursue a more sustainable future.
The largest village has no more than 3,000 inhabitants. Eggental's villages are snug, quiet and close to the mountains. They are ideal places for unplugging. Choose a holiday immersed in nature.
The villages of Welschnofen and Karersee are located close by to South Tyrol’s capital city Bolzano/Bozen at the foot of the legendary peaks of the Rosengarten and Latemar massifs. The face of each is reflected in one of the most beautiful mountain lakes in the Alps, the Karersee lake . A visit to its enchanting waters is worthwhile on holiday in summer or wintertime. The Carezza Ski area, which averages eight hours of sunlight per day in winter, is the sunniest ski area in South Tyrol, offering 40 km of fun on the slopes for beginners, families and experts. The well-known forest near Welschnofen is the source of tonewood, a wood from which violins in Venice are still made today.
Situated dramatically between the Latemar and Rosengarten massifs, with views of the striking rock formations of Schlern, Zanggen, Weißhorn and Schwarzhorn, lies the municipality of Deutschnofen. It includes the villages of Eggen/Ega, Obereggen and Petersberg/Monte San Pietro and the main village of Deutschnofen. Holidaymakers here can expect hikes of various degrees of difficulty as well as guided themed hikes, all of which are easily accessible by public transportation. In winter, the Obereggen ski area is a true paradise for skiing, winter hiking, tobogganing at night and cross-country skiing. South Tyrol’s most popular pilgrimage site , the Maria Weißenstein monastery, is located in the Eggental valley.
Steinegg is situated in the heart of the Rosengarten, Latemar, and Schlern massifs. Its enchanting views of the South Tyrolean Dolomites alone are reason for a visit. The scattered villages of Steinegg, Gummer/San Valentino in Campo, Karneid/Cornedo all'Isarco, Kardaun/Cardano, Blumau/Prato all’Isarco, and Breien/Briè are located between 275 and 1,650 m above sea level. On holidays here, the Burg Karneid castle, the symbol of the municipality, towers over the Eggental valley gorge and can be visited as part of a tour in the summer months. A visit to South Tyrol’s only astronomical observatory “Max Valier” as well as the planetarium in Obergummer are both highly recommended.
No wonder Dolomites UNESCO World Heritage legends were written about places in Eggental. Like the traditional story of the magician at Lake Karersee. Wallowing in lovesickness , he cast a rainbow into the lake for a mermaid living in its waters. That's how the "Rainbow Lake" became color-changing. Hop on your bike and discover its beauty on a MTB tour or venture on a hiking trails. Not far from the Lake Karersee, somewhat hidden in the forest, the meltwater forms the Lake Mittersee from May to June. Don't miss out on its shimmering green.
The Eggental valley can also be explored through many themed hikes which will reward you with Gothic frescoes, facts about bees and wonderful views. But that's not all. In Eggental you can even go stargazing! Visit South Tyrol's only observatory and the planetarium.
... they await you in the Latemarium. Right under the sheer rock face of the Latemar mountain
Here are the top adventures you definitely shouldn't miss when visiting Eggental:
You can reach the Latemarium and its themed trails by taking the Obereggen-Oberholz or Ochsenweide chair lifts.
Check out the weather forecast in the Dolomites Region Eggental and planning your holiday in South Tyrol will be easier. And if you want to head up to the mountains, our weather forecast informs you about visibility, sunrise, sunset and zero-degree isotherm.
How about a slice of mild raw milk cheese? A refreshing beer with home-grown ingredients? Crispy Schüttelbrot bread? Or a figure made from the farm's hay? In the Dolomites Region Eggental and in the rest of South Tyrol, you'll find a wide selection of local high-quality foods and hand-crafted objects. Many producers sell straight from the farm where you can try local ingredients and get to know the producers.
With a bit of luck and while strolling though the village, you can even look over the shoulders of craftsmen at work as they create jewellery, wooden sculptures and baskets . In this way, you won't only taste unique flavours, but also get an insider knowledge about cultivation and processing.
For a comfortable and environmentally friendly travel to the Dolomites Region Eggental, find here the most relevant information. Buses, trains or cable cars drop you off at your accommodation or hiking destination.
You can reach the Dolomites Region Eggental and its surroundings from the train station of South Tyrol's provincial capital Bolzano/Bozen, by bus, taxi or the so-called "Südtirol Transfer" transfer.
Once you get to your accommodation in the Dolomites Region Eggental, the Südtirol Guest Pass "Guest Pass Eggental" gives you unlimited access to the public transport in South Tyrol. Choose a different and evironmentally-friendly holiday and reach comfortably the Karerpass and Lake Karer See without your car.
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