Eggental valley | Dolomites

Holidays in the Dolomites Region Eggental

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.

Contact

Dolomitenstraße 4, , 39056 Welschnofen/Nova Levante

+39 0471 619 500

info@eggental.com

https://eggental.com/en

IDM Südtirol-Alto Adige/Helmuth Rier

Jens Staudt

Mountainbike Eggental

IDM Südtirol-Alto Adige/Helmuth Rier

IDM Südtirol-Alto Adige/Alex Filz

What you shouldn't miss

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.

Geoparc Bletterbach

To the Grand Canyon

Schlern - Rosengarten Nature Park

Breathe in and relax

Rosengarten mountain chain

It's mind-blowing

Earth pyramids of Steinegg|Collepietra

How to get here

Latemar mountain

Visit a natural wonder

Not far from the provincial capital of Bolzano/Bozen, close to nature and awarded with the Sustainability Label South Tyrol: the green valley nestled between the Latemar and Rosengarten mountain ranges.

Sustainable Eggental/Val d'Ega

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 villages of the region await you with family-run shops, where local artisans and producers offer unique creations and homemade products.

Get to know the label

Armin Mair

IDM Südtirol-Alto Adige

Villages in the Dolomites Region Eggental

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.

Welschnofen/Nova Levante - Karersee/Carezza

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 natural landscape between Welschnofen at 1,182 m and the Karer Pass at 1,752 m above sea level can be explored on foot or by bike. The well-known forest near Welschnofen is the source of tonewood, a wood from which violins in Venice are still made today.

IDM Südtirol-Alto Adige/Helmuth Rier

Deutschnofen - Eggen - Obereggen - Petersberg

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. South Tyrol’s most popular pilgrimage site , the Maria Weißenstein monastery, is located in the Eggental valley.

TV Eggental/Alexandra Näckler

Steinegg/Collepietra

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.

Sternendorf/Alfred Tschager

Find your accommodation

How about a room at a hotel which is part of a climate neutrality association? A wellness establishment with excellent gourmet cuisine? A stylish apartment with mountain views? Or a cosy place to sleep in a forest chalet?

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Tips for your spring in Eggental

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.

Experience something new every day

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A mix of spectacular adventures

... 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:

Latemar.360°: breathtaking mountain view in all directions and a unique panorama from the terrace. Find out more here.
Latemar.panorama: tall rock walls line the sides of this hiking trail. Go up 2,671 m and stop at the Latemar mountain hut, if you want your hike to be more challenging.
Mindful.Latemar: the mindfulness trail runs along 1.3 km and takes you through the silence of nature. Make the most of your mindful walking and take regular breaks: if you download the app, you'll find 18 different mindfulness exercises.
Latemar.adventure: young adventurers can look forward to thrilling audio tours to better explore the Dolomites, their stories and legends.

You can reach the Latemarium and its themed trails by taking the Obereggen-Oberholz or Ochsenweide chair lifts.

IDM Südtirol-Alto Adige/Alex Filz

What's on?

Celebrations are popular here - especially at sporting occasions combined with culinary delights. Are you coming for an aperitif on the ski piste? For the Snowboard World Cup? And for the Culinary Specialities Week in autumn?

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Locally sourced and enjoyed

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.

To the Inns & Restaurants

IDM Südtirol-Alto Adige/Marco Parisi

IDM Südtirol-Alto Adige/Armin Huber

South Tyrol Guide - the official app for your holiday in South Tyrol

Experience South Tyrol just the way you like it - with everything you need at your fingertips. With the South Tyrol Guide App you can:

Find restaurants, hikes, events, museums and activities throughout the region - tailored to your interests and location
activate geolocalisation to see what's around you at all times and easily find your way using the map
Access your personal area - with weather notifications and your favourites to plan your days in the best possible way

Download the app here for free and discover South Tyrol your way.

Weather forecast & Webcams

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.

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Your car-free spring holiday in Eggental

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.

Travel by train

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.
On-site mobility

Once you get to your accommodation in the Dolomites Region Eggental, the Südtirol Guest Pass 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.