Ski Holidays in South Tyrol
High mountains, picturesque valleys and excellent weather conditions have made South Tyrol, Italy’s northernmost province, one of Europe’s most popular and best-known winter sports regions. Every year, numerous holidaymakers come to the ski hotels in South Tyrol for a skiing holiday or rent a holiday home there. Another accommodation option is the holiday apartments in South Tyrol, located in the province’s ski areas. Together with the province of Trentino, it forms the autonomous region of Trentino-South Tyrol.
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Latest news and background
It is difficult to pick out the most beautiful mountains in South Tyrol for a skiing holiday in a mountainous region like this, with so many fascinating ski areas and peaks. The highest mountain in South Tyrol is Ortler, at 3,905 metres. Other well-known mountains in South Tyrol that are ideal for a skiing holiday include the Rosengarten and the Schlern, which together offer an impressive panorama in the east of the region.
From South Tyrol’s best-known valleys (the Eisack Valley, Puster Valley, Etsch Valley and Vinschgau), it is only a short journey to the region’s most beautiful ski areas. Long runs of every difficulty level, modern lift facilities and cosy ski hotels: South Tyrol is exceptionally well equipped for winter sports. Another major advantage is the climate in Italy’s northernmost province: South Tyrol enjoys an average of 300 days of sunshine a year and reliable snow conditions well into spring. Snow cannons ensure fun on the slopes even if the so-called “Genoa low”, which brings snowfall to South Tyrol, should fail to arrive for an extended period.
Many families book a skiing holiday in South Tyrol, as the region’s ski hotels are known for being family-friendly. Among the most popular ski areas in South Tyrol are the Hochpustertal ski region in the Dolomites, Kronplatz, Alta Badia and Gröden. Smaller ski areas in South Tyrol, such as Ulten, Sulden, Klausberg, Reinswald and Sexten, are also very popular with winter sports enthusiasts from across Europe. Some of South Tyrol’s most beautiful holiday homes can be found in these smaller ski regions.
Historical context
The reports date from previous winter seasons. Dates, prices, lift operations and specific offers may have changed since then. Before travelling, always check the latest information directly with the respective ski areas, transport operators and booking partners.
