FAST GUIDE TO SLOW DOLOMITES
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TO LISTEN TO
Sslowness-soundtrack to Dolomites
TO STAY
Miramoni Botique Hotel
Spa and wellness overlooking the town of Merano.
Via S. Caterina 14
Avelengo
With only ten bedrooms, this 100 years old villa, with heated outdoor pool, is a perfect place to relax. Adults only.
Via Andreas Hofer 8
Lana
A classic Dolomites-institution was given a second chance by restauranteur Klaus Dissertori.
Via Macello 2
Lana
Only 20 minutes walk from the city centre of Merano, this castle hotel offers both relaxation and easy access to nearby places such as Verona, Venice and Lake Garda.
Via Theodor Christomannos 38
Merano
A comfortable stay in a hillside castle, complete with its own large, private garden. Offers half-board option.
Via Fragsburg 3
Merano
Just outside the Dolomites, an opportunity to stay in one of Europe’s oldest castles and part of the UNESCO world heritage.
Via Brandolini Brando 29
Cison di Valmarino
TO EAT AND DRINK
Traditional local cuisine served in a ski lodge from 1938, reachable by cable car.
Stada Col Alt 1
Corvara in Badia
+39 0471 836324
Run by the Muisner family, serves only local, homemade products.
Saltriastrasse 13
Selseralm
+39 347 836 8154
Timberlodge ski lodge, served in Tyrolean loden dress.
Strada Altonn 18
Colfosco
+39 0471 836024
The chef Riccardo Gaspari began as a cheesemaker, and still handcrafts his cheeses, served at his family’s farmhouse restaurant.
Passo Tre Croci
Cortina d’Amezzo
+39 3687 008083
Perched on top a mountain cliff, AlpiNN offers spectacular views of the South Tyrol.
Kronplatz
Marebbe
+39 0474 431072
TO VISIT
Tre Cime di Lavaredo/Drei Zinnen
Three iconic mountain peaks and the symbol of the Dolomites.
Hike the Tre Cime di Lavaredo trail for the best view.
Lago di Braies/Pragser Wildsee
In summer, you can rent a car and enjoy view of the lake from the water.
Lago Di Dobbiaco
Another picturesque lake, less popular with tourists and thus not as crowded as Lago di Braies.
Puez-Odle Natural Park
The nicest mountain, with the most beautiful view, is Geisler Alm.
Lago di Sorapis
Beautiful lake, albeit slightly difficult to access as it requires a hike.
Marmolada
The highest mountain, also known as Queen of the Dolomites.
Passo Gardena/Grödner Joch
A very scenic mountain pass.
Passo Pordoi
The highest road in the Dolomites, with 28 hairpin bends.
Cortina d’Ampezzo
The most popular mountain resort in the Dolomites.
Lago di Misurina
Beautiful lake, close to Tre Cime di Lavaredo.