Natural attractions in South Tyrol
In addition to cultural attractions such as museums, churches and monasteries, South Tyrol offers countless natural beauties. You can discover the most famous attractions by making excursions in nature, by taking a walk or by practising your favourite sport.
The earth pyramids in Percha near Bruneck were formed because of a landslide several hundred years ago.
Bruneck Kronplatz Tourismus - Harald WisthalerSouth Tyrol offers a great variety of natural phenomena, which will delight you! The incredible beauty created by Mother Nature is largely important to the inhabitants and sustainably protected.
Earth pyramids, gorges & other phenomena
Some natural beauties, which you can visit during your holidays in South Tyrol, are for instance waterfalls such as those in Rein in Taufers, gorges and canyons such as the Bletterbach gorge, natural attractions such as the earth pyramids in Steinegg, on Ritten, in Percha or Terenten or the ice holes in Eppan.
The impressive mountains are located in the Sexten Dolomites and are a very famous photo spot.
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Aerial view of Peitlerkofel/Sass de Putia, in the Dolomites (2875 meter) the highest summit of the Peitlerkofel/Putia Group.
Internet Consulting - Stefan TolpeitWithout any doubt, South Tyrol’s natural landscape is mainly known for the special rock formations of its mountain ridges. Ever since, the “pale” Dolomites have been fascinating not only fascinate the locales but also guests. For sure, you have already heard about the natural spectacle of alpenglow, dying the mountains in various nuances of red during dawn and dusk. These mountains are certainly one of South Tyrol's most beautiful natural sights!
All of these special occurrences, being inexplicable to us mainly in former times, have been an incentive for the creation of legends and myths, still known today. For instance, there is the legend of King Laurin, whose rose garden gave the name to the homonymous mountain.
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View of Mt.Langkofel and Mt. Plattkofel
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The picturesque Lake Prags is a famous attraction for travellers during all seasons.
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From spring until autumn, the Gardens of Trauttmansdorff Castle are a colourful paradise with plants from all over the world.
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The 1.8 km long Lake Kaltern is located in Überetsch between Tramin and Kaltern on the wine route.
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Three peaks and Paternkofel
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Lake Reschen in autumn
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The earth pyramids in Percha near Bruneck were formed because of a landslide several hundred years ago.
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In spring, the numerous apple trees in the surroundings of Brixen are flowering and offer a wonderful nature spectacle.
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TV Ultental-DeutschnonsbergNature in South Tyrol offers a variety of nature wonders – in summer as well as in winter. Start your personal discovery tour and look forward to an adventurous holiday at any season.
Here are our top 10 sights in South Tyrol in the great outdoors:
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Unique biotope near Kasern in the Ahrntal, close to the Waldnersee lake
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The waterfall (97 m high) is a wonderfule spectale of nature and is always worth a visit.
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The earth pyramids in Terenten
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Picturesque Dolomites in Gröden
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The legendary stone cairns are a famous destination for excursions and can be reached from Sarntal or Jenesien.
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GEOPARC Bletterbach in Aldein/Aldino
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