The 20 best experiences to have in Trentino-South Tyrol

Book a horseback ride in the Giudicarie forests, an experience in which the trails are developed on a loop route, characterized by ups and downs.

Step into the saddle and let yourself be carried away by the beauty of the Giudicarie, in an experience that will make you feel in perfect tune with nature.

You can admire historic villages like Rango, one of the most beautiful in Italy, and enjoy spectacular views of the Dolomites that embrace the Giudicarie Esteriori.

Horseback riding è an activity suitable for both experts and beginners from 14 years old and up.

During the horseback ride starting from Cavedine, just north of Riva del Garda, we follow trails at the foot of Mount Bondone entering a nearby forest.

The walk è suitable for and enjoyable for everyone, beginners and non-beginners; even those who have never been on horseback can participate, and will be able to take their first steps with the help of an equestrian guide.

Horseback riding on the Altopiano dei Sette Comuni plateau in Asiago will allow you to have a unique experience riding a horse.

The excursions are also suitable for beginners, in fact, before the walk the guide will explain how to mount and teach you the commands to best ride the horse.

You can choose from 1- or 2-hour hikes in which you will immerse yourself in the peaceful forests and grasslands of the Plateau. The rides are available from April through November.

Sportswear with long pants and closed shoes is required to participate in the walk.

Rent a pedal-assisted e-bike and take your own tour, following the Ponale Trail from Riva del Garda, a very beautiful route.

The tour starts from the e-bike rental shop in Riva del Garda. The store is very well located as the starting point of the main MTB trails in the Upper Garda area.

You will be advised by a local guide, in particular, the suggested route (slightly strenuous but doable by all) is to follow the very famous Ponale Trail, with sheer views of the lake and rising in height.

You can follow the trail all the way to Lake Ledro, from which you can return to Garda, or stop earlier or take a detour to go to a refuge.

Saturday and Sunday rentals are available for the full day only.

The forest walk in Val di Sole allows you to experience a relaxing moment surrounded by nature and away from the city chaos.

This experience is suitable for everyone, even beginners. The horseback ride is always organized in the company of an equestrian guide.

When booking you can choose between two options.

1-hour walk

Starting from the riding stables you take the path that between woods and countryside will take you to the outskirts of the village of Pellizzano.

It is a loop trail mostly at a walking pace. Depending on the level of the group, it will be possible to include stretches of leading at a trot.

2-hour walk

The 2-hour horseback ride will take you along forest trails to Ossana, at the foot of Castel San Michele. It is a pace and trot route, recommended for riders with a minimum of experience.

Please remember to wear comfortable clothing with long pants and closed shoes.

Walking in the woods in Val di Sole, suitable for beginners. The horseback ride is always organized in the company of a horseback riding guide.

1-hour ride

Leaving from the riding school, we take the path that between forest and countryside will take us to the gates of the village of Pellizzano.

It’s a loop trail mainly at the pace. Depending on the level of the group, it will be possible to include stretches of leading at a trot.

2-hour walk

The 2-hour horseback ride will take you along forest trails to Ossana, at the foot of Castel San Michele. It is a pace and trot route, recommended for riders with a minimum of experience.

You will end the horseback riding experience with a delicious lunch at the farmhouse with a 4-course menu that includes an appetizer, a first course, a second course and a dessert and from which drinks are excluded.

Lunch is bookable only in one time slot per tour:

•    1-hour walk: 11 a.m.
•    2-hour walk: 10 a.m.

In the months of May and November, the lunch option is not available.

You will need to inform the facility directly of any allergies or special dietary needs.

Book a horseback ride in the Giudicarie forests, an experience in which the trails are developed on a loop route, characterized by ups and downs.

Step into the saddle and let yourself be carried away by the beauty of the Giudicarie, in an experience that will make you feel in perfect tune with nature.

You can admire historic villages like Rango, one of the most beautiful in Italy, and enjoy spectacular views of the Dolomites that embrace the Giudicarie Esteriori.

Horseback riding è an activity suitable for both experts and beginners from 14 years old and up.

During the horseback ride starting from Cavedine, just north of Riva del Garda, we follow trails at the foot of Mount Bondone entering a nearby forest.

The walk è suitable for and enjoyable for everyone, beginners and non-beginners; even those who have never been on horseback can participate, and will be able to take their first steps with the help of an equestrian guide.

The forest walk in Val di Sole allows you to experience a relaxing moment surrounded by nature and away from the city chaos.

This experience is suitable for everyone, even beginners. The horseback ride is always organized in the company of an equestrian guide.

When booking you can choose between two options.

1-hour walk

Starting from the riding stables you take the path that between woods and countryside will take you to the outskirts of the village of Pellizzano.

It is a loop trail mostly at a walking pace. Depending on the level of the group, it will be possible to include stretches of leading at a trot.

2-hour walk

The 2-hour horseback ride will take you along forest trails to Ossana, at the foot of Castel San Michele. It is a pace and trot route, recommended for riders with a minimum of experience.

Please remember to wear comfortable clothing with long pants and closed shoes.

Walking in the woods in Val di Sole, suitable for beginners. The horseback ride is always organized in the company of a horseback riding guide.

1-hour ride

Leaving from the riding school, we take the path that between forest and countryside will take us to the gates of the village of Pellizzano.

It’s a loop trail mainly at the pace. Depending on the level of the group, it will be possible to include stretches of leading at a trot.

2-hour walk

The 2-hour horseback ride will take you along forest trails to Ossana, at the foot of Castel San Michele. It is a pace and trot route, recommended for riders with a minimum of experience.

You will end the horseback riding experience with a delicious lunch at the farmhouse with a 4-course menu that includes an appetizer, a first course, a second course and a dessert and from which drinks are excluded.

Lunch is bookable only in one time slot per tour:

•    1-hour walk: 11 a.m.
•    2-hour walk: 10 a.m.

In the months of May and November, the lunch option is not available.

You will need to inform the facility directly of any allergies or special dietary needs.

The farmhouse è located in the heart of Val di Sole in Pellizzano between Dimaro and Passo del Tonale and è easily accessible by car.

The menù è consists of:

•    Antipasto
•    First course
•    Second course
•    Dessert

The restaurant's menù simple and genuine, linked to local traditions. There will be no shortage of spätzli, gnocchi, fancy orzotti, warm polenta from Storo with beef and pork, and stringy cheeses made in-house.

The meat è fed exclusively on hay from the fields and grain, without the’use of feed. The heifers spend summer, spring and fall free grazing in the alpine pastures and meadows in the village of Pellizzano.

Vegetarian or vegan options are available.

Dog trekking with huskies in the Brenta Dolomites, departing from Pinzolo and in the company of fantastic Alaskan Malamute specimens.

The activity consists of a real snowshoe hike on easy, level trails, also suitable for children of any age, tied to the dogs via a harness and an elastic rope.

The ideal routes for this activity are Malga Ritorto, with departure and arrival at the Patascoss parking lot, or Malga Mondifrà, with departure and arrival from the Grostè parking lot. At the Malga you can have lunch or dinner, upon request (the cost of lunch or dinner is not included in the price).

The dogs, in addition to affection and companionship, will help you in reaching your goal through their pulling power.

Children under 10 years of age, for safety reasons, are paired with a parent, while toddlers can be carried in suitable backpacks by a parent or our guides to enjoy the affection of our Alaskan Malamutes during breaks.

The equipment we recommend is as follows:

•    backpack
•    thermal clothing
•    cap
•    warm, waterproof shoes (wide-fitting après-ski boots not recommended)
•    water bottle and snack
•    sunglasses

The use of snowshoes is subject to weather conditions; in case of ice, the facility may opt to use crampons.

Wellness day with breakfast and spa access in Castelrotto, Dolomites, amid pure relaxation, comfort, nature and regeneration.

The day begins with a hearty breakfast served from 8:00 am to 11:00 am, ideal for a tasteful and peaceful start, followed by free access to the spa's wellness facilities.

During the experience you will have access to the swimming pool from 9:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. and the sauna area from 11:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., to experience moments of complete relaxation in a cozy and relaxing environment.

A perfect experience for those who want to indulge in a rejuvenating break, immersed in the unique atmosphere of the Dolomites, amid wellness, silence and harmony.

The Las Vegas Lodge is located at about 2050 m above sea level in the hamlet of San Cassiano in Badia, in the province of Bolzano, Trentino-Alto Adige. The lodge is ready to host you for a tasteful and fun-filled dinner.

The experience begins with a beautiful snowmobile or snowcat tour that takes you from the Golden Eagle ski rental in San Cassiano up to the mountain, where you can enjoy a three-course dinner with a set menu, buffet entrèe followed by a choice of first and second course and dessert (drinks are not included).

The dishes offered are determined by the establishment based on seasonal products and are perfect for discovering South Tyrolean as well as Italian cuisine.

This experience is perfect for spending an evening in good company with good taste and fun, all in the beautiful setting of the Dolomites by moonlight.

On Wednesdays the facility organizes a DJ set to accompany dinner.

It is important to notify the facility of any allergies or specific dietary needs in advance.

The Kolfuschgerhof Mountain Resort&Spa in Dolomites, in Corvara in Badia, in the province of Bolzano, would like to offer you an experience of peace and relaxation in one of the most beautiful mountain landscapes in Italy, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2009.

È you can purchase one of the two proposals listed below.

Daily access 

Daily access to the facility's spa, which features an indoor and an outdoor area. You will have access to all spa services that consists of a beautiful swimming pool, five saunas with properties and benefits, a Turkish bath, a jacuzzi to enjoy extreme relaxation, two relaxation rooms with fireplaces, a room with water mattresses, the hay baths and a garden with panoramic views.
The experience includes a glass of prosecco, bathrobe and slippers.
Spa hours:

•    Indoor pool: 8 a.m.-8 p.m. 
•    Outdoor pool: 8:00-10:00; 15:00-20:00 
•    Sauna: 15:00-19:30
•    Aufguss: 17:30

Private evening access

Tour reserved for a maximum of two people who from 8 p.m. will have private access to the spa's outdoor pool, an infinity pool overlooking the Sella Group. The experience will immerse you in a charming and romantic atmosphere thanks to the view and candles a decorating the edge of the pool. 
You will be provided with a bathrobe and slippers, as well as a bottle of sparkling wine with strawberry chocolate fondue.

The SPA day in Castelrotto will allow you to relax in the wellness area of a 4-star Hotel while enjoying the picturesque landscape of the Alpe di Siusi.

Entry is valid from 9:00 am to 8:30 pm. You can enjoy the heated panoramic swimming pool for the entire duration, while the saunas will be available from 14:00 to 20:30.

To offer you maximum comfort you will have access to several saunas including the panoramic sauna with a view directly of the Alps, Finnish sauna, biosauna and steam bath. Also to offer you a full day of relaxation you will have access to the Relaxation Room.

Also included in the price is a wellness bag with towels, bathrobe and slippers, and you can use the locker room with lockers to store your personal belongings.

For those who want a complete wellness experience, once booked, they can later book a massage by calling the facility.

The horse and sleigh ride on the Seiser Alm is an exciting winter adventure with horse-drawn sleighs, admiring spectacular views of the Dolomites.

Thanks to 300 days of sunshine a year, a sleigh ride is the ideal opportunity to admire the majestic landscape against the alpine backdrop of the Dolomites; in addition, your guide will provide you with wool blankets to stay warm throughout the excursion. The carriage can carry up to 6 people. In case of larger groups you will go on different carriages.

The excursion is available daily from 9:30 am until 4:00 pm departing from Compaccio.

You need to take the Alpe di Siusi Cabinovia to reach Compaccio then you can sit on the carriage and govder an unforgettable day among the best snowy landscapes of Alpe di Siusi in Trentino Alto Adige.

Restaurant Schönblick in Fiè allo Sciliar, in the province of Bolzano, è is ready to welcome you for a dinner prepared with ingredients from carefully selected local producers.

The establishment offers a choice of two menù one consisting of 4 courses and one of 5, perfect for sampling traditional local dishes. For each menù it will be possible to choose whether or not to accompany the experience with a wine glass per course, able to enhance the flavors of the dishes.

The restaurant è can be easily reached by car and thanks to its location enjoys a breathtaking panoramic view of the valley.

In case of allergies or dietary needs it will be necessary to contact the establishment directly.