Sprinkled with picturesque alpine towns and encircled by the dramatic peaks of the Dolomites, this lush green valley is a dream location for outdoorsy travelers. 

Relish the views of the mountain peaks and the cathedral spire at this elegant plaza, which serves as Bolzano’s open-air living room.

Climb paths leading through dense forest to reach this 10th-century castle, which houses a museum dedicated to humanity’s relationship with the mountains.