Magical summer stories

A paragliding flight over the Dolomites? Hotel Tyrol is also this. After an exciting hike to reach the flight site on Mont de Sëura, you will start your descent until you land in front of Monte Pana, above Santa Cristina in Val Gardena. You will live the unique and relaxing experience of flying over green pastures and surrounding forests, protected by the majestic mountains of Val Gardena.

A paragliding flight over the Dolomites? Hotel Tyrol is also this. After an exciting hike to reach the flight site on Mont de Sëura, you will start your descent until you land in front of Monte Pana, above Santa Cristina in Val Gardena. You will live the unique and relaxing experience of flying over green pastures and surrounding forests, protected by the majestic mountains of Val Gardena.

Exciting tour to discover a series of small alpine lakes that were created after the last ice age: Lagustel Lake (1824 m), Holy Lake (2096 m), Iman Lake (2200 m). After immersing yourself in the green meadows of the Puez-Odle Nature Park, you will be taken to the new UNESCO Cinema at Seceda: the best vantage point to appreciate the natural heritage of humanity that surrounds you.

Horse or carriage ride through the high plateaus of Val Gardena to the Alpe di Siusi. Enjoy the breath-taking panorama of the Dolomites on the saddle of your horse and live an unforgettable experience.

The hike starts at the Danterceppies cable car and takes you to the Crespeina Lake after several trails. A fairy tale landscape awaits you, worthy of the stories that revolve around this magical place. Legend has it that in this alpine lake dwelled a rather irascible dragon, that every time he lost his temper, he used to slam his tail so hard into the water, to create gigantic waves. But the legends do not end here, if you are fans of myths and fairy traditions, add this experience to your stay to discover all the secrets of the area.

Outdoor excursion to the discovery of the Pisciadù: an adventurous trekking in the heart of the Sella Group, which will amaze your eyes with enchanting views. Visit to the alpine lake of Pisciadù and stop at the old Franco Cavazza refuge at Pisciadù, built in 1903 and which still today delights its guests with tasty traditional local dishes.

Santa Cristina Valgardena is the smallest municipality of Val Gardena, famous for its master cabinetmakers, skilled sculptors who have created the largest handcrafted wooden nativity scene in the world. The experience includes a visit to the workshop of one of the craftsmen who made the famous crib, who will tell you the secrets of woodworking and the techniques used to build the various characters. It will also be possible to book custom-made creations or purchase the extraordinary works on display in the workshop.

Did you know that Val Gardena is also a land of castles? In addition to the incredible natural beauty, there are countless man-made beauties that tell and bear witness to the ancient history of this area. The excursion "Unexpected Dolomites" will lead you to the discovery of one of these wonders: the Stetteneck Castle. The castle, which is medieval in origin, was only discovered in the 2000s thanks to Karl Felix Wolff's South Tyrolean sagas (a collection of traditional legends), which have inspired numerous hikers to search for the remains of this ancient wonder.

The waterfalls of Stanghe are a true natural monument created by the lush waters of the Rio Racines, which carving deep into the rock, has created one of the most beautiful gorges in Europe. The gorges were made accessible at the end of the 19th century by order of Emperor Franz Joseph of Austria, and today are a favorite destination for hikers and nature lovers. Thanks to small paths, panoramic terraces, piers and stairways, it will seem to be in an adventure park but built by the force of nature. A fun and fascinating experience even for children.

The Merano Thermal Baths are one of the largest and oldest thermal complexes in Europe, dating back over 200 years. They became famous thanks to Princess Sissi, wife of the Austrian Emperor Franz Joseph, who fell in love with Merano and its thermal baths from the first time she set foot there. The large size (7,650 m²), the 13 indoor pools, as well as saunas, SPA and fitness areas, have then made possible the continuation of its charm until today. After a relaxing day, you cannot miss a walk through the beautiful gardens of Schloss Trauttmansdorff, which, with their incredible views, were one of Princess Sissi's favorite places for her walks. An experience of relaxation and history, unique in its kind.

Anyone who has seen movies of the Dolomites filmed from above, can not have dreamed of one day to see live so much beauty. Majestic peaks, colors that seem to have been painted by a great painter, small alpine lakes hidden among the rocks and a panorama that would be the envy of the best movies. Thanks to the partnership between the Hotel Tyrol and Elikos, that dream can now become reality. Whether it's to avoid the traffic of the small mountain roads or for a panoramic trip, a private helicopter transfer is the ideal solution for those who want to make their stay as comfortable as possible. The experience includes a return flight from Selva to Milan, for business trips or to enjoy a day of shopping in the streets of the center, without sacrificing the relaxation and comfort that characterize your vacation at Hotel Tyrol.

Thrills, adrenaline and the thrill of flying into the void: have you ever tried a zipline? It is a zip line that connects two points at two different heights, to which you are tied with a harness, and then "fly" into the void. An experience that is already incredible in itself, imagine if done in the Dolomites. With this idea Gabriel Kostner, expert pilot and rescuer of the Aiut Alpin Dolomites and Elikos and former skier Peter Runggaldier, have created this experience in collaboration with the Hotel Tyrol. Flying at high speed (almost 100km/h) over forests and valleys for over a kilometer and a half with an enviable view, is an experience that, if you are passionate about active tourism, you can not miss during your stay.

A pleasant walk on the picturesque path that connects Ortisei to Selva di Val Gardena, through the route, once traveled by the ancient railway "Ferata de Gherdëina". Among woods, meadows, the Hotel Tyrol (which we will meet along the way), bronze sculptures made by local craftsmen and graphs showing how much snow has fallen since 1951, there will be plenty of attractions to discover. There is also a visit to the Museum Gherdëina (Museum of Val Gardena) where works of art and sculptures, but also toys, minerals, fossils of the Dolomites and unique archaeological finds, will continue to feed the curiosity of children and adults alike.

Val Gardena is the natural habitat of many incredible wild animals such as deer, stoats, owls, squirrels, marmots. Being wild animals that live free, it is often difficult to meet them, because they hide frightened by man. From this idea and thanks to the collaboration with the Professional School for Craftsmanship of Ortisei, the idea of creating a thematic path in which walking, you can meet life-size wooden reproductions of local animal species. A fun journey to discover nature and the incredible species that live in the woods around Selva, for a nice family day out.

Did you know that there are pyramids in the high plateaus of South Tyrol? They are the earth pyramids of Renon, created by melting glaciers during the Ice Age and composed of moraine clay: a miracle of nature that is about 25,000 years old. They are tall columns of solidified debris, each with a large stone on top, which serves to protect them from natural erosion due to rain and to allow them to grow higher and higher during rainfall. If the stone were to fall, the entire column would collapse but, as happens every time, a new one would be created after a short while. Hotel Tyrol, in collaboration with the best local guides, organizes this experience to discover one of the most fascinating natural monuments in the world. We start from Collalbo following a very flat path, so much so that it is easily passable even with a stroller, which will take you to the discovery of the most beautiful and highest earth pyramids in Europe.

An experience of peace and quiet that will help you reconnect with nature, among the treasures hidden in the hamlet of Bulla. We will visit the highest rose garden in Europe (1500 m), with its 6000 roses of over 250 different species, a sensory refuge with a view of the Val Gardena Dolomites. Nature but also tradition and craftsmanship. In addition to the rose garden, our journey will lead us to the discovery of the old mills of Bulla of the 18th - 19th century, the characteristic profession of the miller and the way of life of those times.