La province of Bolzano, also known as South Tyrol or Alto Adige, is on the border of neighboring Austria to which it was connected until a few decades ago. Throughout the province of Bolzano bilingualism exists and the population speaks German and Italian.
The Alto Adige, as well as the Trentino (the territory of the province of Trento is so called) represents a true tourist attraction. Far from being a harsh and rough area, here nature is generous with alpine landscapes rich in flora and typical animals such as chamois, roe deer, ibex, and deer. The territory is truly valuable, so much so that many areas of the region are protected and the Stelvio National Park has also been established.
Among these mountains, valleys with fairy-tale outlines emerge: Val Venosta, Valdaora, Val Pusteria, Val Gardena, in Alto Adige and the Valle di Ledro, Val di Non, Val di Sole, Val di Fassa, Val di Fiemme and Val Lagarina and others in Trentino.
The territory of Trentino is rich in alpine lakes and in the south it is dotted with vineyards (renowned are the Trentino grappas) and orchards (noted are the apples of Val di Non exported worldwide). The waterfalls are very beautiful, here numerous and spectacular especially in winter when, freezing, they become real walls of ice.
The most cosmopolitan place in Trentino is undoubtedly Madonna di Campiglio, a winter tourism destination, as well as Folgarida, San Martino di Castrozza, Marilleva, and Peio. In Alto Adige stand out Merano, Ortisei, San Candido, Brunico, Bressanone, and Vipiteno. Trentino Alto Adige is an ideal region for trips and vacations at any time of the year given the territorial characteristics that offer numerous possibilities for staying 365 days a year.
