The 20 best experiences to have in Trentino-South Tyrol

Enjoy an unforgettable sailing adventure on Lake Garda, starting from the town of Riva del Garda.

Whether you opt for a half-day or full-day trip, you will be accompanied by an experienced skipper who will guide you through the peculiarities of the lake, giving you the opportunity to relax and enjoy the beauty of the lake landscapes.

Half-day tour

With the half-day tour, you can depart from Riva del Garda and immerse yourself in a sailing experience that will take you along the crystal-clear waters of the lake. Along the way, you will have the opportunity to admire the Ponale Falls and swim in the lake's enchanting coves. This trip is ideal for those who want a brief taste of the beauty of Lake Garda. The tour lasts 4 hours.

Full-day tour

The day tour allows you to spend more time discovering the wonders of the Lake: you can explore its islands, waterfalls, and hidden beaches while listening to the valuable information the experienced skipper will provide. The tour lasts 8 hours.

Book a horseback ride in the Giudicarie forests, an experience in which the trails are on a loop route, characterized by ups and downs. You'll pass through villages, including Rango, one of the most beautiful in Italy; forests; fields; and country roads.

The view is of the outer judicature surrounded by the Dolomites.

The horseback ride is an activity suitable for both experts and beginners 14 years and older.

Sunset aperitif sailing on Lake Garda will allow you to enjoy a romantic and evocative experience.

This event is ideal for celebrating an anniversary, birthday or simply to surprise someone with a special gift, offering a relaxing atmosphere that will make your moment unforgettable.

Departure is scheduled from Riva del Garda at 6 p.m., guaranteeing a view of the sunset over the lake. The return is scheduled for 9:30 pm, allowing you to enjoy the lake in its evening hours. Throughout the experience, you will be accompanied by an experienced skipper who will make your trip carefree and full of curiosity.

The aperitif on board the sailboat will consist of prosecco, chips, fresh water, juices and a variety of soft drinks. This will allow all participants' tastes to be satisfied.

The boat can accommodate up to 11 people, but smaller boats are available for couples or smaller groups.

The Magnabò chalet, with its wooden furniture and stone walls, is capable of creating the perfect environment for savoring Trentino cuisine.

In the Adamello-Brenta Natural Park, 1 km from Pinzolo and 11 km from Madonna di Campiglio, the chalet is easily accessible by car and allows you to enjoy a quiet moment in the company of good traditional food.

The menu consists of four courses:

•    Appetizer: platter of local cured meats.
•    Bis di primi: cheese-filled dumplings with melted butter and reginette with game ragout.
•    Second course with side dish: Polenta, salamella, sauerkraut and venison stew.
•    Trio of desserts: Strudel, grandmother's cake and walnut cake.

The menu also includes a quart of wine, water and coffee.

In case of dietary intolerances or needs, you should contact the facility directly.

The carriage ride in Andalo will allow you to enjoy a unique experience as a family, a couple or with friends and admire the picturesque landscapes of the Dolomites, considered a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Everyone can participate, for children under 3 years old it is free and they must be held.

The tour has as its meeting point the riding center, where you can use the parking lot for free.

The outing is entirely in the Adamello Brenta Nature Park, skirting the Andalo karst lake and through the snowy forest, until you arrive at the Baita Tana dell'Ermellino hut for a stop of about 15 min. Then it will be back to the Center.

Thanks to the organization of the self-guided vespa tour with rental on Lake Garda, you will be suggested a specific route that you can follow (also useful to avoid traffic), with many stops organized in local places, where you will have a reserved seat and special treatment.

By renting the Vespa you will be able to visit the most spectacular viewpoints of Lake Garda in only 5-6 hours! The route is over 50 km, starting from Salò or Riva del Garda and will allow you to explore the most beautiful part of the coast and see the lake from the most impressive perspectives. The Vespa ride will give you the opportunity to:

•    See one of the most beautiful roads in Italy and the world: the Forra road
•    Have views of the lake from a height of over 350 meters
•    Taste excellent cheeses and cold cuts from the Tremosine area
•    Taking a ride along the most picturesque stretch of coastline
•    Stroll along the spectacular Garda Cycle Route, suspended above the lake

Details:

•    Starting point: Riva del Garda/ Salò/ Torbole/ Malcesine/ Moniga del Garda
•    Distance: over 50 km
•    Duration: 6 hours (including about 1-2 hours on the scooter)

Book a horseback ride in the Giudicarie forests, an experience in which the trails are on a loop route, characterized by ups and downs. You'll pass through villages, including Rango, one of the most beautiful in Italy; forests; fields; and country roads.

The view is of the outer judicature surrounded by the Dolomites.

The horseback ride is an activity suitable for both experts and beginners 14 years and older.

The Magnabò chalet, with its wooden furniture and stone walls, is capable of creating the perfect environment for savoring Trentino cuisine.

In the Adamello-Brenta Natural Park, 1 km from Pinzolo and 11 km from Madonna di Campiglio, the chalet is easily accessible by car and allows you to enjoy a quiet moment in the company of good traditional food.

The menu consists of four courses:

•    Appetizer: platter of local cured meats.
•    Bis di primi: cheese-filled dumplings with melted butter and reginette with game ragout.
•    Second course with side dish: Polenta, salamella, sauerkraut and venison stew.
•    Trio of desserts: Strudel, grandmother's cake and walnut cake.

The menu also includes a quart of wine, water and coffee.

In case of dietary intolerances or needs, you should contact the facility directly.

The carriage ride in Andalo will allow you to enjoy a unique experience as a family, a couple or with friends and admire the picturesque landscapes of the Dolomites, considered a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Everyone can participate, for children under 3 years old it is free and they must be held.

The tour has as its meeting point the riding center, where you can use the parking lot for free.

The outing is entirely in the Adamello Brenta Nature Park, skirting the Andalo karst lake and through the snowy forest, until you arrive at the Baita Tana dell'Ermellino hut for a stop of about 15 min. Then it will be back to the Center.

Unmissable evening snowmobile tour in Ponte di Legno in the province of Brescia in Lombardy. After the lifts close, you will have the freedom to explore spectacular views along the valleys and trails of the area, accompanied by trained and experienced guides.

Snowmobiling as well as a sport is a new way to have fun as an alternative to skiing, easy to practice and open to everyone.

Approved helmets with visors are made available and can be worn optionally.

The snowmobile dinner in Folgarida in Val di Sole is a unique opportunity to enjoy the snowy landscape of the Dolomites with a typical chalet dinner.

Departure is at 7 p.m. from Folgarida Alta where a driver will take you by snowmobile to the chalet along the snowy slopes that characterize the area. The duration of the ride is about 10 minutes.

You will be greeted with a welcome drink that you can enjoy while admiring the snowy peaks. Dinner will continue with a menu consisting of two first courses, main course and dessert. Water and house wine are included.

Among the dishes you will be able to find typical dishes such as polenta with mushrooms, shank or fresh pasta with local products.

At the end of dinner you will be taken back to the village to the meeting point with the snowmobile.

Dinner in a chalet nestled among soft snow and conifers in Lavarone in the province of Trento with snowmobile transportation.  

The chalet è built in rustic style, surrounded by the snowy forest, in a picturesque and scenic setting, è the ideal place to relax and enjoy a pleasant evening. Wait until dinner is served while enjoying the peace of these landscapes and warm yourself next to the falò.

The dishes are mainly centered on traditional Trentino cuisine, repurposed with the same natural and genuine ingredients as in the past.

The menuù consists of:

•    Antipasto: platter of sliced meats of our own production with sweet and sour pickles.
•    Single course: platter of the glutton with golden cannellone (breaded lasagna with a filling of local cheeses) potato polenta storo mushrooms and your choice of venison bites, gulash or grilled lucanica.
•    Dessert: berry panna cotta or apple strudel.
•    Drink: 1/4 Trentino merlot red wine and 1/2 water

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 Alpe di Siusi.

Entry is valid from 8:00 am to 8:30 pm. You can enjoy the heated panoramic swimming pool for the entire duration, while the saunas will be available from 3 pm to 8:30 pm.

To provide you with maximum comfort, you will have access to several saunas including the panoramic sauna with a direct view of the Alps, Finnish sauna, biosauna and steam room. 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.

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.

The Malga Panna Restaurant, awarded since 1993 by the Michelin Guide, would like to host you for a dinner that will make you discover the tastes of the cuisine of Trentino and beyond thanks to the tasting menù prepared by the chef.

The restaurant is located in Moena, in the province of Trento, in the heart of the Fassa Valley and offers a beautiful view of the Conca di Moena and the Dolomites. From the town you canò reach the facility by car, è there is a stretch of road uphill but feasible for all cars.

The tasting menù proposed by the structure are two.

Menù Persuasion:

•    Small Welcome from the kitchen.
•    Trout, white butter, salad d’citrus.
•    Cavatelli, porcini, pink shrimp and parsley oil.
•    Rice, hazelnut and rosemary.
•    Hamburger with cotechino and truffle.
•    Cervo crusted with quinoa and strawberries.
•    Predessert.
•    White chocolate, raspberry and mojito.

Menù Alpine Flavors:

•    Small Welcome from the kitchen.
•    Rabbit, foie gras, bacon and tangerine.
•    Ramen with Garda scents.
•    Lamb with hay, roots and roasted dandelion.
•    Predessert.
•    Tiramisù caramelized forest.

Drinks are not included in the listed price and will be chosen and paid for on site.

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

Dine at Baita Pra Valentini, just outside the town of Selva di Val Gardena, in the province of Bolzano, Trentino-Alto Adige.

The chalet's kitchen offers traditional South Tyrolean dishes, prepared with carefully selected local ingredients, served in an intimate and quaint setting.

There are three menus for you to choose from, none includes drinks, which will be paid for on site.

First menu

•    Appetizer: Beef rump steak topped with egg yolk, dried anchovies and homemade pan brioche.
•    Primo: Acquerelli risotto with red turnip, veil of lard and rosemary cream cheese mousse.
•    Dessert: "Heiße Liebe" (vanilla ice cream with warm raspberries).

Second menu

•    Appetizer: Bis of bruschetta with whole wheat bread, one with baked pumpkin and mint and one with parmesan cream and venison carpaccio.
•    Main course: Pork knuckle in "Monpier de Gherdeina" beer sauce, brewed in-house, with roasted potatoes and cooked sauerkraut.
•    Dessert: Classic tiramisu.

Shared menu.

•    Homemade cheese fondue with homemade bread variation and boiled mixed vegetables.

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

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.

The Franzin Alm mountain restaurant is located in Carezza, in the autonomous province of Bolzano. Easily accessible by car, it allows you to taste authentic, seasonal cuisine while admiring the UNESCO World Heritage landscapes of the Dolomites.

In a modern facility, the wood of the furniture and the aroma of the cuisine will be able to give you a perfect South Tyrolean-style experience.

Both traditional and innovative dishes are prepared with local and seasonal ingredients from local farms. It will be possible to taste them by choosing one of two menus, which may be subject to some variation depending on seasonal products.

Menu 1:

•    Native beef steak with homemade bread.
•    Red turnip ravioli filled with alpine cheese on apple cream.
•    Saddle of venison in walnut crust with celeriac puree and vegetables.
•    Almond and mascarpone cake with homemade banana ice cream.

Menu 2:

•    Bacon and cheese rolls on capuchin salad.
•    Potato gnocchi with venison ragout.
•    Braised beef of the day with mashed potatoes and vegetables.
•    Apple strudel.

For the little ones there is a choice of children's menus:

•    Pasta with tomato sauce or meat sauce.
•    Milanese schnitzel with chips.

In case of allergies or dietary needs please contact the facility directly.