The Bruneck Castle was once the summer resi­dence of the prince-bishops. Today, it houses the Messner Moun­tain Museum Ripa. Reinhold Messner dedi­cates his museum in Bruneck to the moun­tain popu­lations of the world and to their cul­tures, which, in contrast with urban life, is based on taking per­sonal respon­si­bili­ty, renoun­cing consume­rism, and hel­ping neigh­bours.

The tour of the Tre Cime di Lavaredo is one of the classics of Dolomites hiking, and for a dream­like scenario, it’s a must-see when it’s not high season. The Tre Cime are the world-famous land­mark of the Dolomites, a UNESCO World Heri­tage Site. The tour starts from the “Auronzo Lodge” passing by the Lavaredo Fork to the “Tre Cime Lodge” and returns via the “Langalm” to the starting point. The tour can also be made by in­ex­perienced hikers, and the climb can be co­vered in three hours.
If you are inte­rested in scaling the im­posing rocky peaks, “Zinnenmann” Christoph Hainz is the best choice for you. This well-known extreme climber and alpine guide is familiar with each and every tour.

Lake Braies is a must-see for all tourists in South Tyrol. The idyllic dream­like scenery of the Braies Dolomites, the moun­tain lake, and the his­toric hotel has be­come the most photo­graphed land­scape in South Tyrol. As Lake Braies is a true hot­spot, it is better to avoid week­ends and high-season days in August. The ring prome­nade around the lake is breath­taking, and you can also go on various moun­tain hikes start­ing from this point. Note: check what parking options are available online.

If you want to expe­rience high-altitude archi­tecture and enjoy specta­cular views, we recom­mend clim­bing to the Sasso Nero Lodge in the Aurina Valley. At 3,026 metres, it is the high­est moun­tain retreat in the Zillertal Alps. Designed by South Tyrolean archi­tect couple Helmut Stifter and Angelika Bachmann, it was comple­tely re­built in 2017, be­coming a source of contro­versy among local South Tyroleans due to its contem­porary style. The ma­jestic pano­ramic view ex­tends from the High Tauern and the Rieser­ferner Group to the Dolomite peaks of the Marmolada. From the lodge, you can take on chal­lenging or easier glacier hikes and summit expe­riences. The 1,500 metres of alti­tude diffe­rence can be cove­red in four and a half hours.

Lake Dobbiaco is a special jewel among natu­ral lakes. Locat­ed at the en­trance of the majes­tic Höhlenstein valley, the lake can be explo­red on a row­boat or paddle boat in summer. Around Lake Dobbiaco, there is an 11-stage nature trail. The hike around the lake, perfect for families, is about an hour long. After the walk, there’s no­thing better than dip­ping your toes in the lake. In addi­tion to Lake Braies, the spec­tacular land­scape of this lake was a film lo­cation for the re­nowned Italian tv show “Un passo dal cielo” and by the Bavarian known as “Die Berg­polizei – Ganz nah am Himmel”. At the lake, there are two beautiful spots for a meal.

Ten award-winning works of art designed for selected locations in Val Badia can be "hiked" until 12 September. The art projects from all over the world were selected by an international jury, which also includes a curator at the MET in New York. You can see some of the artworks from past biennials on a 30-minute hike in Val dl'Ert, the Valley of Art. Open-air art in the Dolomites is a fascinating experience!