With only about 400 inhabitants packed into 0.11 square kilometers, Rattenberg is the smallest town in Austria. These characteristics are evident in a very special way of life: in fact, no gardens, garages, or cellars can be found in Rattenberg. The medieval town has much to offer, with its architecture, Augustiner Museum, Schlossberg, and numerous glassmakers' workshops. The pro cyclists’ time trial at the 2018 Innsbruck Cycling World Championships also kicked off from Rattenberg.
With its solid wood architecture and beautiful floral decorations, Alpbach is considered one of the most beautiful villages in all of Austria. Situated at exactly 1,000 m. above sea level, the village is the starting point for stunning hikes in the Kitzbühel Alps. In winter, same as in summer, Alpbachtal is an ideal family vacation destination.
Reith im Alpbachtal has a population of 2,735 residents and is best known for the colorful floral displays on the balconies of the village’s traditional farmhouses. Owing to this, it has earned itself the accolade as the “Most Beautiful Flower Village in Europe.” The nearby lake, the Reither See, is popular for swimming in summer. A local highlight well worth a visit is Schloss Matzen, which is home to a luxury hotel. Next to the castle is the Matzen Park, which covers 38 acres.
The Ritten/Renon plateau extends north of Bozen/Bolzano at an elevation between 700 and 2260 meters above sea level. The sunny terrace with its nearly 8,000 inhabitants in the villages of Klobenstein/Collalbo, Oberbozen/Soprabolzano, Unterinn/Auna di Sotto, Lengstein/Lungostagno, Oberinn/Auna di Sopra and Wangen/Vang is one of the most outstanding hiking areas in the Alps. The Ritten Arena is a center for sports activities. Numerous sports events take place there throughout the year.
The Brentonico plateau and its surrounding forests and meadows range from 600 to 2,000 meters above sea level on Monte Baldo, the first mountain one encounters when hiking in Trentino. This mountain has been known as the “Garden of Italy” since the 1500s for its rich biodiversity of rare plants and flowers. It became the “Monte Baldo Natural Park” at the beginning of the 21st century. The municipality of Brentonico, which is the most populous settlement in the park, offers historical and cultural elements of great significance, stemming from its long history dating back to the times of the barbarians.
Known as the “Athens of Trentino,” Rovereto is home to international museums that offer year-round exhibitions of art, history, and science. A culturally and architecturally valuable city, Rovereto boasts historically-significant center full of ancient palaces and reminders of the town's opulent years. The Mart in Rovereto is one of Europe's most treasured museums. The large square that provides access to the museum features a large glass and steel dome that’s the same size as the Pantheon in Rome: 40 meters wide by 25 meters high.
Predazzo, called “The Geological Garden of the Alps,” lies on the magma chamber of a 238-million-year-old Triassic volcano. Predazzo isn’t only a sport destination appreciated by skiers, it’s also the cradle of ski jumping. The famous ski jumps of the Dal Ben Ski Jumping Stadium have hosted three editions of the Nordic World Ski Championships and will host the Nordic Combined and Ski Jumping races of the Milano-Cortina Winter Games in 2026.
Cavalese, the capital of Val di Fiemme, has been an international tourist destination since the beginning of the 1900s. This town is home to the Magnifica Comunità di Fiemme, an institution that has been managing the valley’s woods and pastures since 1111. Cavalese is home to many Nordic skiing competitions, the finish line of the Marcialonga and the Alpe Cermis Ski Area, the Tour de Ski’s arrival venue.
The town of Bruneck/Brunico is the geographical, cultural, and economic center of the Pustertal Valley/Val Pusteria. With its numerous sights worth seeing, festivals, and must-see events, Bruneck/Brunico is a magnet for visitors of all ages. Bruneck/Brunico is located at 836 m (2,740 ft.) above sea level, in the heart of a wide valley basin surrounded by tall mountains. The medieval town is bordered to the north by the Ahrntal Valley/Valle Aurina and the glaciers of the Zillertal Alps, and to the south by the Gadertal/Val Badia and the peaks of the Dolomites.
