Known as the "Land of Vines," with an area of only two square kilometers, it’s one of the smallest municipalities in South Tyrol. Its historic center, highlighted by the Gothic parish church dedicated to St. Martin, is located near the river and was often subject to flooding in the past, earning it the name "Little Venice." Here, there is a centuries-old tradition of planting extensive vines that climb the walls of ancient farmhouses (Hausreben).
Since 2014, Neumarkt/Egna has held the title of one of the "Most Beautiful Villages in Italy." It was an important river port in South Tyrol, where wood was primarily processed to make rafts for transport on the Adige River. The city's patron saint and protector from floods is St. Nicholas (to whom a Romanesque-style church was dedicated in the 12th century). The local culinary tradition is closely associated with Pinot Noir. It was the European Town of Sport in 2020.
Leifers/Laives is the youngest among the eight major cities in South Tyrol, and the apple is its symbol. More than 220 families are engaged in the cultivation of 15 different varieties of this fruit on approximately 500 hectares of land. The emblem of the city is the small church of San Pietro (Peterköfele) that’s depicted in the city’s coat of arms. Laives is an ideal starting point for bicycle excursions along the Adige cycle path and for walks along the Alta Via of Leifers/Laives.
Salurn/Salorno is the southernmost town in South Tyrol, marking the border between the German-speaking and Italian-speaking areas. It also represents the end of the Wine Road. The locality is renowned for being the largest enclosed area for cultivating the grapes that produce the region’s white wines. Its symbol is the Haderburg Castle, an imposing structure dating back to the 13th century. For an unforgettable bike ride, there's the Via Claudia Augusta, the most popular cycle path of South Tyrol.
The atmosphere of Levico still evokes the belle époque when European nobility stayed in the renowned spa town of Valsugana, which is well-known in the field of medicine in Trentino and throughout Italy. Thanks to the quality of its waters, Lake Levico holds the title as the "Blue Flag of Europe” for its distinction as a unique travel destination for sports and wellness. At the crossroads of historical eras, the sculpture “Lupa del Lagorai,” made from 2000 pieces of wood debris from the Vaia storm, stands imposingly over the valley.
Schwaz, the capital of the Karwendel Silver Region in Tyrol, is a place that harmonizes history, culture, and nature. Through its surroundings, the city offers numerous outdoor sports activities, while the Freundsberg Castle provides a fascinating portrait into its medieval past. Other notable attractions are the silver mine, with its tunnels and mining structures, and the Fuggerhaus, a historic building that commemorates one of the most influential merchant families of the Dark Ages.
Crossed by the Brenta River and dominated by the imposing Castel Telvana, Borgo Valsugana offers one of the most spectacular river landscapes in Trentino. The famous Valsugana cycle path, an 80-kilometer route connecting Lake Caldonazzo with Bassano del Grappa and Venice, flows through its center. Places to visit include the Parish Church of the Nativity of Mary, the interior of the former Spagolla Mill with an exhibition on World War I, the Sella Valley, and the biennial contemporary art exhibition. Borgo Valsugana is also the traditional finish line for the Coppa d'Oro, one of the most renowned youth cycling events in Trentino and Italy.
The Tyrolean municipality of Stans is a treasure for nature lovers and cultural travelers. The Karwendel Mountains are a paradise for hikers, along with the impressive Wolfsklamm gorge nestled in pristine greenery with its roaring waterfalls and charming trails. Not to be missed is the Tratzberg Castle, a Renaissance masterpiece, and the St. George Monastery that’s perched on a rocky cliff.
