Val Pusteria Dolomites

Val Pusteria marks the northern border of South Tyrol and it’s characterized by the Dolomites presence. Val Pusteria is one of the most popular holidays in the mountains destinations; even locals choose it for their Italy vacations, as this valley is famous as the „South Tyrolean green valley“. Moreover, it also offers the famous Dolomites, also called „Pale Mountains“ because of the particular colour of their rocks. One of the most famous Dolomites mountain massifs is the „Stone Sundial“; if you observe the sun position above these mountains, you don’t need to look at your watch to know what time is it. Moreover, Val Pusteria offers three natural parks, where it’s possible to see many rare plants and animal species.

Nature and culture in Val Pusteria

Val Pusteria holidays are the right idea for music fans as well, as here many music events take place every summer. The most important and and know music event is entitled to Gustav Mahler, the famous Austrian musician and it takes place in July in Dobbiaco. These two “Music Weeks” remember this musician which spent his Italy holidays here for two years in a row. During your Dolomites vacations in a Val Pusteria hotel or garni it’s possible to take part into a hiking tour in the mountains entitled to this musician, seeing where he went to be inspired. An example is the Alps chalet where he composed the “Hymne an der Erde. Another important Val Pusteria music event is the “International Choir Festival” which takes place at the end of June.