Things to do in South Tyrol at a glance
South Tyrol rewards a plan built around destinations rather than a single route. Bolzano and Merano are towns with museums, gardens and spa days. The mountains offer cable cars to high meadows and ridges, and the wine villages sit in between. Distances are short on the map, but access rules and lift seasons differ from place to place, so check each destination page before you set out. For an outing in the trees, compare the zipline tours in South Tyrol.
The prices below are guide values for 2026 taken from the operators' own information. Seasons end in early November, which matters if you travel late in the year.
Our picks: things to do with a guide
Our take: the old-town walk gives you a short introduction to Bolzano, and the wine tasting adds a vineyard stop at a Bolzano winery. For something more active, the tandem paraglide takes off from the Plose near Brixen.
Hand-picked tours, booked through GetYourGuide and Viator. Prices are indicative starting prices in euros (as of October 2026). Tap a tour for live availability and the current price in your currency.
Tandem paraglide at Plose near Brixen
- Tandem flight with experienced pilot
- Harness, helmet and gloves
- Private transportation
The pilots wait at the meeting point with the equipment. Whether a flight can go ahead depends on the weather.
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Vineyard tour and six-wine tasting in Bolzano
- Guided tour through vineyards
- Visit to barrel cellar
- Guided wine tasting of 6 wines
Access to the SKYWINE Pavilion and water are included. The vineyards are those at the winery in Bolzano.
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Guided walk through Bolzano's old town
- Guided walking tour of historic center
- Visit to Piazza Walther
- Tips on local food and wine
The guide shares stories about local traditions and daily life in South Tyrol. The cathedral is viewed from the outside only.
Check availability →Things to do around Bolzano
A vineyard visit with tasting, a tandem paragliding flight and a guided walk through the old town, with live prices and availability.
Destinations and what they cost
One block per destination, each with a link to the full page.
Bolzano
The Ötzi museum (EUR 13 for adults) shows the Copper Age glacier mummy. Messner Mountain Museum Firmian at Sigmundskron castle is open from 15 March to 8 November 2026 (adults EUR 15). A cable car rises to the Ritten plateau, EUR 13.50 return. A guided walk covers the old town around Walther Square.
Bolzano guide →Merano
The Trauttmansdorff Gardens with the Touriseum cost EUR 17 for adults and run until 8 November 2026. The thermal baths sell pool tickets by time slot, and the Passer promenade is a walk by the river.
Merano guide →Seiser Alm
The cable car from Seis takes about 15 minutes and costs EUR 30 return for adults. The 2026 summer season runs from 22 May to 2 November.
Alpe di Siusi →Val Gardena and Seceda
From St. Ulrich via Furnes, Seceda costs EUR 74 return for adults, and the lifts also stop on 2 November 2026. The church in the Val di Funes has its own access rules.
Val Gardena →Lago di Braies
Seeing the lake costs nothing. In summer 2026 the access rule applied from 1 July to 15 September between 09:00 and 16:00, so check the access options before you drive.
Lago di Braies →Tre Cime di Lavaredo
The toll road to the Auronzo hut parking costs EUR 40 per car in 2026 and needs an online booking that is valid for 12 hours.
Tre Cime →Wine
Cellars around Bolzano, Tramin and Kaltern offer tastings. A guided cellar visit in Kaltern costs EUR 25 per person and runs on Wednesdays at 4 pm from Easter to the end of October.
South Tyrol wine →Hiking in South Tyrol
The cable cars decide when many high routes are within reach: the Seiser Alm and Seceda lifts run until 2 November 2026, and the next season's times come from the operators. Access also depends on the destination, for example the road closure on Seiser Alm between 09:00 and 17:00 or the summer rule at Lago di Braies. Check current trail closures and traffic reports before every drive. Route planning and the wider region are covered by Dolomites hiking.
Getting around with the Mobilcard
The Mobilcard is valid for 1, 3 or 7 calendar days at EUR 22, EUR 32 and EUR 52 for adults (operator figures, October 2026). It covers regional trains up to Trento, regional buses and selected cable cars such as the Ritten. Seiser Alm bus lines 10, 11 and 12 are excluded, and the Seceda and Seis lifts are separate tickets. Validate the ticket when you board. The getting there page lists airports, trains and car tolls, and best time to visit shows the seasons side by side.
Frequently asked questions
Where should I start in South Tyrol?
Bolzano suits a first stop because the museum, the old town and a cable car are close together. See the Bolzano page.
Which sights have a season?
The Seiser Alm and Seceda lifts end on 2 November 2026, the Trauttmansdorff Gardens on 8 November 2026 and Firmian castle museum on 8 November 2026. The Ötzi museum is open Tuesday to Sunday through the year, with a few closing days.
Do I need to book the Tre Cime road?
Yes, in 2026 the toll road needs an online booking with a number plate. Details are on the Tre Cime page.
Is the Lago di Braies visit free?
Seeing the lake is free. Parking and the combined ticket are separate, explained on the Lago di Braies page linked above.