South Tyrol became a part of Italy in 1919, ... Snow blankets the landscape in the winter while fall is a confetti of vivid oranges, reds and yellows.

Forget pizzas and piazzas — South Tyrol in the north of Italy is dominated by the Dolomites, says Suzanne Harrington.

South Tyrol, Italy's northernmost region, ... attracting winter sports lovers from across the globe. Beyond skiing, visitors enjoy a vast network of hiking and cycling trails.

Earlier this year, I decided to try skiing for the first time – and I went in hard, signing up for three separate ski trips in just a matter of weeks. The first was to Courmayeur where, tempted ...

Dominating the South Tyrolean landscape, especially for those who venture to the region to ski, are the Dolomites, a mountain range of the southern Alps characterized by its dramatic rock faces.

Puez Geisler near Bressanone, Italy. aletheia97/Getty Images “In winter, ... Visitors can use the BrixenCard to travel for free on South Tyrol’s public transport network ...

Formerly part of Austria-Hungary, South Tyrol was annexed by Italy after World War I. The region “was pretty brutally Italianized in the early 1920s,” said Diana Garvin, an assistant professor ...

The South Tyrol Museum of Archaeology houses Ötzi, ... Italy, is busy all year but really comes to life in the winter, when it hosts one of Italy's most vibrant Christmas markets.