Trentino-Alto Adige is a beautiful region in northern Italy with an entirely mountainous terrain dotted with natural spectacles, such as the Dolomites, the Adamello group, the Ortles-Cevedale group, Lake Garda, and the beautiful Lake Braies.

The region is home to some of Italy's most fascinating views and unspoiled nature, thanks in part to low population density and regional regulations.

Let's look together at the characteristics of this region and some of its most striking golf courses:

 

Trentino-Alto Adige Curiosities and History

Trentino-Alto Adige is an Italian region characterized by strong cultural and linguistic diversity. Because of its geographic location, bordering Switzerland and Austria, the South Tyrolean part has experienced a strong Germanic influence. This is reflected in the predominantly spoken language, German, and in cultural traditions that recall those of neighboring countries. In contrast, the southernmost province of Trento has a marked Italian character, with Italian as the mother tongue of most of the population and with typically Italian traditions and customs.

In summary, Trentino-Alto Adige is a mosaic of cultures and languages, where German and Italian coexist and intertwine, creating a unique and fascinating regional identity.

 

Trentino-Alto Adige Landmarks

Looking for the best sights and attractions in Trentino-Alto Adige?

Here is a short list of curated landmarks for short stays and golfers to get the most out of your time and enjoy the local culture.

Trento: Buonconsiglio Castle, Piazza Duomo, Ponte Alto Gorge, Sas Underground Archaeological Space and Science Museum

Bolzano: Renon Cable Car, South Tyrol Archaeological Museum, Bunker H, Walther Square and Roncolo Castle

Bressanone: Bressanone Cathedral, Pharmaziemuseum, Old Town, Hofburg Brixen Bressanone and White Tower

 

 

Food & Wine in Trentino-Alto Adige

Trentino-Alto Adige, as you might imagine, is rich in culinary and wine traditions.

Here are our top tips for our beloved golfers and travelers:

Canederli: Dumplings are a typical first course of Trentino cuisine, full of flavor and energy. They are dumplings made of bread, milk and eggs, usually flavored with added speck, ham, cheese and parsley.

Spätzle: Spätzle are small, elongated, lumpy dumplings; they can be white or green in color depending on whether cheese or spinach is added to the dough.

Carne Salada: Carne Salada is a beloved, low-fat beef from Trentino that is eaten raw in the form of carpaccio or lightly seared. It is a very delicate and palatable meat, simply delicious as a light summer dish with a little arugula, oil and shaved grana cheese.

Müller Thurgau: Müller Thurgau wine has a characteristic color tending toward straw yellow, bringing back light green highlights, while its aroma is delicate and very pleasant, with notes reminiscent of grass and nutmeg aromas. It is an ideal match for delicate fish, cheese or vegetable dishes.

Cabernet: This red wine widespread in the region is distinguished by its distinctive, spicy aroma and round, pleasantly tannic, savory flavor that also recalls a slightly spicy note in the taste. Excellent to be enjoyed with meat dishes, such as roasts and game.

Merlot: An important, persistent wine with velvety tannins, it owes its great pleasantness to the perfect fusion of ripe fruit scents and herbaceous background note, which lingers and is enhanced in the long finish. Another perfect match for meat-based dishes with more intense flavors.

 

What to do in Trentino-Alto Adige

Wondering what are the best activities - besides golf - and excursions you can do in Trentino-Alto Adige?

Here are our top 3:

 

Dolomites Day Tour from Lake Garda: Discover the best of the Italian Alps with this day tour of the Dolomites from Lake Garda. Board the air-conditioned coach from various pick-up points on Lake Garda and then head off to the beautiful Dolomites in the company of a guide.

Guided winery tour with wine tasting in Bolzano: Taste “the unusual Lagrein” (Falstaff), explore the beginnings of South Tyrolean organic viticulture, and understand why we are already thinking about our tomorrow-all this and more can be found at Weingut Loacker.

River Rafting: Experience rafting down the Walnut River, one of Europe's most important rivers for rafting. On this adventure from Dimaro Folgarida, you can follow the “classic” route from Monclassico to Cavizzana, which is ideal for families. In rafts that accommodate up to six people, a guide provides instruction on how to paddle your way through the rapids.

 

Best Golf Courses in Trentino-Alto Adige

This region is home to some great golf courses, with breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains and nature, manicured greens, and high-quality air.

Here they are:

 

 

St. Vigil Seis Golf Club:

Golf St. Vigil Seis - located on the Alpe di Siusi in the heart of the Dolomites, is considered by experts to be one of the most enchanting 18-hole golf courses in northern Italy: an ideal destination both for a day outdoors and for a vacation dedicated to a very special sport.

A course that wins over golfers of all levels thanks to its excellent course, two-level Driving Range and golf school with highly qualified coaches.

Positioned at an altitude of 850 meters, it covers about 55 hectares in the beautiful landscape of the region and is open from April to November.

 

Dolomiti Golf Club:

Located in the municipality of Sarnonico, in Alta Val di Non, the Dolomiti Golf Club course is considered not only one of the most challenging 18-BOOKS courses in the entire Alpine arc, but also one of the most beautiful and evocative courses, surrounded as it is by the incomparable beauty of the Brenta Dolomites and the Maddalene chain.

It is a spectacular and exciting course with wide and well-maintained fairways, finely shaped greens, complemented by deep and insidious bunkers or transparent sheets of water; a technical and challenging course capable of satisfying players of all levels, even the most demanding.

 

Petersberg Golf Club:

The golf course is located at an elevation of about 1,250 m above sea level. Small groves with ancient trees and picturesque ponds fit perfectly into the surrounding mountains. Peculiar is hole 17. An old pond acts as an obstacle between the elevated tee and the green. The course was designed by well-known Italian golf architect Marco Croze.

 

Folgaria Golf Club:

The highlands are a natural gymnasium, ideal for any sporting discipline that prefers open spaces. The golf course is the jewel in the crown of the Folgaria, Lavarone and Luserna highlands,a little gem set in the green.

Located in the beautiful Costa basin at an altitude of 1,200 meters, it is an eighteen-hole, par 72 course with a total development of 5,457 meters. The course is flanked by a boardwalk, which leads to the well-known Ecchen biotope.

 

Carezza Golf Club:

The designation “The Mountain Beast” is not accidental, for when golf is played at the Carezza Golf Club, 400 meters of altitude are surpassed. Located at an elevation of 1,680 meters, the Carezza Golf Club impresses its visitors with a 9-hole course and enchanting views of the Rosengarten and Croda Rossa mountains.

 

Trentino-Alto Adige Travel Package - Featured Golfing Trips in Trentino-Alto Adige

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Trentino-Alto Adige Italy Golf: Is it the destination for you?

Whether you are looking for a solo golf trip to play as much as possible, or you want to experience Italy with friends and family while being able to play golf, this region has a lot to offer. Check out our golf travel packages above and find your golfing inspiration in Trentino-Alto Adige!

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