Trentino-Alto Adige is a splendid region in the North of Italy with a territory that is entirely mountainous and dotted with natural spectacles, such as the Dolomites, the Adamello range, the Ortles-Cevedale range, Lake Garda, and the stunning Lake Braies.
The region is home to some of Italy's most fascinating landscapes and unspoiled nature, thanks also to its low population density and regional regulations.
Let's look at the characteristics of this region together and some of its most stunning golf courses:
Trentino-Alto Adige: Curiosities and History
Trentino-Alto Adige is an Italian region characterised by a strong cultural and linguistic diversity. Due to its geographical position, bordering Switzerland and Austria, the Alto Adige part has undergone a strong Germanic influence. This is reflected in the predominantly spoken language, German, and in cultural traditions that recall those of neighbouring countries. In contrast, the province of Trento, further south, shows a marked Italian character, with Italian being the mother tongue of the majority 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 Points of Reference
Looking for the best attractions and monuments in Trentino-Alto Adige?
Here is a short list of landmarks curated for short stays and for golfers, in order to make the most of your available time and enjoy the local culture.
Trento Castello del Buonconsiglio, Piazza Duomo, Ponte Alto Gorge, the Underground Archaeological Space of Sas and the Science Museum
Bolzano Ritten Cable Car, South Tyrol Museum of Archaeology, Bunker H, Walther Square and Runkelstein Castle
Bressanone: Bressanone Cathedral, Pharmacy Museum, Historic Centre, Hofburg Brixen, and White Tower
Food and Wine in Trentino-Alto Adige
Trentino-Alto Adige, as one might imagine, is a region rich in culinary and wine traditions.
Here are our top tips for our beloved golfers and travellers:
Canederli Canederli are a typical first course of Trentino cuisine, rich in flavour and energy. They are dumplings made from bread, milk, and eggs, usually flavoured with the addition of speck, ham, cheese, and parsley.
Spätzle Spätzle are small, elongated dumplings with a lumpy texture. They can be white or green depending on whether cheese or spinach is added to the dough.
Cured Beef Carne Salada is a much-loved, lean beef from Trentino, eaten raw as carpaccio or lightly seared. It is a very delicate and pleasant meat, simply delicious as a light summer dish with a bit of rocket, oil, and flaked Grana Padano cheese.
Müller Thurgau Müller Thurgau wine has a characteristic straw-yellow colour with slight green reflections, while its aroma is delicate and very pleasant, with notes reminiscent of grass and nutmeg. It is ideally paired with delicate fish, cheese or vegetable dishes.
Cabernet This widely available red wine from the region is distinguished by its characteristic, spicy aroma, its round, pleasantly tannic, savoury taste which also recalls a slightly spicy note in flavour. Excellent to savour alongside meat dishes, such as roasts and game.
Merlot An important, persistent wine with velvety tannins, its great pleasantness is due to the perfect fusion of ripe fruit aromas and an underlying herbaceous note, which lingers and is enhanced in the long finish. Another perfect pairing for meat dishes with more intense flavours.
What to do in Trentino-Alto Adige
Are you wondering what the best activities – besides golf – and excursions you can do in Trentino-Alto Adige are?
Here is our top 3:
Day trip to the Dolomites from Lake Garda: Discover the best of the Italian Alps with this day trip to the Dolomites from Lake Garda. Board your air-conditioned coach from various pick-up points around Lake Garda and then set off for the stunning Dolomites accompanied by a guide.
Guided tour of the wine cellar with 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 future – all this and much more can be found at Weingut Loacker.
River rafting Go rafting on the Noce 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 can hold up to six people, a guide provides instructions on how to paddle to navigate the rapids.
Best Golf Courses in Trentino-Alto Adige
This region is home to some fantastic golf courses, with breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains and nature, manicured greens and fresh air.
Here they are:
St. Vigil Seis Golf Club
The Golf St. Vigil Seis – located on the Alpe di Siusi in the heart of the Dolomites, is considered by experts one of the most enchanting 18-hole golf courses in Northern Italy: an ideal destination for both a day spent outdoors and a holiday dedicated to a truly special sport.
A course that wins over golfers of all levels with its excellent layout, two-tier driving range, and golf school with highly qualified coaches.
Positioned at an altitude of 850 metres, it covers approximately 55 hectares within the region's splendid landscape and is open from April to November.
Dolomiti Golf Club
Located in the municipality of Sarnonico, in the Alta Val di Non, the Dolomiti Golf Club course is considered not only one of the most challenging 18-hole courses in the entire Alpine arc but also one of the most beautiful and evocative tracks, surrounded as it is by the incomparable beauty of the Brenta Dolomites and the Maddalene chain.
A spectacular and exciting course with wide, well-maintained fairways, finely sculpted greens, complemented by deep and treacherous bunkers or clear bodies of water; a technical and challenging course capable of satisfying players of all levels, even the most discerning.
Petersberg Golf Club:
The golf course is located at an altitude of approximately 1,250 metres above sea level. Small groves with ancient trees and picturesque ponds blend perfectly into the surrounding mountains. Hole 17 is particularly noteworthy. An old pond acts as a hazard between the elevated tee and the green. The course was designed by the renowned Italian golf architect Marco Croze.
Folgaria Golf Club:
The plateaus are a natural gymnasium, ideal for any sport that favours open spaces. The golf course is the pride and joy of the Folgaria, Lavarone and Luserna plateaus, a little gem set in the greenery.
Situated in the splendid Costa valley at an altitude of 1,200 metres, it is an eighteen-hole course, par 72, with a total length of 5,457 metres. The course is bordered by a walkway, which leads to the well-known Ecchen biotope.
Carezza Golf Club
The definition „The Mountain Beast“ is not accidental, as when playing golf at Golf Club Carezza, altitudes exceeding 400 metres are surpassed. Situated at an elevation of 1,680 m., Golf Club Carezza impresses its visitors with a 9-hole course and enchanting views of the Catinaccio and Croda Rossa mountain ranges.
Golf Holidays in Trentino-Alto Adige
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Golf in Trentino-Alto Adige: is it the right 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 still being able to play golf, this region has a lot to offer. Take a look at our golf travel packages above and find your golf inspiration in Trentino-Alto Adige!
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