Our hotel’s lake is called Lago della creta in Italian, Kreidesee in German and Lé dla Creda in Ladin, what means as much as “Chalk Lake”. It is a mysterious gem. Fed by several pure mountain springs, its waters are a dark, opaque colour due to sediment at the bottom. While it’s not ideal for swimming, it does offer a refreshing spot to cool off. If you use your imagination, the shape of the waves closely resembles the mountain peaks ...

Val Badia, known as Gadertal in German, is one of South Tyrol’s most popular holiday destinations. The landscape’s gentle hills contrast with the steep rock faces of the Dolomites, and the historic farmhouses add to its charm. In the mountains, the tranquillity of unspoilt nature provides the perfect setting to relax in. Down in the valley, a variety of museums and events offer rich insights into the region’s history, traditions and customs.

Blue skies above, green valleys below and shades of grey in between. This is the breathtaking palette of the Dolomites and the Fanes-Sennes-Braies Nature Park. The activities here are as diverse as the colours. You can climb and hike the rugged peaks, or simply admire them on a leisurely hike or e-bike ride.