"Most people visit the Dolomites in winter, when snow-capped peaks offer the perfect conditions for skiing But during summer, the mountains transform into something truly spectacular, with turquoise blue lakes and luscious green mountains - the only snow sitting like bobble hats on the highest jagged spikes. Most photos of the Dolomites look too good to be true, so, this summer, we decided to take a trip there ourselves and see if it really is as beautiful as it looks (Spoiler alert: it is)."
"We began in Bolzano, known as the 'window to the Dolomites'. About a two-hour drive from Milan, it's easy to reach by either bus, car, or even train. As we spiralled our way up the mountain side, we quickly left behind the bustling city of Bolzano and found ourselves among rows and rows of vines - this famous wine region is known as Alto Adige - until we finally levelled out in a town called Ritten, about 1,200m above sea level."
"We stayed at Parkhotel Holzner, a rather luxurious 4-star hotel in the centre of Ritten. Built in 1908, the family-run hotel has been welcoming guests for almost 120 years. The hotel seamlessly blends contemporary craftsmanship with thoughtful, modern additions, one of which is a big focus on sustainability. Built with nature in mind, this isn't a hotel that wants to stand out, it tries its hardest to blend in with the beauty of the UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site."
The Dolomites transform in summer from winter ski terrain into vivid turquoise lakes, green mountains, and jagged peaks with small snow caps. Bolzano serves as an accessible gateway roughly two hours from Milan by bus, car, or train. The Alto Adige wine region and the hillside town of Ritten at about 1,200m provide alpine charm, Swiss-style chalets, and essential services. Parkhotel Holzner in Ritten is a family-run 4-star hotel dating to 1908 that emphasizes craftsmanship and sustainability. The hotel integrates with the landscape and offers modern amenities, panoramic mountain views, pools, spa facilities, and an organic heating plant.
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