Culture in the Dolomites

From history to customs

Walk along the paths of the past, visit historic buildings and experience traditional festivities - the Dolomites and their villages are steeped in history and customs. This unique landscape has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2009 and attracts visitors with its magnificent churches, fabulous castles and picturesque mountain villages.

Whether it’s relics of the First World War along the trails, traditional customs in the foothill villages or museums housing cultural treasures: past and present meet in the Dolomites.

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Bike
Culture
Civetta
medium

Malghe excursion

History and culture of the mountain life can be seen and experienced in many of the old traditional mountain homesteads and farmsteads.

Hike
Culture
Cortina d'Ampezzo
3 Peaks Dolomites
difficult

The Alpini's way

Hike
Culture
Arabba
medium

Geological path of Arabba

A ring type circular walk with 18 stops along the way to know more about the geology of the Dolomites.

Hike
Culture
San Martino di Castrozza / Rolle Pass
easy

Pala di San Martino Tour

Hike
Culture
Val Gardena
easy

Culinary excursion up on the Mastlé Alp

Discover delicious mountain tastes

Hike
Culture
Val Gardena
medium

The geological history of the Dolomites come alive

On the trail of geological formations in the Dolomites

Bike
Culture
Val di Fassa
Arabba
medium

"Strada della Vena"

Hike
Culture
Gitschberg Jochtal - Brixen
medium

Introduction to Geocoaching for beginners - on the Plose mountain

Hike
Culture
Val di Fassa
difficult

Viel del Pan

A historical path which offers a magnificent open view of Marmolada, the Queen of the Dolomites.

Hike
Family
Arabba
easy

German Ossuary at Pordoi Pass

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LEGACIES IN THE DOLOMITES

in the footsteps of the past

Culture

The places and their buildings, embedded in the landscape of the imposing Dolomites, create the ambience and unique atmosphere of this area. There are some real gems to visit for anyone who takes the time to see them. Lovingly restored and maintained by the residents, cultural assets attract visitors to the Italian provinces.

History

The First World War was a striking and defining time for the Dolomites. This tragic and very moving period of history has left traces not only on the hiking trails high in the mountains. In the valley too, memories of this time are kept alive by well-preserved legacies. Former trenches and emplacements remind us of the harsh living conditions of the soldiers of the time.

Customs

Traditional village festivals, magnificent churches and historic castles are dotted throughout the Italian region in the Dolomites. The winding alleys and ancient houses reveal a centuries-old history and the locals keep their traditions alive. Be a part of this culture of contrasts and coming together in a land of breezy mountain passes, high plateaus, rolling valleys and plains where German, Italian and Ladin culture meet!