South Tyrol

This province in northern Italy borders Austria and Switzerland, shaped by mountain chains, narrow valleys, lakes and stretches of woodland. The landscape shifts between steep peaks, wide high plateaus and valleys where orchards and vineyards grow.

After the First World War, the Treaty of Saint-Germain transferred the region from Austria to Italy. This shift brought decades of tension and adjustment in daily life for the population.

Daily life here involves shifting naturally between German, Italian and Ladin depending on where you are or who you meet. Many village signs appear in two languages, and in shops or guesthouses you often hear several tongues blending together.

The province is linked by a network of buses and trains that reach even small mountain villages. Visitors arriving in winter should expect snow and closed passes; in summer all high routes open.

Vineyards here grow above 1000 meters (3280 feet), ranking among the highest in Europe. The combination of altitude and sunshine gives the wines a distinct character that experienced drinkers recognize immediately.

Location: Trentino-South Tyrol

Inception: 1948

Capital city: Bolzano

Part of: Trentino-South Tyrol

Shares border with: Province of Belluno, Trentino, Province of Sondrio, Canton of the Grisons, Lienz District, Zell am See District, Schwaz District, Innsbruck-Land District, Imst District, Landeck District

Website: https://home.provinzia.bz.it/lld/home

GPS coordinates: 46.50000,11.33333

Latest update: December 15, 2025 06:55