from 220 €
Quellenhof Luxury Resort Passeier
Sport & wellness resort | St. Martin in Passeiertal
from 141 €
Vitalpina Hotel Schulerhof
Active hotel | Plaus near Meran
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from 114 €
Green Lake Hotel Weiher
Pleasure & well-being | Issing at Mt. Kronplatz
from 125 €
Hotel Waldhof
Vitalpina Hotel | Rablà near Meran
from 190 €
WINKLER 5-Star Design Hotel
Design hotel | St. Lorenzen at Mt. Kronplatz
from 70 €
Alpwellhotel Burggräfler
Wellness hotel | Tisens near Meran
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from 144 €
Hotel Sand
Hiking - biking hotel | Kastelbell-Tschars
from 230 €
Alpenpalace Spa Retreat
Exclusive well-being oasis | St. Johann in Tauferer Ahrntal
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from 122 €
Majestic – Unique Spa Resort
Wellness hotel | Reischach at Mt. Kronplatz
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from 90 €
Hotel Saltauserhof
Wellness hotel | St. Martin in Passeier
from 110 €
Grand Hotel Bellevue
City hotel | Meran

History of South Tyrol

Ever since, there have been important trade routes across the two Alpine passes Brenner and Reschen, connecting the north with the south. Already in early historic times, the European cultures had been making contacts via the Alpine passes.

In Roman times, the important Via Claudia Augusta lead across Reschen pass. In the Middle Ages, the route across Brenner pass had gained in significance for travelling salesmen as well as for the move of emperors. However, this north-south connection went across Ritten high plateau until the expansion of Kuntersweg, as there was no possible way through the narrow Eisack gorge in the north of Bozen. Over 800 castles and ruins are witness of the strategic importance of South Tyrol.

Before you will learn more about the history of South Tyrol, we will explain some general information about the term South Tyrol and its history.

Already in the 19th century, the term South Tyrol was in use. Most of the times, the denomination referred to all areas of Tyrol south of the main Alpine ridge and in fact also to Trentino. Also, the name was used for several smaller areas south of Brenner pass.

South Tyrol as a political and administrative unit

The history of South Tyrol, separated from those of Tyrol, had only begun with the end of the First World War. Prior to that, South Tyrol was almost continuously 550 years part of the Habsburg Monarchy being a part of Tyrol. In 1919, South Tyrol and Trentino were annexed to Italy with the Peace Treaty of St. Germain.

In 1927, the province of Bozen was created under the fascist Italian government. However, the province achieved today’s geographical extent only with the First Statute of Autonomy in 1948, being nonetheless called “Tyrolean Etschland”. This has changed in 1972: With the Second Statute of Autonomy, the commonly used term South Tyrol used since the 1920s has found acceptance. Since then, the official name is “Autonomous Province Bozen – South Tyrol”.

Current holiday offers

from 168 €
SOLVIE Calm Inspiring Getaway

An inspiring panoramic getaway for lovers of peace.

To the hotel
from 100 €
Hotel Tirolerhof

Welcome to Tirolerhof. The perfect place for your active holidays – hiking, cycling and relaxing. Directly at Mt. Kronplatz in Gsies Valley.

To the hotel
from 141 €
LANERHOF Relax & Active Retreat

Relaxing spa retreats, exquisite cuisine, and guided adventures in nature.

To the hotel
from 166 €
MIRABELL DOLOMITES HOTEL

Enjoy a special 5 * feel-good time in the heart of Pustertal & unique nature experiences at Mt. Kronplatz in the Dolomites.

To the hotel

History

Selected accommodations in South Tyrol

Stammhaus Vetterer - Lana in Meran and environs
  • Idyllic location surrounded by orchards
  • Large apartments with 3 bedrooms
  • Sunbathing lawn with outdoor pool
  • Farm produce & breakfast basket
  • Playground & animals
from 160 € per day
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Ferienwohnungen Trafoier - Latsch in Vinschgau

Ferienwohnungen Trafoier

Latsch in Vinschgau
4.8 Excellent
6 Recommendations

Quiet and central position, countless outdoor activities in the environs, in the surrounding area of Meran.

from 70 € per day
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Boutique Hotel Pachers - Neustift in Eisacktal

Boutique Hotel Pachers

Neustift in Eisacktal
4.7 Excellent
3 Recommendations
  • Panoramic location amidst vineyards
  • Exclusive wellness with Self-Spa
  • Typical South Tyrolean gourmet cuisine
  • Cosy, family atmosphere
  • Elegant, modern rooms
from 154 € per day
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Stöckerhof - Meran in Meran and environs

Stöckerhof

Meran in Meran and environs
5.0 Excellent
7 Recommendations
  • Surrounded by orchards
  • Heated outdoor pool
  • Garden with barbecue facilities
  • Bread service & herb garden
  • Guided farm tours on request
from 86 € per day
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