Lake Caldaro is situated only a few kilometres (4.5) from the Hotel Markushof. As the largest and warmest lake in South Tyrol Caldaro lake draws up bathers and holiday guests from mid of May to early October. To paddle with a boat across the water is a delight for young and old and especially in the evening light a romantic venture. Because of the arise of the south wind "Ora" in the late afternoon on lake Caldaro, not only regular sailing regattas take place there but it makes it interesting for windsurfers, too.

Just north of the Lake Caldaro there are the Great and the Small Monticolo Lakes. The water park at the Great Monticolo Lake with the longest slide in South Tyrol and other highlights has to offer some superlatives. From locals affectionately called "Lido" it combines the amenities of a pool with those of the lake. The Little Lake Monticolo is idyllically nestled in the woods above the Great Monticolo lake.

To cool down have a dive into a small bathing mountain lake. The lakes provide peace and have a mystical aura.

• Göller lake in Aldino (1,103 m asl)
• Fennberg / Cortaccia: Fennberg lake (1,047 m asl)

Above Ora, at about 500 meters above sea level, lies the village "Montagna", directly in the Monte Corno Nature Park. The Castle Enn is located in the picturesque town center with its steep cobbled streets. Montagna includes the hamlets Pinzon, Glen, Kalditsch, Gschnon and Fontanefredde, scattered all over the sunny plateau and embedded in well-tended orchards and vineyards. Due to the climatic conditions the best Pinot Noir wines of South Tyrol can thrive here. Explore the area from the Hotel Markushof afoot on numerous walks or by bike.

Highlights in Montan:

• Enn Castle
• Hans Klocker altar in the church of Pinzon
• Panoramic views of the Adige Valley
• Panoramic hike along the former railway trail of Val di Fiemme
• Europe trail 5

At 217 meters above sea level lies the medieval market town of Egna. Since its formation Egna has held an important position by the important geographical location between north and south. Today Egna is a cultural centre of the South Tyrolean Bassa Atesina with city -like character, picturesque arcades and buildings in Venetian style.

Things to do in Neumarkt:

• arcades with shops, bars and cafes
• buildings in Venetian style
• Museum of everyday culture
• outdoor swimming pool Egna

Salorno is located on the the bottleneck in the gorge below the German - Italian language border. As the southernmost village in South Tyrol Salorno is the conclusion of the South Tyrolean Wine Route and it is also part of the Natural Park Monte Corno. The place is marked by stately houses from the Renaissance and Baroque.

Highlights in Salurn

• walk in the footsteps of Albrecht Dürer
• on the fabled Haderburg overlook the gateway to the south
• Sculpture Garden in Pochi above Salorno
• The archways of Salurn

On the opposite side of the valley there are the wine villages Termeno, Caldaro, Cortaccia and Magrè. For trips and hikes they are not far from the Hotel Markushof.

From the Hotel Markushof you can reach Bolzano, the capital city of South Tyrol, by car in about 15 minutes. The train to Bolzano requires 16 minutes and leads directly to the centre, without having to search for a parking space. But you can explore Bolzano even by bike. The paved bicycle trail leads right into the centre of Bolzano. Without hurrying on the bike path you should be in about an hour in the centre of Bolzano.

A rainy day on your vacation? Then go to the Museum of Bolzano, shopping or simply for a walk in Bolzano.
For advices, please contact us at the reception.

Bolzano offers a variety of attractions and museums. The most famous museum is the Museum of Archaeology, which is colloquially known as Ötzi museum because of the exhibited Iceman.

Some sights and museums in Bolzano:

• Museum of Archaeology: in the former building of the Austrian- Hungarian National Bank (built 1887)
• Castel Roncolo
• City Museum
• Museum of South Tyrolean Nature
• Museion - Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art
• Mercantile Museum
• School Museum
• Messner Mountain Museum Firmian

Tip: With the museumobil Card you can use all public transport and have free access to 80 museums in South Tyrol. The Hotel Markushof is near to the train station in Ora.

Shopping in Bolzano, a shopping experience

Bolzano is the most important and the largest shopping centre in South Tyrol. In addition to the historic arcades of Bolzano, which are full of shops, but also bars, not far from centre there also is the shopping mall Twenty.

Other destinations around Bolzano

Do a trip to the mountains directly from Bolzano, for example, with one of the three cable cars.

• Colle, Bolzano’s home mountain is the starting point for hikes and walks
• San Genesio, for a walking tour through the Salten definitely worth a trip.
• Renon, reachable with the circulation cable car which runs every 4 minutes

Also most particular sporting activities such as horseback riding, golf and tennis can be done in our vicinity.

Where to go riding?

EGNA: Alpscoliseum of Baron Felix Longo, Via Villa 38, Tel. +39 3358205811
ALDINO: Maso Bichl, Tel. +39 0471 886788, by appointment only, offers also pony rides for children

Where to play tennis?

ORA: Schwarzenbach 7, Tel. 0039 0471 81 02 72
MONTAGNA: Weingütl 24 / B, Tel. 0039 348 2730621
EGNA: Schießstandweg 4, Tel. 0039 0471 81 24 38

Where to play golf?

SAN PIETRO: Golf Club Petersberg in Val d'Ega, Unterwinkl 5,
Tel. 0039 0471 615 122

Petersberg Golf Club offers a beautiful natural setting with lots of tranquillity.
There you will find a great clubhouse and a varied golf course with 18 holes.