Quick Summary:

  • What are the Dolomites?
    • The Dolomites are a mountain range in the northern Italian Alps, featuring eighteen peaks that rise to more than 3,000 meters and cover an area of 141,903 hectares.
  • What makes the Dolomites' landscape unique?
    • The Dolomites boast some of the world's most beautiful alpine landscapes, characterized by sheer cliffs, vertical walls, narrow valleys, glaciers, mountain passes, and pinnacles.
  • What kind of flora can be found in the Dolomites?
    • The region is home to a rich diversity of alpine plants that thrive in the mountainous environment.
  • Why are the Dolomites significant?
    • The Dolomite Mountains have been declared a UNESCO Natural World Heritage Site due to their exceptional beauty and geological significance.
  • What visual features are the Dolomites known for?
    • The Dolomites are famous for their spectacular sharp outlines, the mesmerizing colors of their cliffs at sunset, and the tranquil beauty of their wildflower-covered meadows.


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1. Val Gardena ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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2. Alpine Botanic Garden of the Viotte ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Alpine Botanic Garden of the Viotte | Vacation Ideas in the Dolomites
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3. Cansiglio Botanic Garden

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4. Ciampinoi

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5. Civetta

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6. Civetta Adventure Park

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Civetta Adventure Park | Vacation Ideas in the Dolomites
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7. Dolfi Land

Dolfi Land | Vacation Ideas in the Dolomites
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8. Dolomite Treks - Day Excursions

Dolomite Treks - Day Excursions | Vacation Ideas in the Dolomites
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9. FLY2 - Associazione Di Parapendio

FLY2 - Associazione Di Parapendio | Vacation Ideas in the Dolomites
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10. Funicolare Resciesa

Funicolare Resciesa | Vacation Ideas in the Dolomites
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11. Guide Dolomiti

Guide Dolomiti | Vacation Ideas in the Dolomites
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12. Marmolada

Marmolada | Vacation Ideas in the Dolomites
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13. Monte Faverghera

Monte Faverghera | Vacation Ideas in the Dolomites
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14. Museo Della Grande Guerra 1914-1918

Museo Della Grande Guerra 1914-1918 | Vacation Ideas in the Dolomites
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15. Museo dell'Occhiale

Museo dell'Occhiale | Vacation Ideas in the Dolomites
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16. Museo Marmolada Grande Guerra

Museo Marmolada Grande Guerra | Vacation Ideas in the Dolomites
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17. Museo Vittorino Cazzetta

Museo Vittorino Cazzetta | Vacation Ideas in the Dolomites
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18. Nevelandia

Nevelandia | Vacation Ideas in the Dolomites
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19. Ovovia di Ortisei - Alpe di Siusi

 Ovovia di Ortisei - Alpe di Siusi | Vacation Ideas in the Dolomites
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20. Passo Sella

Passo Sella | Vacation Ideas in the Dolomites
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21. Pieve di Cadore

Pieve di Cadore | Vacation Ideas in the Dolomites
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22. Rafting Center Val di Sole

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Rafting Center Val di Sole | Vacation Ideas in the Dolomites
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23. Tre Cime Adventure Park

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Tre Cime Adventure Park | Vacation Ideas in the Dolomites
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24. Tre Cime di Lavaredo

Tre Cime di Lavaredo | Vacation Ideas in the Dolomites
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25. Albergo Diffuso

Albergo Diffuso | Vacation Ideas in the Dolomites
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