Holiday · Val d'Ega · Dolomites · 30 minutes from Bolzano Airport
Thirty minutes from the airport and you're standing between the Rosengarten and the Latemar. The Val d'Ega is the fastest way into the Dolomites in South Tyrol.
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Direct flight on the SkyAlps network to Bolzano (1–2 hours) + hotel in the Val d'Ega + 30-minute transfer. The valley begins 20 kilometres east of Bolzano and runs between the Rosengarten (Catinaccio) and Latemar massifs — offering the shortest transfer of any South Tyrol mountain destination.
- Direct flight to Bolzano
- Best price guarantee
- EU-protected package holiday
- Just 30 minutes' transfer from Bolzano
Why the Val d'Ega?
What defines the Val d'Ega?
The Val d'Ega lies just 20 kilometres east of Bolzano, right in the heart of the UNESCO World Heritage Dolomites, and is reachable in 30 minutes from the airport.
The Val d'Ega (Eggental) begins just east of Bolzano and climbs up between the massifs of the Rosengarten (Catinaccio) and the Latemar. The villages of Nova Levante (Welschnofen), Nova Ponente (Deutschnofen), Obereggen and Lago di Carezza (Karersee) sit between 1,000 and 1,550 metres — high enough for pleasant summers and reliable snow in winter. Locals speak both Italian and German.
The Rosengarten is the region's symbol. At sunset its walls turn a distinctive reddish glow, said in legend to come from the rose garden of Dwarf King Laurin. Below it lies Lago di Carezza — one of the most photographed mountain lakes in the Alps, small in size but striking, with the Latemar reflected in its turquoise water when the surface is calm.
In summer, trails run into the Sciliar-Catinaccio Nature Park; in winter, two ski areas operate: Latemar-Obereggen between 1,550 and 2,500 metres, and Carezza on the flanks of the Rosengarten — together around 90 kilometres of pistes. Both belong to Dolomiti Superski. Obereggen is one of South Tyrol's most reliable snow areas thanks to its altitude and its FIS World Cup slope, and it offers night skiing until 10pm.
30 min
shortest transfer from the airport
20 km
distance from Bolzano
90 km
ski pistes in winter
What is there to do in the Val d'Ega?
The Val d'Ega is compact and easy to explore. In summer it's about hiking around the Rosengarten and Latemar; in winter about two ski areas with around 90 kilometres of pistes. And because Bolzano is only 20 kilometres away, day trips into the city — the Museum of Archaeology, arcades, wine bars — are on the table too. This makes the valley one of the most versatile bases in the Dolomites.
Rosengarten and Lago di Carezza
Location1,500 – 2,337 m
ScopeKönig Laurin gondola, hiking trails
LevelFrom easy to alpine
Suited toHikers, photographers, families
Mountain station by Werner Tscholl, underground at 2,337 m
Latemar and Obereggen
Location1,550 – 2,500 m
ScopeAround 48 kilometres of pistes in winter
LevelAll levels
Suited toSkiers, snowboarders
Night skiing until 10pm, very reliable snow
Which flights are available to South Tyrol (Bolzano)?
SkyAlps flies direct to Bolzano from Berlin, Hamburg, Düsseldorf, Copenhagen, Warsaw and London — flight time 1h 15min – 2h. All prices are per person and include return flights plus nights at the booked hotel.
When is the best time to visit the Val d'Ega?
Summer runs from June to October. Because the villages sit between 1,000 and 1,550 metres, July and August are noticeably more pleasant here than down in Bolzano — for Bolzano's residents, the Val d'Ega has long been the summer retreat of choice. September and October bring stable weather and clear views. Winter runs from late November to early April, with reliable snow thanks to the altitude of Obereggen.
May
Shoulder season
Jun
Mountain huts open
Jul
Pleasantly cool
Aug
Peak season
Sep
Clear views, quiet
Oct
Autumn colours
Nov
Season starts late November
Dec
World Cup, Christmas
Jan
Best snow
Feb
Best snow
Mar
Sun, quieter
Apr
End of season
Peak season
Recommended
Possible
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Lago di Carezza sits at around 1,520 metres at the foot of the Latemar and is one of the most photographed mountain lakes in the Alps — when the water is still, the Latemar and its surrounding forest mirror perfectly in the turquoise surface.
It is small and can be walked around in a few minutes, but attracts crowds in July and August; better early in the morning or in shoulder season. Parking has been reorganised recently, and there is a small entrance fee.
Ready for your Val d'Ega holiday?
Direct flight to Bolzano, a hotel in the Val d'Ega and the transfer – all in one booking. Book online now, securely, flexibly and at the best price.