With a drop of 1,247 ft., the "Krimml Waterfalls" are the highest waterfalls in Europe and the fifth highest in the world. Epecially nice for us is the fact that they can be seen from the road, so we can leave our hiking boots at home. The amount of water plunging down in three stages is about 5 million gallons per hour! After the falls, the river joins the Salzach, which flows to the Inn, then into the River Danube and finally to the Black Sea.

The Großglockner is Austria's highest mountain, reaching up to 3798 m/12461 ft. You will be impressed by the scenery of peaks, glaciers and waterfalls. The first successful ascent was made in 1800.

The name Dolomites is derived from the name of the French geologist, Déodat de Dolomieu. He discovered that the limestone in this area is different in its chemical composition compared to that of the northern limestone area. Special sedimentary rocks form incredibly rough and beautiful formations like Marmolada, Sella and the Tre Cime de Lavaredo. They are the most photographed mountains of the Dolomites. Historically, it is an interesting place. Belonging to the Austrian Monarchy during World War I, the frontline led right through the mountains. Fighting from 1916 to 1919, the soldiers had to stay in the mountains through summer as well as winter. A really tough life! Austria was one of the losers of the war. At the peace treaty of St. Germain in 1919, they agreed to hand Southern Tyrol over to Italy. That leads us to the explanation of the bilingual road signs and village names. You can very easily pick out the former border between Italy and Austria by looking at your map or by reading the signs. Don't be confused if you see village signs in three languages. The third one is Ladinish, spoken by a few people in a small area. Be prepared for an unbelievable ride in an incredible area!

Set in the wide valley of the river Adige, guarded by the craggy peaks of the Brenta Dolomites, amid a patchwork of vineyards and apple orchards, Trento is clearly an Italian city, but centuries of Austrian/Tyrolean domination have left their marks. The city was probably founded by Celts in the 4th century BC, later conquered by the Romans making it an important stop along the Via Claudia Augusta that linked Rome to the northern province of Germania. In the 16th century the Council of Trento was held here, which has been described later as the embodiment of the Counter-Reformation.
Modern-day Trento is a cosmopolitan city that often ranks extremely high for quality of life, standard of living, business and job opportunities. It is also a very beautiful city, centuries of wealth and importance are clearly visible while you stroll across cathedral square and look at the frescoed Renaissance buildings and the facade of the Duomo.

At 51 km (32 miles) long, up to 18 km (11 miles) wide and with a surface area of 143 square miles, Lake Garda is Italy's largest lake. This remnant of the last ice Age measures up to 350 m (1,150 ft) in depth. During WWI, even warships were patrolling the lake, bullet holes in the city walls of Limone are testimony to this chapter of history. The northern coast is rocky and rugged while in the south it is flat and smooth. The entire region is famous for its beauty and mild climate, making it possible to grow top-quality lemons, figs and olives. In the 19th century, Lake Garda was a popular destination for the rich and beautiful from all over northern Italy. Magnificent villas and other beautiful historic buildings date from that period.

Planned in 1818, this pass road was built within 5 years (1820-1825) by about 2,000 workers. Because of the horse-drawn vehicles of the time, the gradient was limited to a maximum of 11%. At an altitude of 2,758 m (9,048 ft), Passo dello Stelvio is the highest pass in Italy and the second-highest paved pass of the Alps. With its 48 tight switchbacks on the northern side, it is a tourist attraction famous all over Europe and a first-class attraction for European riders. You will love it, too!

The small town (6000 inhabitants) is situated at an altitude of more than 6000 feet. Due to its extremely remote location, in 1805 Napoleon declared the village to be duty-free - hoping that this would help the village's development. This status remains unchanged today, making Livigno very attractive for shoppers and skiers.