Late Summer Getaway: Escape to the Dolomites at Gardena Grodnerhof

We are all familiar with the phrase - When in Rome, Do as the Romans Do - but when Rome is filled with tourists each summer, where do the Romans go?

Every August, thousands of Italians escape the over-crowded and polluted cities to bask in the cooler climes of the countryside or the coast.

Gardena Grödnerhof, reopened for the summer season, offers a breath of fresh air and a chance to soak in the overwhelming beauty of the UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Dolomite mountains. Featured in La Liste, Gardena is perfect for August or September getaways.

Explore the Dolomites by foot withGardena Grödnerhof’s very own hiking and wild swimming guide to Southern Tyrol, Emanuel Demetz
Discover this fascinating region and its array of cultural influences: Italian, German, Austrian, Ladin (a people native to the remote valleys of the Dolomites), all intertwining to produce a unique variety of cuisine, architecture, history and tradition
For young children - Cable cars winding up to the panoramic views are a staple activity
Uncover the real meaning of the Italian philosophy: il dolce far niente; which translates to the sweetness of doing nothing by visitingGardena Grödnerhof’s impressive three story hotel spa
Sample some of Ortisei’s finer regional ingredients in the Anna Stuben gourmet restaurant led by Michelin star chef Reimund Brunner

HOW: Rates at Gardena Grödnerhof start from €360 per night on a B&B basis.