Photography: Frits Meyst
Text: Jillian Macdonald

If the days of kings, knights, bishops and ladies of the court fascinate you, then South Tirol is the perfect destination with medieval castles dotting the hillsides almost every kilometre. Along with countless lakes and rivers, mountains and alpine meadows, swimming, biking and hiking, St. Tirol offers everything the remotest of outdoor adventurers could dream of. But then we haven't even touched upon the traditional foods and wine all reaped from the acres of vineyards, apple orchards and the hearty souls that tend to them, keeping the happy and healthy spirit of South Tirol alive.

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