Here it comes. Skiing in a UNESCO World Heritage area? We can't say no to that! The Dolomites are not called the "World Heritage" for nothing. the most beautiful mountains on Earth called. Then specifically Seiser Alm (for convenience we will stick to the German name). Why is this ski area a top one? Snow guarantee! It is located high (from 1.500 meters) and is Europe's largest high alpine meadow. Think of an enormous bowl, completely surrounded by impressive mountain peaks.

This means: wonderfully wide, not too steep slopes—perfect for carving through. Still looking for a bit more action? Check out the gigantic fun park, and by gigantic we mean really really high jumps. Is that a bit too enthusiastic? No worries, then just ski on to one of the other areas connected to Seiser Alm. Because yes, Seiser Alm is part of this mega ski area, where everything is connected with the Dolomiti Superski pass.

Yeah, this is the place to be! Gostner Schwaige is a small mountain hut in the Seiser Alm area—small as in: space for only 25 people. Outside you have a lovely large terrace, so with the sun there is more than enough space. By the way, Seiser Alm has a lot of sunshine, thanks to the wide meadow, shade is scarce here. Now that's what we want.

Okay, back to this certain hut, or rather, full-fledged restaurant. Everything—yes, everything—comes from their own country or region: from the seeds (caraway, which you often find in bread) to the flowers as garnish, jam, ham, and even hay (yes, hay soup, you wouldn’t expect it, but it’s really good).

What was the most delicious thing ever? Hard to choose… The goulash? The cheese platter? Or maybe the appetizers? Mmmm, everything was finger-licking good, but the dumplings really stood out, so don't skip them! And the hospitality of the owner... We hope you'll be served by him, because his passion might have made the food even better.

Tip from flip: you can also dine here in the evening. Make sure to book in advance!

Sleighing? Yes please! In addition to the previously mentioned toboggan slope you will find a number of other sledging routes in Seiser Alm. Really worth it—and no, not just with the kids!

But there is more. Because this area is not too steep, it is perfect for other winter activities. Such as long runAn absolute must if you've never tried it. The Seiser Alm, along with Val Gardena, is part of Europe's largest cross-country skiing area, Dolomiti NordicSki, with over 900 kilometers of trails. Here you can ski endlessly and simultaneously enjoy a varied cross-country skiing holiday in South Tyrol.

You can also enjoy hiking Explore this fairytale-like area, where no fewer than 60 km of hiking trails await you. And while you stroll leisurely, the cross-country skiers glide past. It's truly a picture-perfect experience.

And are you there in March? Or even better: go in March! Then Swing on Snow (Winter Music Festival) With free concerts by authentic Alpine folk musicians on the slopes and in cozy mountain huts. After skiing, village life explodes with festive après-ski and local events.

You can opt for the ski-in/ski-out options, which are located in the Seiser Alm valley aka right on the slopes. These are the more expensive ones though staysBut hey, what more could you want? Breakfast with a view of the slopes, hop on your skis, and at the end of the day you can slide right back into your hotel.

For the cross-country skiers, Hotel Ritsch perfect, because it borders directly on several trails. For the skiers, COMO Alpina Dolomites a great location because you are right next to the lifts and you are also in a great position in terms of wellness.

Is that out of budget? Then look at villages like Kastelruth/Castelrotto, Seis/Siusi, Völs/Fiè in the valley. There you take a bit of a car or transfer from the hotel and the gondola up to the ski area. Nothing wrong with that either!