Madonna di Campiglio: Queen in the Dolomites

Madonna di Campiglio is certainly one of the most popular destinations for tourists all year round.

As a matter of fact, this place was also among the favorite destinations of Princess Sissi and Habsburg Emperor Franz Joseph, who loved to spend holidays right here and take relaxing walks through the paths of the Dolomites.

Let’s see which are the 5 best activities to do in Madonna di Campiglio.

1. Snowshoeing in the woods

If you visit Madonna di Campiglio, you can’t miss a snowshoe walk in the woods.

It just takes mittens and snowshoes to immerse yourself in the landscapes of the Dolomites and discover breathtaking views in the midst of the purest and quietest nature.

Mountain guides organize both challenging and easy itineraries, which can be covered alone or in the company of family and friends, in the daylight or at night, equipped with a headlamp, admiring a romantic starry sky.

The snowshoeing up to Lake Nambino, from where you can observe all of Madonna di Campiglio from a bird’s-eye view, is definitely one of the most evocative tours.

2. Five Lakes’ Tour

One of the most famous hikes around Madonna di Campiglio is certainly the Five Lakes Tour, namely the lakes Ritort, Labin, Serodoli, Gelato, and Nambino.

3. Hofer Hall

In the Hofer Hall, inside the Hotel Relais Des Alpes, you can feast your eyes on the Art Nouveau frescos by Gottfried Hofer, who depicted the historic rulers visiting their resort in the Alps.

Active between the XIX and XX centuries, Hofer, a native of Bolzano, was the trusted painter of the Habsburg aristocracy who wanted him as a court portraitist and took him across the European capitals.

4. Ice skating on a frozen lake

One of the fairy-tale experiences, which you can hardly find in other places, is skating on a frozen lake.

In winter, the pond of Conca Verde turns into a crystal-clear ice rink where you can glide lightly with the blades under your feet and experience the emotions you dreamed of as a child.

5. Imperial trails

One of the excursions that you cannot miss is the Imperial Trail Tour, a 4-hour loop itinerary dedicated to Sissi and the Emperor of Austria that the rulers themselves loved to follow.

On the royal footprints you can admire panoramic views, the Spinale lake, the "Sasso di Sissi" (Sissi’s stone) up to the Graffer refuge. Along the trail, from time to time, you can even spot some groundhogs and hear their inimitable whistle.