Family stories: Emil full steam ahead!

In the heart of South Tyrol – actually no, rather its navel, above Bozen – there is a particularly sunny plateau with charming hamlets that prompt one to fall in love at first sight, with far-reaching meadows, ancient farmsteads and an impressive history. There are bathing lakes, trekking uplands, amazing panoramas. No prizes for guessing that I truly like this place: the Ritten mountain.
And yes, there is also this fine hotel up there where I always wanted to spend a few days. I have been past it dozens of times, running, cycling, walking, strolling, and each time I thought it looked very smart from the outside. Special somehow, and different: the Parkhotel Holzner.

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