Adventure, charm and relaxation on the peaks: Arkadia, our 4-star hotel in the Dolomites
Would you like to discover an area full of charm and natural beauty? Our 4-star hotel on the Dolomites in South Tyrol is the ideal starting point! The natural landscape of Alta Badia is breathtaking.
The feeling of peace among these peaks is truly unique. The combination of blue skies and brilliant snow or green meadows creates a fascinating contrast that enchants the eyes of anyone who ventures into these lands. Corvara and Alta Badia offer numerous opportunities for lovers of outdoor activities, such as skiing, hiking and climbing, allowing anyone to fully enjoy the beauty of this mountain landscape.
Winter in the Dolomites is a magical time for winter sports enthusiasts. Alta Badia offers numerous opportunities for activities such as skiing, snowboarding and ice skating. The Dolomiti Superski consortium carefully prepares all the ski, cross-country and toboggan runs in South Tyrol. The snow is perfect, the tracks are plentiful, the sun is never far away and the initiatives in Alta Badia are always up to the mark, whatever the season. For the more romantic, a charming horse-drawn sleigh ride is a must.
Hotel Arkadia is an ideal place for a week of skiing: sport and fun, but also relaxation in our wellness centre or in the panoramic swimming pool.
Dolomites, UNESCO World Heritage Site
The Dolomites cover a vast area between the provinces of Trento, Bolzano, Belluno, Pordenone and Udine. We are talking about 231,000 hectares of breathtaking landscapes, uncontaminated nature, green meadows, rivers and lakes. It is precisely for these reasons that the Dolomites were declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2009. This important recognition is also due to the various parks and nature reserves of the region, protected by provincial and national organisations for the protection of animal and plant species.
A holiday in our hotel in the Dolomites is the perfect opportunity to admire enchanting protected areas. You can witness the phenomenon of the alpenglow: it 'tinges' the peaks of the Dolomites with a pink/orange hue during sunset, providing a fascinating spectacle. This intense colour is the result of the interaction between the sun's rays and the special rocks, which are rich with Dolomia.
Natural parks
The Dolomites are home to numerous nature reserves and parks, unique paradises and shelters for local flora and fauna. Here are the most important nature reserves in the Alta Badia area.
The Fanes - Senes - Braies Natural Park is one of the largest parks in South Tyrol (25,680 hectares), consisting of woods, meadows, alpine pastures, scree beds and rocks. It is a park with numerous plant species, populated by martens, foxes, roe deer, chamois and ibex. Other animal and bird species of the Dolomites are the ermine, the marmot, the alpine hare, the golden eagle and the imperial raven.
The Puez - Odle Natural Park covers an area of 10,196 hectares. It is a fascinating environment, where the colours and reflections of the sun filter through the firs, larches and pines, inhabited by cheerful forest species such as deer and roe deer. The Puez - Odle Natural Park is famous for the butterflies and beetles that nest in the vast mountain meadows; the imperial raven and the alpine chough complete an unusual Dolomite scenery.