Dolomites, Italy - Travel Guide

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Updated: 2026-10-11

The Dolomites, a UNESCO World Heritage site, offer breathtaking landscapes of dramatic granite peaks, lush valleys, and crystal-clear lakes. It's an ideal destination for nature lovers, hikers, skiers, and outdoor enthusiasts, with countless trails and spectacular panoramic views.

Top things to do in Dolomites

Things to do in Dolomites include Tre Cime di Lavaredo, Lago di Carezza, Lago di Braies. Here are 15 places worth knowing, with a short note on each.

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A sample 3-day itinerary for Dolomites

Here is what 3 days in Dolomites look like when the planner builds them - arriving at noon on the first day and flying home at noon on the last. Stops are grouped by proximity so no day doubles back, and the same route can be built for any length, from two days to a week.

Day 1Arrival at noon

Stops
4
  1. 1
    Lago di CarezzaLake · Val d'Ega
    20 km
  2. 2
    Ötzi - South Tyrol Museum of ArchaeologyMuseum · Bolzano
    150 m
  3. 3
    BolzanoCity
    250 m
  4. 4
    Obstmarkt (Bozen)Square
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Day 2

Stops
3
  1. 1
    Lago di BraiesLake · Prags Valley
    18 km
  2. 2
    Cortina d'AmpezzoTown · Ampezzo Valley
    16 km
  3. 3
    Tre Cime di LavaredoMountain range · Sexten Dolomites
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Day 3Return at noon

Stops
1
  1. 1
    MarmoladaDolomiti Bellunesi
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The route assumes the first day starts at noon, after you land, and the last ends at noon, before your flight. It also assumes a car: the places are spread across a wide area. It is an example: with your dates the planner builds a route around your landing and your flight home, real opening hours, how you get around and your own preferences.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top things to do in Dolomites?

Tre Cime di Lavaredo, Lago di Carezza, Lago di Braies, Marmolada, Cortina d'Ampezzo, Ötzi - South Tyrol Museum of Archaeology and 9 more. Tre Cime di Lavaredo: One of the symbols of the Dolomites, these three impressive peaks offer spectacular hiking trails and breathtaking panoramic views.

What can you do in 3 days in Dolomites?

Day 1: Lago di Carezza, Ötzi - South Tyrol Museum of Archaeology, Bolzano, Obstmarkt (Bozen). Day 2: Lago di Braies, Cortina d'Ampezzo, Tre Cime di Lavaredo. Day 3: Marmolada.

Which areas should you explore in Dolomites?

The itinerary for Dolomites runs through Val d'Ega, Bolzano, Prags Valley, Ampezzo Valley, Sexten Dolomites and Dolomiti Bellunesi.

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