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Every winter, Bolzano winds its way back into the spotlight with its famous Christmas market. But there’s wonder — and weirdness — to be found here year-round.

This four-floor five-star resort with a sprawling infinity pool feels like Barbie’s dreamhouse — but stripped of the pink and remade for a mountain mood.

With its local woodcarving crafts, rustic alpine foods, cozy chalets and postcard-like town squares, Ortisei is a dreamy destination village no matter the time of year.

Italian canyons are often outshone by coasts and cities, or wrongly dismissed as too tough to reach. But these natural wonders are easier to explore than you’d think, and well worth seeking out.