Free Time Suggestions: The Dolomites

Low-Key & Scenic

• Alpine spa or wellness afternoon – Sauna, steam rooms, and mountain views (very on-brand here).

• Scenic chairlift rides without hiking (Ortisei or Alpe di Siusi area).

• Photography walk through nearby villages (Ortisei, Selva di Val Gardena).

Food & Culture

• Long mountain lunch at a rifugio (hut) – Knödel, speck, strudel.

• Local cheese or speck tasting at a small producer.

• Evening stroll + aperitivo in town—slow, quiet, and beautiful.