Kurzras - Maso Corto: Hintereisferner - Blick Richtung Weißkugel und Langtaufererspitze

Maso Corto (Kurzras) lies at the head of Val Senales in the Ötztal Alps, where glaciated high slopes close the valley beneath ridges near the Austrian border. This compact settlement is the base for the Val Senales Glacier ski area, whose lifts reach terrain used for winter sport and high-altitude training. The surrounding mountains lead toward the Tisenjoch, the pass where the Copper Age mummy Ötzi was found in 1991. Its Italian and German names reflect Südtirol’s bilingual public life, while valley farms give way here to a distinctly high-mountain setting. Browse other webcams across Val Senales and Südtirol to place this setting in a wider geographic context.

Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol is renowned across Italy for the Dolomites, whose pale limestone massifs define much of its eastern skyline. This autonomous region follows the upper Adige basin, from vineyards and apple orchards around Bolzano to high valleys crossed by glaciers and Alpine passes. Its character is distinctly multilingual: Italian and German are official languages, while Ladin remains in use in several Dolomite valleys. Medieval castles, Tyrolean customs and Italian city life meet in a borderland historically connected with Tyrol. Continue with other webcams from the area to see how this part of the central Alps connects regionally.

Among the countries of southern Europe, Italy stands out for its Mediterranean coastline and cities marked by the legacy of ancient Rome. The Alps form its northern frontier, while the Apennines run down the peninsula and the Po crosses the broad plain of the north. Rome’s Colosseum and Roman Forum recall the ancient empire; Florence is closely associated with the Renaissance, and Venice is built across a lagoon on the Adriatic. Food changes markedly between regions, from olive-oil cooking in the south to rice dishes in the Po Valley. Sicily and Sardinia add distinct island identities to a country whose regions retain strong local character. Explore nearby webcam locations that provide complementary perspectives on Italy’s coasts, cities and mountains.