Hafling - Avelengo: Meran I, Merano - Meran 2000 Piffing, Mittager | Monte Catino

Built around scattered mountain farms on the Tschögglberg plateau, Hafling–Avelengo grew into a small South Tyrolean municipality above Merano. The settlement stands on the mountainside above the Adige Valley, where larch woods and open pastures shape the terrain. Avelengo gave its name to the Haflinger, the distinctive chestnut horse breed developed in this part of the Alps and now known internationally. The plateau is also a traditional walking area, with routes linking farmsteads, woodland and higher alpine ground. Move on to other webcams in South Tyrol to compare landscapes and settings around the Adige Valley and the Tschögglberg plateau.

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.