Nockberge National Park is one of Austria’s most distinctive protected areas — a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in the state of Carinthia whose gently rounded, grass-covered mountains (the “Nocke”) create a landscape unlike anywhere else in the Alps: vast rolling alpine pastures dotted with traditional wooden huts, rare wildflowers, and spectacular panoramic roads that have earned […]
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Trento – traditions of Alpine countries, Italy Updated: December 24, 2020 | By Claire | More The city of Trento can be found along the bank of the Adige River. Known as the educational center in Northern Italy, the city of Trento is home to several top colleges and universities. The University of Trento is […]
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