Villabassa accommodation from NZ$196

The Apparthotel Winklwiese can be found 10 kilometres from the centre of Villabassa. Or, alternatively, the Haus Auer Irene is situated 12 kilometres away. Another option is to make a reservation at the Hotel Petrus or the Royal Hotel Hinterhuber.

After you've cruised Villabassa for a while, be sure to set aside a few more days to discover Trentino-Alto Adige's numerous other delights. Spend time at the ruins and castles in Trentino-Alto Adige. Nature lovers can also take the time to check out the region's forests, rivers, streams and lakes. In this part of Italy, energetic types may also try their hand at snowboarding, skiing and cross-country skiing.

11 kilometres from Villabassa you'll find San Candido, where you can enjoy the St. Michael's Church, St. Michael's Square and Innichen Abbey. San Candido hotels are the Orso Grigio and Sporthotel Tyrol & Wellness. Or, you could stay in Rasun Anterselva, 13 kilometres to the north of Villabassa, where you'll find the Hotel Bagni di Salomone and Santéshotel Wegerhof. The Lake Anterselva and Anterselva Biathlon Centre are popular attractions to check out for those visiting Rasun Anterselva.

Bolzano Airport is the most practical airport for flying into and leaving Villabassa and is 70 kilometres from the centre of town. If you plan to stay nearby, try the Hotel Sigmundskron or the Parkhotel Laurin.