Seiser Alm

Seiser Alm (Alpe di Siusi) is a high-altitude Alpine meadow and plateau in South Tyrol, northern Italy, celebrated as the largest Alpine meadow of its type in Europe and a major outdoor recreation area. It sits within the Dolomites, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

The plateau covers an area of approximately 56 square kilometres and ranges in elevation roughly from 1,680 to 2,350 metres, offering extensive hiking trails in summer and groomed slopes and cross-country routes in winter. Visitors use the area for walking, mountain biking, skiing and panoramic views of the Dolomite peaks.

The modern visitor infrastructure includes mountain huts, marked trails and lift links from nearby valleys; the settlement Compatsch on the plateau is the principal hub for services and access. Agricultural grazing, particularly for cattle and sheep, remains a visible part of the landscape.

Seiser Alm is located in the Dolomites of northern Italy within the province of South Tyrol, with road and lift access from valley towns such as Kastelruth and Ortisei.

• Size and elevation: Recognised as the largest high-altitude alpine meadow in Europe, covering roughly 56 square kilometres at elevations between about 1,680 and 2,350 metres.

What to See #

• Compatsch: Compatsch (Compaccio) is the main settlement on the plateau at about 1,850 metres and serves as the primary base for lifts, trails and visitor facilities on the Alpe di Siusi.