Italy Alpe di Siusi
The beautiful Alpe Di Siusi needs to be on your bucket-list if you are in the dolomites! There are so many great compositions to explore and it is almost impossible to get a bad photo from there.
Photography Tips
I recommend coming early for sunrise or late for sunset. In summer you can capture the milky way as well!
You can do some long exposures in autumn with the fog.
Bring a good tripod because you want to be standing solid if you are standing on one of these hills.
Mid-range lens (24-70mm) is the best. There are a lot of different compositions so take the time to try them.
It is worth bringing a telephoto lens (70-200mm is enough) in case of cloudy days when mountains are obscured. In this case, you can pick details and interesting, almost minimalistic compositions.
You can do some long exposures in autumn with the fog.
Bring a good tripod because you want to be standing solid if you are standing on one of these hills.
Mid-range lens (24-70mm) is the best. There are a lot of different compositions so take the time to try them.
It is worth bringing a telephoto lens (70-200mm is enough) in case of cloudy days when mountains are obscured. In this case, you can pick details and interesting, almost minimalistic compositions.
Travel Information
You can get to Compatsch by car BEFORE 9 a.m and AFTER 5 p.m. You can drive back down whenever you want. You can park right next to the Hotel Seiser Alm Urthaler at the entrance of the village (see the map). The parking fee is around 18 euros. You can park for free early in the morning and at the end of the afternoon (depending on the season)
You are NOT allowed to drive further since it is a protected nature area. Please follow the law and respect nature (otherwise you risk a fine of 112 euros)
You are ONLY allowed to use the roads to this spot when you have a booking confirmation for one of the accommodations located on the hill. So be careful. It is not allowed to park there if you aren´t sleeping in any hotel up there. Just to let you know that you are doing this at your own risk. There is a bus stop in Compatsch but the bus drives from 9.00 am and at this time there was a crowd of nearly a thousand people waiting. Not exactly a chill spot. For sunrise or sunset make sure to use the parking area at Compatsch and walk up there. It's around 45-60 minutes depending on your walking speed, so make sure to come early enough.
During the summer months, you also have the option to take the cable car from Ortisei to Mont Seuc which is very close to the spot. You have to keep in mind the cable car only goes during the day so it is not a good solution for sunrise and sunset.
If you want to stay in a hotel, the closest to the classic viewpoint is Adler Lodge.
You are NOT allowed to drive further since it is a protected nature area. Please follow the law and respect nature (otherwise you risk a fine of 112 euros)
You are ONLY allowed to use the roads to this spot when you have a booking confirmation for one of the accommodations located on the hill. So be careful. It is not allowed to park there if you aren´t sleeping in any hotel up there. Just to let you know that you are doing this at your own risk. There is a bus stop in Compatsch but the bus drives from 9.00 am and at this time there was a crowd of nearly a thousand people waiting. Not exactly a chill spot. For sunrise or sunset make sure to use the parking area at Compatsch and walk up there. It's around 45-60 minutes depending on your walking speed, so make sure to come early enough.
During the summer months, you also have the option to take the cable car from Ortisei to Mont Seuc which is very close to the spot. You have to keep in mind the cable car only goes during the day so it is not a good solution for sunrise and sunset.
If you want to stay in a hotel, the closest to the classic viewpoint is Adler Lodge.
Spot Type
Outdoor
Crowd Factor
Just a few people
Best Timing
Sunrise in summer
Sunrise & Sunset
07:25 - 16:34
| current local time: 09:10
Photo Themes
Alpenglow
alpine glow
autumn
Cabin
Dolomites
dolomiti
fog
Landscape
Landscapes
Landschaft
langkofel
milchstraße
milky way
mist
Morgenlicht
morning light
Mountain
Mountains
nature
Nebel
pasture
Plattkofel
Summer
Sunrise
Sunset
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