With the much‑anticipated Winter Olympics on the horizon, northern Italy is suddenly being talked about as one of the world’s best travel destinations for 2026. National Geographic’s Best of the World selection and Forbes have finally caught up with what skiers and hikers have been whispering for years.
The Dolomites have gone from “nice if you like hiking” to full‑blown global crush, and 2026 is the year the rest of the world properly catches up. The mountainous region was mentioned on National Geographic's Best of the World selection and Forbes' list of top destinations for 2026, and with one specific sporting event taking pride of place.
