Holimites

Holiday and sports in the Dolomites

Behind the scenes

Holimites is a tour operator that was founded in 2000 on the friendship of three young local hoteliers. Besides the passion for tourism that we inherited from our parents, we also share something special: the mountains are in our heart!

We grew up learning to love the trails, forests and scents of the mountains. This bond with nature developed into what we do today, and other friends have joined us to become trusted partners.

Don’t worry, leave it up to us! The name HOLIMITES is a combination of two words in English: “Holiday” and Dolomites”. They embody exactly what we do: we organize sports vacations in the Dolomites. As a travel agency, we also offer services such as booking airline, train and bus tickets.

Why should I choose Holimites?

Because we are like you: we love mountains, nature impress us day after day and outdoor sports make us feel happy.

As we grow up in the Dolomites, our heart beats for these beautiful mountains.

When we were children, our parents used to take us to the most particular places of the area. Obviously we remember them and nowadays we know them very well.

We want to show you interesting and fascinating places in the Dolomites. Our goal is, to make our guests live an unforgettable and authentic experience, by feeling the emotion that nature give us

Our team

Astrid Kostner Order verifier

My childhood dream:
become a confectioner
In the Holimites Team I am:

a neat-freak: everything needs to be in an orderly system
If I were a playing card then I would be:

queen of Hearts
If I were an animal:
The mother hen / the Mamma... elegant and protective
If I were a flower:
Sonsela (Leucanthemum vulgare)
Everyone knows: “She loves me, she loves me not” ... the most classic of all flower oracles! This flower can either mean: “You make me happy!” or “Get lost!” (“Give me a break!” works perfectly too!) The interpretation requires a sense of tact.

Susann Tavella Tour designer

My childhood dream:
become a farmer
In the Holimites Team I am:

a job-juggler: cleaning lady, secretary and guide
If I were a playing card then I would be:

jolly
If I were an animal:
The mouse / small but fast
If I were a flower:
Lavac feltrus (Homogyne discolor)
From the distance this plant is unimpressive, but up close the bloom of the Purple Colts Foot resembles fireworks. Mountain farmers like to see this flower in the pasture, because their presence predicts that the cattle will produce more milk.

Marina Moling Vacation coach

My childhood dream:
become a flight attendant
In the Holimites Team I am:

Adventurous: What, when and where is lunch? Count me in!
If I were a playing card then I would be:

all-in
If I were an animal:
The horse / galloping through the Dolomites... always in action
If I were a flower:
Tëtacioura (Semprevivum dolomiticum)
The flowering of the houseleek is an unrestrained unleashing of vitality that results in an extremely resilient mountain flower. In addition, this plant is said to keep lightning at bay.

Nadine Miribung Juggler of numbers

My childhood dream:
become a translator
In the Holimites Team I am:

the youngster: dynamic and with a free spirit
If I were a playing card then I would be:

ten of Hearts
If I were an animal:
The dog / faithful but who knows how to bark
If I were a flower:
Angröna dles Dolomites (Pulsatilla vernalis)
This plant is said to have a very special property: it is used to help with “letting go” and transforming aggression into tranquility

Andrea Irsara Founder

My childhood dream:
become an excavator operator
In the Holimites Team I am:
the impulsive - set on fire
If I were a playing card then I would be:
King of swords
If I were an animal:
The bull / the strongest, determined and confident
If I were a flower:
Zavalì (Lilium Bulbiferum)
This plant is said to attract lightning because of its fiery red color. For this reason, she should never be brought into the house.

Igor Tavella Founder

My childhood dream:
become a cartoonist
In the Holimites Team I am:

An all-arounder: 1000 ideas, 1000 talents
If I were a playing card then I would be:

Croupier
If I were an animal:
The donkey / stubborn, one who never gives up
If I were a flower:
Grifa dl malan dles Dolomites
(Physoplexis comosa)
Don’t let the name mislead you. The Devil’s Claw belongs to the genus Melliferae: the plants that supply the bees with nectar and attract the pollinators with their sweet serum.

Oskar Irsara Founder

My childhood dream:
become a snow machine operator
In the Holimites Team I am:

Cool-headed: still waters run deep
If I were a playing card then I would be:

Jack of Hearts
If I were an animal:
The wolf / mysterious, tough and with a refined sense of smell
If I were a flower:
Stlopët (Gentiana acualis)
The extraordinary blue color makes the gentian a treat to the senses and a remedy for both body and soul. Blue is the color of melancholy and infinity.