Heading back to the Dolomites this summer. Last year we were in Castelrotto. Because we will have some non-hikers with us this year I think that Castelrotto, being so small, makes for a poor choice. My thinking is to base ourselves in Cortina so the less outdoorsy types have more to do. Is that thought process valid? I want to be in the midst of the mountains and near the trails so Bolzano is not on my list. IF you do go to Bolzano, though, go to the museum to see the "ice man". It is an EXCELLENT museum.
Jeff