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Val Gardena
The magic of a valley
Gröden (ger) - Val Gardena (ita) - Gherdëina
(lad) is one of the five ladin valleys in South Tyrol.
Its form
of the ladin language is called "gardenese" in Italian, "grödnerisch"
in German and "gherdëina" in Ladin.
The valley is formed by three villages:
- Ortisei (ita) - St. Ulrich (ger) - Urtijëi (lad)
- S. Cristina (ita) - St. Christina (ger) - Santa
Crestina Gherdëina (lad)
- Selva di Val Gardena (ita) - Wolkenstein (ger) -
Sëlva (lad)
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Famous for its artistic wood-carving tradition, its magnificent
ski slopes, its pretty villages nestling beneath the magnificent
Langkofel, Geisler-Puez and Sellastock Dolomites, and its high
pastureland with extensive networks of walking trails surrounded
by some of the world’s most breathtaking scenery.
There are also
countless cozy log cabins offering hospitality for tired hikers
in the warm months, or skiers in winter, and numerous indoor and
outdoor sports facilities.
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Alpe di Siusi and the Scillar
Photo (c) Roberto Romano
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St. Chirstina - Photo (c)
DynaMick
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St. Christina
St.Christina is a traditional and at the same time
modern resort, a village of contrasts and the
perfect place for a holiday for families and
nature lovers, great and small in summer and in
winter.
It offers sports facilities and culinary
and cultural highlights, as well as peace and
quiet for a relaxing holiday
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Ortisei
Ortisei is the hub of activity in Val Gardena and an ideal
location for lively and varied holidays with full
entertainment value.
It combines magnificent scenery with
fine sports amenities, culinary delights with cultural
highlights, and so many things to do that a holiday always
seems too short.
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Ortisei - Photo (c)
salvC
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Selva Valgardena - Photo (c)
marzini
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Selva Valgardena
The magnificent location at the foot of the Sella Massif!
Selva Gardena, which lies at an altitude of 1,563 m above sea level, is one
of the leading ski resort in the Alps.
It is ideal for winter sports and for mountain hikers. Its location is
magnificent, at the foot of the majestic Sella Massif and connected to the
Sella Ronda; guests can even arrive at their door without taking off their
skis.
Selva's high standard of hospitality is famous: from 4-star hotel
accommodation to private lodgings and apartments with every comfort.
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