Vacation in Val Gardena - Variety and amusement in the Ladin holiday valley

Val Gardena offers ideal conditions for winter and summer sportsmen, countless excursion possibilities and many cultural highlights

Even today, Ladin culture and the heritage of wood carving are the symbols of Val Gardena. Furthermore, a holiday in Val Gardena in any season is the perfect way to say "goodbye" for a while to everyday life and to relax. Whether on a hike through the Sciliar-Catinaccio Nature Park, on a visit to the medieval castle ruins of "Wolkenstein" or while scaling one of the many climbs in the Dolomites - a holiday in Val Gardena offers endless variety. It's the perfect destination for families who have big plans.

Val Gardena is about 25 to 30 kilometers long, is located in the north-western part of the Dolomites and is considered one of Italy's most beautiful and popular holiday resorts.
Hallmark of this region are the distinctive mountains and the fauna of the UNESCO World Heritage Site. In the summer months, hikers and nature lovers will find ideal conditions for athleticism. The valley offers many excursion possibilities, perfectly signposted hiking paths, secured climbing routes, mountain biking trails and much more. During wintertime plenty of skiing slopes with modern lift facilities, many kilometers of cross-country ski runs and other numerous winter sports possibilities are available.

Val Gardena comprises the three communities of Ortisei, S. Cristina and Selva, each village is a popular tourist destination, where you can experience fun and adventure combined with tradition and history.