St. Ulrich/Ortisei
Experience South Tyrolean wood carving
St. Ulrich/Ortisei in Val Gardena
Ortisei is the lively main town of Val Gardena in the Dolomites, known for its picturesque pedestrian zone, traditional wood carving and spectacular mountain air. It is an ideal starting point for activities such as hiking and skiing, but also offers cultural highlights such as the Museum Gherdëina and the picturesque St. Jakob Church. The famous filmmaker and mountain pioneer Luis Trenker comes from St. Ulrich, and part of the museum is dedicated to him.
Summer experiences in the Dolomites
Summer in Ortisei in Val Gardena offers mild weather, outdoor activities in the Dolomites and family adventure trails. Adventure seekers can try ziplining at the Col de Flam adventure park or paragliding. Modern lifts take you to the Alpe di Siusi, Seceda and Raschötz – ideal for hikes and e-bike tours. In bad weather, there are indoor activities, including the Mar Dolomit adventure pool and an indoor tennis court.
Winter magic in Ortisei in Val Gardena
Winter in Ortisei in Val Gardena offers winter sports such as skiing on the Alpe di Siusi and in the Sella Ronda, cross-country skiing, tobogganing and winter hiking. The village has a festive Christmas atmosphere, especially in the run-up to Christmas, and is an ideal starting point for exploring the Dolomites, with or without skis.
Ladin culture in Val Gardena
Immerse yourself in Ladin culture, because Ladin, an ancient Rhaeto-Romanic language, is still widely spoken in Val Gardena.
Absolute highlights are the Luis Trenker Museum and the Museum Gherdëina, which provide insights into the history, nature and unique Ladin culture of the region.
You should also be sure to visit one of the many Val Gardena woodcarving workshops, for which Val Gardena is famous throughout the world. In the village centre of Ortisei, you will find the well-known "Holzschnitzerei Comploj Albert" (Comploj Albert Wood Carving), where you can admire the distinctive wood carvings and nativity figures made from linden or maple wood by Val Gardena carvers.
St. Ulrich Panorama from the village[1/5]
St. Ulrich with lift in Val Gardena[2/5]
Grödnerjoch in summer[3/5]
Grödnerjoch to the Alpine Blossom[4/5]
St. Ulrich in Val Gardena[5/5]
