Val Gardena South Tyrol
Val Gardena South Tyrol is very charming, thanks to its Dolomites mountain massifs and its natural parks.You can book your Val Gardena South Tyrol summer holidays in Santa Cristina (German: Sankt Christina, Ladin Santa Crestina), Ortisei (German: Sankt Ulrich in Gröden, Ladin Urtijei) and Selva di Val Gardena (German: Wolkenstein, Ladin Selva). These mountain resorts are also known for their elegance and here it´s possible to find the latest French and Italian fashion creations; the contrast with ancient farms, green meadows and the Dolomites is simply fascinating. If you book your Val Gardena South Tyrol holidays in winter, you can experiment its ski fields or the Alpe di Siusi ones. There´s nothing better than your hotel wellness center to end your day in the Dolomites!
Val Gardena Handicraft
Val Gardena South Tyrol isn´t just famous for its wonderful mountain landscapes of for its hotels in the Dolomites elegance, but also thanks to its wood-carving tradition. This form of handicraft was born as a hobby during the long winters in Val Gardena; the reputation of Gardenese masters grew and grew, until it reached lands as far as Russia already in the XVII century. The Gardenese craftsmen carved wooden statues also for the Mendoza Cathedral, in Argentina. The Gardenese craftsmen don’t just produce religious statues, but also toys, household articles and much more. Have a look at the famous wood carving ateliers during your holidays in South Tyrol in Val Gardena!
La Val d´Anna
The Val d´Anna (German: Annatal) is located near Seceda cableway valley station. It´s one of the best ideas for children hiking trips, as the landscape is very quiet and relaxing and the paths are easy. Children can have fun in a big playground here; they can also play in the woods, as the ground here is very even. The torrent nearby is the ideal spot to play hide and seek, cowboys and Indians, or to remember "Indiana Jones"! The hiking trip can go on till the playground or till the Val d´Anna café: children and grown-ups will love their home-made cakes, some of the best in South Tyrol!
