familienausflug.info is an Austrian platform specialised in family-friendly destinations and day trips. It organises its own Awards every year, based on over 6 million reviews left by guests on holiday portals and social media such as Google and Facebook. The awards are “Destination of the Year” for the overall winners and “Top Destination” for the first ten locations per country. The awards assess around 8,000 locations in Italy (South Tyrol), Austria, Germany, and Switzerland.

At the 2024 awards ceremony, the "PanaRaida Nature Discovery Trail in Val Gardena"was awarded again for the Trentino-Alto Adige region, recognising DOLOMITES Val Gardena as THE region's "Family Destination of the Year 2024".
Val Gardena was thus able to reaffirm the successes of recent years: Panaraida was awarded as excursion destination of the year in both 2022 and 2023.

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The PanaRaida, which starts at Monte Pana in S. Cristina and can be hiked clockwise or anticlockwise in an easy and leisurely manner, is absolutely unique!
The path runs across meadows and fields and is peppered with 10 adventure stations using natural products. Ideal entertainment for children and parents alike. The unique backdrop sets the tone for the whole walk and guarantees a fun time surrounded by nature for all the family.

You can find the complete ranking on www.familienausflug.info/award

Further information on the PanaRaida nature discovery trail
"Palermo F.C." summer football training camp in Val Gardena

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Experience Seceda at its best
Experience Seceda at its best

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Here you’ll find useful information and practical tips to experience Seceda at its best – including hike suggestions for an unforgettable visit.
THE Christmas valley in the Dolomites!
THE Christmas valley in the Dolomites!

THE Christmas valley in the Dolomites!

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Val Gardena Superpremiere
Val Gardena Superpremiere

Val Gardena Superpremiere

When the first snow falls, this is when your holiday begins!

4 overnight stays, 4 day ski pass and ski equipment hire and you only pay for 3 days!

The Olympic Torch in Val Gardena
The Olympic Torch in Val Gardena

The Olympic Torch in Val Gardena

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Val Gardena best ski resort in Europe

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Val Gardena best ski resort in South Tyrol
Val Gardena best ski resort in South Tyrol

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Michelin Guide 2026
Michelin Guide 2026

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New slopes & lifts in Val Gardena
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UCI MTB World Championships 2030 in Val Gardena
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Fly to Val Gardena

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Dolomites Ranger
Dolomites Ranger

Dolomites Ranger

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Top DOLOMITES Experiences

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Val Gardena Active
Val Gardena Active

Val Gardena Active

This weekly programme is designed to give you an overview of what you can find in the stunning Val Gardena area. We would be glad to create an individual programme for you.

Burning Dolomites
Burning Dolomites

Burning Dolomites

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Outdoor activities with „Val Gardena Active”
Outdoor activities with „Val Gardena Active”

Outdoor activities with „Val Gardena Active”

The perfect excuse to actively explore Val Gardena’s nature. Because it is entertaining to be active during the winter in Val Gardena!

Ski World Cup - Alpine Skiteam Val Gardena
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Ski World Cup - Alpine Skiteam Val Gardena

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Spezia Calcio - Mulin da Coi - Val Gardena

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21.-22.05.2024

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Alpine Ski World Championships 2031 in Val Gardena
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The highest-ranking winter sports officials of the FIS have decided: the Alpine Ski World Championships 2031 will be held in Val Gardena again after 61 years.
Sustainability project Val Gardena
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Sustainability project Val Gardena

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Val Gardena is Italy's best ski destination
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Your way to Val Gardena

Your way to Val Gardena

Your holiday destination in the heart of the Dolomites – how to get there.

Plan your journey