News & Tipps

Latest news, practical tips and special recommendations for your holiday in Val Gardena: here you will find useful information about nature, culture, mobility, events, sustainable projects and unique experiences in the Dolomite valley. Discover helpful insights and inspiration to make your stay in Val Gardena even more mindful, varied and unforgettable.

Val Gardena is Italy's best ski destination
Val Gardena is Italy's best ski destination

Val Gardena is Italy's best ski destination

The ski area Val Gardena - Val Gardena Dolomites was once again able to establish itself as the best ski area in Italy at the "World Ski Awards 2023".

Electric buses in Val Gardena
Pilot project - electric buses in Val Gardena

Electric buses in Val Gardena

With an intriguing pilot project, Val Gardena is currently setting the first course towards electromobility in public transport. From August 9th to August 26th 2023, two electric buses will be…
New brochure of the Val Gardena via ferratas
New brochure of the Val Gardena via ferratas

New brochure of the Val Gardena via ferratas

Explore Val Gardena’s nine impressive via ferratas in the Dolomites. All come with their own day tour. Discover also the new brochure.
Val Gardena – Italy’s 2022 Best Ski Resort
Val Gardena – Italy’s 2022 Best Ski Resort

Val Gardena – Italy’s 2022 Best Ski Resort

The ski area Val Gardena - Val Gardena Dolomites was once again able to establish itself as the best ski area in Italy at the "World Ski Awards".

JUNIOR ACTIVE Outdoor Camp
JUNIOR ACTIVE Outdoor Camp

JUNIOR ACTIVE Outdoor Camp

Das neue Erlebnisprogramm in Gröden für Teenager zwischen 13 und 18 Jahren. Vom 05. Juli bis zum 25. August 2022 können Jugendliche in Gröden eine unvergessliche Zeit erleben.
Discover Val Gardena like an eagle
Val Gardena VIRTUAL Tour

Discover Val Gardena like an eagle

With the "Val Gardena VIRTUAL Tour", the virtual tour with augmented reality, you can discover Val Gardena from a spectacular perspective.
New via ferrata - Furcela de Saslonch
Via ferrata

New via ferrata - Furcela de Saslonch

In the Dolomites of Val Gardena in the Sassolungo area, a modern via ferrata was set up. The goal was not to reach the summit, but rather to make the path a fascinating experience.
Val Gardena has an Olympic medal
Fantastic Nadia Delago

Val Gardena has an Olympic medal

Val Gardena is extremely proud of the bronze medal recently won by the local Nadia Delago in the downhill alpine skiing event at the Winter Olympics in Beijing.

Pilat slope in Ortisei open again
Pilat slope in Ortisei open again

Pilat slope in Ortisei open again

The "new" slope "Pilat", which leads from the top station of the Ortisei gondola to Ortisei, is open again.

Lift tickets in a few clicks...
Buy ticket online

Lift tickets in a few clicks...

Single tickets for most lifts in Val Gardena and the Dolomiti SuperSummer Card can now be purchased online with just a few clicks.

Val Gardena Trip Planner
Val Gardena Trip Planner

Val Gardena Trip Planner

In a few clicks to the perfect hike with lift and bus. Thanks to the new Val Gardena Trip Planner you will now have a very useful tool for planning your excursions, hikes and walks in Val Gardena.

Football training camp Torino Football Club in Val Gardena
Torino FC - Mulin da Coi - Gröden

Football training camp Torino Football Club in Val Gardena

The Italian Serie A team Torino Football Club will train from 13.07 to 30.07.2021 in S. Cristina in Val Gardena in the Dolomites.

La Ria: a baddie with a heart of gold in Val Gardena
La Ria

La Ria: a baddie with a heart of gold in Val Gardena

A new slope debuts in Selva di Val Gardena: La Ria. In the local Ladin language, ‘la ria’ means ‘stroppy’ or even ‘mean’.

Val Gardena’s countless ‘stars’
Val Gardena’s countless ‘stars’

Val Gardena’s countless ‘stars’

Two Michelin-star restaurants have had their star confirmed and the Hotel Granbaita Dolomites has become the seventh 5-star hotel in the Dolomites, an iconic destination.

World Ski Awards: Dolomites Val Gardena Italy's best ski resort
World Ski Awards: Dolomites Val Gardena Italy's best ski resort

World Ski Awards: Dolomites Val Gardena Italy's best ski resort

"World Ski Awards" is the Oscar ceremony for winter sport resorts. Dolomites Val Gardena named as "Italy's best ski resort".

Special award for an accommodation of Val Gardena
Special award for an accommodation of Val Gardena

Special award for an accommodation of Val Gardena

Highest state award for environmentally conscious tourism companies.

Football training camp U.S. Lecce in Val Gardena
Mulin da Coi - Val Gardena

Football training camp U.S. Lecce in Val Gardena

The Italian Serie A team U.S. Lecce trains from 14-28.07.2019 in S. Cristina in Val Gardena in the Dolomites.

Football training camp Hellas Verona in Val Gardena
Mulin da Coi - Val Gardena

Football training camp Hellas Verona in Val Gardena

The Italian Serie A team Hellas Verona trains from 22.08 until 06.09.2020 in S. Cristina in Val Gardena in the Dolomites.

Ega dla Dolomites
Ega dla Dolomites - Val Gardena

Ega dla Dolomites

Genuine and non-bottled - Just turn the tap on in Val Gardena and fill your glass with the highest quality water!

New UNESCO Dolomites panoramic balcony built in Val Gardena
Dolomiten UNESCO Welterbeterrasse in Gröden

New UNESCO Dolomites panoramic balcony built in Val Gardena

On Alpe Mastlé/Col Raiser in S. Cristina Val Gardena the second UNESCO Dolomites panoramic balcony in South Tyrol has been built.

Finding one's own center: Südtirol Balance
Südtirol Balance in Val Gardena

Finding one's own center: Südtirol Balance

You need a break every now and again so you can rest and recharge ready for everyday life. Südtirol Balance in Val Gardena makes this break a reality.

Alex Vinatzer: World Championships bronze medal and Junior World Champion
Bronze medal Ski World Championships in Åre

Alex Vinatzer: World Championships bronze medal and Junior World Champion

We congratulate our local hero Alex Vinatzer on his outstanding third place at the recent Alpine Skiing World Championships in Åre (Sweden) and the gold medal at the Junior World Championships.

150 years first ascent of Sassolungo
150 years first ascent of Sassolungo

150 years first ascent of Sassolungo

It has always played a leading role – now it becomes definitely the main actor.

Your way to Val Gardena

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