An easy route, suitable for everyone, leads first to the picturesque Vallunga, where just before the St. Sylvester’s Chapel branches off a Way of the Cross, which leads to the sunny area of Daunëi. Here the view is very postcard-like: you can admire the village of Selva di Val Gardena with its slopes and the huge Sella massif. Afterwards, a tasting of homemade cheese takes place at the Valin farm: delicious and local.

23.06.2025, 14:00 - 12 available spots

3-4 hours

A (Guided) Journey Through Time.
Strolling through Ortisei is like traveling through time. Historic villas from the turn of the century, once home to artists and entrepreneurs, take us back to an era when woodcarving brought prosperity to Val Gardena. Publishing houses and workshops offer a glimpse into the former wooden toy industry – and historic inns and hotels trace the valley’s transformation from a dream destination for alpinists to a popular year-round tourist hotspot.
You can embark on this journey through time in Ortisei with the help of a knowledgeable guide. The tour, offered in English, German or Italian depending on the participants, lasts 1.5 hours and is suitable for people of all ages and fitness levels.

23.06.2025, 16:00 - 7 available spots

1,5 - 2 hours

Dive into the vibrant world of traditional folk dance! Together, we’ll dance easy group dances and step by step we enter the world of folk dancing, where fun and togetherness / a sense of community take centre stage. Feel the joy of dancing as a group and discover how much energy and vitality are hidden in these traditional movements and folk music!

24.06.2025, 18:00 - 6 available spots

1,5 hours

During this farm hike you discover the special features of the Ladin rural architecture. After an introduction at the Val Gardena Heritage Museum, you walk to S. Jacob and visit the original historic farmhouses as well as the oldest church in the valley.

25.06.2025, 09:00 - 10 available spots

4 hours

In the past, the mountain hamlet Bulla was Val Gardena’s granary due to its strategic location. Between three and seven farms built and managed the municipal mills in the gorge of Bulla. Guided tours of partially preserved buildings from the 18th and 19th centuries are used to explain how grain cultivation and milling worked in the past.

25.06.2025, 14:30 - 10 available spots

3 hours

Discover the special features of the local Ladin architecture and get interesting information about the centuries-old history of the valley and the daily life of the farmers.
From the centre of S. Cristina you first reach the starting point of the short hike by bus. There are several traditional farmhouses worth seeing to discover along the way. Via the newly built path "Troi de Frëines" you will then walk downhill towards S. Cristina.
After lunch you will join a guided tour of the Paratonihof farm, offering the whole family an exciting excursion into the past and you will be served a delicious traditional dessert.

26.06.2025, 09:10 - 10 available spots

6 hours

In the footsteps of the Val Gardena railway - a truly exciting adventure! This unique experience allows you to admire the natural beauty of the landscape along the former railway trail and at the same time relive the fascination of the historical construction of the Val Gardena railway, while also experiencing the suspense of a dedicated escape room.

27.06.2025, 08:30 - 1 available spots

2 hours

The art of woodcarving has a centuries-old tradition in Val Gardena. Originally it was a pastime for the whole family during the long winter evenings. Today, woodcarving extends from sacral to contemporary art. In the compact introductory course, you will try relief carving and learn the basic knowledge of this craft under expert supervision.

27.06.2025, 09:30 - 2 available spots

3 hours

A guided day hike combining natural beauty with historical insight. After a bus ride from Nives Square to the Pordoi Pass, we walk to the peaceful military cemetery – a moving place of remembrance. Afterwards, we hike through striking landscapes to reach the hut where we stop for our lunch break.
In the afternoon, we visit the War Museum to gain a faithful overview of the First World War battles in the Dolomites. The perfect experience for hikers interested in culture and history.

04.07.2025, 08:10 - 12 available spots

9 hours (bus drive included)

Val Gardena has established itself as an important cultural centre thanks to the creativity and ingenuity of the various local artists. They are now world-renowned and manage to make both sacred and contemporary art interesting. During a visit to an art workshop, you can take a look behind the scenes and learn a lot of interesting facts about the background and the long history of Val Gardena's arts and crafts.

08.07.2025, 15:00 - 10 available spots

1-2 hours

Have you always wanted to find out more about the Ladin language?
In this one-hour introductory course in collaboration with the Micurà de Rü Ladin Cultural Institute, you will gain a lively insight into the Ladin language and culture. In addition to simple everyday questions: ‘Bon di, tant costa pa n tòch de pan?’ and proverbs: ‘Canche Saslonch à l ciapel, o che l vën burt o (che l vën) bel’, you will learn interesting facts about life in Val Gardena - from traditional crafts to everyday farming life in the past and the different local voluntary associations.

17.07.2025, 14:20 - 10 available spots

1 hour