Ortisei: Hotels, B&B, Residence and holiday apartments

Ortisei, a town in the province of Bolzano, is considered the main village of Val Gardena Situated at an altitude of 1236 m, in the valley floor between the soft incline of Col Rasciesa and the steep wooded hills of the Alpe di Siusi, it is an ideal place for winter and summer holidays. This vacation area of unique beauty is surrounded by a wonderful alpine landscape. The urban plan blends harmoniously with it, the Dolomites, with woods and paths. The centre and its pedestrian area are a meeting place, where people can walk, go shopping and have a good time. The town has an old solide mercantile tradition, and a rich history. The atmosphere is very pleasant and cheerful, thanks also to the concerts, festivals, music entertainments and other events that take place all the year round. Every year are organised snow ad ice sculpture competitions; a great number of tourists can admire the artistic talent of sculptors. In semptember is held a famous sculpture fair, UNIKA. During this exhibition the art of wood –carving is introduced to the public. Nowadays the tradition of wood –carving is still conserving its nature of genuine handicraft, creating original pieces. Antique wooden toys, as well as paintings of local artists and collections of minerals and fossils, can be seen in the museum located in the “Cësa di Ladinis”: it provides a good overview of the cultural and natural history. In these places it is possibile to discover the shine and glamour of the past: traditions and cultural patrimony especially of the Ladin language are still alive. In Ortisei there are not only cultural opportunities; this town offers this and much more! Comfortable lifts connect the village centre with the close –by ski areas of the Alpe di Siusi, Seceda and Rasciesa. Sport facilities and activities range from an indoor and outdoor pool to biliards, a fitness centre, fun court, mini golf, a tennis –squash –centre, and a sauna. All types of sport and leisure activities are practicable: ski tours, hiking, iceskating, ice hockey, snowboarding,... in winter, and mountaineering, climbing, riding, cycling, paragliding,... in summer. Everyone can enjoy the healthy climate, the pure mountain air and the wonderful atmosphere. Ortisei is the ideal place for an interesting and unforgettable holiday.… continue