Selva Val Gardena holidays

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For a taste of traditional Italian culture, food and history – plus Dolomite mountain scenery – holidays to Selva Val Gardena are hard to beat.

Protected peaks

Selva’s a laidback place dotted with family-run hotels and restaurants. It’s one of a handful of towns and villages in the Gardena Valley, backed by the jagged peaks of the Dolomites – a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Scenic surroundings

See it all by taking the cable cars and chairlifts up into the mountains to follow walking paths through meadows and valleys. And there are plenty of huts, or rifugios, where you can pop in for a cup of coffee and slice of cake. You can stroll along the Gardena Valley to visit other towns too, like Santa Cristina and Ortisei – or hop on a local bus to get there instead.

Ladin roots

This part of Italy’s home to the Ladin people, who have their own language, food and traditions. And there’s a big Austrian influence too – Selva even has a second, German name, Wolkenstein. Get a taste for the Ladin culture by trying some of the local dishes and drinks or having a go at crafts like woodcarving.

Good to know

There won’t be a rep based in your resort, but a rep will meet you at the airport when you arrive and get you on your way. If you’ve got any questions during your holiday, you can call our 24/7 TUI Service Centre at any time.

Out and about

Here are some ideas of things to do when staying in Selva Val Gardena:

• Guided mountain walks
• Mountain lifts
• Nordic walking
• Cycle routes
• Castle

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Top things to see and do in Selva Val Gardena

Shopping

Bargain buys

There are weekly food markets offering fresh fruit and local produce, as well as regular flea markets selling handmade crafts. You could find the perfect gift for loved ones back home.

Mid-range buys

You'll find a range of shops selling clothes, shoes and leather goods in Selva Val Gardena. Wood carving is a tradition here, and you could pick up a locally made souvenir or two.

Nightlife

Laid-back evenings

There are plenty of laid-back bars and restaurants in the town square and beyond, where you can relax with a nightcap before calling it a night.

Lively evenings

For a lively evening, head to the bars in the town. If you're lucky, you may be here when a summer party is in full swing, like the jazz or folk festivals.

Food & drink

Dumplings are go

The local cuisine is a unique mix of traditional Italian and Austrian. So alongside the expected pizza and pasta you'll find dumplings, schnitzel and apple strudel on the menu too.

Pizzas at La Bula

One place that always gets busy is La Bula. The menu has pages and pages of pizzas to choose from, so you might find yourself coming back to try a few different ones. And you can round off your meal in proper Italian fashion with a glass of grappa. Just note it's only open Saturday, Sunday and Monday.

Coffee and pastry

Why not sit and watch the world go by in a café, with a piece of strudel and a coffee?

Getting about

Buses

Selva Val Gardena is well-served by buses, with stops at Piazza Nives and the Ciampinoi cable car station. You can head to nearby towns like Santa Cristina Val Gardena, Ortisei and Passo Gardena.

Summer lifts

If you'd like to enjoy the views of the Dolomites without having to hike, the Ciampinoi cable car, Dantercepies gondola and Mont de Seura chairlift are open all year round.

On foot

With plenty of pedestrianised streets, Selva Val Gardena is ideal for walkers. The cobbled squares and traditional timber buildings are the perfect backdrop for a stroll.

Walking

Walk the Via Crucis

The scenic Via Crucis route takes you from the centre of Selva past Wolkenstein Castle to St Silvestro Chapel. You'll finish in Vallunga Valley, where you can grab lunch in a mountain hut before heading home.