Val Gardena – Gröden

Val Gardena is located in the Dolomites in northern Italy, specifically in the region of Trentino-Alto Adige (Trentino-Südtirol), and South Tyrol (Südtirol). The closest major airport to Val Gardena is Innsbruck Airport in Austria, which is approximately 120 kilometers to the north. Alternatively, you can fly into Venice Marco Polo International Airport, although it’s about 190 kilometers to the south. There are also good train and bus connections from the west, such as the Bolzano-Innsbruck corridor. Find out more

The ski season in Val Gardena typically runs from late November or early December to early April. The best time to visit depends on your preference for snow conditions and crowd levels.

Snow is real in Val Gardena during the winter months. Val Gardena is a well-established and popular ski resort located in the Dolomites in northern Italy. It typically experiences significant snowfall during the winter season, which makes it an ideal destination for skiing and snowboarding. The region receives natural snowfall, and the ski resort also employs snowmaking equipment to ensure good snow conditions on the slopes, even when there is limited natural snow.

Val Gardena is part of the Dolomiti Superski area, one of the largest ski networks in the world, offering access to a wide range of slopes and resorts.

Val Gardena is home to three primary villages, namely Ortisei, San Cristina, and Selva Gardena, and offers a wide array of additional accommodation choices scattered across the mountains and throughout the valley. There are mountain huts and traditional huts (malga) where you can stay, providing an authentic and rustic experience in the alpine environment.
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Val Gardena has ski rental shops where you can rent ski and snowboard equipment. The resort also offers ski schools and instructors for lessons, catering to beginners and those looking to improve their skills.

Ski/ snowboard equipment rental
Ski/ snowboard school

Val Gardena has no on-site childcare facilities and services available.