We set off into Valle di Braies Vecchia by minibus from San Candido and using the snow-covered road towards Prato Piazza we reach the 2000 meters high alpine plateau. From there it’s a short walk to Rifugio Prato Piazza (base camp). There, we put on our snowshoes. Past Swiss pine woods we gently cross the high plateau and climb Monte Specie (2,307 m). A stunning circular view and intense winter fun for relatively small climbing effort. Refreshment stop possible at the end of the hike.
Starting point: 08:30 am Tourist Information San Candido
Return: approx. 3:00 pm
Walking time: ascent approx. 2.5 hrs / descent approx. 1.5 hrs
Difficulty: intermediate
Altitude differential: approx. 350 m
Kit: technical, ankle-covering mountain boots with profiled soles (winter boots or low shoes are not suitable for deep snow), hot drink (thermos flask), thermal protection, gloves and spare hat, sun protection
Note:
Anyone suffering from heart disease and/or taking medication is not permitted to participate in this tour (rapid difference in altitude)!
Taxi obligatory for everyone: 20.00 Euro for the round trip not included / for organisational reasons it is not possible to drive up in your own car (in case of cancellation after 18.00 pm of the previous day the taxi must still be paid)
Fee: 33,00 € per person, 5,00 € snow shoe rental, taxi return journey: 20,00 € a person
IMPORTANT:
The hikes will take place in all events, even where there is a lack of snow.
In the event of a grave risk of avalanche or other adverse conditions, programme changes may occur.
There is no minimum number of participants.
The minimum age for children is 10 years with a shoe size of at least 35 (there are no snowshoes for smaller sizes).
Dogs are not permitted at ANY tour.
Sëlva/Selva di Val Gardena, Dolomites Region Val Gardena
-- Mi prima arpizeda --
First climbing lessons offer a very special “vertical” experience. Accompanied by a qualified climbing guide you can learn how to climb the indoor wall at the Centre “Karl Unterkircher”. Moving the first climbing steps has never been so easy!
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Meeting point: Active & Events Office
Price: 10€ VGA | 35€ DVG | 45€
Duration: 1 hour
Number of participants: min. 1
Difficulty level: ●○○○○
Clothing and equipment: the equipment is provided and included in the price!
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VGA= guest of a Val Gardena Active partner accommodation
DVG= guest of a Dolomites Val Gardena partner accommodation
S.Crestina Gherdëina/Santa Cristina Val Gardana, Dolomites Region Val Gardena
-- Da sëira cun la roda --
Cycling even in winter! Following groomed paths, you can explore Monte Pana and Alpe di Siusi in the evening accompanied by the certified bike guide Wolly. The adventure ends with a delicious meal in a traditional mountain hut on Alpe di Siusi: try this unique snow experience on thick wheels.
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Meeting point: Ski Rental Armin - S. Cristina
Price: 45€ VGA │ 70€ DVG │ 90€
Duration: 4-5 hours
Number of participants: min. 2
Distance: 20 km
Difficulty level: ●●●○○
Altitude difference in ascent: 500 m
Altitude difference in descent: 500 m
Use of the lift: no
Period: Decembre - Middle of April
Dogs allowed: no
Stroller: no
Clothing and equipment: warm winter clothing, gloves and helmet (also ski helmet), Guest Pass. It's obligatory to wear a helmet.
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The e-bike rental and the headlamp are included in the price. The dinner is not included in the price.
VGA= guest of a Val Gardena Active partner accommodation
DVG= guest of a Dolomites Val Gardena partner accommodation
S.Crestina Gherdëina/Santa Cristina Val Gardana, Dolomites Region Val Gardena
-- Raida di mejes ntëur S. Cristina cun vijita dl luech da Paratoni --
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. Via the newly built path "Troi de Frëines" you walk downhill towards S. Cristina, where there are traditional farmhouses worth seeing to discover along the way, offering the whole family an exciting excursion into the past. Along the trail, visitors can also observe the birds of the themed path “Uciei de Frëines,” which provide an engaging insight into the local wildlife. 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.
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Meeting point: Tourist Office S. Cristina
Price: 43€ | 10€ for Val Gardena Active Partner
Duration: 6 hours
Number of participants: min. 2
Distance: 5 km
Difficulty level: ●●○○○
Altitude difference in ascent: 100 m
Altitude difference in descent: 450 m
Use of the lift: no
Period: December - April
Dogs allowed: no
Stroller: no
Clothing and equipment: warm winter clothing, hat or headband, gloves, high winter hiking boots, Guest Pass, if necessary crampons
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VGA= guest of a Val Gardena Active partner accommodation
DVG= guest of a Dolomites Val Gardena partner accommodation
The thrill of being the first! Even before the usual opening time, you take the Seceda cabin lift to reach the altitude of 2.500 m, where the first rays of sunshine will dive the Sassolungo Group into a magical light. Together with a ski instructor, you draw the first turns in the freshly groomed slope “La Longia” (10 km) and get some advices to improve your ski technique. Before returning to the valley station, a rich breakfast will be served at the mountain hut Val d’Anna.
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Meeting point: Valley station Seceda - Ortisei
Price: 45€ VGA | 50€ DVG | 50€
Duration: 1,5 hours
Number of participants: min. 4
Difficulty level: ●●●●○
Use of the lift: yes (not included in the price)
Period: December - April
Clothing and equipment: ski equipment and skipass Val Gardena or Dolomiti Superski
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VGA= guest of a Val Gardena Active partner accommodation
DVG= guest of a Dolomites Val Gardena partner accommodation
Included services: Ski instructor of the Skischool Ortisei, rich breakfast
Experience the forest as a realm of relaxation and tranquillity, as a source of strength for new energy. During a simple hike, in combination with mindfulness and breathing exercises, you will regenerate body and mind, strengthen your connection to nature and find your balance again.
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Meeting point: Tourist Office Ortisei
Price: 10€ VGA | 32€ DVG | 42€
Duration: 2 hours
Number of participants: min. 2
Distance: 4 km
Difficulty level: ●○○○○
Altitude difference in ascent: 250 m
Altitude difference in descent: 250 m
Use of the lift: no
Period: December - April
Dogs allowed: no
Stroller: no
Clothing and equipment: good hiking boots, windbreaker, drink, hiking sticks.
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VGA= guest of a Val Gardena Active partner accommodation
DVG= guest of a Dolomites Val Gardena partner accommodation
Mühlbach/Rio di Pusteria, Brixen/Bressanone and environs
Enjoy a delightful afternoon at Unteregger Farm in Vals! Taste farm-made products in a cozy atmosphere – from handcrafted goat cheeses to traditional speck. Dive into the authentic flavors and regional products.
The tasting takes place every Thursday from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM in the farm's new shop. Come whenever you like and enjoy the specialties at your own pace.
Graun im Vinschgau/Curon Venosta, Vinschgau/Val Venosta
Experience an easy snowshoe hike in the snow-covered Rojen Valley, ideal for beginners. Enjoy the peaceful winter landscape with professional guidance, followed by a stop at the Rojen ski hut.
Important: After registering online, please bring the money in cash to the event or pay directly at the tourist office in Reschen or St. Valentin.
Note: The hike is only in German and Italian.
Ski tour for beginners and slightly advanced skiers accompanied by a mountain guide. Descent on skis from the mountain station Grawand to an altitude of around 2,700 meters. From this point you start the ascent in the open terrain, which, depending on the conditions, brings the group to 3,100 m (glacier terrain). After a short rest, a descent in soft powder awaits you. The prepared valley run takes you back to the starting point of the tour to Maso Corto/Kurzras. In the case of bad weather, the tour will start from Maso Corto/Kurzras.
Duration of the tour approx. 5-6 hours
Difference in altitude: around 500 m in ascent
Number of participants: minimum 2 persons
Requirements: good skier on the slopes in good physical condition
The sixteenth edition of the festival “Corpi Eretici 2025/26”, curated by Teatro la Ribalta – Kunst der Vielfalt, opens with the premiere of “Pinocchio nel ventre della balena”, directed by Paolo Grossi, a fairy tale that recalls the adventures and misadventures of Pinocchio and his father Mastro Geppetto. Next comes “Vorrei una voce”, in which Tindaro Granata, through the voice of Mina, brings to the stage the stories and experiences of women imprisoned in Messina.
With “Re Lear è morto a Mosca”, directed by César Brie, eight young actors retrace the careers of Solomon Michoels and Venjamin Zuskin, executed by the Stalinist regime because of their art. In “Vizita”, Davide Iodice reflects on intolerance toward the foreigner, inspired by H.G. Wells.
Kicking off 2026 is the debut of “Studi Teatrali de La Tempesta”, directed by Antonio Viganò, a new creation born during the artistic residency with Teatro Cristallo.
In February: “C’è urgenza d’azzurro”, poems by Vasco Mirandola with music by Sergio Marchesini, and “Quando gli dei erano tanti”, in which Marco Baliani tells the story of Calasso.
In March, “Edipo Re”, directed by Stefano Tè and performed by inmates from the Castelfranco Emilia Prison, stages the story of the city of Thebes and Oedipus' desperate attempt to save it.
In April, “Un attimo prima”, a poetic experience by Gabriella Salvaterra, will lead small groups of spectators through an intimate, sensory journey inside a labyrinth of memories, immersing them courageously in the theme of symbolic rupture and healing.
In May, “La parola femminista” by Vanessa Roghi and the Writing Workshop of Experience with Lea Melandri close the program with a reflection on feminist culture.
All events of the “Corpi Eretici” festival:
• 09/10/25, Pinocchio nel ventre della balena - Teatro la Ribalta-Kunst der Vielfalt (Teatro Gries)
• 23/10/25, Vorrei una voce - Tindaro Granata (Teatro Gries)
• 12/11/25, Re Lear è morto a Mosca - César Brie (Teatro Gries)
• 11/12/25, Vizita - Davide Iodice (Teatro Gries)
• 21-22/01/26, Studi teatrali de la tempesta - Teatro la Ribalta-Kunst der Vielfalt (Teatro Cristallo)
• 06/02/26, C’è urgenza di azzurro - Vasco Mirandola e Sergio Marchesini (T.Raum)
• 27/02/26, Quando gli dei erano tanti - Marco Baliani (Teatro Gries)
• 13/03/26, Edipo Re - Teatro dei Venti (Teatro Cristallo)
• 27-28-29/04/26, Un attimo prima - Gabriella Salvaterra (info location info@teatrolaribalta.it)
• 08/05/26, La parola femminista - Vanessa Roghi (Teatro Cristallo)
• 09/05/26, Laboratorio di scrittura di esperienza - Lea Melandri (Sala Giuliani, Teatro Cristallo)
Villanders/Villandro, Brixen/Bressanone and environs
In the mood for triple delight?
From Easter until the end of September and from November to the end of January:
Every Thursday at 3:00 PM – farm tour, wine tasting, and local cold specialties on request.
Additional appointments: Wednesday to Saturday upon request.
What to do with a chair with a broken leg, a toaster that won't turn on, or a sweater eaten by moths? Disposable? Figures. Drop by the Repair Café and everything will be as good as new! An item only really belongs to you when you have repaired it with your own hands!
Take a guided tour through biodynamic vineyards, discover our barrel cellar, and taste 6 exceptional wines at our SKYWINE Pavilion. Our trained team will introduce you to our philosophy and explain the specifics of our winemaking.
The tour takes place multilingual if necessary. Dogs are welcome.
It‘s beginning to look a lot like Christmas... this year, the Christmas Village Ortisei delights the whole family with a varied program of concerts.
12.12.2025 | 17.00h | Stetteneck Square
Youth band of Val Gardena
Enjoy an atmospheric evening at Restaurant Joselie with live music by the Santoni Family!
Look forward to lively tunes, great vibes, and a cozy atmosphere – the perfect way to end the night with fine drinks.
Kiens/Chienes, Dolomites Region Kronplatz/Plan de Corones
The Krampus Club Shadowangels warmly invites you to the Kiens Christmas Market!
On 12.12.2025, starting at 3:00 PM at the Community Center in Kiens.
Come by and enjoy a cozy day filled with Christmas spirit, delicious food, and lots of surprises!
Kastelruth/Castelrotto, Dolomites Region Seiser Alm
Werewolf afternoon with Christoph Hasler, for children aged 10 and up, organized by the Education Committee of Castelrotto and the Castelrotto Library.
The local group of Barbian invites you to an atmospheric Advent evening at the picturesque Panorama Bridge. Surrounded by the winter landscape, visitors can enjoy a cozy gathering around the warming fire bowl. The air is filled with the scent of mulled wine and hot drinks, accompanied by small snacks.
A perfect opportunity to experience Advent together, enjoy good conversation, and escape the pre-Christmas hustle for a moment.
Kaltern an der Weinstraße/Caldaro sulla Strada del Vino, Alto Adige Wine Road
The golden autumn has given up its colorful place and left the stage to winter for the most contemplative time of the year. With a promising tone, lights and angels, Christmas trees and a small Christmas market announce the holiday season in Kaltern, which makes the most of its smaller size with nothing lacking. A contemplative village stroll if desired, enjoying wine and fine treats in festive garb, embedded in culinary traditions with both old customs and new practices that will join them. A celebration of joy, sharing, and community, surrounded by music and hospitality in the heart of Kaltern.
The warmth of Christmas, the purity of voices, and the power of choral music come together in one special evening.
The concert “Magico Natale con le Voci della Tradizione” brings together the school choirs of the city of Bolzano in an event celebrating the joy of singing, togetherness, and the spirit of the holiday season.
A musical experience in a place rich in history
The renowned Japanese artist guides us, with her voice and the enveloping sound of the koto, to distant and mysterious Japan. But not only that. She also takes us on an emotional journey through time, cultures, and musical genres.
After the concert, guests will have the opportunity to take part in an oriental dinner at the castle’s tavern: a perfect occasion to meet the artist and the evening’s artistic director in person.
Art Director: Manfred Bernard
Organization: Castles of Bolzano Foundation
Info: Reservation required (for the dinner, reservations will be accepted until 09.12.2025)
runkelstein@runkelstein.info
– +39 0471/329808
Costs: Concert free of charge, dinner from 8:30 PM at €27/person (drinks excluded)
Three choirs and a vocal group unite their voices and invite you
to experience the Advent season with their music.
Free admission – voluntary donation
PARTICIPANTS:
VOICES BRIXEN – CONDUCTOR: JOHANN VAN DER SANDT
ST. OSWALD MAULS CHURCH CHOIR - CONDUCTOR: WOLFGANG GIRTLER
ALBEINS CHURCH CHOIR - CONDUCTOR: CLARA SATTLER
“MIR FÜNFE” - CONDUCTOR: CLARA SATTLER
JAKOB SENONER - STYRIAN HARMONICA
Sëlva/Selva di Val Gardena, Dolomites Region Val Gardena
The opening event of the exhibition “Garejedes de schi te Gherdëina” will take place on 12 December 2025 at 4:00 PM at the Tublà da Nives in Selva di Val Gardena.
Pauli Senoner will introduce the exhibition, with moderation by Martina Rier, offering insights into the historical significance of ski races in Val Gardena.
A special postal cancellation created for the occasion will also be available during the opening.
Opening hours: daily from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Closed on Mondays.
Special closure days: December 24 and 31
The mulled wine stand, organized by the Lengstein Volunteer Fire Brigade, will take place at the Lengstein fire station from 5 p.m., Food and drinks are well provided
