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Holidays in the Dolomites Region Alta Badia

A region in the Dolomites where fun happens: World Cup slopes, Ladin traditions and gourmet-restaurants will fill your holiday.

 

The Sassongher, Kreuzkofel and Sella massifs tower over quaint mountain villages. One Michelin and several gourmet restaurants, will give you culinary pleasures while locals will fascinate you with Ladin, the oldest language of the Alpine region.

IDM Südtirol-Alto Adige/Alex Moling
Alex Moling
Alex Moling
Alex Moling
IDM Südtirol-Alto Adige/Alex Moling
IDM Südtirol-Alto Adige/Alex Moling

Places you should visit

Retrace the Ladin culture within old walls. Be mesmerized by the beauty of the landscape around you. Explore mountain ranges on skis or by bike. Visit the Ursus Ladinicus Museum and be told the history of the Conturines bear, found in 1987.

Boundless natural landscapes at the foot of majestic peaks. Sustainability and hospitality. Centuries-old traditions, fine dining and excellent wines.

Find your accommodation

How about a tasteful room in an architectural treasure? A wellness hotel with exceptional cuisine? A suite in a chic boutique hotel? Or a cosy place to sleep on a farm? Most accommodations are family-owned.

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Sas dla Crusc / Heiligkreuzkofel mountain

Mighty as it stands, the mountain in the UNESCO World Heritage Dolomites seems impregnable. The sight becomes even more powerful when the rock faces glow pink in the evening light.

Stilfser Joch National Park

The six villages in Alta Badia

Nestled in a wide and sunny basin, in the heart of the Dolomites, are the six Ladin villages. Immerse yourself in the oldest culture and language of South Tyrol and choose your favorite spot.

Actively experience the Dolomites Region Alta Badia

During your holidays in Alta Badia you'll dream with your eyes open. The imposing Dolomite massifs Sassongher, Cima di Santa Croce and Sella tower over the quaint mountain villages. The old farmsteads in rural villages known as "viles" are flanked by structures having modern features. In the early days of mountaineering, Alta Badia was already one of the most attractive destinations for climbing pioneers. And if you're fond of sports and international sports - like  the World Cup ski race on the Gran Risa or the Maratona dles Dolomites bike race - Alta Badia doesn't stop being a sought-after place. Moreover,  if you are a gourmand, the traditional Ladin food and exclusive restaurants, will delight you with all the region's specialties. Can you plan anything else? Living new experiences in the silence of nature. There are countless of opportunities. Put your skis on and explore the Sellaronda ski circuit. Hop on a bike. Hike to the the Armentara meadows. Or unwind with the mind-blowing views of places like La Crusc.

What to see and do in the Dolomites Region Alta Badia

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Summer lifts

Dolomites UNESCO World Heritage Site

Where today the "Pale Mountains" tower over everything else, fish, corals and shells once lived. Did you know that 270 million years ago, the Dolomites were formed in a tropical sea from reefs and atolls?

Panoramic view over the Dolomites during the sunset
Panoramic view over the Langkofelgruppe during a sunny sommer day
A man hikes in the Puez-Geisler Nature Park

On the nature trail of the Fanes-Sennes-Prags Nature Park

The Ranger programme it's suitable both for children and adults. You can bet on it! With fun and adventure activities, the whole family will take a deeper look into the beauty of the world's natural wonders and profit from the knowledge of an expert. The Ranger programme is designed for families with children aged between 7 and 12.

Events in the Dolomites Region Alta Badia

Sport and food are often and gladly celebrated in Alta Badia. Will you be around when a table laden with Ladin specialities is set at the foot of the waterfall? Or on the Dolomite passes when they are open to cyclists?

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All the top events in South Tyrol

The Ladin cuisine

There is one sure thing: in the Ladin valleys, you'll never stay on an empty stomach. In the kitchens of Gröden/Val Gardena, Alta Badia and Kronplatz, there's always a pot on the stove and mouth-watering smells that remind you of your grandmothers. A traditional dish called "Panicia" is a barley soup with vegetables and meat served with slight variants across South Tyrol. But the Ladin cuisine offers far more delicacies: the local dumplings "Bales" , potato dumplings "Gnoch" and fritters filled with spinach and ricotta cheese "Turtres". You can also try a popular dish known as "Grestl", roasted potatoes and veal cut into pieces or "Fortaies", spiral fried pancakes. Besides tasting delicious, the "Jufa", a kind of milk pudding that is traditionally eaten in a pot and with a spoon, is likewise an authentic experience.

IDM Südtirol-Alto Adige/Alex Moling
IDM Südtirol-Alto Adige/Damian Pertoll
IDM Südtirol-Alto Adige

The best places to eat in Alta Badia

Alta Badia's culinary landscape offers a wide variety of options: from charming rustic farmhouses to cosy mountain huts and award-winning restaurants. Indulge in a South Tyrolean region rich in tradition, innovation and light-heartedness. It's where all is crafted with the finest raw materials.

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Saus dl Altonn

At our Saus dl Altonn autumn event, you can look forward to fantastic fine dining at select mountain huts and Alpine farms. Your friendly hut keepers will serve three-course "Tastes of Autumn” menus featuring delicious dishes made from local ingredients that have been specially created by award-winning chefs.

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Herbst in Alta Badia
Herbstwanderung

Made in the Dolomites Region Alta Badia

Would you like a slice of delicate goat cheese ? A spicy salami made from the farm's own meat? Or a hand-woven scarf? You will find a wide range of local, high-quality foods and handcrafted articles for daily use and art at the Dolomites Region Alta Badia, as in the rest of South Tyrol. Many producers sell directly from the farm, where you can taste the delicacies and meet the producers. In this way, you will experience moments of delicious flavour as well as gaining exciting insider knowledge about the cultivation and processing.

If you are lucky, you can take a stroll through the village and look over the shoulders of the craftsmen in the artistic textiles and woodwork. Hand craftsmanship has a long-standing tradition in South Tyrol  High quality and durability  are the primary factors, which are achieved through the use of proprietary manufacturing techniques and  high-quality raw materials . This allows us to create products that are only available here.

IDM Südtirol-Alto Adige/Alex Moling
IDM Südtirol-Alto Adige/Alex Moling

Shopping as an experience

Fresh from the farm or carved from the best wood. You can purchase products with a clear conscience from our farmers or artisans - an enriching experience in itself.

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The most scenic viewing points

Are you looking for incredible views as far as the eye can see? We have selected for you, the most remarkable destinations in Alta Badia: hiking trails, cyckling routes, waterfalls and meadows. Take a deep breath and be one with Alta Badia's astounding nature.

The most beautiful webcams in the region

Enjoy our mountains, forests, meadows and towns at any time of the day and year. Our webcams connect you to special places all over South Tyrol in real time. You can glance at South Tyrol in bits, any time and any place you want and find out the current weather conditions with just a few clicks.

Corvara

Colfosco

Corvara

Grödnerjoch/Passo Gardena

La Crusc/Santa Croce

La Val

La Villa

La Villa

La Villa

Piz Boé

San Cassiano

San Cassiano

Travel sustainably

Are you keen to keep your carbon footprint as low as possible, even on holiday? Then come to our region by public transport – bus and train will take you here without being detoured.

Whether you get in a cable car to ascend from the valley to the mountain or take the train or bus to explore the area, you'll find a means of transport.

Even on a holiday without a car in South Tyrol, you can be sure that bus, train and cable car will take you conveniently to your destination or accommodation. All timetables are carefully coordinated so that there is always a connection from the train stations to the surrounding towns and villages.

You can take the train to Bruneck/Brunico. Buses or transfer services will take you to your accommodation in the Ladin villages. 

What to do in bad weather? 5 great tips

When weather could be ruining your day, don't slouch on the couch! We offer you plenty of options to still make the most of your day indoor and outdoor.

Ideas for the whole year

A stroll through a flowering meadow or a Dolomites biking tour high up in the mountains? And if you are into skiing, don't miss the chance to combine the slopes with traditional dishes.

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Weather in South Tyrol

Weather in the mountains