Dolomites Region Val Gardena

Whether it's a piece of mild goat's cheese or artisan beer, many products are available directly from the farm, where you can sample the delicacies and get to know their producers.

People in the valley are particularly proud of the traditional art of wood carving. The people of Val Gardena were already interested in wood carving and wood sculpting in the 16th century. Not only to make something out of the abundant material wood, but also to secure the economic existence of the valley: exhibits were sold throughout Europe and even America in earlier centuries.

Are you interested in a hand-carved articulated doll? Or a larger-than-life wooden sculpture? With a bit of luck, you can watch the master craftsmen and women at work in their studios.

One thing is certain: in the Ladin valleys, no hungry stomach is left wanting! In the kitchens in the Dolomite regions Gröden, Alta Badia and Kronplatz , bread is still baking, smelling and steaming just like in grandma's day. You will notice it straight away: After a long walk or a quick bike ride, the soup made from vegetables, barley and meat tastes particularly good! But there are many other Ladin delicacies waiting for you: "Bales" (dumplings), "Gnoch" (potato dumplings) or "Turtres" ("Tirtlan",  pastry sheets filled with spinach and curd cheese and deep-fried), "Grestl" (Gröstl, pan-fried dish with boiled potatoes and beef cut into pieces) or "Fortaies" (baked yeast dough). The "Jufa", a milk pudding dish, is not only an exciting experience in terms of flavour, as it is traditionally eaten directly from the pot with a spoon. Meal time!