Holidays in Gröden
The Gröden valley | Val Gardena is situated in the heart of the Dolomites and combines striking mountain scenery with Ladin culture and a wide range of activities. Around Ortisei, Santa Cristina and Selva, the Langkofel, the Sella Group and the Geisler Peaks dominate the landscape. In summer, the focus is on hiking, climbing and cycling; in winter, on skiing and other winter sports.
Selected accommodations in Gröden
- Apartments made from natural materials
- Ski, bike and small workshop storage
- Opportunity to enjoy fresh bread, milk and vegetables from the garden
- A short distance from the Ortisei ski slopes
- Ideal for hiking and cycling enthusiasts
- Familiar 4-star hotel
- Wellness with infinity pool, whirlpool & saunas
- Culinary delights with regional specialities
- Certified bike hotel
- Ski shuttle
- 4 newly renovated suites
- 88 m² loft with a bio sauna
- High-quality, contemporary design
- Central yet peaceful location
- Active holidays in the Dolomites
- Central and quiet location in Wolkenstein
- Close to the ski lifts and trails
- Tastefully furnished apartments designed for families
- Cosy wellness area included
- Surrounded by the beautiful nature of the Dolomites
Mountain range in Gröden, seen from the Sella Pass
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The three main villages are situated at different altitudes along the Gröden valley. St. Ulrich is the largest village and also the cultural centre of the region. St. Christina lies in the middle of the valley, directly below the Langkofel. Wolkenstein is situated at the head of the valley and is surrounded by the Sella Group, the Cirspitzen and the Langkofel Group.
All three villages offer direct access to hiking trails, mountain cable cars and ski slopes. This makes them ideal year-round starting points for activities in the Dolomites.
Impressive mountain landscape around the Grödnerjoch Pass
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Gröden lies between the Sella Group and the Geislerspitzen peaks, set amidst the imposing landscape of the Dolomites. At the head of the valley near Wolkenstein, the Grödner Joch Pass and the Sella Pass lead into the neighbouring Dolomite valleys.
The mountain passes are well-known routes for road cyclists and motorcyclists. Mountain bikers will find tours at various altitudes, as well as trails and bike park facilities, around Gröden and the neighbouring Seiser Alm. Find out more under Biking in Gröden & Seiser Alm.
The woodcarving art in Gröden is known far beyond the national borders. The handmade cribs are particularly impressive.
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Christmas Crib from Gröden
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The woodcarving art in Gröden is known far beyond the national borders. The handmade cribs are particularly impressive.
DOLOMITES Val Gardena / Gröden - Andreas Senoner
The woodcarving art in Gröden is known far beyond the national borders. The handmade cribs are particularly impressive.
DOLOMITES Val Gardena / Gröden - Andreas Senoner
The woodcarving art in Gröden is known far beyond the national borders. The handmade cribs are particularly impressive.
DOLOMITES Val Gardena / Gröden - Andreas Senoner
The woodcarving art in Gröden is known far beyond the national borders. The handmade cribs are particularly impressive.
DOLOMITES Val Gardena / Gröden - Andreas SenonerLadin Culture & Wood Carving in Gröden
In Gröden, as in other Dolomite valleys, Ladin is still spoken today. As Ladin is the third official language here, alongside German and Italian, place-name signs and signposts are also trilingual. Traditional festivals and regional dishes are an integral part of the local culture and way of life.
The centuries-old art of woodcarving is particularly closely associated with Val Gardena. Wooden figures and sculptures are still crafted today in numerous workshops and form part of the valley’s cultural heritage.
Hiking in Gröden: Seceda, Langkofel & Puez-Geisler
Extensive meadows and mountain landscape at the Sella Pass up to the Geisler peaks in the north of the Gröden valley
inetconsThe hiking area Gröden offers a wide range of options for a varied hiking holiday in the Dolomites, from easy walks and alpine pastures to challenging mountain tours. Cable cars from St. Ulrich, St. Christina and Wolkenstein facilitate access to higher-altitude starting points and allow for numerous combinations of routes.
From Col Raiser and Seceda, panoramic and high-altitude trails with views of the Geisler Peaks lead on into the Puez-Geisler Nature Park. Around the Langkofel and Plattkofel, there are further well-known Dolomite hikes, including the circumnavigation of the Langkofel Group. From Dantercepies, above Wolkenstein, more demanding routes lead into the Puez Group and back through the Langental valley.
Families can also explore Val Gardena on foot. A popular example is the PanaRaida nature trail on Monte Pana near St. Christina. Further ideas for holidays together can be found under Family Holidays in South Tyrol.
Gröden in Winter: Skiing & Winter Sports
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Skiing and enjoying in Gröden
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Perfectly prepared ski runs are waiting for ski fans in the ski are of Gröden at the foot of Mt. Langkofel.
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Dreamlike sunny slopes and magnificent views of the mountain world of the Dolomites are offered on the ski runs in Gröden.
DOLOMITES Val Gardena / Gröden - Sebastian Stiphout
On the slopes of Seceda near St. Ulrich and St. Christina in Gröden, ski fans enjoy optimal conditions and wonderful views.
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Grödnerjoch Pass with a view towards the Sella Pass
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Val Gardena-Gröden MarketingIn winter, Gröden is one of the major ski resorts in the Dolomites. The ski area Gröden stretches around St. Ulrich, St. Christina and Wolkenstein, offering slopes of varying difficulty as well as direct links to the surrounding ski areas.
The valley is also internationally renowned for the Alpine Ski World Cup, which regularly makes a stop in Gröden. At the same time, the ski region forms part of Dolomiti Superski and is linked to the Sellaronda. Cable cars and ski lifts connect numerous slopes, enabling long days’ skiing between Gröden and the neighbouring Dolomite valleys.
Away from the ski slopes, snowshoe hiking and cross-country skiing are among the main winter activities. Winter hiking trails, toboggan runs and mountain huts round off the range of activities for days off the slopes.
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The old cable car that takes you to Langkofelscharte from Passo Sella.
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Perfectly prepared ski runs are waiting for ski fans in the ski are of Gröden at the foot of Mt. Langkofel.
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At the foot of the Sella massif and surrounded by lush green alpine meadows
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The 5 Sella Towers seen from the Sella Pass
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St. Christina offers a wonderful snow-covered landscape in winter as well as magnificent views of the Langkofel massif.
DOLOMITES Val Gardena / Gröden - Werner Dejori
On the slopes of Seceda near St. Ulrich and St. Christina in Gröden, ski fans enjoy optimal conditions and wonderful views.
DOLOMITES Val Gardena / Gröden - Werner Dejori
Mountain range in Gröden, seen from the Sella Pass
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Wolkenstein is located in the back of Gröden valley as well as at the foot of Mt. Sella and of Grödner Joch mountain pass.
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Extensive meadows and mountain landscape at the Sella Pass up to the Geisler peaks in the north of the Gröden valley
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Fantastic play of light and shadow at the Sella Pass, an Alpine pass between Gröden and Val di Fassa.
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View from the Sella Pass into the Langental Valley, the Seceda and the Geisler peaks
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View of the mountain peaks of the Sella massif with hiking trails
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Impressive mountain landscape around the Grödnerjoch Pass
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View of the lifts in summer, with the Cir peaks in the background
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Langkofel Gruppe
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Picturesque Dolomites in Gröden
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St. Christina is situated in the middle of Gröden valley, between the municipalities of St. Ulrich and Wolkenstein.
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Fischburg Castle in Wolkenstein in Gröden was built in the 17th century and was a summer residence and hunting castle in former times.
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Hiking at the Sellaronda
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View of Comici hut and Mt. Langkofel near Wolkenstein in Gröden
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