Guide to Selva di Val Gardena
A virtual tour of Selva di Val Gardena
Selva is one of the main ski resorts in the Val Gardena Valley. With the Val Gardena-Alpe di Siusi Skipass, skiers have access to all the slopes in the region. The closest sectors to Selva are Dantercepies (2300 meters above sea level), Plan de Gralba (1800 meters above sea level), and Ciampinoi (2254 meters above sea level). Additionally, from Selva di Val Gardena, you can access the Sella Ronda skiing area, which is covered by the Dolomiti Superski pass.
The Piz Sella snow park operates with three jumps and a boardercross course. On Wednesdays and Saturdays from 10:00 to 16:00, experienced instructors offer freestyle lessons for those who want to learn the basics of freestyle skiing.
The Val Gardena Valley is suitable for family vacations. The ski schools in Ortisei and Santa Cristina have children's daycare facilities for children aged two and older. You can also make use of nanny services, which can be arranged through the tourist office.
In addition to skiing and snowboarding, guests can enjoy activities such as hiking, tobogganing, snowshoeing, paragliding, horseback riding lessons, and tennis. The surrounding area also features beautiful churches and historic castles that can be visited with guided tours.
Photos of Selva di Val Gardena
Interesting places in Selva di Val Gardena
In winter, guests of the resort can not only ski or board the surrounding slopes, but also skate, ice climb, go hiking and take to the skies under the wing of a paraglider. Sports center located at: Str. Ciampinëi, 18, invites you to play tennis, squash, ping-pong, billiards or bowling. In summer, tourists go hiking, mountain biking and take part in folklore processions.
Flight ticket prices
The nearest airports to Selva di Val Gardena are Munich Airport and Milan Malpensa. Both options are convenient gateways to this stunning alpine resort. Travelers from cities like Warsaw, Paris, Madrid, and London can reach these airports via direct or connecting flights. Ticket prices typically range from €80 to €200, depending on the season and airline.
Major carriers such as Lufthansa, Ryanair, EasyJet, and ITA Airways operate flights to Munich and Milan. From the airports, visitors can reach Selva di Val Gardena by train or rental car, enjoying breathtaking views of the Alps along the way.
The best hotels in Selva di Val Gardena
During the season, a double room in a 2 * hotel or guesthouse will cost you at least 40 EUR per day. In search of budget accommodation, pay attention to Platiederhof, Muller Private Rooms, Mairhof and Gasthaus zum Weissen Kreuz. A 3* hotel room costs from 80 EUR, 4* - from 120 EUR per day. The best in the resort are Garni-Hotel Dolomieu-Nevada WELLNESS & SPA, Mountain Design Hotel Eden Selva, Hotel Gardena Grödnerhof Gourmet Hotel & Spa, whose guests will have to fork out 200–700 EUR per night.
Travel budget
To ensure that a vacation in Selva di Val Gardena does not break your budget, you should start planning in advance. First of all, buy tickets to Munich, Milan, Innsbruck, Verona or Bergamo. All of these cities are connected with the resort by regular transport links, so you can choose the destination for economy reasons, taking into account personal preferences. The next step is to book a hotel or hostel - there aren't as many accommodation options available in Selva as guests would like.
| The budget for a trip to Selva di Val Gardena | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | from 440 EUR | Accommodation | From 40 EUR per day |
| Average bill in a restaurant | from 30 EUR | Transport fare | from 3 EUR |
| Ski passes | 560 EUR for 7 days | ||
| Total: About 1,770 EUR for a week for two people | |||
Selva di Val Gardena: tips for tourists
Visa to Selva di Val Gardena
For European citizens a visa is not required to travel to Italy if they possess a valid biometric passport.
The maximum duration of stay for tourists is 90 days within a 180-day period.
Airports near Selva di Val Gardena
The nearest international airports are in Munich, Milan, Innsbruck, Verona and Bergamo. Tourists most often choose the first two, which have convenient direct flights. From either airport you can get to Selva by public transportation.
Transfer to Selva di Val Gardena from the airport
In winter, there are direct buses from Bergamo, Verona and Innsbruck airports to Selva di Val Gardena. A ticket costs 55–80 EUR one way, for children under five years old, travel is free. An option for wealthy tourists is an individual transfer by helicopter.
Public transportation in Selva di Val Gardena
Ski-buses ply the territory of the Selva. For holders of the Val Gardena Mobil Card (received by guests of hotels that are members of the Tourist Association in Val Gardena), the passage is free, the rest can buy a day ticket for 3 EUR or a weekly pass for 10 EUR.
Car Rental in Selva di Val Gardena
If you do not plan to leave the resort, you can really do without a car - convenient inexpensive ski buses operate on its territory during the season. For those who want to drive around the area, but are not confident in their skills, it is better to rent a car with a driver.
Security in Selva di Val Gardena
Anyone who plans to go skiing or snowboarding during their holidays should take out special insurance. The resort tourism department recommends using the services of Deutsche Skiverband, whose policies even cover theft of equipment.