Dolomites Region Val Gardena

In Val Gardena, people are preserving more than just an impressive landscape. They embrace their culture, nurture their language and uphold their traditions with pride. It is this deep awareness of one's own identity that makes Val Gardena so special. This commitment is now made evident through the South Tyrol Sustainability Label. This also encompasses the cultural tradition of wood carving. This art form is long-associated with the Val Gardena valley. Craftspeople have been passing their knowledge down through the generations. Many sculptures are still made from wood sourced from the local area. This demonstrates just how deeply rooted this craft is here. It makes it clear that sustainability in Val Gardena is more than just a buzzword; it permeates every area of life.

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!