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What to see and do in Ortisei
The places not to miss, practical tips and the tickets to visit them.
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Ortisei is the main town of Val Gardena, famous for wood carving and for the view of Seceda and the Alpe di Siusi. A small centre with craft shops and paths for every pair of legs.
Practical tips
- Buy the multi-day ticket for the cable cars if you stay longer.
- Buy wood sculptures in the workshops of the valley, where they are still carved by hand.
- Bring mountain boots and a jacket: the weather changes fast.
When to go
From December to March for skiing; from June to September for walks.
The places not to miss in Ortisei
Seceda
The jagged peaks above Ortisei, reached by cable car, among the most photographed of the Dolomites.
The Alpe di Siusi
Endless meadows with a view of the Sciliar, reached by a gondola from the village.
The old town and wood carving
Workshops that continue a centuries-old tradition of wood sculpture.
The Val Gardena Museum
The museum with the history of the valley, costumes and sculptures.
The Church of St Ulrich
The parish church with a tall bell tower and carved altars.
The little church of St John at Ranui
The small church with the Odle in the background, in Val di Funes, half an hour away.
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