We are located in the center of Dolomites, among the most beautiful mountains in the world. Here, in the middle of the white snow, you can spend unforgettable moments walking among the Christmas markets, with unique and special events and specialties.
In Ortisei to savor the magical atmosphere of the Christmas markets
Ortisei then becomes the Country of Christmasa flea market very nice, immersed in a particular atmosphere, in which you can listen to Christmas melodies, taste homemade desserts, touch the hand-made objects, admire the lights and the landscape and smell both the scent of food and that of wood .
Every day you can watch the choir show or listen to the sounds of the mountain horns or even take part in courses to learn how to make many Ladin objects or dishes.
Finally, children can post letters for Santa Claus in a special mailbox in Stetteneck square.
Ortisei: from the picturesque capital of Val Gardena to a winter fairytale
The special Christmas atmosphere of the snow-covered center of Ortisei leads visitors to daydream in the Christmas markets.
The Country of Christmas unites the historical and original traditions of Val Gardena to the exclusivity of the range of products offered in the rustic houses.
A big news this year will be the gastronomic houses. Stands that turn into soft and comfortable "Lodenlounges" and above all that invite visitors to taste gastronomic delicacies and local products in a very romantic Christmas atmosphere.
The vast assortment of typical products ranges from the most original gift items to the best Christmas sweets. There will be South Tyrolean liqueurs and fine wines of high quality.
A walk among the exhibitors present in the Christmas markets of Ortisei
Among the exhibitors present in the Christmas markets of Ortisei there are wooden articles, synonyms of tradition and quality typical ofVal Gardena handicraft.
The wide range of wooden articles it includes sacred and profane works, religious representations, secular sculptures made of precious wood or painted by hand. Do not forget the original Val Gardena doll, produced in the 1700s but then this tradition was lost in the 30s.
A skilled trader brought her back to life with a lot of passion and skill.
There are also objects to decorate your rooms during the Christmas period, such as wreaths, lanterns, Christmas balls.
There are also no shortage textile articles including caps made with fine alpaca fiber from various farms in Val Gardena.
The wide selection of articles offers a wide selection of fine plaids, blankets for children, various types of pillows containing soothing herbs suitable for calming all types of pain. The latter are an excellent alternative to the hot water bottle.
Let yourself be seduced by gastronomic delicacies among the markets of Ortisei
Walking among the markets of Ortisei, it will be possible to taste a variety of delicacies and delicacies. Among the delicacies, South Tyrolean specialties and local products, ranging from speck to a rich assortment of cheeses and cured meats.
There is no shortage of roasted chestnuts and new wine and tasty recipes based on sausage and game, spicy cheeses, the crunchy Schuttelbrot and brezel.
If you are cold and want to warm up, let yourself be delighted by a hot chocolate with over fifty shades of flavor or a hot tea that you can select from an assortment of sixty varieties, from all over the world.
Among the hot winter drinks there will be steaming mulled wine, the delicious classic bombardino and the alpine one and lastly the hot spiced apple juice.
