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Urtijëi (Ladin: [uʀtiˈʒɜi̯] ⓘ; German: St. Ulrich in Gröden [zaŋkt ˈʊlrɪç ɪn ˈɡrøːdn̩]; Italian: Ortisei) is a town of 4,637 inhabitants in South Tyrol in northern Italy. It occupies the Val Gardena within the Dolomites , a mountain chain that is part of the Alps .
- Seceda Ridgeline. Seceda is a mountain in the Odle/Geisler Group. The summit of Seceda (2518 meters) is a popular destination in the Dolomites because of its sensational vantage of the jagged Fermeda Peaks.
- Alpe di Siusi Meadows. Alpe di Siusi (Seiser Alm in German, Mont Sëuc in Ladin) is the largest high alpine pasture in Europe. It’s a place that romances visitors with its perfect green (or snow-covered) pastures, idyllic hay huts, and striking mountains.
- Resciesa Plateau. Resciesa/Raschötz is a high plateau characterized by wide meadows and pockets of stone pine and larch forest. Rising above Val Gardena to the south and Val di Funes to the north, the Resciesa Alp grants visitors far-reaching views of the surrounding mountains and valleys.
- San Giacomo’s Church. St. Jacob’s Church in English, Chiesa di San Giacomo in Italian, Dlieja da Sacun in Ladin. The Church of San Giacomo is located in a small clearing surrounded by forest, just above the hamlet of San Giacomo, east of Ortisei.
Urtijëi/Ortisei is a lively village in Val Gardena, famous for its wood carvings and the filmmaker Luis Trenker. Enjoy comfortable accommodation, hiking, cycling, culture and events in the birthplace of the Dolomites.
- Participate in the Passeggiata. Ortisei has one of the most beautiful pedestrian zones (zona pedonale in Italian) in the Dolomites. Throughout the day, stroll the cobbled streets, window-shop, stop for a coffee, and enjoy the mountain views.
- Enjoy an Aperitivo. The Dolomites have excellent local cocktails like the Hugo, along with other Italian classics like the Aperol Spritz. Rest your legs after a hike and take a seat at one of Ortisei’s small bars or wine shops.
- Go Shopping for Wood Crafts. You probably didn’t come to the Dolomites to shop, but Ortisei has a variety of shops and boutiques carrying local handicrafts, clothing for adults and children, sporting goods, and souvenirs.
- Learn about Ladin Culture. As one of the main Ladin valleys in the Dolomites, Val Gardena is a perfect place to learn more about their language, food, traditions, and more.
Ortisei (Italian: Urtijëi) is a popular resort to the north-east of Bolzano, at an altitude of 1230 metres in the northern dolomites. An attractive town to visit or in which to base your explorations, Ortisei (along with Saint Christina and Selva Gardena) is found in the Val Gardena and is primarily a winter ski resort destination.
Ortisei is the main town of the Val Gardena in the Dolomites Italy and offers ideal conditions for skiers, hikers and mountain bikers. Find hotels, apartments and adventure parks in Ortisei and nearby villages.
Together with the smaller villages of S. Cristina and Selva Val Gardena, Ortisei (St. Ulrich in German and Urtijëi in Ladin) is located in Dolomites Val Gardena, South Tyrol. Ortisei became famous thanks to its artfully decorated and carved wooden sculptures, which have been prepared by the deft hands of woodcarver families for generations now.
