Ski holidays in Selva

Things to do in Selva

Restaurants, food and drink

Dotted around the resort you can find a variety of different restaurants, cosy cafes and bars. Many of the restaurants serve a variety of classic Italian dishes and speciality dishes from the South Tyrol. On the mountain there are huts on almost every slope, making for the perfect spot for a drink or a bite to eat.

La Bula is a family run restaurant near to the Costabella chairlift, the food in here is fantastic and the staff make you feel really welcome. Choose from authentic Italian pizzas, pastas or try some of the local dishes on the menu.

Apres, bars and nightlife

Selva is a vibrant and lively resort, there are a handful of lively apres bars combined with cosy wine bars. Luiskeller is one of the best known après-ski bars in the Val Gardena, and everyone who has visited Selva has probably partied in the basement bar at least once. La Stua is slightly more laid back, and has a fantastic location at the foot of the slopes. Saltos is also a great spot to enjoy an Aperol Spritz in the sun. 

Spas and relaxation

Many of the hotels in Selva have their own wellness areas, including the Hotel Mignon and The Pozzamanigoni so you can unwind in the comfort of your hotel after a day on the slopes. 

There's a public pool with wellness facilities in Ortisei, just hop on the ski bus and enjoy an afternoon in the Mardolomit pool and spa. For children there's two children's pools, an adventure slide and an outdoor pool with water bubbles, which is also accessible in winter. For the grown ups, there's a lovely spa area with a whirlpool, and eleven different saunas to choose from.

Shopping

Dotted along the main street you can find a selection of designer and winter sport shops, as well as wood carving artisan shops selling local Ladino crafts. There are two supermarkets in the resort, so you can pick up some snacks and gifts to remember your Italian ski holiday. 

Festivals and events

• Mountain Christmas (runs throughout December)
• Ski shows
• Ski World Cup 
• Rock the Dolomites
• Sellaronda Ski marathon

Selva Resort Activities

Bowling 

For a bit of evening entertainment head down to the Tennis Bowling Bar and Restaurant. Enjoy a game or two of bowling, before grabbing a bite to eat at the pizzeria. 

Tobogganing

Tobogganing is fun for the whole family, and the 4.9 kilometre run at the top of the Rasciesa funicular in Ortisei won't disappoint. Head to the top and enjoy whizzing down the run to the mid-station where you can take the cable car back to the top and repeat the run.  Alternatively head over to Alpe d'Suisi where you can find four wonderful toboggan runs set against the magnificent Dolomite backdrop. The Florian and Panorama chairlifts and the Bullaccia cable car take you to the starting point of the toboggan runs.

Toboggans can be hired and returned at the valley station, and in the huts in Alpe d'Suisi. A valid lift pass is required to use the funiculars and cable cars.

Ice Hockey

The Pranives Arena is home of the Gherdeina Hockey Club, and throughout the winter there are games on all of the time. The atmosphere during hockey games is fantastic. Many of the locals show up to enthusiastically support their team during home games - even more so during the playoffs at the end of the season. 

Ice skating

When there's not ice hockey games, you can visit the ice rink and swap your skis for a pair of skates and enjoy whizzing around the ice - you can rent the skates on-site for a fee. There is also a lovely pizzeria on site too. 

Cross country skiing

There's more than 140 kilometres of well-prepared cross-country ski runs in the Val Gardena.  Traverse through the snow-covered forests, pastures and enjoy the stunning alpine scenery surrounding you. The Vallunga area is the ideal spot for novices and experts alike, there's a range of trails varying from one to ten kilometres - the Vullunga is about a twenty minute walk from the centre of resort.  You can glide through Europe's highest alpine pasture on the extensive trails around Alpe di Siusi, with 80 kilometres of trails you wont be short of areas to explore - there's also plenty of photo opportunities in the area, with Sassolungo mountain overlooking the area. 

Snowshoeing

Explore the tranquil landscapes of Selva on a snowshoe hike through the forests, pastures and over the streams for rewarding panoramic views of the valley. 

The Hidden Valley excursion

The Hidden Valley is a must-do during your ski holiday in Selva, ski down the 7km run through the charming Fanes valley between jagged mountain faces and ice falls down towards Sas Dlacia, from here you'll be towed along by horses to the Armentarola ski lift.

Flights depart Saturdays

Transfer time

• Verona airport: approx. 3 hours by coach

Private transfers and self drive options are available

Ski bus info:

approx. €7 for weekly ticket