Ortisei is the first town of the Gardena Valley for whose that go to Passo Sella. The lively Ortisei is a small but animated town where the ancient “ladina” tradition is still preserved.
The artistic workmanship of wood has always been an indisputable tie between man an nature. In fact there is a school to hand down this ancient tradition.
The Cèsa de Ladins hosts the Museum of Gardena where there are many interesting pieces of art made by the most important painters and sculptors of the area.
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Associazione Turistica di Ortisei
39046 Ortisei - Str. Rezia 1
ph.: +39 0471 777600 fax: +39 0471 796749
e-mail: ortisei@valgardena.it
Ortisei is also an important resort well-equipped with high quality facilities and services. Hotels, garnì and boarding-houses are at guests disposal to propose relaxing and comfortable stays in winter and summer.

Ortisei is a town that is part of the province of Bolzano. It is located on a altitude of 1.234 meters and has 4.484 inhabitants.
The town centre, with its pedestrian zone, is a charming place to have a walk and do shopping. In the town centre there are also many restaurants and pub where tourists can have delicious meals and enjoy the typical “ladina” cuisine. The area is also well-know for its tasty and flavored wines.
The economy of Ortisei is based on tourism. In winter Ortsei gives hospitality to many tourists that come here to practice ski and other “winter” sports. Apart from this, the town is also famous for the production of artistic works made of wood.
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