Skiing holidays with children in Val Gardena Italy

Winter holidays for families in the Dolomites. One of the most beautiful winter destinations in the world makes winter holidays for families a true celebration.
The Alpe di Siusi is ideal for family skiing holidays, as the slopes are not steep and offer plenty of space.
The Alpe di Siusi is ideal for family skiing holidays, as the slopes are not steep and offer plenty of space.

Offers for family winter holidays in South Tyrol

On this page, discover what South Tyrol has to offer you and your family: family-friendly ski slopes, fast-paced tobogganing adventures, cosy snowshoe hikes and family hotels that provide you with everything you need to make your winter holiday perfect.

For a family winter holiday to be an unforgettable experience, children and parents alike must be taken care of. The ideal mix consists of play, adventure, fun and relaxation. Family-friendly hotels with a child-friendly ambience, great food and spa treatments for the grown-ups provide relaxation. Play, entertainment and adventure are the most fun outdoors, and where better in winter than among the snow-covered mountains in South Tyrol? Discover our fantastic family offers for winter holidays in Val Gardena in South Tyrol here.

Family-friendly accommodations for winter holidays

On a winter holiday for families, finding the right accommodation is half the battle. Many accommodations in Val Gardena offer special deals for families with children, including lovingly designed playrooms, ski courses for the little ones, tobogganing or winter hiking excursions and professional childcare, in addition to friendly hosts. If necessary, you can also rent prams and baby carriers.

Furthermore, the hotels in Val Gardena are often only a stone's throw away from the ski slopes, lifts and other winter sports facilities. That's why they are the ideal starting point for your holiday, even for youngsters who prefer not to walk.

In short, your children will have a great time with other kids of the same age, experience adventures in nature while you and your partner will finally be able to enjoy some rare time alone together. Put your holiday happiness in the hands of child-friendly hosts and book your family winter holiday in a family hotel in Val Gardena now.

An active holiday promises lots of exercise and a surge of endorphins. It is even more beautiful when you can relax at the spa directly after hitting the slopes during your winter holiday in Val Gardena. More and more accommodations in Val Gardena are outdoing themselves in the design of extravagant spa and wellness areas. And while you stretch your legs in the whirlpool, your children can splash around in the swimming pool – a perfect end to an active day on a winter holiday for families in Val Gardena/South Tyrol!

Val Gardena: fantastic winter and skiing holidays with children

Val Gardena for families - the winter highlights

  1. Countless child-friendly sports and activities
  2. Trainers and ski instructors experienced in dealing with children
  3. Day trips and special events for children
  4. On-site rental of prams, baby carriers and toboggans for children
  5. Child-friendly family hotels
  6. Professional childcare
  7. Pristine nature, clean air and guaranteed fun
Tobogganing on Rasciesa Zoom
Tobogganing on Resciesa with the whole family. Sledges can be borrowed
Alpe di Siusi in winter Zoom
The Alpe di Siusi offers a variety of activities to your family
Skiing on Seceda Zoom
If the children can already ski well, then Seceda is an ideal ski area for the family.
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South Tyrol and especially the Val Gardena region in the Dolomites is a popular destination for family holidays at any time of year. During winter holidays, the many cold-weather activities are particularly popular; there are countless ways to have fun in the snow. In addition to a variety of ski slopes with different levels of difficulty, family-friendly toboggan runs, snowshoe hikes for beginners and ice rinks are waiting to be explored by you and your kids.

Family-friendly ski areas

There are more than enough ski slopes in Val Gardena, including areas that are especially suitable for families with children. Are skiing and snowboarding completely new territory for you? Don't worry! In Val Gardena, children and adults can learn how to stand safely on skis or a snowboard or how to improve their already existing skiing skills in one of the many local ski schools.

Do you want your winter holiday with the whole family to last at least ten days? Then secure the new Dolomiti Superski "Superski Family" offer now. You can find more information about this ski offer on the page about the ski resort Val Gardena. Find out which ski pass is right for you and your family on our page about ski passes for Val Gardena and the Alpe di Siusi.

Snowshoeing with the family

Would you like to experience untouched nature on your winter holiday, far away from crowded ski slopes and hiking trails? Then you should try snowshoeing. To walk through a snow-covered winter landscape with snowshoes on your feet, you need very little equipment: snowshoes, hiking or ski poles and perhaps a map. Whether on a snowshoe hike in the Vallunga Valley, on Mont de Sëura or the sunny high plateau of the Rasciesa mountain pasture – here, you will experience a dreamlike winter landscape and enjoy sensational views of the steep rock faces.

Tobogganing fun for young and old

A tobogganing trip is a must during a family holiday in South Tyrol during the winter. After all, with a toboggan, fun is a piece of cake for everyone. No special technique or training is needed. You have the choice between easy toboggan slopes or steep routes. You can rent toboggans at many huts and, after a hearty snack, toboggan down from the mountain hut into the valley in the evening.

Let Off Steam: Snow and Fun Parks in Val Gardena

Children want fun and action during their vacation and that's what they get in the snow and fun parks in Val Gardena/South Tyrol. Here, both the little ones and grown-ups can really let off some steam.

Furdenan Snowpark

On the Furdenan slope in Ortisei, snowboarders can look forward to fast-paced skiing action, whether on the ski course with obstacles and sound effects, during various games or during the main highlight, the downhill run in a large tube. A speedometer shows the kids how fast they are going.

Snowpark Furdenan Play
Besides various games & small obstacles, the "BigAirBag" is the highlight at the Furdenan Lift in Ortisei

Monte Pana Snowpark

The Kids Fun Park on Monte Pana above S. Cristina is a ski course, snow park with race track and fun line all in one. Above all, children love the tunnels and a cave that young skiers will want to explore.

Snowpark Monte Pana Play
On Monte Pana, in addition to the Children's Fun Park, there are also three different practice slopes for beginner skiers.

Val Gardena Funpark

At the foot of the Sassolungo, not far from Selva, the Val Gardena Snowpark & Funpark on Piz Sella offers a place for beginners and families to really cut loose with several different jumps and a boardercross. In addition to a kicker with a 20-meter-high tabletop, numerous events organized by the Val Gardena Freeride Club and a snow tunnel, there's also much more to do here.

  • Altitude: 2120 m
  • Length: 750 m
  • Surface: 30.000 m²
  • Orientation: NW
  • Lines: 4
  • Boardercross: 7
Snowpark & Funpark Val Gardena (Piz Sella) Play
Directly below the Sassolungo is the 750 m long "Piz Sella Snowpark”.

Selva Funslope

The Selva Funslope is a wonderful playground for beginners and families. The Dantercepies ski area near Selva has a few surprises in store for your family skiing holiday in South Tyrol/Val Gardena with the Selva Funslope. In addition to the Soundboost, three steep turns, a snail and the High Five, there are several waves for your kids to enjoy. Situated directly on the Sellaronda, the Selva Funslope can be easily reached with the Risaccia I and II ski lifts. A varied adventure for young and old alike. More information about the Selva Funslope.

  • Altitude: 1650 m
  • Length: 500 m
  • Direction: W
Funslope Selva in Val Gardena Zoom
The Selva Funslope offers all families plenty of opportunities to experience a great day's skiing in Val Gardena.
Funslope Selva Zoom
Into the snail, through the tunnel and then over the waves. A fast-paced pleasure.
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Alpe di Siusi Snowpark

With a length of 1.5 km, the Alpe di Siusi Snowpark is the largest snowpark in South Tyrol and has repeatedly been voted the best snowpark in Italy. It is one of the 10 best snow parks in Europe and was voted one of the top 3 best freestyle resorts in the world at the international World Ski Awards. The Snowpark is located on the Alpe di Siusi and equipped with a professional proline. In addition, there are numerous kickers, boxes and rails – a total of over 70 structures are available!

  • Altitude: 2000 m
  • Length: 1.500 m
  • Size: 82.000m²
  • Orientation: NW
  • Lines: 3
Overview of Alpe di Siusi Snowpark Play
The Alpe di Siusi Snowpark is one of the top 10 snowparks in Europe and the largest snowpark in South Tyrol.

Insider-Tips for a family winter holiday in South Tyrol

After all the adventures in the snow, you'll definitely need some time out to chill and relax, either in an adventure pool, in a family-friendly wellness hotel or on an exciting Escape Room adventure. Discover what you can do off the slopes in Val Gardena in winter here.

From the end of November/beginning of December, Val Gardena is transformed into a winter wonderland. Experience romantic light shows, local culture and the famous "Christmas markets" together with your loved ones. There, you can buy hand-carved works of art made of local wood and try traditional South Tyrolean specialities. But the Christmas markets are not the only must-see. In our Insider Tips for a perfect family winter holiday in South Tyrol, we tell you what else is going on in Val Gardena in winter.

The best winter & summer events in Val Gardena

Events don't just line up one after the other in summer. In addition to the Christmas markets, Val Gardena is the setting for many trendy, international winter events every year – fun and entertainment for the whole family are guaranteed.

Val Gardena - An experience in all seasons

Val Gardena is not only the perfect destination for a winter holiday with the family. The Dolomites in South Tyrol are worth a trip at any time of the year, especially if you want to experience something extraordinary on your holiday. Val Gardena offers singles, couples, active holidaymakers and families a unique setting – MTB holidaymakers and hikers will also feel at home here.