Val Gardena in Cloudy Weather
Even without sunshine, Val Gardena offers a wide range of indoor activities that you won't want to miss.
Indoor- Sports Activities
Were you looking forward to a day of outdoors sports and activity, but the weather won't cooperate? Thankfully, Val Gardena offers a wide range of indoor sports activities to take advantage of during your vacation. Here, the weather doesn't matter.
Swimming & Sauna
No matter how the weather is, the Mar Dolomit public swimming pool in Ortisei offers action or relaxation to all guests thanks to a total of 7 swimming pools and an additional 11 saunas.
For children, there are also plenty of opportunities for fun: 2 children's pools, an adventure slide and an outdoor pool with water bubbles, which is also accessible in winter, offer a variety of activities while splashing around.
When it comes to tickets, you can choose between an access card for saunas and swimming pools or for swimming pools only.
Tip: The Restaurant Pizzeria Mar Dolomit is also accessible through the swimming pool and offers delicious meals and snacks. For lunch or dinner, we recommend the "Spaghetti with Buffalo Mozzarella and Cocktail Tomatoes" - a tribute to Italian cuisine.
Climbing & Bouldering
If you didn't already know, mountains aren't the only thing you can climb. In fact, Climbing Nives in Selva invites both young and old to experience the thrill and have fun. On a climbing area of 320 m² and 12 m height, the hall offers about 25 climbing lines. The climbing hall can also be visited in the evening. Through a large glass facade, you can watch the hustle and bustle of the pedestrian zone from a climbing wall.
Bouldering is also possible near Ortisei in Roncadizza and in Santa Cristina. In the basement of the Tennis Club Ortisei, the bouldering hall of about 220 m² and 4 m in height awaits visitors who love climbing.
Ice Skating
During the colder seasons, you can have fun outdoors at the Setil ice rink in Ortisei and at the Iman Center in S. Cristina.
If the weather doesn't cooperate, the ice rink in Selva is the the place to be, even in summer. The ice rink Pranives is open for a whole 10 months each year, from the beginning of July to the end of April, for more than just hockey players. Whether it's your first time on the ice or you're a real pro, skating is fun for everyone.
Tip: On certain evenings there are also HC Gherdëina hockey games scheduled. For more information, check out our Insider-Tip "Ice Hockey in Val Gardena".
Tennis
Tennis is possible in any weather, in any season and in all three villages of Val Gardena! While in S. Cristina at the Tennis Center Iman, you'll find 3 outdoor courts in summer, in Ortisei and Selva, you can also practice on indoor courts during the colder months. The Tennis Center in Ortisei / Roncadizza offers 3 indoor and 4 outdoor courts, while the Tennis Hall in Selva offers 2 indoor tennis courts.
Tip: In both Ortisei and Selva, there is a bar and pizzeria near the tennis halls. Here, you can end the night in good company.
Bowling
Whether as a couple, with friends or with the whole family, you also won't want to miss the bowling fun in Val Gardena. On the lower floor of the Selva tennis hall, 4 bowling lanes promise a great time for everyone. The only question is, who will manage to knock down all nine pins?
Escape Room
At Escape Val Gardena, you'll find puzzling, exciting adventures. Guided by the history of Val Gardena, you’ll find two themed Escape Rooms just waiting to be discovered and solved. With the goal of completing all tasks within 60 minutes to leave the Escape Room, this challenge is perfect for groups of between 2 and 6 people. It's an absolute highlight that will definitely be remembered by all involved.
Zoom Stores
When the weather is bad, there's one thing in particular that people are attracted to: Shopping! Through the pedestrian zones of the three villages, you can stroll leisurely in any weather and window shop. To cross the village centres on foot, the parking lots near the centre are the best.
