Residence Cesa Ladina
9.8 out of 10 from 56 reviewsOrtisei
Full kitchen · 42–67 m² · Sleeps 6
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Aparthotels & serviced apartments in Ortisei
19 stays · 5 aparthotels and 14 serviced apartments
Aparthotels and serviced apartments in Ortisei suit families and groups who come to Val Gardena for skiing or walking and want a kitchen, a place to dry boots and room for everyone. Ortisei (Urtijëi in Ladin, St. Ulrich in German) is a town in the Dolomites of South Tyrol, at 1,230 metres according to Wikipedia, in a valley that the official tourism board describes as part of the UNESCO-designated Dolomites.
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Where to stay in Ortisei
Ortisei town centre
- first-time visitors
- families
- woodcarving heritage
Ortisei has around 4,700 inhabitants, mostly Ladin speakers. Wikipedia notes that since the 17th century a large part of the population has been engaged in woodcarving, sacred sculpture and the wooden toy industry. The main bus stop is at Piazza S. Antonio, and a guide to car-free Val Gardena puts the Seceda cable car about five minutes from it.
Stays in or near Ortisei town centre
- Residence Cesa Ladina · about 600 m away
- Residence Cesa Sassela · about 400 m away
- Residence Hotel Fever · about 500 m away
- Residence Prapoz · about 900 m away
Santa Cristina
- skiers
- walkers
- quieter stays
Santa Cristina lies between Ortisei and Selva, and line 350 calls at the Dosses and Municipio stops. The same car-free guide puts the Col Raiser gondola about three minutes from the Dosses stop, so it suits visitors planning to use that lift.
Selva
- skiers
- Sellaronda access
- active holidays
Selva (Sëlva, Wolkenstein in German) is the village furthest up the valley among the three, and line 350 calls at Piazza Nives. The guide to car-free Val Gardena places the Ciampinoi and Dantercepies cable cars about two minutes from that stop. It suits skiers who want to start on the lifts.
Getting around Ortisei
The railway stations serving Val Gardena are Bolzano, Bressanone, Chiusa and Ponte Gardena. The South Tyrol public transport timetable for line 350 lists stops at Selva, Santa Cristina, Ortisei, Ponte Gardena station and Bolzano bus station, so check the current timetable for times. A guide to the valley without a car adds that line 351 runs from Bressanone to Ortisei and Selva.
Within the valley, walking and buses link the three villages, and cable cars replace the car for reaching altitude. The same guide says that with the Guest Pass, which many hotels provide, all South Tyrol buses are free. It does not say whether lifts are covered, so check what a pass includes before you buy lift tickets.
Living in Ortisei for longer
For a stay of several weeks, the valley offers around 600 km of hiking trails and around 600 km of mountain biking trails, according to the tourism board, and the Dolomiti Superski network in winter. A kitchen helps with mountain days that start early, and a base close to a main bus stop makes car-free stays more practical.
Ortisei is the base for the valley's woodcarving tradition, which remains central to local identity according to the tourism board. See the aparthotel versus hotel guide for how a longer stay differs from a short break.
When to visit Ortisei
Wikipedia says the local economy today centres on winter skiing and summer hiking. The valley hosted the FIS Alpine World Ski Championships in 1970, and the Saslong Classic downhill race has been held almost annually since 1969.
The tourism board describes year-round recreation, including the Sellaronda ski circuit in winter and hiking, biking and climbing in summer. Lift opening dates change each season, so check the lift operators before you book.
Ortisei is one of three villages in Val Gardena, with Santa Cristina and Selva further up the valley. Below you will find the three villages compared, the bus connections from Bolzano and the main seasons. If you want to know how the format works, see what is an aparthotel, or browse other stays across Italy.
Long-stay tips for Ortisei
Of the 19 properties here, 8 offer an in-apartment washing machine, 4 include some form of housekeeping and 2 have a 24-hour front desk. If you are staying more than a few nights, compare the facts box on each property page first.
15 properties list a full kitchen and 4 only a kitchenette, so check the room type if you plan to cook more than simple meals.
Where room sizes are published, the median apartment here is 55 m².
Moving for work? Our guide to serviced apartments for relocation explains what to look for.
Other cities in Italy
Travelling further? See aparthotels in Rimini, Milan, Rome, Florence, Trieste, Riva del Garda, Naples and Vieste.
Frequently asked questions
How do I get to Ortisei by public transport?
Take a train to Bolzano, Bressanone, Chiusa or Ponte Gardena, then a bus up the valley. Line 350 serves Bolzano, Ponte Gardena, Ortisei, Santa Cristina and Selva.
Which Val Gardena village is best for a first visit?
Ortisei has the Seceda cable car near its main bus stop, according to a car-free guide to the valley. Selva has the Ciampinoi and Dantercepies cable cars close to its main stop.
What are the three villages of Val Gardena?
The tourism board lists Ortisei, Santa Cristina and Selva.
What is Ortisei known for?
Wikipedia says woodcarving has been central since the 17th century, including sacred sculpture, altar building and wooden toys. Today skiing and hiking drive the economy.
How many aparthotels are there in Ortisei?
We currently list 19 aparthotel and serviced apartment properties in Ortisei.
Do aparthotels in Ortisei have kitchens?
19 of the 19 properties we list have a kitchen or kitchenette in at least one apartment type.
Which aparthotels in Ortisei have a washing machine?
8 properties list an in-apartment washing machine. Use the facts box on each property page to check.
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