Top sights in Ortisei

Ortisei Highlights

Ortisei serves as a gateway to the Dolomites, blending South Tyrolean traditions with Ladin culture. This collection features the 2,519-meter Seceda peak and the Resciesa plateau, offering panoramic views of the Odle Group. Cultural highlights include the Museum Gherdëina’s heritage exhibits and the UNIKA Gallery’s contemporary wood sculptures. Significant religious sites range from the 15th-century St. Anna’s Chapel to the Renaissance-style St. Antonius Church and the historic St. Jacob’s Church, the oldest in the valley.

Ortisei Highlights — Map

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Seceda

A 2,519-meter peak in the Odle Group, known for its distinctive slanted ridgeline and panoramic views across the Dolomites.

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St.-Jakobs-Kirche

The oldest church in Val Gardena, originally dating to the 12th century. It features Romanesque and Gothic architectural elements and is located along a historic mountain path.

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Museum Gherdëina

The Gherdëina Local Heritage Museum was opened in the Cësa di Ladins in Urtijëi, in northernmost Italy, in 1960.

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Parish church of Urtijëi

The Parish Church of Urtijëi located in the town of Urtijëi in Val Gardena in South Tyrol, Italy is dedicated to the Epiphany and to Saint…

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St. Anna's Chapel

Built in the 15th century, this chapel is the dominant of the local graveyard. Its portal is quite impressive.

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St. Antonius - Sant'Antonio

Built in the 17th century in the Renaissance style, this church features a central altar dedicated to Saint Anthony of Padua and traditional woodcarvings.

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Crujëta

A scenic viewpoint overlooking the village of Ortisei and the surrounding Val Gardena mountains.

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UNIKA Gallery

Operating since 1994, this gallery has been displaying sculptures of the local artists. Admire tens of wooden artworks!

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Resciesa Dedora - Ausserraschötz - Rasciesa di Fuori

A 2,281-meter summit on the Raschötz plateau, offering vistas of the Marmolada and Sassolungo groups within the Puez-Geisler Nature Park.

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