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What to do

Canazei has a variety of fun activities for families, couples and singles - both day and night.

Places to eat

• "Wine and Dine" Restaurant

  • The restaurant has the best reputation in Canazei and is the the perfect marriage between culinary art and divine nectar of Roman's Wine-God Bacchus. A warm and inviting place for just 25 people, you can enjoy the local ladin, Italian and international cuisine. This is the ideal place to to gather for a meal and a glass of local wine or something special from the restuarant cellar. tel: + 39 0462.601111

• El Pael

  • This great little restaurant is off the main street, but offers some of the best mountain food in the Valley. The restaurant is located at 58 Via Roma. Best to book, especially in high season. Phone + 39 0462/601433

• Mini Restaurant

  • The Mini Restaurant in Campitello is the place to go for typical traditional ladin food. The restaurant is small and bookings are always essential. We would highly recommend that you try to eat here at least one night. The restaurant is located 150m along Via Morandin in Campitello. You can walk along the river to Campitello - especially romantic on a full moon. Phone number: 0462750168

• La Cacciatora

  • This restaurant is part of the hotel by the same name. The restaurant is highly regarded in the valley and has an excellent wine list. Bookings recommended. Phone:+ 39 0462 601411

• Bar Pizzeria Italia

  • The Pizzeria Italy is located at 110 Via Dolomiti - just opposite the home trail to Canazei and just near the old church. Great pizza and other main courses. Phone number: + 39 0462 601335

• La Montanara

  • la Montanara is a small Trattoria Enoteca with a very good reputation in Canazei. Located at 183 Via Dolomiti, just down from the old church and up from the library. La Montanara is also a great place for a drink after dinner. Phone number: + 39 0462601352

• la Stua di Ladins - the best pastries in Canazei

  • The best pastries in Canazei - Just before the cable car in Vai Pareda

Places to go

• Bolzano Christmas markets and shopping

  • The Christmas markets are in Bolzano form the 27th Nov to 23rd Dec. The markets are a very European tradition and well worth a look. Bolzano also boasts some very glamerous shops with the post chirstmas sales running through January. There is a convenient parking station under Bolzano's main piazza. See the tourist information in Canazei for the details on getting there.

• Cortina

  • Cortina is one of the most famous of all Italian ski resorts and is well worth a visit for the skiing, shopping and people watching. Cortina is a picturesque 90 min drive from Canazei, with several ski areas along the way which are covered by your superski pass. The easiest way to get there is to hire a car from the Budget Car Rental in Campitello (see below). Don't forget to mention that you are Australian.
    For something more adventurous, try the Ski Safari to Lagazoui/Cortina

• Venice

  • This is an option but you will need at least 3 hours to get there by car. A better option is to organise a stay in Venice before or after your stay in Campitello. There are direct bus transfers to and from Piazzale Roma in Venice and the Marco Polo airport to Campitello and Canazei on Saturdays, or you can book a taxi (mini van) to meet you. (See the taxi details below or out "Getting there page")

Things to do

• Swimming Pool / wellness centre (Canazei)

  • The Eghes wellness centre with a 25m pool is located in Canazei. The wellness centre has a number of thermal and water cures, sauna's and massage. There is also a wellness centre in Campitello located in the Gran Chalet Soreghes (0462 750 060)

• Ice hockey

  • If you have been to a football game in Australia, you will have some idea of what an ice hockey game in Italy is like. Games are regularly played at the ice hockey stadium in Alba. Check with the tourist information office for details. There are no buses in the evening, however organise a group and take a taxi - you can organise to be picked up after the game as well (see taxi details below). You can also walk to the Ice Stadium - approximately 25 min each way.

• Sleigh rides

  • These can be organised in Campitello. You can book directly with local identity Adriano - he is often in the Piazza in Campitello with his horse and sleigh, or call by the tourist information to make a booking.

• Snow shoeing

  • If you are not into skiing or want to take a day off to try something different, we can recommend this. Trips go to the back country areas in the upper valleys, away from the main ski areas. For more information ask at the tourist information office.

• X-Country Skiing

  • There are a series of trails up and down the valley from Canazei. You can easily x-country ski from Canazei to Campitello, Vigo or Alba. The trails are well groomed and you can stop for a coffee and cake when you get there. X-country skis can be hired from any of the ski shops in town.

Bars

• L'Husky Pub

  • The most trendy pub in Canazei! The ambience is warm and charming, the music goes from Hip-Hop to Dance to Latino Rhythms, with the best cocktails in town professionally mixed by our barmen. L'Husky is located at the Hotel Croce Bianca
    tel - 0462.601111
    www.huskypub.com

• Apres ski paradiso

  • Located just past the end of the home trail into Canazei in a small street - just follow the crowd. Lots of young people and lots of noise.

• Tita Piaz - Pecol

  • Tita Piaz is a great spot for a drink after skiing on Belvedere. Located to catch the afternoon sun, you can sit back and take in the view of the valley. Also a good spot to watch the line for the cable car - make sure you dont miss the last one down.

Getting Around

• Taxi

  • We recommend Taxi Felix in Campitello and Canazei. Taxis can be organised for trips around the valley as well as transfers to Bolzano or Venice.
    Call Enrico on + 39 0336356961 to book

• Car hire

  • There is a Budget car hire franchise in Campitello, located on the main road near Via Roma. Call Andrea on 0462750202 or just drop in.

• Local ski buses

  • It is a good idea to pick up a timetable for the ski buses from the tourist information office. All the bus stops usually have a timetable on them. Don't expect the buses to be on time, especially in peak periods in the afternoon. Ski buses are free.

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