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What to do

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

Places to eat

• Restaurants and Pizzerias

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    for a full list of pizzerias and restaurants in Selva. The tabs below are for some that we can personally recommend.

• Restaurant - Pizzeria Bellavista - Tel: + 39 0471 795232

  • Located at Str. Mëisules 168a the Bellavista is a well known restaurant in the valley specialising in Pizza and pasta, although there is a very good menu of other dishes. It is generall wise to make a booking, especially in high season. Dinner and Lunch. Phone number: + 39 0471 795232

• La Bula Ristorante-Pizzeria-Pub - Tel: + 39 0471 795208

  • Located at Str. Mëisules 287 La Bula has a very good menu including many local dishes. don't forget to try their home made strudel for desert. There is also a pub with DJ after 10pm
    Phone number: + 39 0471 795208

• Speckkeller - Tirolean Stuben - Phone: + 39 0471 795425

  • Located at Strada Meisules 300, the Speckkeller is one of the oldest Tirolean restaurants in the valley. The restaurant is well known for its local specialities and has an excellent selection of local and national wines. Phone number: + 39 0471 795425

• Baita L'Muline - Phone: + 39 0471773293

  • Baita L'Muline is located on the Sasslong B ski run - which runs parallel to the Mens Downhill piste Sasslong A. Difficult to get to in the evening, it is highly recommended to lunch. Phone to make a booking as it is popular. Phone number: + 39 0471773293

• Baita Sofie - Phone: + 39 335 5271240

  • Baita Sofie is located on the Seceda ski field, just down from the Col Reiser chair lift and is a great spot for lunch if you are skiing this area. It can be a little hard to find but is well worth the effort. The foold and wine and both excellent and if it is warm there is nothing better than a relaxing drink on the terrace. Phone number: + 39 0462750322

• Cafe Val d'Anna

  • Cafe Val d'Anna is a must see and eat at while you are staying in Val Gardena. The Cafe is located on the piste leading from the top of the Seceda to Ortisei - you litereally ski right past it. Inside is cosy, outside catches the sun at lunch time and there are recling chairs and tables all with rugs in case you feel chilly. It is very popular and so you should get their early for lunch (before 12.30) or to stake your claim on an afternoon position. The restaurant also has a great selection of deserts - try the kaiserschmarrn and a strong coffee for a real treat.

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 Selva 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 Campitello, with several ski areas along the way which are covered by your superski pass - just stop, have a ski and continue on. The easiest way to get there is by car.

• 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 Val Gardena on Saturdays, or you can book a taxi (mini van) to meet you. (See the taxi details below on our Getting There page)

Things to do

• Swimming Pool / Wellness Centre (Canazei)

  • A 25m pool with a wellness centre is located in Canazei. The wellness centre has a number of thermal and water cures, sauna's and massage.
    Eghes Wellness Centre
    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).

• 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 Campitello. All trails start acroos from the bottom of the car park at the cable car station. You can easily x-country ski into Canazei or Vigo. The trails are well groomed and you can stop for a coffee and cake when you get there. There are also regulare buses back to Campitello. X-country skis can be hired from any of the ski shops in town.

Bars

• Da Gulio

  • This is a great bar for after skiing drinks off the slope or late in the night after the other bars have closed. If you like it loud and rocking, this is for you. The Bar is easily spotted on your way back from the cable car station near the main road. Just listen for the music.

• Tobia

  • Located next to the supermarket, the Tobia is a family friendly bar and restaurant with plenty of room to mingle. The restaurant is very good but prices are not over the top - bookings recommended. Most Australians in town tend to gravitate to the bar at some time during their stay. Most people arrive from 6.30pm onwards

• Cantinetta

  • The Cantinetta is a well known restaurant/bar in the valley specialising in Pizza and pasta, although there is a very good menu of other dishes - except in low season, bookings are essential. The Tomato club is the night club under the bar and kicks off after 10pm.

• Hotel Medil

  • This 4 star hotel has a piano bar where the public are welcome to come in a have a drink. Check with the hotel for the times for live music.

• Col Rodella

  • Rifugio des Alpes a the top of the cable car is one of the best places for a drink after skiing. You can watch the sunset and chat or head into the round bar for loud music and wild times. This is an especially good spot to wait if there is a bit of a queue down at the cable car. The police will come and round everybody up for the last ride down, so you don't have to worry about missing the last ride down.

Getting Around

• Taxi Felix - Phone: +39 336356961

  • 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 336356961 to book

• Car hire - Budget Campitello

  • 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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