Welcome in the Val Badia in South Tyrol

San Martino in Badia in the holiday region Val Badia in South Tyrol

In San Lorenzo, a village near Brunico, lies the entrance to the holiday region which annually impresses an uncountable number of guests with its unique natural beauty: the Val Badia, called Gadertal in German.

Surrounded by the majestic peaks of the Dolomites, like the Sasso Croce or the Piz Boè, the idyllic valley stretches 35 kilometres along the Gadera river. Experience a dream vacation in the heart of the Dolomites, below South Tyrol’s sunny blue sky: nature-loving ramblers will experience exciting tours from one mountain pasture to the next, walking across colourful meadows and shady forests. And those who make it to the top of a mountain can enjoy stunning views from a thrilling altitude.

The beautiful holiday valley not only offers its guests breathtaking views, it also provides interesting insights into the region’s culture. An insight into the tradition and history of the Ladinians, the oldest Rhaeto-Romanic ethnic group in the Alps; its customs and folkways have survived until today and the language as well as the way of living of this folk have been kept alive over the centuries. Our hot tip, not only for culture vultures: make sure to visit the “Ciastel de Tor”, the Ladinian museum of local history, enjoy an exciting journey through time and follow the trail of the Ladinian folk from their beginnings down to the present day.