Comune in Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol, Italy
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Sankt Ulrich in Gröden, commonly abbreviated to St. Ulrich (Italian: Ortisei, Ladin: Urtijëi), is a picturesque town which is the main town within the Val Gardena valley within South Tyrol. St. Ulrich is the largest of the three municipalities in Val Gardena. Nestled in the Alps, St. Ulrich is a popular destination for skiing and hiking, and its economy is driven by tourism. It is also somewhat famous for its wood carvings, a cottage industry that has survived in the area from ancient times.
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Museum Gherdëina
Since 1960 the museum has housed collections on the cultural and natural history of the Val Gardena area.
Permanent exhibition of hand-carved sculptures, wood carvings and art paintings from Val Gardena by 52 different artists.
St. Jakob Kirche, Chiesa S. Giacomo, Dlieja da Sacun
The oldest church in Val Gardena (first mentioned in a document in 1325, but the date 1181 is carved into the bell tower), reachable only by a steep trail through the woods.
Pfarrkirche St. Ulrich in Gröden, Chiesa Parrocchiale di Ortisei
Built in the late 18th century, this church has an organ with 2000 pipes. It contains statues of saints sculpted by many local artists.
St.-Antonius-Kirche, Chiesetta di S. Antonio
Consecrated in 1680, the church has a simple gabled structure and a strongly sloping roof and has a predominantly Renaissance style with some Baroque elements. The paintings, stained glass windows and statues depict scenes from the life of Saint Anthony of Padua.
St.-Anna-Kirche, Cappella di S. Anna
First mentioned in a document in 1425, the tower with its two bells was only built in 1799. Inside one can see numerous sculptures by well-known local artists.
Pfarrkirche von St. Christina, Chiesa Parrocchiale di S. Cristina
Family-run hotel in the centre of St. Ulrich, featuring a large private garden with an indoor and outdoor pool (both heated all year round), saunas, gym and a spa and beauty farm. The extensive outdoor activity program includes daily guided hikes and mountain bike tours in summer and, in winter, ski guiding and guided snowshoe hikes.
Comfortable rooms, and delicious food at the attached restaurant. The wifi leaves something to be desired, though.
By train
Take the train to Waidbruck (Italian: Ponte Gardena), then take bus line 350 to St. Ulrich. The bus leaves from right outside the train station.
By car
If you are coming from Innsbruck via the Brenner Pass (highways A13 and A22), it is best to leave the highway at Klausen and follow the SS 242 to St. Ulrich in Val Gardena.
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