Val Gardena in Italien is a destination that Family plans for families, focusing on children, safety and short distances. Behind it stands Swiss Vibes, a Swiss travel agency with video consultation, which puts together family trips with short distances. The planner asks about family and period, and on the video call Swiss Vibes clarifies the details.
Updated: 7 August 2026. An offering of Swiss Vibes, Swiss travel agency.
Why this trip
A valley that seems to house dwarfs and giants at once: the Val Gardena in the Dolomites is a place where children run across meadows while rocks rise into the sky behind them. If you travel in April to June or in September and October, you find mild days and quiet trails. Three villages share the valley, and the mountain railways link them with the heights. The cable car from St.
Ulrich to the Seiser Alm leads to 2,000 metres, where wide alpine meadows with trails await families and a restaurant provides refreshment. The Col Raiser is a destination for summer hikes, and the gondola makes the stretch comfortable for small legs. Ciampinoi is another lift with trails that invite hiking and cycling. The travel time is manageable, with 1 to 1.5 hours of flight plus transfer.
Italy does not require a visa from Swiss travellers, because Schengen applies. Venice and Cortina d'Ampezzo lie within reachable distance, in case you want to leave the valley. Plan with Swiss Vibes in a video call how many lift rides per day make sense for your children.
Places and experiences
Family has collected places in Val Gardena where the whole family finds room to play, marvel and rest.
| Place |
|---|
| Val Gardena |
| Funivie Ortisei - Alpe di Siusi / Mont Sëuc - Seilbahn St. Ulrich Seiseralm |
| Col Raiser |
| Funivie Ciampinoi |
Getting there
The family travels from Zurich or Basel-Mulhouse, and Swiss Vibes plans connection times so that the children have breaks in between.
Frequently asked questions
What sets Family apart?
Family plans trips for families, with a focus on children, safety and short distances. We plan Val Gardena by video call according to the age of your children and your school holidays.
Which places are part of the programme in Val Gardena?
In Val Gardena, Swiss Vibes has listed places such as Val Gardena, Funivie Ortisei - Alpe di Siusi / Mont Sëuc - Seilbahn St. Ulrich Seiseralm and Col Raiser, and the family chooses the routes so that there is room for breaks.
Who is a family trip to {name} suited to?
To families who want to match accommodation, distances and daily rhythm to their children and prefer a trip with reserves and without time pressure.
Which accommodations are listed for Val Gardena in the catalogue?
For the whole family, Val Gardena offers, for example, Alpenroyal Hotel, Gardena Grödnerhof Hotel & Spa and Hotel Portillo Dolomites 1966' S, depending on the age of the children and your daily rhythm.
Which destinations in Italien can be combined with Val Gardena?
With children, a second stop such as Amalfiküste, Bari and Bologna is only worthwhile if the distances are short and the days are not overfilled.
Can I adapt the trip?
Yes. We tailor length of trip, accommodation and pace to the age and needs of your children. On the video call we discuss what your family needs and where you would like reserves.
How much does a trip to Val Gardena cost?
The price depends on the dates, the accommodation and the length of the trip. We do not quote flat prices, but prepare an individual offer after you have filled in the planner.
How does the consultation work?
The consultation takes place by video call. After the planner you receive a reply from us within one working day.
How do I start planning?
You fill in the planner and state dates, budget and wishes. We get back to you by video call within one working day.
Plan your trip
Begin with the age of the children and your preferred time, and the video call clarifies the rest.
Fill in the planner
reply within one working day by video call
Nearby destinations
These neighbouring destinations of Val Gardena can be combined well with children in one week.
Amalfiküste, Bari, Bologna, Cervinia, Cinque Terre, Cortina d'Ampezzo, Kalabrien, Lecce
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More destinations for Family
destinations in the catalogue of Family: Vancouver, Venedig, Amalfiküste.
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Updated: 7 August 2026. An offering of Swiss Vibes, Swiss travel agency.