Ladin language and culture

This language displays differences from valley to valley.

video: San Vigilio di Marebbe

The idyllic village of S. Vigilio di Marebbe is an ideal spot of land if you love to enjoy nature and would like to spend active holidays, as this area is perfect for mountaineering and hiking. The municipal territory is located in the Val Badia valley and belongs to the Plan de Corones holiday area.
video: Selva Gardena

Selva Gardena is surrounded by the great landscape of the Dolomites with the striking peaks of the Sassolungo, Puez mountain group and Sella alpenstock. Ideal for mountaineering, climbing and mountain biking are the Passo Gardena and Sella. By the way, Selva Gardena is also famous for its wood-carved sculptures.
video: Ortisei

Ortisei, the chief village of the Val Gardena valley, is famous for its pretty centre and the surrounding Dolomite mountain peaks. Surrounded by the Alpe di Siusi, the Seceda and Rasciesa, Ortisei is a particularly popular holiday destination. Children’s playgrounds, walking trails, lovely taverns and ideal conditions for families make your stay in the heart of the Ladin valley a lasting experience.

The Ladin language is a Rhaeto-Romance language, which today is still spoken by about 30,000 native speakers. This language, which has once been one of the most widespread throughout the alpine area, is today spoken by a language minority.

In South Tyol it is still spoken in two valleys: the Val Badia and the Val Gardena. Other areas where the ladin language is in use are the Val di Fassa (province of Trentino), Livinallongo, Ampezzo (province of Belluno) as well as the Grigioni canton. In each area the ladin language is characterised by a local colour.