Things to Do in Selva — Trentino-Alto Adige: Top Attractions, Tours & Tickets

This dramatic notch beneath Sassolungo is one of the area’s defining high-mountain objectives, with the reward being the close-up rock scenery rather than a checkbox summit. Use it as a committed half-day hike in good weather; it is not a casual village stroll.

5h Walk upStart early, before lifts and day-hikers concentrate on the main approaches.

The trail is free; the seasonal lift used to shorten the approach is normally bought on the day.

Pairs with: Mont de Sëura · Funivie Ciampinoi · Passo Pordoi 2.239 m

#2VallungaMustVallunga (Langental)4.8(1,366)

Vallunga is Selva’s easiest great natural escape: a broad, beautiful valley with walks that can be as gentle or as ambitious as you choose. It gives first-timers a full Dolomites experience without committing to a lift-and-ridge itinerary.

3h FreeGo in the morning or later afternoon; midday is busiest near the trailhead.

Pairs with: Parco Naturale Puez Odle · Col Raiser · Funivie Ciampinoi

#3Parco Naturale Puez OdleMust4.8(7,208)

This is the protected Dolomite landscape that makes Selva more than a ski base, with major hiking routes, meadows, and jagged limestone walls. Treat the park as the setting for a chosen walk—especially from Vallunga or Col Raiser—rather than as a single stop.

5h FreeBegin at trailhead opening hours in summer, before afternoon weather and lift-arrival crowds.

Pairs with: Vallunga · Col Raiser · Seceda

#4Funivie CiampinoiMustCiampinoi4.6(4,306)

Ciampinoi is Selva’s most practical lift shortcut into big views and the Sella-side hiking and skiing terrain. For nonskiers, use it to gain altitude efficiently, then walk rather than simply riding up and back down.

2.5h Walk upTake one of the first uplifts to avoid queues and have calmer trails.

Buy on the day, but check seasonal operating dates and the final downhill ride.

Pairs with: Forcella del Sassolungo · Mont de Sëura · Sella Pass

#5Col RaiserMustDaunei4.7(5,232)

Col Raiser is one of the best lift-assisted starting points for the Puez-Odle scenery, balancing spectacular views with a broad choice of walks. It is a more versatile first-timer lift than a purely scenic up-and-down ride.

4h Walk upCatch an early lift, before day visitors spread across the main paths.

Buy lift tickets on the day and check weather and last-descent times before setting off.

Pairs with: Vallunga · Parco Naturale Puez Odle · Seceda

#6SecedaMust

Seceda’s sharp Odle ridgeline is one of the defining views of the wider Val Gardena and deserves priority alongside Selva’s own lifts. Take the lift from Ortisei, then allow time to walk away from the arrival area for the landscape rather than just the photo.

4h Walk upTake the first available uplift, before the ridge photo points become crowded.

Lift tickets are normally bought on the day; arrive early in peak summer and verify the last descent.

Pairs with: Col Raiser · Parco Naturale Puez Odle · Chiesa di Santa Maddalena

#7Alpe di SiusiMustSelva village centre (Wolkenstein)

Europe’s largest high mountain pasture is a quintessential South Tyrol landscape of open meadows framed by Dolomite massifs. It is an excellent contrast to Selva’s steeper terrain, but plan transport carefully because access rules and lift operations shape the day.

5h Walk upArrive early for quieter paths and better odds of clear morning views.

Use the seasonal lift or permitted transport arrangements; check access restrictions and operating times before you go.

Pairs with: Mont de Sëura · Parco Naturale Sciliar - Catinaccio · Seceda

#8Sella PassMustPasso Sella (Sellajoch)

Sella Pass is the classic scenic connection between Val Gardena and the Sella massif, with immediate access to some of the area’s most memorable rock scenery. Use it as a stop within a pass drive or as the launch point for a proper walk around Sassolungo.

1.5h FreeReach it early, before parking fills and road traffic becomes constant.

The pass is free; parking and any seasonal lift are separate.

Pairs with: Forcella del Sassolungo · Funivie Ciampinoi · Passo Pordoi 2.239 m

#9Parco Naturale Sciliar - CatinaccioShould4.8(4,150)

The Sciliar-Catinaccio area is another grand South Tyrol hiking landscape, particularly worthwhile if you are continuing toward Alpe di Siusi. For a Selva-first itinerary, it is a fine alternate full-day outing rather than an essential duplicate of Puez-Odle.

5h FreeSet out early; afternoon storms are a routine reason to be off higher terrain sooner.

Pairs with: Alpe di Siusi · Mont de Sëura

#10Mont de SëuraShould4.7(285)

Mont de Sëura provides open alpine pasture scenery with the Sassolungo group looming above, a gentler counterpoint to the area’s rocky hikes. It works particularly well for families, a scenic lift day, or an unhurried walk from the lift network.

3h Walk upRide up near opening for quieter paths and clearer views.

Access is usually via seasonal lifts or trails; buy lift tickets on the day unless visiting during a major holiday week.

Pairs with: Forcella del Sassolungo · Alpe di Siusi · Funivie Ciampinoi

#11Passo Pordoi 2.239 mShould4.8(6,954)

Passo Pordoi is one of the classic Dolomite road crossings, valued for its broad mountain views and as a gateway to higher walks and lifts. Build it into a scenic driving day rather than treating it as a quick photo pull-off.

1.5h FreeCross early in the day, before motorcycle and coach traffic builds.

The pass itself is free; any cable-car ride or paid parking is separate.

Pairs with: Belvedere di Canazei · Sella Pass · Forcella del Sassolungo

#12Chiesa di Santa MaddalenaShould4.7(1,067)

The little church is a classic Val di Funes image, set against the Odle peaks, and is most rewarding as part of a scenic valley excursion. Respect that it is a working religious site and pair it with a walk rather than treating it as a long standalone visit.

30m FreeVisit early or near sunset; midday brings the largest photography crowds.

Pairs with: Seceda · Parco Naturale Puez Odle

#13Fanes-Sennes-Braies Natural ParkIf time4.7(10,387)

A superb but more remote Dolomites park, best for travelers with a car and a full free day beyond Val Gardena. It is worth the detour for serious walkers, but it should not displace Selva’s nearer classics on a short first visit.

6h FreeArrive early in summer, when access roads and trailhead parking are least pressured.

Pairs with: Passo Pordoi 2.239 m

#14Sentiero del trenino della ValgardenaIf time4.6(124)

This former Val Gardena railway route is a pleasant, low-stress way to see the valley at human pace and understand how its villages connect. Choose it on a recovery day or when weather is too uncertain for exposed high trails.

2h FreeLate afternoon is especially pleasant, after the busiest cycling and walking period.

Pairs with: Funivie Ciampinoi · Vallunga

#15Belvedere di CanazeiIf time4.9(1,018)

This is a strong panoramic stop above Canazei, useful if your Dolomites route takes you over the Pordoi side of the passes. It is scenery, not a destination to cross the region solely for when Selva’s lifts are operating.

30m FreeGo early or near dusk, avoiding the middle of the day when road traffic is heaviest.

Pairs with: Passo Pordoi 2.239 m · Forcella del Sassolungo

#16Piramidi di Terra di LongomosoIf time4.5(3,178)

These earth pyramids are a genuinely unusual erosion landscape and a good change of pace from the region’s mountain panoramas. They are best saved for travelers touring the wider Bolzano area, not squeezed into a short Selva stay.

1.3h FreeVisit in early morning or late afternoon for better light and fewer excursion groups.

Pairs with: Alpe di Siusi · Parco Naturale Sciliar - Catinaccio

#17Villandro MineIf time4.5(204)

The former mine offers an engaging industrial-history diversion from the region’s standard mountain-and-church circuit. It is a good rainy-day or family choice if you are touring west of Val Gardena, but not a Selva essential.

1.5h Timed entryChoose an early guided slot; popular summer tours can fill later in the day.

Guided visits run at set times, so reserve ahead in peak summer if this is a priority.

Pairs with: Piramidi di Terra di Longomoso

#18Sass D'adamNiche4.9(92)

A niche mountain viewpoint for travelers exploring well beyond Selva, rather than a core Val Gardena sight. Keep it for a longer driving-and-hiking itinerary only if its particular route suits your plans.

2h FreeMorning generally offers the clearest mountain visibility.

Pairs with: Museo Vittorino Cazzetta

#19Museo Vittorino CazzettaNiche4.6(649)

This small museum is most useful for travelers who want archaeological and local-history context amid a mountain-heavy trip. It is far from Selva, so it merits the detour only if you are already exploring that side of the Dolomites.

1.3h Walk upGo near opening, especially on rainy days when it becomes a popular indoor diversion.

Check seasonal opening days before making a special drive; admission is generally handled on arrival.

Pairs with: Sass D'adam

#20Planetarium Südtirol Alto AdigeNiche4.5(124)

This is a well-chosen indoor fallback for families or a poor-weather day, rather than a reason to sacrifice clear mountain time. Programming, rather than the building itself, is the draw, so check the schedule before detouring from Selva.

1.3h Timed entryRainy afternoons are busiest; choose an earlier show if possible.

Book a scheduled show ahead for weekends and rainy periods.

Pairs with: Piramidi di Terra di Longomoso

#21Cappella di San SilvestroNicheVallunga (Langental)4.7(27)

A small chapel is a worthwhile quiet pause only if you are already passing nearby and appreciate local sacred architecture. It lacks the destination pull of Selva’s mountain landscapes, so do not plan a day around it.

15m Free

Pairs with: Sentiero del trenino della Valgardena