Selva Christmas skiing

Selva Christmas holidays

If it’s the genuine white-Christmas package you are after, Selva is a good choice. Take a camera as the snowy alpine foliage and chapels, looking like they have been sprinkled with icing sugar make a wonderful postcard. The snowfall is pretty reliable at this time of year, with lots of snowmaking if things need a top up and a good choice of tree-sheltered runs if the weather gets a little over-excited. Generally the slopes aren’t found to be too over-crowded either. The Siberian Husky rides, 6km toboggan run and ice skating are good options for more of a festive edge and if you’re here with children, they’ll love the ski school torchlight descent that usually takes place.

Val Gardena traditionally holds an annual Christmas market with a typical Tyrolean underlying theme. In past years, little wooden huts have sold all sorts of handicrafts, wooden carvings and decorations and you’re never too far from a Christmas carol or a warming mug of bombardino. See if they’re doing the snow sculpture competition again this year, which unveils some true artisans and if children are lucky, St. Nicholas tends to pay a visit to the village over at Ortisei (a bus ride away). Many of the hotels get involved in the festive spirit too, reflected in their menus and organised evening festivities.

Christmas snow and skiing conditions in Selva