Active.

Summer activities all around the Hotel Jägerheim.

Do you want to enjoy your holiday in Selva in a sporty way? Val Gardena offers everything your heart desires!

In the South Tyrolean Dolomites, your wishes become true: walking, hiking, climbing, via ferratas, bouldering, Nordic Walking, mountain biking, cycling, paragliding, horse riding, golfing, billiard, bowling, ice skating, high ropes course, yoga, tennis, swimming, fishing, rafting, canyoning, tarzaning, zip line, bungee jumping, beach volleyball... and we are also VAL GARDENA ACTIVE partners!

And if you are just about chilling and enjoying a day of total relax, the big private sunbathing lawn at our hotel in Selva Gardena is the perfect place for it! Here you can leave all of your cares behind and enjoy the fantastic view on the surrounding magic alpine environment.

Hiking.

“I love to go a-wandering, Along the mountain track, and as I go, I love to sing, my knapsack on my back. Valderi, valdera...”
What could be better than to reach happily the summit after a demanding ascent and to be rewarded with a divine view over the world of the Dolomites?
Val Gardena is a mecca for all hiking enthusiasts. Among innumerable hiking trails, you can choose the most suitable for you, may it be steep or even, short or long, difficult or easy.
If you wish to take an easy walk, there are various paths to choose from. Many of them are suitable for buggies.

Climbing.

For the mountain enthusiasts, the term “climbing” has various meanings: alpine climbing, rock climbing, sport climbing, competition climbing, bouldering and much more. No matter which variant you prefer, in Val Gardena you will definitely be satisfied – that’s why the Dolomites are renowned all over the world as a climbing paradise. Assure yourself that it is not a myth, but keep always on mind your own safety and the safety of the other climbers and show the mountains the respect they deserve. Let's go! Fantastic challenges are awaiting you in our captivating alpine world. And if the weather doesn't want to play along, you can put your ability to the test in one of the climbing or bouldering gyms in Ortisei, S. Cristina or Selva Gardena.

Mountain biking.

Are you a mountain bike enthusiast looking for adventures that take you over rough and smooth? Then Val Gardena is the right place for you. With the aid of the MTB map Val Gardena/Alpe di Siusi you can discover fantastic itineraries and live unforgettable experiences. Don't miss the Sellaronda Hero (Europe's hardest mountain bike race) and the Sellaronda Bike Day, where the four Dolomite passes (Gardena, Pordoi, Sella and Campolongo) around the Sella Group will be reserved for bicycles only! Besides these two great events, there are many wonderful itineraries to be discovered, along which you will always be accompanied by an amazing scenery.
In our hotel we provide you with free mountain bikes and helmets, a bike deposit and a bike wash station. Otherwise you can rent the bikes and the full equipment at our local partner shop INTERSPORT RENT. But to get the most out of every trip or just to refine your technique, you should definitely book a ride with their professional BIKE ACADEMY TEAM, who will let you experience a total new world of biking!

Nordic Walking.

Nordic Walking is a special form of athletic walking, an endurance sport, which is suited for exercised athletes and untrained people alike: it is easy and fast to learn, strengthens the heart, enhances the circulation, increases the oxygen supply of the whole organism, eases muscle tensions in the shoulder and neck area, and helps to lose weight.
The rhythmic use of two poles sustains the walking. Thus: one, two, one, two… Perfect! Go for it and do something good for your body in the healthy mountain air of Val Gardena!

Paragliding.

Would you like to experience something really special and unique in your holidays? Then venture a tandem flight in the crystal clear air of Val Gardena accompanied by an experienced paraglider.
The flight conditions in the valley are ideal. Enjoy the feeling of flying soundlessly and free above forests and meadows and the fantastic Dolomites, and the sight of Ortisei, S. Cristina and Selva Gardena from above. It is going to be a highlight of your holidays in South Tyrol.
Are you looking for something exclusive for a loved person? Then a gift voucher for a paragliding tandem flight is the perfect idea!

High ropes course.

A unique adventure for small and big in Val Gardena: the high ropes course in the forest close to the gondola cableway Seceda in Ortisei, which is led by the Alpine climbing school Catores.
For the use of this high ropes course, no specific experience is needed. The Alpine climbing school Catores supplies the equipment and, before the start, gives the necessary instructions to every participant. On request, a professional mountain guide leads you through the whole course. You can also book group events, which place special emphasis on the pedagogical concept. Moreover, there is also a course for children, during which they are told many interesting things about the forest world. An exciting individual, physical and also psychical challenge is waiting on you.

Horse riding.

To discover the world of the Dolomites on horseback is a fantastic experience you don't want to miss. Jump into the saddle and enjoy the fantastic alpine scenery passing traditional mountain huts and riding through larch, spruce and Swiss pine forests. Val Gardena is just perfect for unforgettable riding adventures!
The riding stables in Val Gardena offer a wide range of activities: riding lessons, outings of an hour, half a day and full-day trips, pony riding, coach journeys and horse pension.

Golf & Minigolf.

Swing your bat in the enchanting mountain scenery of Val Gardena, the special place to play golf under a crystal clear blue sky in the invigorating mountain air. Just be careful not to let yourself get distracted by the fascinating landscape of the Dolomites!
The minigolf enthusiasts will also be satisfied in Val Gardena.

Tennis.

The serve, the forehand, the backhand, the volley, the drop shot, the lob, the overhead smash. Are you up to a match? There are indoor and outdoor tennis courts in all three villages of Val Gardena, in Ortisei, S. Cristina and Selva Gardena.
Moreover, tennis lessons are offered.

Swimming.

Even if you are located in the middle of the mountains, the swimming pool Mar Dolomit in Ortisei in Val Gardena is worth a visit for sure. An indoor and an outdoor lap pool, a hot tub as well as an outdoor hot brine pool with stream and many massage jets are waiting on you. Your children will feel perfectly at their ease in the kids' corner with slide and hot tub, whereas the big water slide is thought for the older ones, the young and the young at heart.
The big sunbathing lawn and the children's paddling pool invite to enjoy the sun outdoors. Also solarium enthusiasts will be satisfied.

Fishing.

Fishing in Val Gardena. Yes, even in the middle of the Dolomites you can practice this sport: in the Rio Gardena river and in some private ponds you can fish trouts. Thus, don't forget to pack your fishing rod. Make a good catch!

Val Gardena Active.

Our guests can enjoy a rich weekly programme, both in summer and winter, for a reduced price. Most of the listed activities above can be booked straight from us! Not only sport activities, but also many different classes about the culture, traditions and the history of the valley.

Gardena Card.

The summer mobility card gives you unlimited access to the 18 lifts in Val Gardena for three or six consecutive days. The card is valid from June to October.

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