Villas in Santa Cristina
Santa Cristina suits skiers and summer walkers who want the middle village of Val Gardena, with the Saslong World Cup piste on the doorstep. Homes here tend to sleep six or more, so groups do well. Only some have a pool, so check each listing, and the valley's main town is Ortisei, next door to the west.
- Villas
- 8
- From, per week
- £855
About Santa Cristina
Santa Cristina is a Ladin-speaking village of around two thousand people, strung along Val Gardena between Ortisei to the west and Selva to the east. The municipality climbs from about 1,250 metres to over 3,000, and part of it lies in the Puez-Odle Natural Park. The homes are spread around the village along the valley rather than in one cluster. Tourism runs in two seasons: skiing in winter, then walkers from June to October. The 17th-century Castel Gardena, built by the Wolkenstein counts, is private and closed to visitors, but the parish church, first recorded in the 14th century, has a Gothic wooden choir.
Is Santa Cristina right for you?
- Best for
- Groups of skiers or walkers wanting a quieter Val Gardena base
- Not for you if
- You need a pool as standard, since only some homes here have one and you should check each listing.
Near Santa Cristina
Ortisei
The valley's main town, just to the west, known for its wood-carving tradition and as an important ski centre.
Monte Pana
Within Santa Cristina's own territory, with a cross-country ski centre, two small ski jumps and a 1930s chapel designed by Franz Baumann.
Chiusa
Chiusa is the starting point for the walk up to the Sabiona monastery, seat of the local diocese until around the year 1000.
Getting to Santa Cristina
Bolzano airport is the nearest. From Verona airport the drive takes just under two hours. Without a car, take the train from Verona to Ponte Gardena and bus 350 up to the village, about four hours in all. A car makes trailheads and other valleys easier to reach.
When to go to Santa Cristina
Tourism here has two seasons. Winter is for skiing, and each December the Saslong piste hosts the men's World Cup downhill and super-G. Walkers come from June to October, and the mountain huts serve dumplings, goulash and strudel. Book early if you want to watch the December races.
Villas in Santa Cristina
3-star property
3-star property
Ornella
Santa Cristina, Dolomites, Italy
2
1
0
ParkingDishwasherGarden+7 more
from£122
per night
3-star property
Ornella
Santa Cristina, Dolomites, Italy
2
1
0
ParkingDishwasherGarden+6 more
from£129
per night
3-star property
Ornella
Santa Cristina, Dolomites, Italy
4
2
0
ParkingDishwasherGarden+7 more
from£147
per night
3-star property
Puntea
Santa Cristina, Dolomites, Italy
10
5
0
DishwasherMicrowaveParking+6 more
from£205
per night
Santa Cristina villa holidays: questions answered
Is Santa Cristina Val Gardena good for skiing?
Yes. Santa Cristina hosts the men's World Cup downhill and super-G on the Saslong piste every December, and several lifts serve the alpine slopes. Monte Pana adds a cross-country ski centre and two small ski jumps.
Santa Cristina or Ortisei for a Val Gardena holiday?
Pick Ortisei if you want the valley's main town, known for its wood carving. Santa Cristina is the smaller village between Ortisei and Selva, with the Saslong and Monte Pana close at hand.
What language do people speak in Santa Cristina?
Mostly Ladin. Over nine in ten residents speak it as their first language, and it is still taught in the valley's schools. In German the village is St. Christina in Gröden, and in Ladin it is S. Cristina.
Can I visit Castel Gardena in Santa Cristina?
Not inside. The 17th-century castle, built by the Wolkenstein counts as a residence with some defensive features, is privately owned and closed to visitors.
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Written by the TrustedVillas team. Last reviewed November 2026.
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