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Alta Badia, where fairy tales reside

Once upon a time, an age-old enchantment

Myths and legends of the Dolomites

Step into the world of Ladin myths and legends, where King Laurin resides in his pale mountains which shimmer in purple at dusk, “Enrosadira”, dawn, where marmots reign and where the graceful beauty of the princesses Dolasilla and Moltina glistens in the valleys. And then, there is the evil sorcerer Spina de Mul but also the hero Ey de Net who leads the story to a happy ending. Age-old tales, which date back thousands of years. Karl Felix Wolff collected these Ladin legends at the beginning of the past century and published them in 1905. A masterpiece which lives on to this day.

Words and images in Ladin

Le Rëgn de Fanes

Ancient tales brought to life in a book and movie.

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An ancient kingdom, resonating in the Dolomites

Discover the world of the Fanes realm. Delve into the pages of Karl Felix Wolff and his legends, which recount epic tales of wonderful fantasy characters, ruthless kings, beasts and heavenly creatures. You can also enjoy the movie “Le Rëgn de Fanes”, created by Susy Rottonara, Roland Verra and Hans Peter Karbon in Ladin language.

Nos ladins

Daria’s stories

She is a huge fan of arts and culture and understands Ladin traditions and customs more than most others.

Daria studied the Ladin language and history in University. Today she works at the Ladin radio and tv station. Daria has published both literary and scientific works, including useful multilingual tourist glossaries, and has a friendly and easy-going character. Is there anything else you could ask for?

Experience Alta Badia like a local

Nos Ladins

Alta Badia offers a wealth of peaks, slopes, paths and passes, and a sense of diffuse hospitality that can be felt everywhere. In order to bring you closer to our world, we thought we could help you meet, in different ways and at different times, some members of the most authentic Ladin community.

Dive into the Ladin culture

Gana

Forest dweller. Legendary music, a music group that draws inspiration from Ladin legends, formed by two women whose voices enchant and entice to dream.

Ladin culture and literature

Micurá de Rü: the institute that studies, safeguards and promotes the Ladins’ cultural heritage.

Publications, research, archives and documentation, video and photo material, exhibitions, activities for children and a library: welcome to the heart of the Ladin world.

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