Cortina d'Ampezzo

Travel Guide

Photo provided by Diego Gaspari Bandion/Cortina Turismo
Photo provided by Cortina Turismo
Photo provided by Diego Gaspari Bandion/Cortina Turismo
Photo provided by Diego Gaspari Bandion/Cortina Turismo
Photo provided by Diego Gaspari Bandion/Cortina Turismo

Located in one of the world’s most beautiful Alpine regions, this sophisticated ski town is nicknamed the Pearl of the Dolomites.

Cortina d'Ampezzo is a beautifully classic Alpine ski town set within the Dolomites, UNESCO World Heritage-listed mountains. Explore interesting museums, sample the town’s excellent cuisine and enjoy varied outdoor activities year-round.

Make a winter trip to Cortina d'Ampezzo to explore the slopes of its ski resort. The resort encompasses more than 71 miles (115 kilometres) of runs as well as many cable cars and chairlifts. In the summer, take advantage of excellent terrain for hiking and mountain biking.

Cortina is a scenic mountain town with low-rise white-timbered houses set against a backdrop of rushing streams, lush forests and the rugged Dolomite peaks. The pedestrian-only main street, Corso Italia, is lined with chic skiwear shops and restaurants. Visit this main street on Good Friday any year, when it hosts a grand religious procession.

Look for the town’s lovely Santi Filippo e Giacomo church, which dates back to the 18th century. The church’s commanding bell tower dominates the town centre, contrasting pleasantly with the surrounding peaks.

Try some of the town’s delicious regional dishes. One of the most popular traditional local dishes is casunziéi, a half-moon-shaped pasta filled with spinach or beets.

When you’re not skiing, visit the three main museums, all housed in one building. Admire sculptures and paintings by 20th-century Italian artists at the Mario Rimoldi Museum of Modern Art, inspect ancient fossils dating back to the ages when Cortina was submerged under the sea at the Rinaldo Zardini Palaeontological Museum and view information about community heritage at Regole d’Ampezzo Ethnographic Museum.

Cortina d'Ampezzo is located in the northernmost part of the province of Belluno. To get here, use the regular bus services departing from the train station at Calalzo di Cadore. Another option is driving along the scenic Grande Strada delle Dolomiti from Bolzano.

Hotel Olimpia

Hotel Olimpia

3 out of 5
Largo Delle Poste 37, Cortina d'Ampezzo, BL
The price is RM603 per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
RM603
RM698 total
9 Nov - 10 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star golf hotel in Cortina d'Ampezzo. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
7.8/10 Good! (373 reviews)
"Perfect room for my stay and the staff was very friendly!"

Reviewed on 9 Oct 2025

Hotel Olimpia
B&B Hotel Passo Tre Croci Cortina

B&B Hotel Passo Tre Croci Cortina

3 out of 5
Strada regionale 48 delle Dolomiti 6, Cortina d'Ampezzo, BL
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is RM599 per night from 14 Nov to 15 Nov
RM599
RM694 total
14 Nov - 15 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Cortina d'Ampezzo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (230 reviews)
"Super clean, super staff, stunning views, such fantastic food"

Reviewed on 5 Oct 2025

B&B Hotel Passo Tre Croci Cortina
Franceschi Park Hotel

Franceschi Park Hotel

4 out of 5
Via Cesare Battisti 86, Cortina d'Ampezzo, BL
The price is RM653 per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
RM653
RM836 total
9 Nov - 10 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star ski hotel in Cortina d'Ampezzo. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (124 reviews)
"Everything was amazing!"

Reviewed on 6 Oct 2025

Franceschi Park Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Radisson Residences Savoia Palace Cortina d’Ampezzo

Radisson Residences Savoia Palace Cortina d’Ampezzo

4 out of 5
Via Roma 37, Cortina d'Ampezzo, BL
Stay at this 4-star spa residence in Cortina d'Ampezzo. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Cortina d'Ampezzo Ski ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (150 reviews)
"Close to the main square walking distance to the gondola. Lots of restaurants close by"

Reviewed on 17 Sept 2025

Radisson Residences Savoia Palace Cortina d’Ampezzo
Chalet Falorie

Chalet Falorie

18-19 Località Zuel di Sopra, Cortina d'Ampezzo, BL
Stay at this apartment in Cortina d'Ampezzo. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Cortina d'Ampezzo Ski Resort ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (10 reviews)
"My stay here was amazing, the room was cozy and had amazing views of the mountains, the hotel staff were friendly and accommodating. The onsite bar is very nice as well."

Reviewed on 29 Sept 2025

Chalet Falorie
Villa Casanova

Villa Casanova

Via Lungo Boite 14, Cortina d'Ampezzo, BL
Book a stay at this ski apartment in Cortina d'Ampezzo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Cortina d'Ampezzo ...
6.4/10 (11 reviews)
"Very quaint and specious accommodation close to the town center, easy walking."

Reviewed on 19 Aug 2024

Villa Casanova
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Cortina d'Ampezzo

4.5
Top destination
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Great place for challenging hikes. Eating and drinking out expensive

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller

Beautiful but excessively expensive

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

For history buffs, the area has lots to see about the Great War: museum at an old Austr0-Hungarian fort at Passo Falzareggo, open air museums at Cinquee Torri and at the top of Lagazuoi (by cable car) where tunnels can be explored