Tastes and flavours in Alta Badia:
incomparable aromas in the heart of the Dolomites

Alta Badia proudly preserves the culinary traditions of South Tyrol. The tasty recipes and dishes of Val Badia make use of the ingredients and preparation methods of ancient farmer’ cuisine.

In ancient times Val Badia in the Dolomites was only accessible by foot, because it was an isolated territory which was difficult to reach. The lack of foreign influences led to an isolated lifestyle where simple ingredients deriving from their own agricultures were used for cooking. The typical products of Alta Badia are still used in today's local cuisine, which includes home-made dishes known all over the world.

The tasty meals are usually served with noble wines in the typical restaurants of Alta Badia. To be mentioned amongst the most popular dishes are the barley soup, the Tutres (type of pancakes filled with curd, chive, salt and onions), and some pastry like the buckwheat cake, the apple strudel or Krapfen.