{"id":58695,"date":"2025-07-18T10:47:11","date_gmt":"2025-07-18T10:47:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.soniademetz.com\/val-gardenas-woodcarvings\/selva-di-val-gardena-in-the-heart-of-val-gardenas-woodcarvings\/"},"modified":"2025-07-22T09:58:08","modified_gmt":"2025-07-22T09:58:08","slug":"selva-di-val-gardena-in-the-heart-of-val-gardenas-woodcarvings","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.soniademetz.com\/en\/val-gardenas-woodcarvings\/selva-di-val-gardena-in-the-heart-of-val-gardenas-woodcarvings\/","title":{"rendered":"Selva di Val Gardena: in the heart of Val Gardena\u2019s woodcarvings"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A journey among art and tradition in the heart of the Dolomites<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Selva di Val Gardena, the beautiful village in Val Gardena is a true treasure center for arts and handworks lovers.With its centuries-old tradition of woodcarving, this village offers a unique experience where you may admire and purchase valued artworks.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"415\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.soniademetz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/sonia_demetz_selva_val_gardena.jpg?resize=900%2C415&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Selva di Val Gardena - Val Gardena - Woodcarvings\" class=\"wp-image-58672\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.soniademetz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/sonia_demetz_selva_val_gardena.jpg?w=900&amp;ssl=1 900w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.soniademetz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/sonia_demetz_selva_val_gardena.jpg?resize=300%2C138&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.soniademetz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/sonia_demetz_selva_val_gardena.jpg?resize=768%2C354&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.soniademetz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/sonia_demetz_selva_val_gardena.jpg?resize=600%2C277&amp;ssl=1 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Enjoy the magical atmosphere of Selva di Val Gardena<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Walking through the village streets, you&#8217;ll be enchanted by the numerous craft workshops and shops specialized in wood carving. Each shop is a small world among itself where you may find out any different techniques, like the special selected woods used, and the countless creations\u2014from traditional nativity scenes up to any stylized sculptures.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sonia Demetz: is an artist fascinating with its woodworks.<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Among the numerous artists of Val Gardena, Sonia Demetz is standing out by her ability to fill her sculptures with soul and warmth. Her works, created with passion and dedication, range from sacred themes to secular figures, from naturalistic representations to abstract creations. Each sculpture by Sonia Demetz is unique, the result of meticulous craftsmanship and a keen artistic flair. Visit her <a href=\"https:\/\/www.soniademetz.com\/en\/shop-2\/\">online shop<\/a> and discover the beauty of her creations.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Helpful details for your shopping:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Visit the artisan workshops:<\/strong> you&#8217;ll have the opportunity to watch the artists at work and discover the secrets of wood carving.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Choose unique pieces:<\/strong> each sculpture is different, so take your time to find the one that touches you most.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Verify authenticity<\/strong>: always ask for a certificate of authenticity for the single work.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Buy direct from the artist:<\/strong> this will help to support local artisans and you can be sure that you&#8217;re purchasing high-quality creations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A very special souvenir from your holiday in Selva di Val Gardena<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A wooden sculpture from Selva di Val Gardena is the perfect souvenir to bring home a piece of this magical land. An piece that forever reminds you of the beauty of the Dolomites and the uniqueness of Val Gardena\u2019s art<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Plan the visit:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Best time to visit:<\/strong> Selva di Val Gardena is at any and all seasons enchanting.<br\/>During Summer, you can combine shopping with hiking and outdoor activities. At wintertime, beside the skiing you can admire lots of nativity scenes and Christmas decorations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Getting there:<\/strong> Selva di Val Gardena is easily accessible by car, train, or bus.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Where to stay:<\/strong> This resort town offers a wide selection of hotels, apartments, and guesthouses.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"507\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.soniademetz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/sonia_demetz_val_gardena_legno_artigianato.jpeg?resize=900%2C507&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Sonia Demetz - woodcarvings\" class=\"wp-image-58594\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.soniademetz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/sonia_demetz_val_gardena_legno_artigianato.jpeg?w=900&amp;ssl=1 900w, 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