Creative Bales: Alta Badia's dumplings are a real treat. “Nos dales bales” is a culinary tasting event, dedicated to South Tyrol’s most famous dish: the dumpling. Sweet or savoury, traditional or innovative. The dumpling can be enjoyed in so many tasteful variations. And so it comes that, in order to understand and appreciate the dumpling in its very best version, various hotels, restaurants and pastry shops in in San Leonardo in Badia unleash their creativity and join forces to suggest a vibrant selection of the best-known and most typical dish in the Dolomites. Taste it to believe it.
SUMMER 2026
More than a tasting, we can call it a real dumpling festival!
So dear guests, mark your calendars: the evening of the 14th July, Badia in front of the church.
This is where the local restaurateurs and hoteliers will unleash their creativity and amaze you with a great variety of the most famous and typical dish of the Dolomites.
There is a broad choice from classic and traditional to extravagant and unconventional and from sweet to savoury. Live music and a delicious glass of South Tyrolean wine await you to harmonise with all the specialities.
We are already looking forward to seeing you!
Pre-sale tickets at the tourist offices or directly at the event.
PS: In case of bad weather, the event will be postponed to July 16th.
Follow the SS244 Val Badia road towards Badia and then take the San Linert road. For the event, the road in front of the church will be closed to traffic.
Why are canederli one of the most iconic dishes of Alta Badia?
Canederli are one of the most iconic dishes of Alta Badia because they reflect the traditions of Ladin cuisine and life in the mountain valleys. Today, they remain one of the most recognisable recipes in the gastronomy of the Dolomites.
Why are there so many different varieties of canederli in the Dolomites?
There are many varieties of canederli in the Dolomites because the recipes were created using the ingredients available in mountain homes and traditional farmsteads. Bread, cheese, alpine herbs, vegetables and other local ingredients gave rise to different versions, all rooted in the gastronomic traditions of Alta Badia.
How are canederli reinterpreted in the cuisine of Alta Badia?
In the cuisine of Alta Badia, canederli are reinterpreted by using the traditional recipe as a starting point while exploring new flavour pairings, textures and presentations. It is a way of evolving an iconic dish without losing its connection to Ladin tradition.
How are canederli traditionally eaten in Ladin cuisine?
According to Ladin tradition, canederli are enjoyed in different ways depending on the recipe: served in broth, with melted butter or alongside other mountain dishes. Each version highlights a different expression of Alta Badia's gastronomic heritage.
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