Sappada

The village stands at 1,250 meters elevation in the Carnic Alps, surrounded by alpine lakes, waterfalls, and dense conifer forests on the Peralba mountain slopes.

Originally under Bavarian control in 973, Sappada changed jurisdictions through centuries until joining Friuli-Venezia Giulia region in 2017 after parliamentary approval.

The local population maintains the Plodarsich dialect, a German language variant that reflects the settlement's Bavarian origins and creates a linguistic enclave in Italy.

The municipality provides accommodations across different price ranges and features modern ski facilities, cycling paths, and hiking trails for year-round outdoor activities.

Traditional wooden houses in Sappada Vecchia and Cima Sappada demonstrate the Nordic blockbau construction technique, preserving centuries-old architectural methods.

Location: Province of Udine

Location: regional decentralization entity of Udine

Capital city: Sappada

Elevation above the sea: 1,250 m

Shares border with: Forni Avoltri, Prato Carnico, Vigo di Cadore, Santo Stefano di Cadore

Website: http://comune.sappada.ud.it

GPS coordinates: 46.56554,12.68026

Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:19