Mill Day / Roda di Murins

The Mill Festival in the Longiarù Valley

The Mill Day, known in Ladin as Roda di Murins and in German as Mühlenfest, is one of the most evocative traditional events in the Val Badia. It takes place in Longiarù (Lungiarü in Ladin, Campill in German), a picturesque hamlet in the municipality of San Martino in Badia/St. Martin in Thurn, in the Autonomous Province of Bolzano, Trentino-South Tyrol. The festival was created to preserve and revive the heritage of the famous Mill Valley (Val di Morins in Ladin), a unique cultural landscape in the Dolomites.

The Mill Valley and Ladin Tradition

The heart of the event is a 1.5-kilometre trail that climbs along a stream, connecting eight fully restored ancient water mills. Once, these mills harnessed the power of water to grind grain for the valley's farming families; today, they stand as symbols of the ancient Ladin culture and have been restored to their former glory. During the day, one of the historic mills returns to operation exactly as it did over a hundred years ago, allowing visitors to observe the grain milling process up close and discover how a water wheel works.

The Festival Program

The festival combines nature, gastronomy, and farming culture in an experience designed for the whole family. The main meeting point is the Lüch de Vanc farm, which hosts the farmers' market featuring authentic artisanal products sourced directly from the valley's farms. Proposed activities include:

• visits to the historic working mills and demonstrations of grain milling;
• bread baking according to the ancient Ladin method;
• a farmers' market with local specialties and regional products;
• walks along the Mill Valley trail;
• horseback riding and activities for children;
• tasting of traditional dishes such as tutres and grilled specialties.

In the traditional edition of the Roda di Murins, the day is further enriched by live music and performances by a local band, in addition to games for children organized with the Natural Park rangers.

An Event in the Heart of the Dolomites

Nestled in one of the most authentic corners of the UNESCO-listed Dolomites, the Mill Day is an opportunity to rediscover the rhythms and flavors of the past. The event is organized by the San Vigilio | San Martin - Dolomites Tourist Cooperative and is an unmissable appointment for anyone visiting Longiarù and the Val Badia during the summer.