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Find the right tour for you through Bolzano. We've got 61 adventures going to Bolzano, starting from just 4 days in length, and the longest tour is 18 days. The most popular month to go is September, which has the largest number of tour departures.

61 Bolzano tour packages with 253 reviews

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Hiking in the Dolomites

The tour was very nice with amazing views and Andy was a great guide. It would have been nice if the hotel we stayed at offered something warm for breakfast as well instead of just plain sandwitches, cereal and sweets.

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South Tyrolean Wine & Alpine Pasture Trail

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Classic Dolomites - Premium Adventure

Great trip , our guide Rob was brilliant hotel great.

Cycle Dolomites, Lake Garda and Venice

A most enjoyable trip. There were 7 in the group plus Fabio which was the perfect group size. Very sociable and good fun.

Dolomites, Lake Garda & Venice Ride

Absolutely loved the trip and can't wait to do more. Our wonderful guide gave us lot of options to push ourselves and/or enjoy the scenery. We had a large group (which was a plus) and varying skill levels, but had a great encouraging environment to go at our own pace.

• Self-Guided Cycling

Innsbruck – Lake Garda (Sportive)

Overall it was a good experience with Eurobike. I was very happy with their choices of hotels, very good locations and the service was great. The navigation app is not user friendly, as it logs you out repeatedly and multiple other glitches that makes it hard to navigate with. Also, in the documents sent to me, there should have been a GPS and a navigation app, but no GOS device was given to any of the bikers and one had to rely on the app with all its glitches. In addition it consumes a lot of battery. The bike has one pannier on the back and one bar bag on the handle. This made the bike a bit heavier, but of course lots of space to carry extra stuff if needed. There was no water bottle holder on the bike, and although I asked for one, this was declined and I was asked to use the pannier or the bar bag for my water. I tried the bar bag but then all the water from my water bottle leaked into the bag and I was left with no water on the road. I would highly suggest that Eurobike mount water bottle holders on the bikes at it is cheap yet very convenient and necessary.

The Dolomites Walking & Hiking Tour

Backroads to Venice

Riding bikes through Italy is always going to be great, yet this trip exceeded our expectations. The scenery changed daily and provided hotels comfortable. The bikes were well maintained and perfect for touring. The luggage transfers worked perfectly and had always arrived before we had. The navigation was tricky at times yet mostly very good. It helped to have a couple of people keep an eye on things and not just rely on one person. Self guided travel is one of my favourite ways to see a place.

Cycling Italy's Alpine Valleys

Our guides! Silvia Cafora Gabriele Monaco Amazing people with big hearts, great sense of humor and ability to make life care-free. We consider them close friends now and will travel with them again if possible! The Hotels- All beautiful. We felt like we always got the best room! Clean, spacious, incredible views, great service. Delicious breakfasts at all (especially Hotel Greif) The bikes- We thought we owned nice bikes and then we rode theirs! They made us feel like super stars and we exceeded our own distance record with ease. Everyday we looked forward to the biking! The Bike Paths- Unbelievable!! The views, the ease of travel, the Bicigrills! We were transported into a fantasy land. Pinch me! The Tours- SellaArte was a big hit with everyone! Trento had an amazing guide named Sabrina. Who knew there was a Roman town under Trento??? I’ve seen it! Glorenza was fascinating. Coira Castle was a delight and our tour guide was great fun! Lasa took our breath away! We visited Otzi with Gabriele. We were very excited to meet the IceMan!! We also squeezed in the Botanical Garden in Moreno. Wow! wow! wow! Comparing the Grappa in Bassano del Grappa was great fun too! The Meals!!! Delicious! Every one of the meals introduced us to Italian/German Culture. Silvia and Gabrielle enhanced each meal by educating us about the local foods. Each restaurant was special in its own way but the one in Bolzano??? Amazing!!! We had the top of the world all to ourselves! I think you have an award winning tour set up in the Italian Alps. We were happy to be your first to try it. I would not change a thing! We are already dreaming about our next trip with you! Thank you for this extra special week!

• Off-Road Cycling

Trans Dolomites Challenge

Innsbruck - Bolzano 8/7

• In-depth Cultural

4 Days DOLOMITES TOUR - from Milan

Wonderful trip to the Dolomites. Our tour leader Didi was terrific.

7 Days NORTHERN LAKES AND DOLOMITES TOUR - from Milan

Our guide DeeDee was wonderful! The trip was fantastic! My wife and I are very glad we went!

• Sightseeing

Alpine Adventure: Discovering the Dolomites

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What an excellent adventure! Our leader, Andy, was just top notch! So, knowledgeable and accessible. I highly recommend this trip!! Jan

It’s was a great experience from beginning to end. Not only the cycling routes were beautifully sorted, the tour guide Fabio was amazing, but also the fellow group members from all over the places were super friendly. Highly recommend it.

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Bolzano (Bozen)

Bolzano, the provincial capital of South Tyrol, is anything but provincial. Once a stop on the coach route between Italy and the flourishing Austro-Hungarian Empire, this small city is worldly and engaged, a long-time conduit between cultures that has more recently become home to Europe's first trilingual university. Its quality of life – one of Italy's highest – is reflected in its openness, youthful energy and an all-pervading greenness. A stage-set-pretty backdrop of grassy, rotund hills sets off rows of pastel-painted townhouses, while bicycles ply riverside paths and wooden market stalls are laid out with Alpine cheese, speck (cured ham) and dark, seeded loaves. German may be the first language of 95% of the region, but Bolzano is an anomaly. Today its Italian-speaking majority – a legacy of Mussolini's brutal Italianisation program of the 1920s and the more recent siren call of education and employment opportunities – looks both north and south for inspiration.

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Attractions

Must-see attractions.

Museo Archeologico dell'Alto Adige

The star of the Museo Archeologico dell’Alto Adige is Ötzi, the Iceman, with almost the entire museum being given over to the Copper Age mummy. Kept in a…

Bolzano's four-storey contemporary art space is housed in a huge multifaceted glass cube, a brave architectural surprise that beautifully vignettes the…

Messner Mountain Museum Firmiano

The imposing Castel Firmiano, dating back to AD 945, is the centrepiece of mountaineer Reinhold Messner's six museums. Based around humankind's…

BZ '18-'45

This dense but visually seductive museum explores Bolzano's turbulent interwar years via the history of the fascist Monument to Victory, where it is sited…

Castel Roncolo

This stunningly located castle was built in 1237 but is renowned for its vivid 14th-century frescoes. These are particularly rare, with themes that are…

Duomo Maria Assunta

This splendid Gothic cathedral is Bolzano's most emblematic building, its imposing spires and polychrome tiled roof backed by the equally Gothic peaks of…

Chiesa e Convento dei Domenicani

The chapel (Cappella di San Giovanni) and adjacent cloisters here feature touching, vibrant 14th-century frescoes by school-of-Giotto artists.

Chiesa e Convento dei Francescani

The 14th-century Chiesa di Francescani features beautiful cloisters and a magnificent Gothic altarpiece, carved in 1500 by Hans Klocker.

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The old town centre of Bolzano

The Palazzi of Bolzano

The historic centre of Bolzano and the Ötzi Museum

The historic centre of Bolzano and its towers

King Laurin and other Bolzano legends

Tour of traditional restaurants in Bolzano

Underground Bolzano

The Benedictine monastery and the old parish church in Gries

Bolzano for the whole family

Modern Bolzano

Through Bolzano's old town to the little church of St John in the village

To the Ritten, Bolzano's summer resort

Kohlern, panoramic terrace over Bolzano

Tour of the Dolomites

Into the mountains near Merano

Alpe di Siusi - Sciliar area

The South Tyrolean Wine Route

Brixen, the bishop's town

The Vinschgau Valley

Chiusa and the Isarco Valley

Val Pusteria

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The Renon plateau high above Bolzano

At Renon it is possibile to travel around the plateau via the scenic railway through wide meadows and fields, with views of mountain farms and glimpses of the beautiful Dolomites.

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13 Top-Rated Tourist Attractions in Bolzano

Written by Barbara Radcliffe Rogers Updated Dec 28, 2023 We may earn a commission from affiliate links ( )

Often overlooked by travelers whizzing past on the highway en route to Lake Garda and Verona, Bolzano deserves more notice. The unique history of this Sudtirol region gives it a curious - but quite pleasant - blend of Italian and Germanic cultures.

You'll notice this in the street names, architecture, food, and language. Signs tend to be bilingual, and you'll hear as much German in cafés as you do Italian. The Christmas market that fills Piazza Walther each December could be anywhere in Bavaria, filled with alpine wood carvings, gingerbread, and Germanic holiday traditions.

In addition to its own sights, Bolzano is worth visiting as the western gateway to the spectacular Dolomite Road, acclaimed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. Discover the best places to visit and things to do in this picturesque alpine town with our list of the top tourist attractions in Bolzano.

See also: Where to Stay in Bolzano

1. Museo Archeologico dell'Alto Adige

2. cathedral, 3. dominican church and st. john's chapel, 4. renon cable car, 5. castel roncolo, 6. messner mountain museum, 7. piazza walther and via dei portici, 8. franciscan monastery, 9. dolomite road (strada delle dolomiti) day trip, 10. naturmuseum sudtirol, 11. castel trauttmansdorff gardens, 12. castel tirolo, 13. monumento della vittoria (victory monument), where to stay in bolzano for sightseeing, map of tourist attractions & things to do in bolzano.

If you pass through Bolzano and see nothing else, do stop to see Ötzi, the astonishing Ice Man at the archaeology museum. No other place in the world can you look at a man who has been preserved in ice for 5,300 years, and see his clothing and equipment, frozen with him deep inside a glacier.

"Frozen Fritz" is shown as part of a fascinating and well-designed exhibit of prehistoric inhabitants in the Dolomites. Ötzi and his possessions, life, and times are not the only subjects covered in the museum; it documents the region from the Paleolithic to the pre-medieval periods.

Address: Via Museo 43, Bolzano

Official site: www.iceman.it

At the southwest corner of the square is the Gothic parish church (14th-15th centuries), which is also the cathedral. It has an elegant spire, 65 meters tall, of open filigree carved in sandstone, built from 1504 to 1519 and extending from a striking roof of patterned tiles.

Walk around the church to see its doorways - a Romanesque portal with lions supporting columns (and the 1475 fresco of the Madonna); a beautiful bronze door; and on the north side, the engraved Wine Door. This is one of the finest High Gothic portals in the Tyrol.

In the interior is a Gothic pulpit carved of sandstone and supported by a single pillar, a Baroque polychrome marble altar, and a Baroque chapel with 18th-century frescoes. Elsewhere are frescoes from the 14th and 15th centuries. The treasury is worth visiting for its beautiful examples of 18th-century gold work and sacred art, especially the gold monstrance of the cathedral bell tower, 136 centimeters tall.

Address: Piazza della Parrocchia 27, Bolzano

The Gothic Dominican church was built in the 13th century - one of the first Gothic buildings in the Sudtirol - and remodeled in 1498 to give it the present three naves. There are fine late 14th-century frescoes on the west wall of the church, and in the cloister are frescoes by Friedrich Pacher that date from 1496.

The altarpiece is from 1655. However, the Cappella di San Giovanni (Chapel of St. John) has the real artistic treasure, a magnificent fresco cycle of the Giotto School, definitely the finest in the Sudtirol. Look especially for the Triumph over Death and the Escape to Egypt frescoes. The chapel itself dates to 1180.

Address: Piazza Domenicani, Bolzano

One of the favorite things to do in Bolzano is ride the Renon Cable car from Bolzano to the plateau of Soprabolzano (Oberbozen in German). In just 12 minutes, the 4560-meter cableway, which opened in 2009, rises 950 meters with views of the city giving way to panoramic views of the Dolomites.

Gondolas leave every four minutes and hold 30 passengers, so even at busy times there is very little wait. You can also take bikes or strollers on board. On arriving in Soprabolzano, follow signs for the Freud-Promenade , a walking path punctuated by quotes from Sigmund Freud. The base station for the cable car is about a 10-minute walk from Bolzano's Piazza Walther.

Address: Via Renon 12, Bolzano

High on a precipitous crag just outside Bolzano, the 13th-century Roncolo castle, also known by its German name of Runkelstein, contains an astonishing treasury of 14th- and 15th-century frescoes. Unlike most that survive from that era, the Roncolo frescoes depict not religious subjects, but scenes of everyday court life.

Men hunt and take part in chivalric competitions, and ladies watch from galleries, providing a glimpse into life in a medieval castle and the dress of the times. Other frescoes make literary references to stories of King Arthur or Tristan and Isolde. They are in remarkably good condition and constitute the largest and best preserved collection of medieval non-religious frescoes surviving today. Getting to the castle is easy via the free buses from Piazza Walther.

Address: SS 508, Bolzano

The halls, courtyards, and even turrets of Firmian Castle are filled with exhibits, art, and relics that bring the surrounding peaks to life. Mountaineer Reinhold Messner's collections present a fully rounded picture of the relationship between the Dolomites and the people who have lived among them and attempted to conquer them.

The museum follows the history of mountaineering, the Dolomites' natural history, and the influences of the mountains on religion and culture from the earliest ascents into modern alpine tourism.

Address: Sigmundskronerstr 53, Bolzano

Official site: www.messner-mountain-museum.it

The central square of Bolzano is the Piazza Walther (Waltherplatz), a broad open space where markets and festivals are held, notably the annual Christmas market in December. To the north is the arcaded Via dei Portici (Laubengasse), the town's principal shopping street, with fine 17th-century town houses.

Palazzo Mercantile (1708-27), now the Chamber of Commerce, on the south side of the street, is the only example of an Italian palazzo in Bolzano. At the west end of Via dei Portici is the fruit market, Piazza delle Erbe, with a Neptune Fountain . In a small square at the east end stands the Town Hall , a building in Baroque style erected in 1907. The surrounding streets are filled with buildings of various architectural styles, some with painted facades.

A little way north of Piazza delle Erbe stands the Franciscan monastery. Its church dates to the late 1300s and has a vaulted ceiling from the 15th century and 20th-century stained-glass windows. In the Lady Chapel is a fine Late Gothic altar of carved and painted wood by Hans Klocker, from about 1500.

In the adjoining 14th-century Gothic cloisters are frescoes of various ages, while the St. Erhard chapel displays a cycle of early Gothic frescoes from the 14th century.

Address: Via Francescani 1, Bolzano

Bolzano is the western end of one of Europe's most spectacular driving routes, cited by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site for "some of the most beautiful mountain landscapes anywhere, with vertical walls, sheer cliffs, and a high density of narrow, deep, and long valleys."

Along with the beauty of the glacial landscapes, UNESCO cited the geologic importance and fossil records of the 18 majestic snowcapped peaks. The beauty of this route between Bolzano and the Olympic ski resort town of Cortina D'Ampezzo is that it is easy to tour by car, without the terrifying turns and precipitous overhangs of many mountain routes.

More adventurous drivers can explore the several side valleys that radiate from the route to find timeless alpine villages and more views. Several of the lifts that take skiers to the high snowfields during winter also carry tourists in the summer.

The combination of spectacular mountain peaks, outdoor recreation, and quaint Alpine villages makes this one of northern Italy's most popular places to visit, and you can easily see the best of it on a day trip from Bolzano.

Families with children and those especially interested in the wildlife and geology of the Sudtirol region should visit this small museum. Permanent exhibits explain the formation of the Dolomites from the reefs of the warm seas in the Triassic Age.

As the western Dolomites have not been subject to folding, this is the only place in the world where scientists can study fossil reef structures. Other permanent exhibits include a 9.000-liter coral reef aquarium, freshwater aquariums and a number of interactive exhibits designed for children; all ages are fascinated watching ants at work in the large ant farm.

In the spa town of Merano , northwest of Bolzano and worth a stop to stroll beneath the medieval arcades of its 800-year-old shopping street, is Trauttmansdorff Castle , known for its beautiful flower gardens.

More than 80 garden landscapes include "Forests of the World" with North American and East Asian conifers, ferns, and rice and tea terraces. "Sun Gardens" explores the Mediterranean with citrus trees and fragrant herbs. An English cottage with its garden, a maze, Renaissance gardens, and water gardens are among the places to visit in this botanical trip around the world.

Merano is a good day-trip from Bolzano, with plenty of things to do.

Address: Via S. Valentino 51a, Merano

Official site: www.trauttmansdorff.it

From the Porta Passiria in Merano , a four-kilometer road follows the Gilf Gorge past Castello San Zeno (12th and 13th centuries) and up the slopes of Monte Benedetto to the village of Tirolo . From here, it is a 25-minute walk, passing above Castel Fontana and through a narrow gorge to the 12th-century Castel Tirolo (Schloss Tirol).

In the 12th and 13th centuries, the castle was the residence of the counts of Tirol, the origin of the name for the whole region of Tirol (Tyrol). The circular wall, built around AD 1100, is one of the oldest preserved circular walls remaining anywhere.

The castle now houses the Regional Museum covering the area's history, everyday life in the Middle Ages, and the castle's own story. The most fascinating series of exhibits is a timeline of events in this region's tumultuous history, divided into five- or six-year segments. Photos and artifacts are arranged so that each period is on a different level, a few steps higher as you climb the large tower.

Address: Via Castello 24, Merano

Official site: www.schlosstirol.it

Via Museo leads across the Talvera Bridge , to a large triumphal arch, the Victory Monument, erected in 1928 at the personal directive of Mussolini to underscore the annexation of the Sudtirol (South Tyrol) by Italy after World War I.

Although dedicated to "Martyrs of World War I," the message in its fascist symbolism and inscription was provocative to the German-speaking population, and it is still controversial today (which accounts for the fence around it). Behind the monument is a park and Piazza Vittoria , where you'll see more monumental buildings in Rationalist style. A large market fills the square on Saturdays.

We recommend these great hotels handy to the top tourist attractions in Bolzano:

• Overlooking the main square of Piazza Walter, the four-star Hotel Greif offers luxurious rooms and services, as well as a free full breakfast and a rooftop lounge with mountain views.
• A few steps from Piazza Walter and the cathedral, family-run Hotel Figl has quiet, comfortable guest rooms and an English-speaking staff. A generous breakfast buffet is included and there is a garden lounge in the courtyard.
• Outside the city center, but with a lovely indoor pool, a spa, and other leisure facilities, Four Points by Sheraton Bolzano is a good place to stay for families, at affordable rates.
• Villa Anita Rooms is a budget bed-and-breakfast with large rooms in a peaceful setting, a short stroll to town center and five minutes from the Franciscan church and nature museum.

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Places to Visit near Bolzano: Heading south from Bolzano through the Alto Adige region, you'll come to the often overlooked but historic city of Trento , site of the 16th-century Council of Trent. Beyond lies one of Italy's favorite playgrounds, which you can learn about in our article on the top attractions around Lake Garda .

Places to Visit near Bolzano for Skiers: A day trip into the Dolomites may make you long to return to Bolzano in the winter to sample the skiing, since Cortina d'Ampezzo and several other top-rated ski resorts in Italy are within easy reach. Only three hours north is Innsbruck, from which you can reach several of the top ski resorts in Austria .

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Bolzano travel guide: all you need to know to visit this pretty mountain town in Alto Adige Italy

All you need to know to visit Bolzano, Italy. Discover the best things to see, the best food, cultural curiosities and practical tips to enjoy this fairytale town.

Bolzano is a delightful city on the foothills of the Dolomites, in Northern Italy.

Nestles among beautiful mountains, Bolzano is small town like few others in Italy.

Alto Adige only became part of Italy after the First World War, and this means that Bolzano now has a culture and architeture that mixes Italian and Austrian culture.

It is a perfect place to taste the South Tyrol atmosphere and traditions that are peculiar to this part of the world.

I am fond of Bolzano.

I have been spending all my childhood summers on the Dolomites and now that I have kids myself, I love bringing them to this part of Italy and make memories with them.

Bolzano is the getaway to the area and arriving here always has that very special taste of the first day of vacation.

The city’s pretty center, the delicious bakeries and the stunning views are a treat, no matter the season.

The fact that the city is bilingual German Italian adds to the special atmsphere of the place.

In this travel guide, you find all our tips to visit Bolzano, the best things to do, food recommendations and practical advice to see Bolzano with kids.

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Where is Bolzano and how to get there

Bolzano is a small city in the Northwest of Italy.

It is the provincial capital of the region of Alto Adige and is well connected to the rest of Italy by motorways and rail connections.

By car , you find Bolzano on the main motorway to the Brenner Pass A22.

The nearest airports to Bolzano are Verona, Treviso and Venice in Italy and Innsbruck in Austria.

Verona – Bolzano: 1h55mins

Venice Airport – Bolzano: 3h

Treviso Airport – Bolzano: 2h40 mins

Innsbruck Airport (Austria) – Bolzano: 1h40 mins

Bolzano has a good train station served by high speed trains, local trains and cross border trains.

Rome – Bolzano by high speed train (Freccie or Itato): about 5 hours, depending on the exact train

Verona – Bolzano: 1h30 mins

The best time to visit Bolzano

My favorite times to visit Bolzano are Christmas and the summer.

In December, Bolzano hosts one of the best Christmas markets in Italy .

True to the German tradition that makes up such a large part of its history, the main piazza in Bolzano dresses up with beautiful decorations and lovely stalls over the Christmas weeks.

The welcoming stube and bakeries of the city offer the perfect refuge for the freezing temperarures of this time of the year and become a heaven oh hot chocolate moments and crackling fire atmpsheres.

If you are looking for the quintessential Christmas atmosphere and possibly a white Christmas, Bolzano and its immediately surrounding area are the place for you!

In summer, Bolzano is fantastic for sightseeing and a getaway to walks and hikes in the area.

Located at sea level, but surrounded by mountains, it is an excellent introduction to the area and has a mix of outdoor attractions and museums that make it suitable for all types of visitors.

The best things to do in Bolzano

Bolzano proper is a small town with compact city center but it has a lot to offer.

Depending on the time you have, you can join a guided tour of the city center or explore at your own pace.

Things to do in Bolzano I recommend are:

Explore Piazza delle Erbe and its pretty market

Bolzano town center is all very pretty, but no place is prettier in my opinion than Piazza delle Erbe, a small piazza in the heart of Bolzano.

The piazza and the roads immediately surrounded it boast fantastic Austrian style architecture and they embody that fairytale town look Bolzano does so well.

Tuttets, baywindows, painted house facades, flowers: walking here is a little bit like stepping into the town of Beauty and the Beast, complete with market stalls with locals doing their grocery shop!

The area around Piazza delle Erbe is my favorite in Bolzano: you find it quickly just strolling around the city – I recommend you take your time to look up at the different buildings here.

Each is unique and the detailing of their facades are stunning.

Relax in Piazza Walther

Another beautiful piazza in Bolzano is Piazza Walther, possibly the mosy famous in the city and, under many respects, the most important.

The square dates from 1808, it is stunning and and serves many purposes.

As the largest city center square, this is where the Bolzano Christmas market takes place, a location for city gathering and also a beautiful area for a drink in the sun.

In summer, the piazza hosts by many cafes and bars that offer Italian and Austrian inspired dishes that you can much on while admirign the beautiful duomo of Bolzano and the green montains that surround the city.

The piazza is large and while it feels much less intimate than small and encolosed Piazza dele Erbe, it is a Bolzano must see.

The piazza also doubles up as one of the central transport hubs in the city: undergound parkings are here and many buses stop nearby, which means the piazza is likely to be the first place you encounter when entering the city.

Admire Bolzano’s Duomo

Piazza Walther is overlooked by the beautiful church of Santa Maria Assunta, Bolzano’s Duomo.

The Duomo is a gem or Romanesque – Baroque architecture and it is the most distincive landmark in Bolzano.

The church has a multicolored roof made of green and yellow that is reminiscent of that of St Stephen’s in Vienna and it has a wonderful gothic tower with beautiful carvings.

Inside, the church its work seeeing for its frescoes and the so called ‘treasure of the Duomo’, the most extensive collection of Tyrolean sacred art in the area.

Chesa dei Domenicani (Dominicans’ church)

If you love churches and sightseeing, then you shouldn’t miss the DOminican’s church of Bolzano.

Located only a short walk from the duomo, the church deserves a visit especially for its chapel which boasts frescoes of Giottos’ shool, representing story of the Baptist and the Virgin.

Meet Oetzi the Ice Man

If you are looking for something unique to do in Bolzano, then you cannot skip a visit to Oetzi and his museum.

Oetzi is a man who lived in the Copper Age (5300 years ago) and whose remains have been found in an incredibly good state of conservations in Val Senales, in the Bolzano Province.

Brought to Bolzano to be studied and showcases, Oetzi is a unique find that has allowed historians and archaeologists to undesrand elements of that ancient age that were simply beyong our grasp before this discovery.

Visiting Oetzi is easy and rewarding.

The mussum is in Bozlano city center and you can get tickets in advance or on the spot. Find them here .

The musuem has a glass chamber with Oetzi himself and many exhibits and info panels thayt tell us about his life and his time.

This is a fantastic musuem in Bolzano wirht seeing at any age (I believe it si one of the best things to do in Bolzano with kids, below). Photos inside the museums are not allowed.

Address: Via Museo/Museumstraße 43, 39100 Bolzano/Bozen, South Tyrol – Italy

Go shopping under Bolzano’s porticoes

One of Bolzano’s architecture characteristic is its pretty porticoes, which you find in Bolzano city center and especilly in the aptly called Via dei Portici.

The proticoes are covered passages with shops and restaurants and they are lovely to see and also a bit of a lifesaver in winter, when the cold gets intense!

Bolzano’s porticoes are lovely to see and also a great place for shopping too.

Have a Tyrolean aperitivo

The food of Alto Adige is very different from that of other parts of italy so aperituvo here looks a little different from what you may be used further South however, it by all means as delicious!

My favourite way to tap into the traditional food of this area is to sit at one of the pretty city terraces, order a Hugo , tyrolean platter and watch life goes by.

The perfect activty for a late afternoon in Bolzano!

Have cake in one of Bolzano’s delicious bakeries

Bolzano is a corner of heaven if you love cake and baked goods.

The city has many Austrian Style cafes and thet are an aboslute dlieghtL here, you can grab a table and lesirely savor the many sweets on offer, pretty much any time of day.

For breakfast, you can enjoy coffee and krapfen or jam buscuits, as well as traditional Italian staoles such as cornetto. In the afternoon, you can have tea or hot chocholate, tuck into an apfel strudel, lienzer torte or a local torta di ricotta, made with the luscious dairy products of this area.

Have dinner in a traditional restaurant

Bolzano has lovely restautrants that offer authentich south Tyrol fare in traditional surrondings.

Traditional Alto Adige food to try includes tagliatelle with game ragout, schlutskrapfen (tyrolean Ravioli), spaetzli (tyrolean gnocchi), game and trout.

Wash everything down with local wines such as those from Novacella Abbey, nearby, reds from Caldaro’s Lake or a nice Marzemino, from Trentino.

A restaurant we enjoyed is the Franziskaner Stuben in the city center.

Top tip. If you love food, you may enjoy joining a food tour like this one . Food tours are a fantastic way to learn about the peculiar traditions of this area and taste the best of the best Bolzano’s food with the aid of a local!

Get the cable car to Soprabolzano and visit Renon

One of the best things about Bolzano is its location and there is not better way to appreciate its natural surrounding than by taking the cable car to Soprabolzano and renon.

The Renon is a plateou just above the city of Bolzano with stunning towns vineyards and views.

The cable car quickly brings up to the plateu and from here, you can explore at leisure using the little local train: Trenino del Renon has a mix of ancient and new carriages and it is a narrow gauge train that allows to explore the area with ease.

Worth seeing here are also the ‘ earth pyramids ‘, a peculair natural monument that formed 25000 years ago!

Bolzano is a very bike friendly city with excellent cycling paths (piste ciclabili).

If you rent a bike and helmet, you can cycle along the Talvera River or tackle the cying route between Bolzano and Merano, fantastic for views, picnic spots and picninc spots.

When the apple trees are in blooms in spring , the area is excptionally lovely and one of the best places to see flowers in Italy !

Experience Bolzano’s Christmas market

As mentioned above, Bolzano hosts one of the best and most atmospheric Christmas markets in Italy.

The market is wonderful and attracts large numbers of visitors so I recommend to book accommodation well in advance to avoid disappointment or crazy high prices (Bolzano is never cheap!)

In 2021, the Bolzano Christmas market is planned for 26th November 2021 until 6th January 2022 – you can find opening days and hours here .

The best thigns to do in Bolzano with kids

Bolzano is a family friendly city with several kid-friendly attractions.

Things we love with our kids are:

• Eat all the cakes

A huge attraction in Bolzano for my kids are the town’s many bakeries. This is the only place in Italy when they don’t as for gelato!

The idea of meeting an ice cave is pretty irresistible for children and we found that the Oetzi Museum didn’t disappint.

Oetzi himself is only part of the experience.

The museum has many interactive exhibits that allow kids to learn and experiment what life must have been like in the bronze age and it also has a large family room (upstatirs) where kids can play and let out steam.

This is our favorite plce for kids in Bolznao and perfect expecially on a cold or rainy day.

• Have a picnic and play on the Talvera river

Bolzano has a lovely green area for kids along the Talvera river. Here, you find expansive lawns, playgrounds, picnic areas and you also have cycling paths, safe for all ages.

• Visit the Museum of Nature of Alto Adige

If your kids are new to this area, it is worth going to the local Natural Museum. The museum is devoted to the peculiar natural landscape of this area and has interactive echibits and events for kids of all ages.

• Cool down in Lido di Bolzano in summer

Despite the presence of the mountains, Bolzano is at sea level which means that in summer it gets hot!

If you need to cool down, a fun place for kids in Bolzano is Bolzano Lido, an area equipped with kids friendly pools,sun iumnrellas and outdoors spaces to play and escape the most torrid hours of the day.

• Catch a cable car

One of the easiest ways to experience the mountains from Bolzano with kids is to use of the local cable cars.

There are three of them: the Renon cable car, Colle Cable Car and San Genesio.

The Renon cable car allows to then explore the Renon area using local narrow gauge engine ‘Trenino del Renon’, great for adults (for the views) and guaranteed fun for the kids.

Our suggestion to get a bike and explore the Bolzan area cylcing stands also if you have kids! There are several cycling routes in the area and you an easily rent a bike and helmet in Bolzano and set your kids on the way.

Where to stay in Bolzano

Bolzano has many hotels and apartments to suit all types of travelers.

The town is best discoered on foot so, especially for short stays, I recommend you stay in the citu center: this way, you are walkind distance from the train station and all main attracrions and you can sightsee as leisure.

Hotels / apartments you may want to consider are:

Parkotel Laurin – a Bolzano institution, this an excellent elegant hotel in the heart of Bolzano set in a beautiful Art Nouveau style dating from the early 1900s. The perfect palce for an elegant stay in traditional surroundings.

Hotel Greif – Right on Piazza Walther, in Bolzano city center, this is a family friendly hotel with excelent facilities inlcuding a swimming pool and fitness center.

Laubenhouse – lovely apartment for up to 4 people, in a central location close to Piazza Walther and the Bolzano Christmas market. You can choose etwee different layout options depending on your party: all apartment are nicely decorated and mix modern comfrot with traditional touches that root them in the city.

I l Battente 1862 – wonderfl two bedroom suite in the heart of Bolzano set in an 18th-century building. The apartment has tradiitonal elegant decor but all the modern comfrots inlcuding wifi. Family friendly.

What to pack for Bolzano

What to pack for Bolzano depends on trh season of your visit.

In winter, Bolzano can get very cold so it you want to pack a warm coat, scarf, hat and winter shoes.

In summer, you are likley to find hot days that will call for short sleeves and summer dresses however, temperatures drop at higher altitudes so you want want o come equipped with a light sweater.

If Bolzano is your jump off point for a holiday hiking on the Dolomites, then I recommend you check out here >>> our guide to what to pack for the Dolmmites in summer .

I hope you enjoyed this quick guide to the best things to do in Bolzano and it helped you plan your trip. Safe travels!

More resources for a trip to the Bolzano Region

Find here >>> Our guide to the best places to visit on the Dolomites with kids

Find here >>> Our list of the most beautiful places on the Dolomites

Marta Correale

Marta Correale is an Italian mama of two. Born and raised in Rome, Marta has a passion for travel and especially enjoys showing off Italy to her kids, who are growing up to love it as much as she does! A classics graduate, teacher of Italian as a second language and family travel blogger, Marta launched Mama Loves Italy as a way to inspire, support and help curious visitors to make the most of a trip to Italy and learn about Italian culture on the way.

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All year round, Bolzano offers its visitors a wide range of opportunities and events to really get to know the city, its traditions and its values.

From the spring events that greet the arrival of the warm season to the great music and dance events that fill the warm summer evenings, from the colors of autumn in the landscapes and dishes to the unique magic of Italy's most famous Christmas Market: all you have to do is choose and book to enjoy unique experiences .

In every season, there are tours and guided visits organized by the tourist information office. Accompanied by qualified guides, you can discover the most evocative corners and deep-rooted traditions of the area. See the annual programme here .

There are also markets with local products , temporary exhibitions, conferences and excursions.

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Expect a full meal or even more! The food choice depends on season and availability. Be ready for an immersive food experience in a relaxing atmosphere! Here is a list of our Bolzano Food Tour possible tastings:

• Speck : speck is uncooked, salted and smoked pork that has been aged from six months to two years. Plus, some spices make it so delicious. Speck is often served with traditional bread types and pickled cucumber.
• Bauernschinken : it’s cooked ham flavoured with the same spices used for the speck process. This is a unique and tasty cold cut.
• Canederli : canederli , or knödel , are dumplings made of stale bread moistened with milk and bound with eggs and a tiny amount of flour. The mixture is often enriched with cheese and speck . You will try both the classic and seasonal versions.
• Spätzle : these are homemade dumplings made with wheat flour, eggs, water and boiled spinach. They are simply delicious when topped with cream and speck .
• Laugenbrot or Brezen : laugenbrot is a typical South Tyrolean bread. It’s made by immersing bread rolls in a lye solution before baking. Sometimes, it is stuffed with cheese. The brezen is a ring-shaped bread with a golden and shiny crust covered with salt grains.
• Bier tasting : the South Tyrol beer world has a large range of tastings, from delicate light beers to spicy strong ones. You will taste some beers in an old brewery.
• Strudel : strudel (and especially Apfelstrudel ) is the most famous dessert in Bolzano and beyond. A thin sheet of dough is filled, rolled up and, finally, baked. This dessert is a true delicacy, thanks to the genuine ingredients, like the local apples.
• Caffè Espresso : Italian rituals expect you to end your meal with an espresso coffee.

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