Bolzano
The offer in the provincial capital of South Tyrol is able to satisfy every visitor’s needs and ranges from tradition to culture and modern trends.
Image gallery: Bolzano
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The South Tyrolean Wine Route stretches from Nalles to Bolzano and the Oltradige, via the Bassa Atesina to Salorno. This area comprises about 90% of the South Tyrolean Wine production, including the typical varieties of wine such as the Merlot and Lagrein, as well as the Pinot Girgio and the Chardonnay. By the way, the South Tyrolean Wine Route is the most ancient of Italy. -
A cultural walkabout across Bolzano, a city that perfectly combines Alpine and Mediterranean elements. -
Piazza Walther in the centre of Bolzano with the statue of the famous minne singer Walther von der Vogelweide - Foto: ED, © Peer -
A popular meeting point for having a chat with friends - Foto: ED, © Peer -
The Archeologic Museum in the centre of Bolzano. This is where you can admire the famous Iceman - Foto: ED, © Peer -
Melting pot for traditional and modern architecture - Foto: ED, © Peer -
Beautiful flowers in spring - Foto: ED, © Peer -
The Portici of Bolzano invite you to make a shopping tour - Foto: ED, © Peer -
Numourous bars in the lovely alleys of the city invite you to an aperitive - Foto: Ralf Kreuels, © Südtirol Marketing Gesellschaft -
In summer months there are numerous concerts and events taking place on the streets and Piazze of Bolzano - Foto: Helmuth Rier, © Südtirol Marketing Gesellschaft -
Since 1845 the Conventi of Muri-Gries has been producing wines - Foto: Thomas Zwyssig, © Südtirol Marketing Gesellschaft -
Chains of light, festoons, the sweet flavour of cinnamon and Christmas bakery in the air, solemn Christmas songs all over… this is how the centre of Bolzano presents itself in Christmas time.
Boasting a number of some 100,000 inhabitants and located almost in the centre of the region, the provincial chief city is located between 232 and 1,616 m asl. In fact, already millenniums ago the valley basin of Bolzano has been settled, the first settlement in this area was called “Bauzaunum”, probably named after the first settler “Bauzus”. In the 12th and 13th century people started building the city, the Mediaeval town that developed remained unchanged up to the 19th century. This was when Bolzano started becoming a tourism stronghold. Above all the quarter of Gries was famous on a worldwide scale as climatic spa.
Today Bolzano comprises five quarters, as well as the little mountain village of Colle di Villa. Particularly worth seeing is the historic town with its arcades. Moreover Bolzano is famous for its varied cultural attractions, such as the Iceman in the provincial Archaeological Museum or the specialized fairs regarding various topics taking place in the Bolzano fair centre. A total of seven museums as well as four castles and mansions can be experienced in the chief city. In the arcades, however, still today you can enjoy authentic the atmosphere of the “little large” city.
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The historic district of Bolzano is meeting point in every season, both for old and young, inhabitants and guests. more
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Don Bosco is the city district with the largest number of inhabitants. more
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The rather young city district Europa-Novacella developed in a wetland characterised by vine-growing. more
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Gries-San Quirinio is the second largest city district of Bolzano. more
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High above Oltrisarco and Aslago, Castel Flavon towers into the sky, offering a breathtaking view on the city of… more
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Colle di Bolzano could be described as the green lung of Bolzano and is a protected area. more
