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.

video: South Tyrolean Wine Route

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.
Piazza Walther in the centre of Bolzano with the statue of the famous minne singer Walther von der Vogelweide

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

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

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

Melting pot for traditional and modern architecture - Foto: ED, © Peer
Beautiful flowers in spring

Beautiful flowers in spring - Foto: ED, © Peer
The Portici of Bolzano invite you to make a shopping tour

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

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

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

Since 1845 the Conventi of Muri-Gries has been producing wines - Foto: Thomas Zwyssig, © Südtirol Marketing Gesellschaft

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.