Bolzano & surroundings

Welcome to South Tyrol’s capital!

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Live webcam View from Auna di Sopra on the Renon high plateau on the Dolomites. © Berggasthof Plörr
Live webcam View from Cima Capra at 2.556 m asl (Pennes). © ras.bz.it
video: Bolzano Christmas Market

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.
video: The secrets of Bolzano by Cobo

On the one hand Bolzano, a famous city, has many different faces. On the other hand Cobo, a globetrotter, inventive artist and owner of a likewise original venue in the centre of Bolzano, which is also the final stop of our wander through Bolzano. In this walk we discover several secret facts regarding the city that, except Cobo, hardly anyone is familiar with. From Dracula to Saint Francis, from the Teutonic Knights to Boccaccio - a short but enthusing tour on the scent of the city’s secrets.
video: Bolzano’s history and culture

A cultural walkabout across Bolzano, a city that perfectly combines Alpine and Mediterranean elements.
video: Bolzano

An introduction to the city of Bolzano, the capital of South Tyrol and gate to the Dolomites.
video: Bolzano - Food and Wine

This is Bolzano: A mix between tyrolean and italian cuisines, tradition and innovation, alpine and mediterranean flavours.
video: Aerial view of Runkelstein Castle near Bolzano

The rich frescoed Runkelstein Castle (also known as Castel Roncolo), boast of the city of Bolzano, as seen from above.
video: Sunset on Bolzano

The mood of a sunset over the city of Bolzano…
video: South Tyrolean chestnut trail

The South Tyrolean chestnut trail, or as it is known locally „Ketschnweg“, combines the 60km long slope between Bolzano and Bressanone. It is a part of the South Tyrolean „Jakobsweg“. We explore on of the four stages of this trail that begins at Castel Roncolo near Bolzano.

A rich variety and countless opportunities are waiting for you in Bolzano, the capital of South Tyrol. With 100.000 inhabitants, Bolzano is a true city - at least according to South Tyrolean proportions. Look forward to medieval arcades and exclusive shopping. Not to forget the near-by hiking paradise of San Genesio Atesino and the recreation areas of Renon and Val Sarentino!

Relaxation and recreation are provided on the Renon, a rich green plateau featuring earth pyramids and a cable car. Slightly north of Bolzano lies Val Sarentino, with lots of culture and traditions. Have you ever seen this beautiful embroideries, made by using a feather quill pen? Ask for them and people of Val Sarentino will be more than willing to introduce you to this refined kind of art.

Our tip: visit Bolzano’s most famous inhabitant, the Ötzi Iceman in the Archaeology Museum of Bolzano!

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