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Bolzano, the provincial capital of South Tyrol

Culture tips for Bolzano

The South Tyrolean capital of Bolzano presents a rich cultural offer. In the summer numerous cultural events invite visitors. Among the museums the archaeology museum with the ice mummy, MMM Firmiano and the South Tyrol Museum of Natural History are particularly recommended. The town also has castles on offer: because of its medieval frescoes Castel Roncolo is particularly worth a visit.

Culture tips for Bolzano:

Ötzi South Tyrolean Archaeology Museum

Ötzi the ice mummy is one of the oldest mummies in the world, estimated to be around 5,000 years old. The shepherd was found in 1991 by hikers on Giogo di Tisa. It was perfectly preserved ...

Bolzano historic centre

Bolzano is the pulsating centre of South Tyrol. The capital of the province entices visitors with a plethora of shops and boutiques, historic places, a diverse cultural offering and fine cuisine.

Egetmann Parade

On Shrove Tuesday, one of the final two days of the Carnival season, in uneven years only, Hansl Egetmann is getting married in Tremeno! The Egetmann parade in Termeno is one of the ...

Places of energy

In the holiday region Bolzano and environs there are several places that radiate a special kind of energy. Here you can listen deeply to the silence of nature and inside yourself, and recharge your ...

Summer of culture in Bolzano

Every summer the parks, historic Piazzas and architectural jewels of the historic centre of Bolzano are the backdrop for an extraordinary festival with international flair. It starts in April with ...

MMM Firmian

South of Bolzano on porphyry rock, the expansive Firmiano Castle spreads out, one of South Tyrol’s oldest castles. Since 2006 this has been the site of the MMM – Messner Mountain Museum ...

Bolzano Christmas market

From the first weekend in Advent to 6 January some 80 Christmas stalls decorate the Piazza Walther and tempt visitors with hand-painted Christmas baubles, straw stars, wood carvings, felt work, South ...

Castel Roncolo

The medieval Castel Roncolo is situated in a majestic location not far from Bolzano at the entrance to Val Sarentino. It contains the most comprehensive cycle of frescoes of the Middle Ages anywhere ...

Cultural highlights

By decree of the Italian government, all events in South Tyrol are cancelled until further notice. The health of all guests and citizens is of utmost priority. The holiday region ...

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Trento

About the same distance as Bolzano, the capital of South Tyrol, is Trento, the capital of Trentino. The town with its 120,000 inhabitants is situated at 194 m in the river valley of the Adige, ...

1 valley – 3 important sections

Val di Fiemme, Val di Fassa and Val di Cembra in Trentino are within easy reach of the southeastern Dolomites. Enjoy holidays with insights into German, Italian and Ladin culture!