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Bolzano is located at the crossroads between Northern and Southern Europe. There is a small international Airport and formed major center railway system in the Central Alps.

Bolzano Dolomites Airport (ABD) is located 5 km from the city center, in the southeast. On this moment there are no direct transport links to the city other than taxis. Buses 10A and 10B stop 1 km north of the terminal. It is planned to build a rapid transport system that will link the airport with the city center. Flight options to Bolzano can be viewed on various aggregator sites, or, say,.

By plane

Bolzano Dolomites Airport (ABD), recently expanded, has several domestic and international connections.

Following the decision (in 2008) to downsize the Malpensa airport to focus on Rome Fiumicino, flights to and from were cancelled. Bolzano Airport plans regular flights to other major cities in Europe (in particular, Vienna).

The terminal will be expanded. It's fairly small at the moment, but it does have a snack bar, three car rentals, and a ticket point.

Scheduled flights will be provided by Darvin Air, which also works in conjunction with Alitalia and sometimes with Lauda Air. Charter flights(especially in winter period) from England are mainly run by Inghams.

From Bolzano to other cities:

• Foggia,
• Crotone,
• Cagliari,
• Tortoli,
• catania,

For more information contact tourist agency.

By train

All trains from Germany, Austria and other parts of Italy stop at Bolzano Central Station. It has connections with several cities.

Useful sites:

1. Trenitalia (Italian railway company)
2. Österreichische Bundesbahnen (Federal Railway Company)
3. Deutsche Bahn (German railway company).

Once a week there is a train to Moscow (Belorussky railway station) and Nice, operated by Russian Railways (with stops in Minsk, Warsaw, Vienna, Milan and other cities).

By bus

Bolzano is very well connected by bus system to Central Europe. Frequent buses run between Germany, Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia and Romania. Traveling by bus is cheaper than by train, especially from Eastern Central Europe.

1. Gross organizes up to 22 bus connections every month between Bolzano and Munich (one-way ticket costs 20 euros).
2. Almost everyone is enough Big City in Poland is connected to Bolzano via international bus routes. Buses usually arrive in Genoa. The Polish travel agency Wikel is widely known for its low prices.
3. If you are coming from Romania, your starting point may be the travel agency Romanian CentroTrans, which also has offices in England. Tourists from Romania stop in Bolzano and also in Brixen. On the Romanian site about bus stations, you can find the arrival and departure times from Romania or to South Tyrol from the Bolzano bus station.
4. Trips from Slovakia or to Bratislava and back are operated by the Bratislava agency Eurolines. Travel from the Czech Republic is operated by the Tourbus agency (their website is also available in English), which has buses from Prague, Brno and other cities. Prices are low: return ticket from Brno to Bolzano costs 94 euros.
5. Tourist trips can also be made from Germany, they are managed by the German travel agency Südtirol Tours. Bolzano is a major regional bus center and all major routes terminate in the capital. For information on regional connections, check the information on the SAD Regional Buses website.

By car

Highway A22 (motorway del Brennero) from the south and from the north leads to Bolzano, but at Christmas time and during ski season there are big bottlenecks. The highway has two exits to Bolzano. Usually, if you are coming from the north, it is better to take the Bolzano Nord exit, and from the south, Bolzano Sud. Follow signs to get to the city center or hotel. If you are coming from Merano, it is better to take the MeBo highway: from there there are two exits to Bolzano (Eppan/Appiano exit for western Bolzano and Gris, Bozen Süd/Bolzano for south Bolzano and exit in the city center). For day trips to Bolzano, it is best to leave your car in the "Centro BZ Mitte" car park. However, usually all hotels have their own parking.

If you are on vacation elsewhere in South Tyrol and the weather is rainy or snowy, do not travel around Bolzano by car, because all city access roads are already congested early in the morning and it will be impossible to find a parking place.

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Bolzano - the time is now

Hour difference:

Moscow 2

Kazan 2

Samara 3

Yekaterinburg 4

Novosibirsk 6

Vladivostok 9

When is the season. When is the best time to go

Local travel guides Bolzano is often said to have an incredible Mediterranean climate. It is not true. The climate of Bolzano is continental, with very hot summers and very cold winters. In autumn and spring, the Foehn wind often blows in Northern Alps. While it is a warm wind in Innsbruck, there are times in Bolzano when it is relatively warm and strong, and then the temperature can suddenly drop.

• The coldest wind of the year is January (minimum temperature -6.2°C/20.8°F, maximum - 5.0°C/41.0°F, average - 0.0°C/32.0°F)
• The warmest month is July (minimum temperature 15.1°C/59.2°F, maximum 29.4°C/84.9°F, average 22.0°C/71.6°F).
• The average annual temperature is 11.6°C/52.9°F. Minimum and maximum: -17 and +40.

Bolzano - monthly weather

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Bolzano - monthly weather

Main attractions. What to see

Churches and temples. Which are worth a visit

• Cathedral. Gothic-Romanesque building dedicated to the Ascension of Our Lady. The cathedral was built between the 13th and 16th centuries. Here you can see a large number of famous frescoes and sacred paintings. It is assumed that the temple was built on a Roman basilica. It was partially damaged during the Second World War, was restored after it ended.

• Church of the Dominican Republic. The first Gothic building in South Tyrol, contains frescoes from the school of Giotto.
• Church of Saint Augustine. Located in Gries, it is one of the most important baroque examples in South Tyrol. Before secularization it was an Augustinian church, now it belongs to the Order of St. Benedict of Muri (Aargau) in Switzerland. She owns valuable paintings by local artist Martin Knoller. It forms a single complex with the older abbey of Mouri Gris.

Palaces and castles

• Runkelstein Castle (entrance costs 8 euros, cheaper for 5.50 euros) is one of the most famous castles due to the stunning cycle of medieval frescoes. The castle was built in the 13th century. Interesting exhibitions are now held there.

• Maretch Castle is a castle located in a valley, close to the city center, surrounded by beautiful vineyards. Now it is a conference center. Open on Tuesdays.
• The Mercantile Palace was built between 1708 and 1716 by architect Francesco Pedrotti from Verona. This historical monument baroque architecture. Now there is a museum.

Museums. Which are worth a visit

Every year in November, all Bolzano museums offer special exhibitions and entertainment events. On the last Saturday in November or the first Saturday in December, the museums are open until 01.00 (Long Night of Museums) and admission is free.

Museum of Archeology of South Tyrol (entry costs 8 euros, children under 6 visit the museum for free) - the most famous and visited museum in South Tyrol. There is an ice mummy "Ötzi".

From August 12 to November 15, 2006, a special exhibition of the original Chachapoya mummy from .

Museumon - Museum of Modern Art - the new building of the Studio KSV Krüger Schuberth Vandreike from Berlin. Opened May 24, 2008.

• May 24 to September 21, 2008: Peripheral vision and the collective organ.
• October 10, 2008 to January 4, 2009: Sonic Youth - Sensational Fix.
• January 16 to April 19, 2009: Make Kelly - Educational Complex Onwards 1995 - 2008.

The Messner Mountains Museum (admission costs 8 euros, cheaper for 6 euros, children under 6 years old are free) is main residence Museum, implemented by the famous mountaineer of South Tyrol Reinhold Messner.

Natural History Museum of South Tyrol (admission 5 euros, cheaper for 3 euros, children under 6 years old free of charge). There you will learn about the geological origin of the region. The museum also hosts many interesting exhibitions.

City Museum. Closed for renovation. This is the oldest museum in South Tyrol. City gallery. The most famous art exhibitions are held here.

monuments

Monument to Walther von der Vogelweide. This is a statue located in the center of Walther Square. The Nazi administration in 1935 moved the monument to another park. The statue was returned back only in 1984.

Monument of Victory. A monument on the other side of the Talfer River, causing constant controversy. It was built in 1928 to celebrate the victory of the Italian movement during World War I. In the 60s and 70s, some South Tyrolean activists unsuccessfully tried to damage the monument. The monument is under the protection of the Italian state. On the way from the bridge over the river there is a sign that explains how the city of Bolzano regards the monument. The Italian authorities restored the monument in 2011.

parks

Talferwiesen (Talferwiesen) - these are green parts of the city, located on both banks of the Talfer River. In the summer, they relax here, and in the winter, many people go here for walks.

Ducal Park is a beautiful park in the Gris area.

Lungoisarco Park is a large park on the right side of the Eisack River.

Henry's Promenade - also known as the Guncina promenade. This is one of the oldest embankments

What is the city proud of?

• Manifesta 2008. July 19 to November 2, 2008 Bolzano and Trento were the host cities of Manifesta 7, the European Biennale of Contemporary Art.
• Alpine City of the Year 2009 The Alpine Convention each year selects the city of the year in the Alps, from France to Slovenia, which can hold the title of Alpine City of the Year for a year. Bolzano was selected in 2009. Bolzano's place is next to Innsbruck in the permanent secretariat of the Alpine Convention, thus it will always be considered the second capital of the Alps. During 2009, special exhibitions and events were held there.

What to see in the surroundings

• . Easy ride from Bolzano. 150 km (1 hour 30 minutes).
• Lake Garda. The famous lake with a Mediterranean climate near Bolzano. Nearest centers: Riva del Garda - 100 km, Lazise - 135 km (1 hour 20 - 40 minutes).
• , . If you have a few free days, this is the perfect trip. A visit to Munich can also be a day trip. 250 km (3 hours).
• . You can go for a few days, or you can limit yourself to a one-day trip (by train). 250 - 300 km (3 hours 30 minutes).

Food. What to try

You can find all kinds of restaurants - Italian, international, national, various fast food - typical Würstlstandln (hot dog stands), kebab, sliced ​​pizza, Chinese takeaway, sushi, McDonald's and Burger King.

The cuisine of South Tyrol is usually Austrian (Tyrolean) with Mediterranean influences, but Italian and other international cuisines can also be found here. Typical South Tyrolean products include Speck (a type of smoked ham), many types of bread, strudel, apples and many pastries.

During Christmas, Bozner Zelten and Christstollen cakes are traditionally baked.

The menu includes delicacies such as Herrengröstl (potato, beef, onion, ham), Kaiserschmarrn (omelet with raisins and sugar), Gulaschsuppe, Schlutzkrapfen (a type of dumpling with spinach or other ingredients), Spätzle (a type of spinach dumpling), Knödel (bread with balls of ham or other ingredients), roast pork with sauerkraut.

Recipe as a gift

Bolzano sauce

* 4 hard boiled eggs

* 1 tablespoon of mustard,

* 2 tablespoons of sunflower oil,

* 2 tablespoon of vinegar,

* 1 tbsp sour cream

* 1 small onion, thinly sliced

* 1 tablespoon thinly sliced ​​cucumbers

* 1 teaspoon of mayonnaise,

* a small amount of green onions and parsley,

* pepper and salt.

Mix all the ingredients to make a creamy sauce. After that, mix the onion and parsley so that the sauce does not turn green (it should be yellow).

Bolzano sauce with white asparagus is a typical pre-dinner appetizer during Easter. The sauce is also great for making sandwiches.

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Cheap (10-20 euros) - €€.

Average cost (20-30 euros) - €€€.

Expensive (more than 30 euros) - €€€€.

Budget

• Torgglhaus (Casa al Torchio), Museumstraße 2, (tel. +39 0471 978109). Closed on Saturday. Well-known restaurant next to the Fruit Market with Tyrolean and Italian cuisine and pizza. Credit cards are accepted. €€.
• Batzenhäusl (Ca" de Bezzi), Andreas-Hofer-Straße, 30, (tel. +39 0471 050950 ( [email protected], fax: +39 0471 050951).
• Spizzico, Museumstraße, 54. Open every day. Fast food with South Tyrol sliced ​​pizza, also in Innsbruck and Dresden. Another place is down Museum Street at the crossroads with the Fruit Market. €.
• Ustaria Posta Restaurant, Str. Pedraces, 43, Badia (30 km northeast of the city). Cheap and good food.

Intermediate level

• Stadt Cafè Città, Waltherplatz, 21. Grab a bite or a hearty meal - the choice is yours! €€€.

Expensive

Confectioneries, cafes and gelaterias (ice cream shops)

• Gelateria Eccetera, Weintraubengasse, 23. About 60 flavors of ice cream.
• L "Oasi del Gelato, Museumstraße. Large selection of ice cream and gelato.
• Gelateria Avalon, Freiheitsstraße, 44. Located in the New Town. Homemade waffle cones.

Beverages

Bolzano - well-known manufacturer wines in South Tyrol, it is included in the South Tyrol Wine Road.

A typical drink in South Tyrol is beer, the most famous brewing company being Forst. It is located near Merano. The pub in the city center produces its own beer.

Soft drinks Spezi ("Shpetzi") are also popular. It's a mix of cola, lemonade and Spuma flavored soda.

If you like coffee, you can have Italian espresso or cappuccino, as well as Viennese or German (American) coffee.

Holidays

Festivals

• Jazz and others. The Bolzano International Jazz Festival is a significant jazz music festival held in the summer.
• Wintermezzo is the Richard Strauss Festival, held in January.
• Upload - music competition + festival. This is a music competition with participants under the age of 26, held in May or June. In 2009 it was held from 3 to 6 June in Talferwiesen (Talferwiesen).

Safety. What to watch out for

Bolzano is one of the safest cities in Italy and in general there are no problems for tourists.

But beware of African vendors on the streets: most of the goods they sell are counterfeit. You can get a very high fine in Italy for buying counterfeit goods.

Stay away from the area around the central train station and the surrounding area (Via Garibaldi, Piazza Verdi, Viale Trento) at night. Especially in the parks and Garibaldi Street: drug dealers have been seen here more than once. However, common sense should be enough to keep you safe during your stay in Bolzano.

Pickpocketing is not that common, but you can prevent it altogether by putting money and other valuables in a safe place. Beware of groups of young people in the areas of South Bolzano, in the New Town, as well as in the city center (especially in Piazza dell "Erba, where most pubs, bars and clubs are located. By the end of the week, fights in pubs can break out into the street, and young drunkards can to pester you, but people usually do no harm when they see that you are not from Bolzano.

Delicacy

Bolzano is officially a bilingual city. This means that most likely there is a German and Italian name for everything. Tourists may have trouble understanding the city's unique character. Guests interested in the history of South Tyrol are appreciated, but try to remain neutral when discussing something with local residents, and never ask German speakers why German is official language in the region of Italy, and also do not say: “But this!”. Bolzano is an international model for bilingualism and intercultural understanding, and major ethnic conflicts are a thing of the past.

Things to do

Theatre, opera and music

• Kulturhaus Walther von der Vogelweide, Schlernstraße 1, tel. +390471319200 ( [email protected], fax: +39 0471 313888). It is the largest German-speaking theater in South Tyrol. Many performances are shown here in German. The maximum price is from 25 to 38 euros, the minimum is from 8 to 15 euros.
• Cristallo Theatre, Dalmatienstraße 30, tel. +39 0471 202016 ( [email protected], fax: 504339). This is a new theater with performances and festivals in Italian.
• Municipal Theater of Gries Municipal theater Gris), Telser Galerie 13, tel. +39 0471 262320 (fax: +39 0471 271598). Performances in Italian and German.
• Carambolage, Silbergasse 19, tel. +39 0471 981790 / +39 0471 324129 ( [email protected], fax: +39 0471 328710). This is a very small theater (99 seats), but there are performances and cabarets not only in Italian and German.
• Theater im Hof, tel. +39 0471 980756 ( [email protected], fax: +39 0471 980756). The theater has only 70 seats and is located in the courtyard behind the Fruit Market. The German name literally translates to "theatre in court". The performances are mostly in German, but there are also some in Italian.

Concerts

The Showtime agency is the organizer of the most important events in the area. Every year, Bolzano hosts a large number of concerts by bands or singers from Italy, Austria or Germany, as well as exhibitions of world-famous artists. For ticket information, please contact the agency.

If you want to go to an underground concert (alternative-punk-indie-metal), then Poison For Souls will be the best choice for you!

Movie

There are only 3 cinemas in Bolzano, with a total of 11 halls:

• Cineplexx Bolzano, Schlachthofstraße 53/A, tel. +39 0471 054550 ( [email protected]). New multiplex (7 screens with a capacity of 1,500) with films in German and Italian. Latest screenings: weekdays 20.00 - 20.45, weekends - 23.00 - 23.15. The ticket costs 8 euros, 6 euros - for persons under 14 years old, 7 euros - for students under 25 years old, on Wednesdays - 6 euros.
• Filmclub (Capitol), Dr.-Streiter-Straße, 8d, tel. +39 0471 974295 (0471 059090 for ticket reservations) ( [email protected], fax: +39 0471 974472). Small multiplex (3 screens, capacity 417), films in German and Italian. Many films in original language with subtitles (usually German, Italian or English). Films for children. Price - 6.50 euros, for students and seniors (over 60) - 6 euros, on Tuesdays - 4 euros.
• Eden, Leonardo-da-Vinci-Straße, tel. +39 0471 978514. Single screen cinema with films in Italian. Tickets for 7 euros, for the elderly - 6 euros, up to 10 years - 5 euros; on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays - 5 euros.

Tours

For information about city excursions, excursions in the mountains or in the surrounding area, for bike tours contact the Tourist Office of Bolzano.

Passepartour organizes tours for those wishing to explore Bolzano and its surroundings by bike.

Shopping and shops

Each area has its own shopping district, but the historic center is a shopping paradise. Bolzano is the city where the small ceramic sculptures of Thun are produced. Here you can also find shops with fashionable Tyrolean and Italian things, as well as local delicacies.

shopping streets

Arcades (Lauben) is one of the most famous streets Italy with shops of traditional and international retail chains.

Bolzano Fair, Messeplatz 1, tel. +39 0471 51 60 00 ( [email protected], fax: +39 0471 51 61 11).

There are 18 trade fairs throughout the year and a significant number of meetings taking place in the congress center four star hotel Sheraton.

Here are the most important trade fairs:

March

• Arredo (specialized interior design exhibition).

April

• Prowinter (specializes in winter sports).
• Alpitec (specializes in mountain and winter technologies).

April May

• Tempo Liber / Freizeit (specializes in various sports, hobbies and leisure).

• kunStart (specializes in contemporary art).

September

• Herbstmesse / Fiera d "Autunno (autumn fair, since 1947).

Bars. Where to go

The pubs are mostly full on Saturday nights. The mix of Red bull and vodka is called Flieger (Aviator), and it can be red (with red vodka), black or white (3.50 - 5 euros). Many people drink an aperitif at night. The most common drinks are Veneziano with Aperol and white wine (1.50 - 2.50 euros) and Estivo with sparkling water and white wine. Prices can be either low or very high. But usually no more than 5 euros per drink.

• Temple Bar Genuine Irish Pub, Piazza Domenicani, 20, tel. +39 3883684746 ( [email protected]). Sunday - Monday open from 15.00 to 01.00, Tuesday - Saturday - from 10.30 to 01.00. Winner of "Best Authentic Irish Pubs" outside of Ireland at the recent World Irish Pub Awards. The Irish owned a pub with their traditional style in several other villages in Ireland. The large beer garden in the square is ideal for people who like to relax while sipping a pint of Blackstuff. Football and rugby are shown on Sky Sports, as well as regular live music and karaoke.
• Pogue Mahones Vicolo Erbe, 10 (tel. +39 0471 978339). A very pleasant Irish pub in the center which is one of the oldest pubs in town (est. 1964). Local and foreign beers, paninis and toast, you can smoke inside. Open from Monday to Saturday from 17.00 to 01.30. Closed on Sunday.
• New Pub, Freiheitsstraße 54 (tel. +39 0471 263695). One of the oldest pubs in the city. Located under the arcades of the central district of the New City.
• Dublin Pub, Negrellistraße 13 (tel. +39 347 8810382). Irish pub with restaurant in the South Bolzano area. Sky Sports and darts. €.
• Café Schubert, Silbergasse, 18. Pub with restaurant in the historic centre. €€.
• Blue Moon, Silbergasse. Very popular meeting place and aperitif. You can also have dinner here.
• Cafe Latino, Via Marconi. Nice bar/pub with special nights, usually crowded on weekends. Located in the historical center of the city. €€.
• Birreria Romagnola, Piazza Matteotti in the New Town. Local and foreign beers, very good food, Sky Sports, darts. Works from Monday to Saturday from 7.00 to 01.00. €.
• Murphy's Pub, Via Milano. Great pub in New Town. €.
• Assenzio, Laubengasse, 30. One of the few places in Italy where you can drink real absinthe. €€.
• Nadamas, Obstplatz, 43/44. Excellent pub-bar-restaurant. €€€.

Beer and wine gardens, halls and cellars

• Cantina Bolzano - Kellerei Bozen, www.cantinabolzano.com, Piazza Gries, 2, tel. +39 0471 270909. Classic Bolzano wines: Lagrein, St.Magdalener, Pinot Bianco, Gewuerztraminer.
• Forsterbräu Central Goethestraße 6 (tel. +39 0471 977243). The Forst Brewing Company has an excellent outdoor restaurant right in the historic center. Good beer, food and reasonable prices. Try Sixtus, goes straight to the head. €€.
• Paulaner Bräuhaus Bozen Silbergasse/Lauben-Portici (Arcades). The first brewery of the Bavarian company Paulaner in Italy. Good beer and food. €€.
• Hopfen & Co Wirtshaus & Brauerei, Obstplatz, 17 (Fruit market) (tel. +39 0471 300788, [email protected]).Here you can drink real Bolzan beer and eat typical Tyrolean food.

Clubs and nightlife

Just 15 years ago, Bolzano was known as the “sleeping beauty”, but at the same time, in the regional capital, it was being remodeled for nightlife, and even young people from neighboring Trentino came to Bolzano on Fridays and Saturdays. Now they write about him with the note "movida bolzanina" ("Bolzano nightlife"), which was also reported in Italian national magazines. Now at night on weekends, the historic center is full of young people, and literally crowds in the pubs.

• HALLE28, Via del Macello. Local and international DJs work here, the club is located within walking distance from the city center. Entrance is about 12 - 20 euros (one drink is included in this price).
• Okey, Via Gilm. The club is located 10 minutes from the historic center. Crowded on weekends. Entrance costs 3 euros.
• Martini Club, Vicolo Erbe. The club is located in the center of Bolzano. Local DJs, live music and theme parties, admission is free, drinks from 4 to 8 euros.
• Miro, Dominikanerplatz, 3b. The club is located in the heart of the city. Entrance 8 - 14 euros (one drink is included in this price).
• Rise Club, Marie-Curie-Straße. Special guests, entertainment and DJs. Disco in South Bolzano. Entrance costs 16 euros (one drink is included in this price).
• Alumix, Voltastraße, 9. Entertainment, sometimes live music, alternative. Disco in South Bolzano. Entrance costs 9 euros (one drink is included in this price).
• Après Club, Hauptstrasse 20 - 39010 Gargazon/Gargazzone. Special guests, entertainment, events. The disco is located outside Bolzano, in the small village of Gargazon, between Bolzano and Merano, on a semi-state road. 15 km from Bolzano. The entrance is free.
• Keope Disco Club, Brennerstraße, 6 - 39050 Steinmannwald/Pineta di Laives. Entertainment, DJs and Cuban dances. Located on the outskirts of Bolzano, on a semi-state road.
• Baila Discopub, Boznerstraße, 5a - 39057 Eppan/Appiano. Entertainment, special guests and DJs. Disco in Eppan, next to Bolzano. One of the busiest places to go on weekends. Entrance 8 euros (one drink is included in this price).
• Zentis Discopub, Tannstraße, 12 - 39054 Ritten/Renon Discopub. Live music, DJs. Located in Ritten, next to Bolzano.

Sport

Skis. South Tyrol is full of ski resorts. The biggest ski resorts are Rittnerhorn (20 km from Bolzano) and Reinswald (30 km).

The websites of both resorts are available in English. Others nearby ski resorts: Carezza (25 km), Meran 2000 (30 - 35 km), and the rather famous Val Gargena (40 km), which is part of the Sella Ronda ski chain.

Hockey. Ice hockey is the main sport in Bolzano. HC Bolzano/Bozen Interspar Foxies is a Bolzano professional ice hockey club, winner of the 2007/2008 Italian ice hockey season (he played in the Italian Premier League and won the national championship 17 times - an Italian record). They play at the Eiswelle/Palaonda Ice Palace.

Football. The most famous football team in the area plays in the "Serie C2" called FC Südtirol Alto Adige at the Drusus Stadium. In July/August he plays with famous teams such as the Internazionale Milan, Monaco, Stuttgart and others.

Ice rinks. There are four ice skating rinks in Bolzano: next to the Runkelstein castle, on Genua street (in the Don Bosco area), in the city of Sport City in the Pfarrhof / Maso della Pieve area in the Oberau-Haslach / Oltrisarco-Aslago area in southern Bolzano and on the Talver promenade.

Swimming. In summer Lido on Trieste street is people's favorite place: outdoor pools and a large park with a bar and restaurant. Entrance - 5 euros. In winter, there is the Karl Dibiasi swimming pool and fitness centre, just behind the Lido. Entrance - 4.50 / 5.20 euros.

Education

Bolzano is the perfect place if you want to learn German, Italian or both.

• Free University of Bozen-Bolzano (Free University of Bolzano). International trilingual university (Italian, German, English). It is considered one of the best semi-public universities in Italy. Officially it is a private university, but it is funded by the autonomous region.
• Claudio Monteverdi Provincial Academy of Music (Provincial Academy of Music named after Claudio Monteverdi). Also recognized as one of the best music academies in Italy. Since 2006, it has been governed by an autonomous region instead of the state, thus ensuring a great development.
• European Academy (European Academy).
• ZeLIG School for Documentary, Television and New Media (School of Documentary Television and New Media ZeLIG).
• Claudiana Province College for Health-Care Professions (Provincial Medical College Claudiana).

Job

Bolzano is a financial, business and congress center. The School of Languages ​​and Institutes is looking for English teachers/native English speakers, as well as teachers needed in technical areas. If you know German and Italian, you can find a job in a restaurant, shop or hotel if you have experience in this field.

• Convention Bureau South Tyrol (Conventional Bureau of South Tyrol).
• Techno Innovation South Tyrol (Techno-innovation of South Tyrol).
• Bolzano Trade Fair (Professional Fair Bolzano).
• Autonomous Province of South Tyrol (Autonomous Province of South Tyrol) is an office for bilinguals and those who know foreign languages. They also have a library with books, dictionaries and language courses with books, CDs, DVDs and many films in German, Italian, English, French, Spanish, Russian, Arabic and Portuguese. Located on Capucin street (28 Kapuzinergasse/via Cappuccini).

The job search is carried out by the Autonomous Province of South Tyrol

How to move around the city

The city center is not very big, so it's best to explore on foot. Such a movement The best way explore every corner of the city. But to get to other areas, it is better to use public transport because the public transport system is efficient and the vehicles are clean and always on time.

By bus, train and cable car

Bolzano has an excellent transport system which includes buses, cable cars and suburban trains. In Bolzano itself, you can buy one ticket (it will include a second trip if the time does not exceed 45 minutes after purchase) for the bus for 1.50 euros. If you intend to travel frequently by bus and/or with other people, you can purchase a "Value Card" ("Wertkarte" or "Carta Valore") for 5, 10 or 25 euros.

On city buses, the trip will cost 1.20 euros and you can use this card for all types of transport system in South Tyrol: on intercity buses, SAD cable cars, on the "Mendelbahn" and on all trains from Innsbruck to Trento, as well as on all city ​​buses in 14 other cities (Merano, Brixen, Silandro, Brunico, Laives/Bronzolo/Wadena, Malles Venosta, Dobbiaco, Kaltern an der Weinstraße, Algund, Lana, Appiano sulla Strada del Vino, Neumarkt , Sterzing (Vipiteno), Sand in Taufers) and in Innsbruck (here you need to stamp your ticket in the green stamping machine at the railway station). Tickets can be purchased directly on the buses, which sell individual tickets and "Value Cards" for 5 euros. Remember that the machine only accepts coins if you are going to buy bus cards, and bus drivers will not change banknotes for coins. The ticket can also be bought at several tobacco and newspaper shops throughout the city.

The South Tyrol transport and fare system offers a seven-day travel card called Mobilcard for 18 euros and a three-day card for 13 euros, which will allow you to use all city buses in Bolzano and the entire South Tyrol transport system for free. There is also a seven-day card for one of the three areas for 15 euros. South Tyrol is divided into western, central and eastern regions, but Bolzano's bus network includes them all. Also, if you plan to visit the central part of the city, Mobilcard for the central area is the best option. There is a 50% discount for young people.

Full information on prices and tickets can be found on the website of the South Tyrol Integrated Transport and Tariff System (also full version in English). You will find information about timetables and bus maps, public transport of Bolzano on the SASA website (Italian and German), the same information about South Tyrol on the SAD website (at the moment also only in Italian and German).

Taxi. What features exist

In Bolzano, taxis are not very common, and sometimes it is very difficult to find a taxi at night, because the buses no longer run at this time, and all the taxis are busy. Cars are parked at the railway station, on Place Walther, on Place Gries and elsewhere in the city centre. Taxis are available on call only. The Bolzano taxi service is operated by Radio Taxi Funk on 0471 98 11 11. Taxi in Bolzano can be very expensive (from the airport to the city center - about 30 euros).

Bike

In Italy, the city has one of the most developed network of cycle paths, which is approximately 30 km long and consists of 8 main routes. Excursions are available. Maps are available at tourist offices and online.

Rentals can be made at the following locations:

• Station Avenue, near Place Walter;
• the main square of Gris.

The service is available from April 4 to October 31 from 07.30 to 20.00 (in October until 19.00) and is cheap: 1 euro for 6 hours, 2 euros for more than 6 hours. Deposit 10 euros.

Bicycles can be rented all year round at the Tourist Office of Bolzano for 5 euros per day.

There are special road signs to help the city cyclist. Many large tables are located in several parts of the city. On cycle track 1, after crossing the road to the River Talfer, on the way to the city center, there is a spreadsheet showing the number of cyclists who have passed. The city's website has a map that can be helpful for finding specific locations.

Buses

In Bolzano there are 17 bus lines(usually from 9.00 to 18.00), three of which also run at night (bus lines 153 - travel from day lines 1, 5 and 3, plus 2 and 10A) from 9.00 to 01.00. Buses run very often - you won't have to wait more than 10 - 15 minutes for the next bus. They always come on time.

Put a stamp on your ticket at the beginning of your trip (there are special green cars on the buses - yellow cars on new buses). You will also need to put a stamp if you buy a ticket at the ticket office. You will have to buy a new ticket if you stop somewhere along the way and more than 45 minutes have passed since you bought your first ticket (only if you bought one ticket or your "Value Card" ran out). Payment is on your conscience, but inspectors sometimes check tickets. If you do not have a ticket, you will have to pay a fine of 25 euros (plus the fare you should have paid). You can find all timetables and maps of bus lines free of charge at the tourist offices or at the bus station.

All city bus stops are made according to passenger requirements (except for final stops). That is, if you want to get off, press the red button (in some buses it is blue), and if you want to get on the bus, then you must wave your hand. Especially if you are alone at the bus stop or in Southern region(fair quarter) at night, you need to signal the driver very well and in advance.

Trains

Bolzano also has two small towns railway stations(South Bolzano-Fair Quarter and Sigmundskron-Ponte Adige). Here you can use the "Value Card". A one-way trip from the Central Station to the southern Bolzano fairgrounds costs 1.50 euros (0.65 euros with a card).

You will need to stamp your ticket at the station entrance in the green stamping machine.

cable car

Bolzano is connected to three mountain villages in the vicinity of the city by three cable cars. If you want to visit Ritten/Renon or San Genesio, you can use your card: a ticket to Ritten costs 2.50 euros (2.28 with a card), to San Genesio - 2 euros (1.90). There is also a tram in Ritten that takes the cable car from Oberbosen to Klobenstein. A one-way ticket will cost (cable car + tram) 5 euros (3.90 with a card).

If you want to get to Colerne Colle you have to buy an additional ticket. Trips are made every 30 minutes from 08.00 to 19.00 in winter time and from 08.00 to 19.30 in summer time with breaks from 12.00 to 13.30 in winter and from 12.00 to 13.00 in summer.

Transport rental

Driving around the city does not make sense: the public transport system will be more than enough to travel inside Bolzano. Traffic is heavy during peak hours. However, the main streets for the movement of cars are along the Eisack River in the south, the Drusus road from west to the center, Italy Avenue, Liberty Avenue and Rome Street in the new city.

Driving in the historic center is prohibited and the city center is prohibited for EURO 0 cars. In winter (November to March), EURO 0 cars are prohibited throughout the city to prevent air pollution. In cases of high concentrations of pollutants on the streets, EURO 1 cars are also prohibited. The city's website has a map of the relevant areas and other information (in German and Italian).

Car rental agency

There are both international car rental companies and local ones in the city. Prices for your dates can be looked at. The average rental price per day is around 60 euros for the cheapest car.

There are many paid car parks in the city, and car parks for people with disabilities have special signs. However, it is important to remember that in Bolzano parking on white-striped roads is ONLY FOR RESIDENTS of this area with special permission. Everyone else can park their cars there free of charge only from 13.00 on Saturday until 08.00 on Monday morning. Tariffs for covered parking - about 1 euro per hour. If you are driving from nearby areas, it is better to park on the outskirts, for example on the street (0.30 euros per hour) or in the Fair Quarter.

Other features

Also in Bolzano it is possible to “exchange” a car for a long stay. The annual fee is from 150 euros, in addition to that one hour costs 1.80 euros and each kilometer costs 0.34 euros. There is a website (only in Italian). For car sharing, check the website for offers (only in German and Italian).

Germans, Italians and Ladins - these three peoples have coexisted peacefully in the northern Italian city of Bolzano, the capital of a province within a special status region, Trentino-Alto Adige, for many centuries. The peculiarity of Bolzano lies in its geographical position: the city is located in a large basin, located at an altitude of 264 meters above sea level. In this very basin there are three most picturesque valleys - Isarco, Sarentina and Adige, surrounded by mountain ranges Northern Italy, from which stands out the beautiful massif of Catenaccio, "the gateway to the Dolomites".

Selva di Val Gardena, Bolzano. Photo tumblr.com

It is no wonder that many mythical creatures have chosen such beauty as their habitat (according to local legends): they say that among the Alpine valleys you can meet elves, and on Catinaccio (in German, Rosengarten (rose garden)) live dwarves and their king Laurin (it was he responsible for an incredibly beautiful phenomenon: at sunset, the mountains turn pink (in fact, the rocks are composed of a special type of mineral)).

Catinaccio. Photo alto-adige.com

It goes without saying that the city of Bolzano is especially appreciated by lovers of mountains and mountain landscapes: the nature here fascinates and gives the observer truly exceptional panoramic views. However, Bolzano offers much more than just delightful walks among natural attractions: the city is full of museums and historical sights and, in addition, constantly delights visitors. interesting events(including the famous Christmas markets).

Small, but at the same time modern and elegant: to name the charming Bolzano aboriginally Italian city the tongue doesn’t turn, but what’s there, it would be an injustice, because the city combines German and sometimes Austrian features, and sometimes you can clearly trace the influence of the Bel Paese culture (it must be remembered that Bolzano became part of Italy after the First World War). In any case, if you want to feel the charm of a real European city, in every respect, with a significant historical and cultural heritage- Bolzano is waiting for you!

How to get to Bolzano?

By plane

By car

Note that it is best to recover to the discovery of Bolzano by private car. Travelers also have the option of renting a car. By ordering a car in advance, while still at home, you can save a lot.

"Italy in Russian" advises you to turn to the services of the popular rentalcars gigantic service, multifunctional and simple, which will allow you to choose the most suitable car at home and receive it immediately upon arrival in Bolzano or one of the airports in Italy.

For those who are used to convenience, we recommend ordering a taxi in Bolzano with a Russian-speaking driver. It is possible to pick up and order a taxi through the convenient Kiwitaxi service: you just need to choose where and where you need to get from. Here you can order a transfer from any airport in Italy. At the specified time, at the specified place, your personal driver will be waiting for you with a sign with your name.

You can order a taxi by clicking on the banner.

A22 Brenner - Modena, exit at Bolzano Sud o Bolzano Nord

Highway SS 12 (from Trento)

Highway SS 38 (from Passo Resia)

Highway MeBo Bolzano-Merano.

Where to stay in Bolzano?

mummy out Archaeological Museum. Photo iceman.it

In Bolzano, you can still find old forged signs, hotels, craft workshops and shops most typical of ancient cities. The town museum displays works of South Tyrolean art. Those who are interested in history and ethnology will find works and objects from the furnishings of peasant houses here.

Museum of Modern Art (Museion)

Attention! On Thursdays from 18:00 to 22:00 admission to the museum is free for everyone!

The Museum of Modern Art (Museion) was founded in 1987, it presents the works of artists and works of contemporary art. It is the main venue for all the prestigious exhibitions in Bolzano, a meeting place for business events, conferences and seminars.

Modern Art Museum. Photo dark-black-reaper.deviantart.com

Nativity Museum Muri Gris (Collezione di presepi del Convento Muri Gries)

Address: Convento Muri Gries, piazza Gries, 21

Schedule and ticket prices

The Muri Gris Nativity Museum is housed in the Romanesque tower of the abbey, with exhibits dating back to around 1750. The Benedictine monastery of Muri Gris is one of the oldest in South Tyrol, it is located 20 minutes from the city center and is valuable for its artistic and architectural heritage, it has a very curious and no less fascinating collection of nativity scenes.

Nativity scene. Photo suedtirol.info

The Mercantile Museum and the building of the Mercantile Palace (Museo mercantile e Palazzo Mercantile)

Schedule and ticket prices

This museum traces the economic history of the city of Bolzano through house collections of documents, paintings and furniture from the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. It is located in a building that was in 1635 a prestigious place among merchants.

One of the halls of the Palace. Photo guidaaltoadige.blogspot.it

Messner Mountain Museum

Schedule and ticket prices

The Messner Mountain Museum, founded by climber Reinhold Messner, who was the first in the history of mountaineering to conquer all 14 "eight-thousanders" of the planet, is located 5 different places, the main of which - the museum center, opened in 2006 - is located in the Castello Firmian. Branches of the Mining Museum are located in the castle of Yuval (Naturno), the Dolomites (Monte Rite), Ortler and Ripe (Bruneck Castle). All of these museum buildings are connected by climbing trails, so that while moving between exhibitions, visitors can also observe the magnificent landscapes of Alto Adige.

The theme of museum expositions is the emergence and development of mountaineering, the study of the influence of mountains on human character. In the museum you can see photographs, sculptures, memorabilia from various expeditions, etc.

The main branch of the Messner Museum. Photo archilovers.com

Muri Gris Abbey and the Church of St. Augustine (Abbazia di Muri-Gries e la Ciesa di Sant Agostino)

Address: Piazza Gries, 21

A special part of the religious monuments are the churches of Bolzano. One of the most beautiful and memorable, not only from the outside, but especially from the inside, is the Baroque Church of St. Augustine (Chiesa di Sant "Agostino) and the Abbey of Muri-Gris (Abbazia di Muri-Gries). The heaviest bell in everything hangs in the bell tower of the castle tower. which weighs about 5 tons.

The Abbey of Muri Gris and the Church of St. Augustine is the only monastery in Italy belonging to the monks of the Benedictine order di Muri in Argovia, one of the most important religious complexes of the Alto Adige, built in the Baroque style.

Abbazia di Monte Maria, photo by Thinkstock

The oldest part of the abbey today is represented by a castle, which was built in the 12th century by the Austrian counts of Maury-Greyfenstein. The castle at the beginning of the 15th century came into the possession of the Augustinian monks, who turned it into a monastery, and main tower to the bell tower.

The baroque church of St. Augustine was built at the end of the 18th century. In the interior of the church you can admire the beautiful frescoes of the famous Tyrolean artist Martin Knoller.

Murie Gris, and in the history of local winemaking. The monks were very serious about discipline, and with regard to the production of wine, too. Already at the beginning of the 20th century, wines produced on the territory of Mury Gris began to be exported to some German-speaking regions. In those years, such grape varieties as Santa Magdalena, Malvasia, Lagraine, Cretzer and Pinot Grigio were grown here.

Castello Roncolo

Address: Via Sant'Antonio, 15

Roncolo Castle or Rünkelstein towers over the town of Ritten, not far from Bolzano. Castello Roncolo was built in 1237 by the rulers of Wangen and belonged to noble families for the first century of its existence. Then the Wintler brothers, wealthy merchants from Bolzano, bought Roncolo, turning the castle that once protected the approaches to Bolzano into a family residence.

It was thanks to the merchants Wintlers that Castello Roncolo acquired its beautiful appearance, which visitors can admire today: having bought the castle, the brothers carried out a large-scale reconstruction and built a number of new rooms in it. At the end of the 14th century, a summer house was also added to the castle, and even later it and the interior of the castle were painted with rich frescoes depicting famous historical and literary characters.

Unfortunately, the merchants were involved in a conflict with the noble families of Tyrol, as a result of which Roncolo was besieged and partially destroyed. Later, the Habsburgs owned the castle: they ordered the restoration of the Rünkelstein halls and the renewal of the wall paintings.

At the beginning of the 16th century, a gunpowder warehouse exploded in the castle: the explosion damaged the outer walls and the destruction of the tower of the Eastern Palace (the eastern part of the castle), and a fire completely destroyed it a century and a half later.

At the end of the 19th century, the castle was donated to the Austrian emperor Franz Joseph, who restored the visible damage and donated Castello Roncolo to the city.

Frescoes in Roncolo Castle, 15th century. Photo atlantedellarteitaliana.it

Castle of Sant Antonio (Castel Sant "Antonio)

Address: Castel Sant "Antonio - 39100 Bolzano (near Val Sarentino and S. Antonio bridge)

Castle of Sant'Antonio rises not far from the castle of Roncolo and the bridge of Sant'Antonio.

The castle was built in the 13th century: the large tower of the castle with loopholes and a pyramidal roof dates from this century.

In the XIV-XVI centuries, the castle of Sant'Antonio belonged to the Vainek family, who modified it and continuously expanded it: a church and a chapel were added to the castle complex, as well as a number of residential premises.

The last modifications were carried out in the 20th century by the Aufschnaiter family, who still own the castle and continue to live in it.

An interesting fact: it was in this castle, in the cellars, in 1950 that the brand "Thun" was born, which is engaged in the production of high-quality ceramics and is now known throughout Europe.

Klebenstein Castle. Photo winestrasse.com

Marecchio Castle (Castel Mareccio)

Address: Via Claudia De "Medici, 12

Marecchio Castle is located in the middle of the historical center of Bolzano, its oldest part - the castle tower - dates back to the 12th century and was erected by Berthold von Bozen, the ancestor of the aristocratic Marecchio dynasty.

The Marecchio dynasty ended in 1435, after which their possessions passed to the Reifer family, who did not get along with the local rulers, which is why, after the 15th century, the Marecchio castle began to change hands.

In the middle of the 16th century, the castle underwent a large-scale reconstruction and modification: the current owners - the Remer family - added 4 towers and a chapel to the castello, ordered frescoed interiors.

Marecchio Castle. Photo flickr.com

Later, the castle changed many owners until, in the middle of the 19th century, its owner Anna Sarntain decided to rent the property to the state. Thus, an armory and the State Archives appeared in the castle. Even later, the castle was purchased by the municipality, which placed the Bolzano Tourism Office in it.

The castle is open to tourists.

An interesting fact: on the wall of one of the towers of the castle there is a magic palindrome square with the inscription SATOR. The word SATOR is read the same way from top to bottom, from bottom to top, from right to left, from left to right, and is supposedly translated from Latin as "The sower Arepo controls the plow."

Firmiano Castle (Castello Firmiano)

Address: Via Castel Firmiano, 53

As we noted above, this spacious and beautiful castle houses one of the sections of the Messner Mountain Museum, founded by the Italian mountaineer Reinhold Messner. Messner received the castle on lease in 2003.

The first historical references to the Firmiano castle are found in the middle of the 10th century; the defensive structure was then called the Formicaria castle. In the 12th century, the castle was taken over by ministerials, representatives of petty chivalry, who bore the distinctive surname Firmian. Later, at the end of the 15th century, the castle was bought by Sigismund the Rich, the Tyrolean ruler, and renamed it Sigmundskron. Sigismund's castle was relatively short-lived - due to debts, he laid the building, after which the castle was completely abandoned.

The castle has changed many owners, the last of which - the counts of Toggenburg - in 1976 restored the Firmiano castle and opened a restaurant in its halls. In 1996 the castle became the property of the municipality.

Castle Firmiano. Thinkstock Photos

Flavon Castle (Castel Flavon)

Flavon Castle was built in the 12th century by the lords of Haselberg. The lords surrounded their domains with a circular wall, fragments of which can be seen in the eastern and southern parts of the castle even today, and behind the defensive walls there was a vast residential complex.

At the end of the 15th century, Flavon Castle was completely changed: the current owners of the castle, the Lords of Fie, added living quarters, halls and built a new defensive wall.

Today the castle has three sections, which are decorated with frescoes. Its halls are used for celebrations and conferences, and a chic restaurant is located in the castle.

Panorama of Castel Tirolo. Photo by Anton Gross

Holidays and festivals

During the year, many interesting festivals and celebrations are organized in Bolzano, which attract a large number of guests from other regions of Italy and tourists from different countries.

Ice Music Festival or "Ice Music Festival" is the most unusual celebration of this city. It is organized in the last ten days of February. In the ice cathedral, specially built for this purpose, the musicians play on ice instruments made from ice mined from the glaciers of the local valleys. These days, the ice building also hosts a curling competition.

Ice Music Festival. Photo wordpress.com

"Spicy Feast" or "Speckfest Alto Adige" takes place every year on the penultimate weekend of May. These days you can try a variety of spiced dishes prepared by chefs from all over the region. In addition to all the festivals, master classes and laboratories, it is interesting to visit the Watten card game tournament.

A large number take place from November to January. It is on the eve that Bolzano becomes a tourist destination. Small houses with wooden stalls are set up on the main streets and streets of the city during Christkindlmarkt, where you can buy traditional sweets, souvenirs made of glass, wood and ceramics, gifts and Christmas decorations for your home.

Christmas market in Bolzano. Photo flickr.com

Every year the city hosts South Tyrol Wine Route Wine Festival. It is a meeting point for wine and food producers and hosts numerous seminars, laboratories and tastings.

The city of Bolzano is famous for its Conservatory, named after the Italian composer Claudio Monteverdi. At the beginning of the 20th century, the Lyceum of Music was located there, in which the Royal Conservatory was later opened. It takes place here every year International Piano Competition.

Every spring, the famous flower market. Daffodils, tulips, roses, daisies, fuchsias, as well as oleanders and azaleas, a variety of bushes and herbs delight the eyes of tourists and visitors. Some restaurants and cafes offer flower menus these days. And in autumn, a pumpkin market opens in Bolzano. Everything turns yellow and reminds of the approach of autumn.

Pumpkin Festival in Bolzano. Photo walter.bz

What to try in Bolzano

Bolzano, like many other places, is under the influence of Austria, as a result, unusual dishes are cooked here and a variety of tastes reigns.

Typical dishes: knödel, ravioli alla pustarese, venison polenta, salted or sweet dumplings or canederli, schlutzkrapfen (spinach ravioli), gröstl with potatoes, onions, pork neck and beef, venison goulash, pork tenderloin with sauerkraut, and also fish from rivers and lakes.

Among the sweet: strudel, chocolate cakes, cream cakes, ricotta cakes, Bolzano selzen (made from dried fruits and raisins).

Other typical products are speck or bacon from Alto Adige and bread with cumin, poppy seeds or dill seeds. The area is also known for its good wines: Lagrein, Santa Maddalena, Traminer, Riesling, Pinot, Merlot and Cabernet.

thinkstock photos

Bolzano is a multinational city, bright and temperamental in Italian, neat and thorough in German. It attracts not only with historical and cultural monuments, holidays and festivals, but also with magnificent mountain landscapes and lakes. Bolzano - the gateway to Dolomites.

Museum of Contemporary Art "Museon"

Flavon Castle

From Bolzano Airport (Aeroporto di Bolzano-Dolomiti) to the city center is about 6 km.

By bus

It is easier to get to the city center by SASA bus 10A or 10B. The stop is located 600 m from the exit from the arrivals terminal. See www.sasabz.it for timetables.

By taxi

Taxi is fast and convenient. The journey will take approximately 15 minutes and will cost around €15. The parking lot is located in front of the terminal.

It is better to pre-order a taxi with a Russian-speaking driver through the Kiwitaxi service.

By car

Car rental is the best way to get to know Bolzano better. I rent on Rentalcars.

The best walking infrastructure of the country has been created in the vicinity of Bolzano: numerous trekking routes, cable cars, and bike paths have been laid. From the northern outskirts of the city there is a road to the Dolomites through the Eggen valley, past Lake Carrer (at an altitude of 1519 m), the Karer Pass (1745 m) and along the Rose Gardens road. You will constantly admire the white peak of Mount Marmolada (It. Marmolada; German Marmolata) (3342 m).

Fassa Valley, Pordoi Joh Pass (2239 m) and Passo di Falzarego (2105 m) will be of interest to both tourists and skiers.

Roncolo Castle (Castel Roncolo), founded in 1237, is located 2 km north of Bolzano. Inside the castle complex, a cycle of medieval plot frescoes has been preserved, illustrating scenes of court life, tournaments, and hunting.

On the slope of Mount Cheglberg, 800 m above Bolzano, stands the picturesque settlement of San Genesio Atesino. From there, the best landscapes of the city, castles, the majestic Dolomites open up. IN mountain village tourists are offered horseback riding; Hiking trails and cycling routes run along the Salten alpine plain. From Bolzano to San Genesio can be reached by highway or in the cable car.

In 36 minutes by train you will reach Trento, you will see the medieval citadel of Buoncosillo with Gothic paintings, the elegant Cathedral Square, the Pretorio Palace (XIII century), and other priceless architectural monuments.

33 km from Bolzano stands Merano - a wonderful flowering town, a thermal resort.

What do you need to do during your visit to Bolzano?

1. Visit one of the bars in the evening market square, sit with a glass of wine or a mug of beer, listening to Italian and German speech at the same time.
2. Take a walk along the trekking routes laid on the slopes of the surrounding hills, look around Bolzano from a height, take pictures of unique landscapes.
3. See the Muzeon collections and the mummy of an ancient ancestor in the Archaeological Museum.
4. Walk along the most elegant street of the city - Via della Mostra, appreciate the splendor of the aristocratic palaces.
5. Buy local speck ham, spicy bread, Bolzano cream sauce.

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The city of Bolzano (Bolzano, Bozen) is the center of the province of the same name in northern Italy, also known as the capital of South Tyrol. The city is located on the border of three states: Switzerland, Austria and Italy and has absorbed the culture and flavor of each of them. They officially speak two languages ​​(Italian and German), cook German, Austrian and Italian cuisine, and the sights of Bolzano make it unlike any other city in northern Italy.

And yet - Bolzano is called the "gateway to the Dolomites." This is a city of mountains, pastoral landscapes and a city where there is something to see at any time of the year.

How to get to Bolzano

Bolzano has a small international airport that receives planes not only from Italian cities, but also from nearby countries of Germany and Croatia. Unfortunately, there are no direct flights to Bolzano from Moscow and other Russian cities, but you can fly to neighboring Innsbruck or Verona, and from there get by train or bus.

You can find a plane ticket in the form below.

Bus lines 10A and 10B run from the airport to the city center. The stop is located next to the arrivals terminal. However, it is much more convenient to get to the center by pre-booking a transfer.

In addition to the airport, Bolzano has a major railway station. You can get here from Merano (30-35 minutes), Trento (45 minutes), Verona (1.5-2 hours), trains from Germany and Austria also stop here. There is a direct train from Moscow to Bolzano every Thursday. It follows the route Moscow-Nice or Moscow-Monaco with stops in Minsk, Warsaw, Vienna, Innsbruck and other cities.

The railway station is a major transport hub in the city

The train station is located in the city center and it is easy to get to the main sights of Bolzano on foot.

Another option is the bus. The bus network of the city is very developed. It can be reached from Germany, the Czech Republic, Poland, Slovakia, Romania and some nearby cities in Italy.

It is very convenient to go to the city by car, which can be rented directly at the airport. The highway A22 Brenner - Modena leads towards Bolzano. It crosses the city at two points: from the south and north.

Where to stay in Bolzano

In the city of Bolzano, you can find hotels for every taste, from very budget hotels near the center and main attractions, to good 4 **** hotels with picturesque panoramic views of Alpine mountains in its vicinity.

Park Hotel Laurin

Among the most popular hotels among travelers are:

If suitable hotel from the presented was not found, we recommend using the search and see all accommodation options in Bolzano and the surrounding area.

Sights of Bolzano and surroundings

The city of Bolzano is small and conditionally divided into several districts. The most popular and visited by tourists is the historical center. Most of the attractions, museums, restaurants and cafes of Bolzano are located in the medieval quarters of the center.

It is best to start your acquaintance with the city from here.

Walter Square and the Cathedral

The heart of the old city and the main attraction of Bolzano is considered Walter Square or Walterplatz named after the medieval German poet Walter von der Vogelweide, whose monument can be seen here.

Walter Square - the heart of the old town

On the south-western side, the square is bordered by a cathedral with a high Gothic bell tower from the 16th century. Duomo di Bolzano considered the most beautiful architectural structure in South Tyrol. In the exterior, you can see the sculptural images of gargoyles, which makes it look like the famous Notre Dame in Paris.

Interior of the Duomo di Bolzano

Inside the cathedral is also striking in luxury and grandeur. Of particular interest are the pulpit of the priest of the beginning of the 16th century. with bas-reliefs of the Evangelists, fragments of frescoes by a student of Giotto and the miraculous face of the Madonna.

Streets of Bolzano

A kind of "Arbat" in Bolzano is considered Porticos street or Via dei Portici here is the shopping center of the city and it is here that you should go for shopping and souvenirs. Buildings on the street also deserve attention. They are richly decorated with stucco, porticos, frescoes, wooden shutters and other baroque decorations. Don't pass by Town Hall buildings, where a century and a half ago there was a department of local authorities.

Portico Street - Bolzano's main shopping street

Another famous pedestrian street is Silver Street. Via Argentieri or Silbergasse. It got its name from the "Silver House" next to the Kornplatz square. Walking here is a pleasure only because the most ancient palaces local intelligentsia settled here. Deserves special attention Palazzo Mercantile where the Trade Museum is now located.

The street is also known for aristocratic palaces with pompous facades. Via della Mostra or Mustergasse. For several centuries, it was considered the most elite street in the center of the old city of Bolzano.

Via Dei Bottai - street of artisans and traditional Tyrolean cuisine

Don't miss the opportunity to walk along the street Via dei Bottai or Bindergasse. This is one of the oldest streets in Bolzano, where the “gates to the city” were located in the Middle Ages. Now the street dei Bottai is famous for its national craft shops and taverns with traditional Tyrolean cuisine.

Churches and monasteries of Bolzano

Bolzano is a multi-confessional city. Dominicans and Franciscans, Benedictines and Capuchins, the Roman Catholic Church and the Teutonic Order peacefully coexist here. In the center of Bolzano, each of the denominations has its own temple or church. But the most impressive religious landmark of Bolzano is the Abbey of Mury-Gris with the baroque church of St. Augustine. Muri Gris is the only Benedictine monastery in Italy and one of the leading religious sites in the Alto Adige region.

Mury Gris Abbey. Church interior

The abbey is a castle built in the XII century and significantly expanded and supplemented later. Among the attractions of Myuri-Gris in Bolzano, one can single out a small museum of nativity scenes, frescoes by the famous artist of South Tyrol Martin Knoller and monastery wines known far beyond the region.

Museums in Bolzano

Another graph noteworthy and visits are considered the museums of Bolzano. The most famous:

Archaeological Museum of South Tyrol

• The Archaeological Museum of South Tyrol with its Ötzi snow mummy, a man frozen to death in the Alps 5,300 years ago.
• Muzeon or Museum of Modern Art, where the most prestigious exhibitions are organized.
• Trade Museum in the Mercantile Palace, dedicated to the economic history of the city of Bolzano.
• Nativity Museum in one of the towers of the Mouri Gris Abbey, most of whose exhibits date back to the middle of the 18th century.
• The mountain museum of the climber Reinhold Messner, who conquered all 14 of the most high mountains planets.

Museon can be visited for free every Thursday

The museums of Bolzano have days of free admission. So Museon can be visited free of charge on any Thursday from 18:00 to 22:00. In addition, every year in late November - early December, the Night of Museums is held in Bolzano, when all of them are open until 01:00 and you can enter them without buying a ticket.

Castles of Bolzano

Undoubtedly, numerous medieval castles both in the city and in the vicinity of Bolzano deserve attention. To see them all, we recommend renting a car. Most impressive:

Surroundings of Bolzano

Surroundings of Bolzano - real paradise for lovers of incredible mountain landscapes, breathtaking deep emerald valleys, alpine lakes and snow-white peaks.

The Dolomites are world famous ski resorts

The Dolomites are also world famous ski resorts: Cortina d'Ampezzo, Alta Badia, Val di Fassa, Val Gardena, and listed world heritage UNESCO - pink peaks (thanks to the mineral dolomite, at dawn and sunset, the mountains are “painted” in warm orange-pink colors), and Tyrolean villages literally descended from postcards.

Pastoral landscape in South Tyrol

Impressions are definitely enough for more than one vacation. Well, the most restless can ride to the neighboring cities of Merano, Innsbruck, or to the coast.

Festivals and holidays in Bolzano

Every year, the city of Bolzano organizes many unusual and interesting festive events.

The Ice Music Festival, held annually in the last decade of February, deservedly took the first place in the ranking of holidays. Especially for the festival, an ice cathedral is being built in Bolzano, where musicians play unusual instruments made from the ice of local mountain valleys.

Christmas is also considered a very popular tourist season in Bolzano. From November to January, the city hosts many Christmas events and traditional European ones.

Christmas market in Bolzano

On the penultimate weekend of May, lovers of gastronomic delights come here for the “Festival of Bacon”, and from mid-May to mid-June, the South Tyrol Wine Route festival takes place with numerous seminars and tastings.

In spring, the famous flower market operates in the central part of the city, and with the onset of autumn, it is replaced by a pumpkin market.

Finally

As you can see, in Bolzano and its environs you can find holidays for every taste and feel the flavor of several European countries that are not similar to each other at once. Well, for those who plan to travel from Bolzano to other cities in Italy, we recommend