Bolzano

Bolzano is situated in the northern extremities of Italy at the border with Switzerland and Austria, and it’s part of the Alto-Adige’s region.

The eastern part of the territory includes the Dolomites mountains and the district of Val Gardena Alpe di Siusi. The Dolomites and their valleys offer some of the most beautiful landscapes in Italy and a real paradise for ski lovers. 

The western side is also characterised by mountains: the Alps and the Mounts Cavedale and Ortles where you will find the National Park of Stelvio which is characterised by an alternation of woods of conifers, grasslands, lakes, valleys and a pathway to the Passage of Stelvio, one of the highest points in Europe.

The area of Bolzano is a typical border area where two cultures and languages live together: Italian and German; the landscapes are formed by nature at its purest state and little villages. Treasures of these lands include nature, arts, tradition and culinary specialities; the most representative places are: Merano with the thermal baths, Bressanone with its arts, and Tyrol.

What to taste:

• Typical dishes include: "knödel", ravioli alla pusterese, minestra di farinascottata, and polenta with venison. Tyrolean dishes are: canederli and Schlutzkrapfen (ravioli with spinach), venison goulash, carre of pork with sauerkraut, and also fish straight from the rivers and lakes. Another typical dish is the "speck" (smoked dried ham) of Alto Adige.
• Amongst the cakes are: Strudel, Kaiserschmarren, chocolate cakes, crème cakes, ricotta cakes, zelten" of Bolzano (a Christmas cake made or dried fruits and sultanas).
• The area is also well known for itsproduction of good wines such as: Lagrein, Santa Maddalena, Traminer, Red of Bressanone, Pinot and Cabernet.  

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What to do:

• The province has many modern, fully equipped ski resorts with kilometres of pistes, from the Dolomites to Val Venosta including many well loved skiing and winter sports areas such as Val Senales and Val Gardena-Alpe di Siusi; a real heaven for people who love skiing, snowboarding, ice-skating and snowshoe hiking. In addition, thanks to the glaciers of the Stelvio, you can ski in the summer as well. The whole area offers great possibilities for hiking and climbing as well as cycling and mountain biking, and various other types of excursions.
• Other options are shopping for art crafts and culinary products such as wines, in fact, the territory of Bolzano if full of wineries and vineyards where you can taste and buy delicious wines.
• For a relaxing holiday dedicated to well-being the thermal baths of Merano or the Cron4 centre in Riscone near Brunico are ideal. Typical events and festivals include: the Christmas Markets of Bolzano, Merano, Bressanone, Vipiteno, and Brunico where you will have the chance to find many handcrafted products. Finally, another interesting event is the International Exhibition of Floriculture "Meranfiore" in Merano.  

Places to visit: Churches, Museums, Ruins, Piazzas, Fountains,

• Surrounded by mountains and built in a natural basin Bolzano is a charming city with a blend of German and Mediterranean traditions which are visible in its architecture.
• Amongst the most important monuments are the Cathedral with the gothic bell tower, considered one of the most beautiful monuments in the region. The nearby Piazza Walther is famous for the Christmas Market, with its characteristic wooden houses offering amazing decorations, local specialities, and many products from the local craftsmen.
• The Archaeological Museum of Alto-Adige is a must see, with its finds and documentation of the history of this area from its origins to the early Middle Ages; its main attraction is Otzi, over 5000 years old, this mummified body was found in the ice of the Similaun glacier near the border between Italy and Austria.
• Merano also deserves to be visited. Famous for its thermal baths and monuments like the Castello Principesco built in the fifteenth century; the sumptuous Trauttmansdorff Castle on the outskirts of the city, surrounded by colourful gardens with exotic Mediterranean plants. The castle is home to the Museum of Tourism, Touriseum, where you will have the chance to learn about the history of Tyrolean tourism.

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