Bolzano. A Mountain Escape.
Why visit?
Steeped in history, Bolzano and the surrounding region has beautiful mountains to hike in, vineyards to visit, shops to enter, and castles to explore.
Bolzano is found in the Dolomites, a section of the Alps that run through Italy. Part of a region known as Tyrol, Bolzano is unique in Italy not only for its beautiful location in the mountains, but also its German/Austrian heritage. You notice this upon exiting a train as all signs are in German and Italian, and most of the websites you visit will be in German first.
Bolzano is found in the Dolomites, a section of the Alps that run through Italy. Part of a region known as Tyrol, Bolzano is unique in Italy not only for its beautiful location in the mountains, but also its German/Austrian heritage. You notice this upon exiting a train as all signs are in German and Italian, and most of the websites you visit will be in German first.
Highlights
Bolzano City Centre. Filled with quaint shops, a beautiful church, and food featuring flavors of Italy, Austria, and Germany.
Runkelstein Castle. Located a short walk from the city center, Runkelstein Castle is filled with beautiful frescoes.
Renon Cable Car. Whisk yourself away from Bolzano up to the plateau of Soprabolzano.
Renon Railway. A historic narrow-gauge train ride giving panoramic views.
Rittner Horn. Another gondola ride takes you high above Bolzano.
Earth Pyramids. A bizarre earth formation found on the plateau above Bolzano.
Funivia del Colle. A short gondola ride from Bolzano takes you to breathtaking views.