Bolzano Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Bolzano which includes flowers and markets
Bolzano featuring shopping
Bolzano which includes street scenes as well as a family
Bolzano featuring farmland and a city

Stare into the eyes of Europe’s oldest preserved corpse, view the Alps up close and tour well-preserved medieval buildings in this Italian city of Austrian ancestry.

Climb into the highlands of northern Italy to find the medieval village of Bolzano, lying in the shadow of the Alps. Walk along narrow alleyways, explore centuries-old hillside castles and take one of several cable cars up into the mountains for dramatic views of Bolzano’s surroundings.

Start your visit by riding the cable car up onto the Renon Plateau north of town. As you ascend, look for the terraced vineyards spread along the hills and the strange pointy rock formations known as earth pyramids. When you reach the top, gaze out over the city and toward the Dolomites, a line of craggy sandstone peaks east of Bolzano.

Descend into the city and start your tour of its narrow, cobblestoned streets at Piazza Walther. Visit at the end of April to see the statue at its centre surrounded by vibrant flowers. Tour the Assumption of Our Lady Cathedral, which abuts the square. Step inside to see a fresco of the crucifixion painted in the 1300s.

Though an ancient Austrian village, Bolzano has belonged to Italy for most of the 20th century, so its identity is divided. About a quarter of Bolzano’s population still speaks German. Everything in the city bears both a German and an Italian name. Drive north to see Roncolo Castle, or Castle Runkelstein, a cliff-side mansion built in 1237 by a pair of Austrian lords.

Even older artifacts await at the popular South Tyrol Museum of Archaeology. The most famous exhibit is Ötzi, the mummified corpse from 5,300 years ago found frozen in the nearby Alps. Learn about Ötzi’s discovery and his intriguing death: He was murdered.

Arrive in Bolzano through its international airport or by bus and train connections from Italy, Germany or Austria. Many streets in the city are inaccessible for cars, so it is best to get around the city on foot and by public transportation. An essential part of visiting Bolzano is walking its medieval streets.

Where to stay in Bolzano

Maretsch Castle featuring château or palace

Old Town Bolzano

4.5/5(10 area reviews)

Old Town Bolzano is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Via dei Portici and Museum of Nature South Tyrol.

Old Town Bolzano

Oltrisarco-Aslago

While visiting Oltrisarco-Aslago, you might make a stop by sights like Adige River and Palaonda.

Oltrisarco-Aslago
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Centro - Piani - Rencio

If you're spending some time in Centro - Piani - Rencio, Renon Cable Car and Museum of Nature South Tyrol are top sights worth seeing.

Centro - Piani - Rencio
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Gries - Quirein

While visiting Gries - Quirein, you might make a stop by sights like St. Augustine Church and Muri-Gries Abbey.

Gries - Quirein
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Europa-Novacella

While there might not be top attractions in Europa-Novacella, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Museo Archeologico dell'Alto Adige and Druze Stadium.

Europa-Novacella
Messner Mountain Museum Firmian featuring caves and heritage elements

Don Bosco

While visiting Don Bosco, you might make a stop by sights like Castel Firmiano and Messner Mountain Museum Firmian.

Don Bosco
Four Points by Sheraton Bolzano

Four Points by Sheraton Bolzano

4 out of 5
Via Buozzi 35, Bolzano, BZ
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ₹18,183 per night from 31 Jul to 1 Aug
₹18,183
₹20,611 total
31 Jul - 1 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Bolzano. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (847 reviews)
"Clean, modern property. In industrial area, away from downtown, but very convenient to airport. Bus from downtown stops closeby."

Reviewed on 13 Jul 2025

Four Points by Sheraton Bolzano
Eisenhut Boutique Hotel

Eisenhut Boutique Hotel

4 out of 5
Via dei Bottai 21, 34, Bolzano, BZ
The price is ₹21,465 per night from 6 Aug to 7 Aug
₹21,465
₹24,220 total
6 Aug - 7 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Bolzano. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and private hot tubs. Popular attractions Museum of Nature South Tyrol and Piazza del ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (35 reviews)
"The service was great, the breakfast was amazing, the design of this hotel is very nice. But the rooms are not very well sound proofed. If someone at the end of the hall closes a door a bit harsh, you bed will shake because of the noise, other than that all was amazing. Recommended if staying in ..."

Reviewed on 18 Jul 2025

Eisenhut Boutique Hotel
Residence - Palais Hörtenberg

Residence - Palais Hörtenberg

Via Museo, Bolzano, BZ
Stay at this spa aparthotel in Bolzano. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (180 reviews)
"Very welcoming and comfortable hotel, right in the midst of old town and the pedestrian zone. We enjoyed eating breakfast on our private terrace and the spacious rooms. We stayed before and after a grueling trek in the Dolomites and the hotel was a comforting place to return to."

Reviewed on 21 Jul 2025

Residence - Palais Hörtenberg
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Residence - Palais Hörtenberg

Residence - Palais Hörtenberg

Via Museo, Bolzano, BZ
Stay at this spa aparthotel in Bolzano. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (180 reviews)
"Very welcoming and comfortable hotel, right in the midst of old town and the pedestrian zone. We enjoyed eating breakfast on our private terrace and the spacious rooms. We stayed before and after a grueling trek in the Dolomites and the hotel was a comforting place to return to."

Reviewed on 21 Jul 2025

Residence - Palais Hörtenberg
Wellness Smart Suites

Wellness Smart Suites

Via Nino Bixio, 8, Bolzano, BZ
Stay at this apartment in Bolzano. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness centre. Popular attractions Muri-Gries Abbey and St. Augustine Church ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (5 reviews)
"I stayed here with my wife and my daughter and chose this location because it would comfortably sleep three people without the need of an additional room. We enjoyed our stay very much and in fact extended it by another day because it was so nice."

Reviewed on 22 Jul 2025

Wellness Smart Suites
Pepper Suite

Pepper Suite

Piazza Domenicani 38, Bolzano, BZ
Stay at this apartment in Bolzano. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, satellite TV channels and climate control. Popular attractions Dominican Church and City Gallery are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
Super beliggenhed
"Super beliggenhed, og velfungerende lejlighed!"

Reviewed on 11 Jul 2025

Pepper Suite
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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