Holidays in Bozen & environs
North meets south: For travellers coming from the north, Bozen and environs are the gate to the south, the first stop with a perceptible Mediterranean ambience, mild climate, likeable playfulness and classic elegance.
Selected accommodations in Bozen & environs
- Eco Hotel
- Forest holiday with panoramic views of the Dolomites
- Sky Pool & Forest Spa
- Yoga & Hiking
- Close to Bozen
Inviting apartments near Sarnthein, with parking lot, garden, playground & countless leisure time activities!
- Panoramic view of Meran
- Family-friendly apartment & rooms
- Rich farmers’ breakfast
- Pets welcome
- Hikes on Tschögglberg
- Quiet location in the Sarntal Valley, 18 km from Bozen
- Family-run guesthouse with balconies
- Sarntal Card included
- Spacious garden with playground
- Breakfast at neighbouring inn with regional cuisine
For visitors from the south the area around the South Tyrolean capital, however, represents alpine security and a very special consciousness of tradition. And the city of Bozen itself stakes out a particular position, because it enables guests to get to know two large cultural environments.
Towns such as Branzoll, Mölten, Jenesien, as well as the Ritten high plateau and the Sarntal, stand out due to characteristic peculiarities, a wonderful landscape and vital traditions. Where alpine elements meet the Mediterranean attitude towards life, results an exciting combination – also from the culinary point of view.
Winery in Bozen - Muri
Tourismusverein Bozen Bolzano
Museion in Bozen - museum for modern art
Tourismusverein Bozen Bolzano - OthmarSeehauser
From the village of Karneid, you can enjoy a wonderful panoramic view of Eisacktal and the capital Bozen.
Internet Consulting - Fabian AuerPlaces of interest in Bozen and environs
Bozen represents, due to the mild temperatures and the low altitude, a good producing area for wine and apples. On the higher layers around the South Tyrolean capital, mountain farmers operate livestock farming in a traditional way and cultivate the typical alpine scenery.
The picturesque historic centre of Bozen is certainly one of the most vital centres of South Tyrol. Here you can go shopping, enjoy the nightlife and dine in first-class restaurants. Also culturally, there is a lot going on. For instance, in 2008, the museum for modern and contemporary art Museion was inaugurated. The Museum of Archaeology, it is possible to follow the tracks of Ötzi – the famous Tyrolean Iceman. Besides other museum, Bozen also offers various cinemas and theatres.
Today, the castle near Bozen houses the Messner Mountian Museum Firmian.
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The castle next to the historical city centre of Bozen is an event location and can be visited during all the other days.
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Ritten cableway takes you from Bozen to Ritten within only a few minutes. Meanwhile, you can enjoy a dreamlike view over the vineyards, the city and the Dolomites in the background.
Tourismusverein Bozen BolzanoOut of town as well, there are numerous cultural and scenic places of interest. Highly recommended are, for example, the Runkelstein Castle with its medieval frescos, the Messner Mountain Museum in the Sigmundskron Castle, Lake Kaltern and the wine museum in Kaltern or the well-known winery Manincor. As well, the legendary stone cairns in Sarntal are absolutely worth a visit.
On Ritten, there also much to see. The historical wagons of the only narrow-gauge railway in South Tyrol do not only enthuse railway fans. In the Apicultural Museum, you can learn more about bees, about apiculture in South Tyrol and about the daily life on a historical farm. You should not miss the earth pyramids on Ritten, as well.
Train in the snowpark Obereggen and participates in various competitions for aspiring winners
Obereggen - Fizza
Christmas Market in Bozen
Antonio Gravante / Fotolia.comFour seasons for active vacationers
Bozen and environs are an ideal starting point for hiking and bike tours, too. Due to the mild climate in the valley and the more fresh temperatures in the mountains, you have a rich offer of outdoor activities in the unique natural landscape, from the sunny spring to the Mediterranean summer and the golden autumn.
In winter, Bozen is famous for its large Christmas market, where you can taste exquisite dishes and buy special gifts. Skiing lovers are attracted by the near skiing areas of Rittner Horn, Reinswald and Obereggen. On the Ritten high plateau, in Sarntal or in the environs of Jenesien, you also have the possibility to enjoy magnificent winter hikes.
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Ritten cableway drives from Maria Himmelfahrt to Oberbozen, Wolfsgruben and Klobenstein.
Sonnenplateau Ritten KGmbH
In the Unterinn district, part of the municipality of Ritten near Bozen
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Today, the picturesque Rennaissance building is a famous event location and conference centre.
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With the modern Ritten cable car, you can easily and quickly reach Oberbozen on Ritten starting in the centre of Bozen.
Tiberio Sorvillo - Sonnenplateau Ritten Konsortial GmbH
Cycle path at the foot of Sigmundskron Castle
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View of Branzoll and the Pfatten Walls
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During an idyllic hike at Rittner Horn in winter, you will enjoy a fantastic view of Mt. Schlern, Rosengarten and Latemar.
Tourismusverein Ritten - Manuela Lun
Autumnal mountain meadow on the Salten
IDM Südtirol-Alto Adige / Giulia Gartner
Dreamlike tracks for road cyclists with view of the Dolomites
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From Jenesien, you can enjoy a magnificent view of the surroundings and of the Dolomites.
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View from oberbozen towards Schlern Rosengarten Nature Park
Tourismusverein Ritten - Achim Meurer
Walther-von-der-Vogelweide-Square in the city centre of Bozen
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By bike along Messe Bozen
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Walk along Talfer river in Bozen
Verkehrsamt Bozen - Sergio Buono
The oldest museum in South Tyrol
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Behind the picturesque church in the centre of Klobenstein, you can see the impressive and legendary Mt. Schlern.
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By bike along Museion in Bozen
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Cloister of the Dominican church in Bozen
Verkehrsamt Bozen - Sergio Buono
The high medieval Reinegg Castle is located near Sarnthein. It is not publicly accessible and is under monumental protection.
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From Ritten road, you can enjoy a wonderful view of Bozen, Rentsch (in the foreground) and of the small wine village St. Magdalena (on the right of the picture).
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The city centre of Bozen has several picturesque streets with historical builidings.
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From Jenesien to the stone men
Tourismusverein Jenesien
Christmas Market in Bozen
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Walther Square, with a statue of Walther von der Vogelweide
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