Events in Bozen und Umgebung

Guided tour of the city centre with focus on the main highlights of the old town. » Duration 2 hours 10:30 -12:30 » Language: Italian 10:30 -11:30 / German 11:30 - 12:30 » Max 25 people » Starting point: Piazza del Grano - Kornplatz 11 » Price: 10 € standard ticket, free for children up to 14 years old and holders of the Bolzano Bozen Card (excluding the Bolzano Bozen Card Mobility). For more information, please contact our office.

Lights and Christmas atmospheres transform Bolzano into the Christmas capital. The iconic Christmas Market takes place in Walther Square and Viale Stazione, in the Christmas Park from via dell’Isarco to the Parco dei Cappuccini, in many streets of the historic center, and in many other locations, which become meeting places for those who love the enchanting pre-Christmas atmosphere. OPENING: Thursday, November 27, 2025 at 5:00 PM – welcome greetings, musical interludes, and lighting of the Christmas tree. Opening hours: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM Special hours: Dec 24, 2024: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Dec 25, 2024: CLOSED Dec 31, 2024: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM Jan 1, 2025: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM Gastronomy hours: Nov 27, 2024: 5:00 PM – 10:30 PM Until Dec 23, 2024: Mon, Tue, Wed 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM Thu 10:00 AM – 10:30 PM Fri-Sat 10:00 AM – 10:30 PM Sun 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM Dec 24, 2024: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Dec 25, 2024: CLOSED Dec 26, 2024: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM From Dec 27, 2024: Mon-Thu 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM Fri-Sun 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM Dec 31, 2024: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM Jan 1, 2025: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM Jan 6, 2025: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM Main events: Dec 5, 2025 Philatelic cancellation of the Christmas Market Dec 6, 2025 | Piazza Walther and Christmas Park 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM: St. Nicholas at the Christmas Market 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM: Krampus at the Christmas Market Dec 31, 2025 | Historic Center BOclassic | Traditional New Year’s Eve Run through the streets of the historic center Dec 31, 2025 | Piazza Vittoria and Pavilion A of the Fairgrounds New Year’s Eve Celebration in Piazza Vittoria from 8:00 PM to 2:00 AM Followed by After Party at Pavilion A of the Fairgrounds, from 1:00 AM to 5:00 AM Mobility survey of the Original South Tyrol Christmas Markets: https://de.surveymonkey.com/r/R23Q7SD?lang=it

An evening dedicated to listening to 70s and 80s rock music on vinyl, accompanied by a guided tasting of selected wines from local wineries.

They are the luminaries of a cappella dialect music, and for some, even the most beautiful boy band in the world. More than 12 years have passed since the vocal ensemble first moved out of their rehearsal room in Vienna's Hermanngasse to make the world a happier place with their enchanting dialect singing. Hundreds of concerts testify to their thirst for adventure and a healthy dose of pioneering spirit. They have already been nominated twice for the Amadeus Austrian Music Award. With a proudly displayed shyness, they sing their not-so-harmless lyrics, sparing no one. They have released five albums full of songs, many of which – such as Knedl, Wegana, Elektroradl and Alles Tango – have already achieved cult status. In autumn 2024, the new album SEHR SOGAR marked another milestone in the band's history. The new record is as colourful, cheeky, loving and cool as the band itself, sometimes hip hop, sometimes schlager or even big pop, sometimes flashy, then again quite modest, incredibly diverse and yet seamless.

With great pleasure, we invite you to this year’s art auction of the South Tyrolean Artists’ Association. A total of 93 artists have each contributed a carefully selected work. All artworks can be viewed in advance at the exhibition in SKB ARTES from November 14 to 28. The works are fully documented in both the printed and online catalogues, including all information and starting prices. Bids can be submitted by email to info@kuenstlerbund.org On November 28, 2025, the auction will take place on-site – featuring a live auction, a soft dinner, and the opportunity to place spontaneous bids. We hope that this year’s auction will once again offer a wonderful opportunity to acquire original artworks in a festive atmosphere – and that you will catch the excitement of bidding along!

Authentic and Traditional – The Ritten Christmas Market. The Ritten Christmas Market enchants visitors with beautifully decorated stalls, high-quality handicrafts, atmospheric music, and local specialties. A varied programme of events and children’s activities makes a visit to the Ritten Christmas Train Market (Rittner Christbahnl) an unforgettable experience, turning the Advent and Christmas season into something truly special. The Ritten Christmas Train Market at the Oberbozen railway station, in the historic Plattner Beekeeping Museum in Wolfsgruben, and in the village centre of Klobenstein is open during Advent and Christmas time on Fridays from 2 p.m. and on Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The Ritten Railway connects the three locations every 30 minutes. On all opening days: Nativity scene exhibition at the historic Plattner Farm in Wolfsgruben. On Saturdays and Sundays: Horse-drawn carriage rides from Klobenstein station to the village centre, introductory pony riding, and llama and pony walks in Oberbozen. The youngest artists are also part of the celebration: pupils from the local primary school lovingly decorate the stations along the Ritten Railway line with festive creations. “Hark, what comes from out the woods so near? It’s the Christmas Train – bringing cheer!” For more information and the full concert and children’s programme, visit: www.christbahnl.it

During the Bolzano Christmas Market music bands and singing groups will cheer the time with Christmas music.

During the Bolzano Christmas Market music bands and singing groups will cheer the time with Christmas music.

Christmas market in San Genesio Saturday, 29th November 2025 from 2.00 p.m. to 6.30 p.m. Visit our Christmas market with particular flair and many handmade products! Various Advent wreaths and Christmas decorations, natural cosmetics, culinary delicacies with mulled wine and tea and much more...

The Slow Walks are designed to be inclusive routes, making it possible to welcome people with motor, sensory, cognitive, or communication difficulties. Bolzano behind the scenes! Guided tour along Viale Venezia, a project by the Institute for Social Housing in Venice. The idea of proposing a future twinning between the San Quirino district of Bolzano and the Castello district of Venice... and much more... Time: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM Meeting point: Victory Square at the Park Guide: Diego Del Monego (in addition to the guide, an inclusion assistant will be present) Language: Italian Maximum number of participants: 20 people (maximum of 10 participants with motor, sensory, cognitive, or communication difficulties) Participation is free of charge Registration required: T. +39 0471 921023 T. +39 348 6531366 (inclusion assistant) E. info@upad.it Other dates: Saturday, December 13

by the Oberbozen Music Band in the Parish Church of Oberbozen at 8 p.m. Voluntary donation.

Between mosaics of colorful leaves on the ground and icy rain showers, October has also come to an end. Born out of a desire to slow down life and rediscover the joy of creating, Mooncraft is the new format developed by franz for the Parkhotel Mondschein, offering a series of workshops on traditional crafts reinterpreted by artists, designers, and contemporary creatives from the region. From paper art to ceramics, embroidery to cooking, the Mooncraft workshops offer the opportunity to experiment and rediscover the joy of “making” with your hands. The first workshop will take place on Saturday, November 29, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Parkhotel Mondschein, led by Elisa Barison, curator and flower farmer. A passionate and respectful lover of the nature that surrounds her, she grows the plants and flowers she uses for her creations herself. During the workshop “L'art de la table (festive),” she will show us how to make natural decorations from plants, flowers, and fruits to adorn our tables during the holidays. Bring an apron, work gloves, decorations of your choice, and lots of enthusiasm to participate, and let Elisa's experienced hands guide you. The workshop costs €45 and includes all the materials for your creation, which you can take home with you, as well as a small snack that you can enjoy in Gese.

During the Advent season, the Christmas stand in Neu-Vadena is opened on certain days by the local associations, serving mulled wine, hot dishes, sweets and more. The stand is open from 5 pm to 10 pm on the following days: Saturday, 29 November: Vigili del Fuoco - Freiwillige Feuerwehr Tuesday, 2 December: Vigili del Fuoco - Freiwillige Feuerwehr Saturday, 6 December: Musikkapelle Monday, 8 December: VKE Vadena Tuesday, 9 December: Kirchenchor Friday, 12 December: Ass. Anziani - Seniorenvereinigung Tuesday, 16 December, 5–10 p.m.: Contadini - Bäuerinnen Friday, 19 December: Gruppo Ceramica - Keramikgruppe

Immerse yourself in the magical world of the Christmas Market, full of lights, scents, flavours and colours – an enchanting atmosphere that will accompany you throughout the festive season. The associations, craftsmen and hobbyists of Laives/Leifers will present their creations and artistic wonders. Amid festive melodies, visitors can savour carefully prepared specialities and enjoy a rich supporting programme featuring the nativity trail, a live nativity scene and art exhibitions. Magical Christmas concerts offer moments of serenity and lend the market a truly special charm. Gastronomy booths: Sat 10-22, Sun & 8.12. 10-20 Other booths: 10-20 Programme: www.laives-info.it/laives-christmas-market

During Advent, the Christmas Market takes place at Piazza San Giacomo square on Saturdays and Sundays, as well as on 8 December, featuring stalls with local handicrafts and culinary delicacies.

Our Christmas market, the Alpine Advent Sarntal Valley, is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. This year in Val Sarentino, the visitors of our Christmas street market will be enchanted by a myriad of Christmas trees. 20 wooden stands will display the traditional, handcrafted and unique products made in Val Sarentino, while the food and wine stands will offer local goodies such as sweet and airy Krapfen, Striezl (Sarentino-style fried bread) and rye bread. The Christmassy feeling will be heightened by music bands and carol singers and in addition there will be a hands-on workshop and animation shows for the children.

The shops in Laives/Leifers decorate their shop windows with the self-made and handmade nativity scenes of the association "Leiferer Krippenfreunde". The route of the Nativity Scene Trail and the list of participating shops can be found at www.facebook.com/presepelaives

During the Bolzano Christmas Market music bands and singing groups will cheer the time with Christmas music.

with the string orchestra Arcana in the Common Oberbozen at 5 p.m. Works by: G.B. Sammartini, O. Respighi, L.E. Larsson, G. Holst, J. Rutter. Soloist: Egon Lardschneider, horn. Conductor: Paul Bozzetta. A passionate amateur violinist’s request for a string ensemble inspired Lilly Osann to establish a string orchestra. In spring 2022, a dedicated group of ambitious amateurs from various professions and age groups came together. Most of them had learned to play their instrument in their youth, and all share a love for music and the joy of making music together. The Arcana String Orchestra is conducted by Lilly Osann, former violinist of the Düsseldorf Symphony Orchestra (1992–1997), the Haydn Orchestra of Bolzano & Trento, and the Bolzano String Academy. She shares the musical leadership with Paul Bozzetta, a trombonist with conducting training under H. Obkircher, E. von Marschall (Düsseldorf), and G. Buitenhuis (Enschede, NL), with extensive experience as a conductor for various musical ensembles and bands.

Contributors are the St. Nikolaus Afing Church Choir, MirStimmen, 4Clarissimi, and Young Beats. The church choir would be happy to receive a voluntary donation.

Christmas market in Flaas/Jenesien Visit our Christmas market with particular flair and many handmade products!

Glühwein (mulled wine) stand directly at the village center of Valas.

Advent concert by the Ritten-Sarntal Music School in the parish church of Oberinn at 6 p.m

María Grand & Maya Keren (CH/USA) María Grand: sax Maya Keren: piano A major all-female encounter between Geneva-born saxophonist, singer, and composer María Grand and emerging pianist Maya Keren, originally from Philadelphia and now based in Brooklyn. The compositions, almost entirely original, weave together free improvisations and hyper-precisely written music: some inspired by María’s exploration of the human subconscious, others born from purely mathematical ideas, creating a virtuosic sound reminiscent of classic “straight ahead” jazz. The duo tells stories of modern women with ancient roots, capable of unfolding in real time and revealing archetypes and futuristic wonders. The goal is never to play “correctly,” but to give free rein to experience, with all the risks and pleasures that come with it. Above all, the music focuses on what touches the human: sincere, intense, and intentional. Event: Monday, December 1, 2025, at Piccolo Teatro Carambolage, starting at 8:00 PM. www.mariakimgrand.com www.mayakerenmusic.com

During the Advent season, handmade nativity scenes built inside apple crates are displayed in various locations throughout Vadena. They were created by local associations in collaboration with the Department of Culture of the Municipality of Vadena. Nativity scene in Vadena Nuova, created by VKE Vadena Nativity scene in front of the municipal building entrance at Vadena Centro 111, created by the kindergarten Nativity scene in Mover, created by the association Fátena Nativity scene at the cemetery, created by Associazione Anziani Vadena Nativity scene in Via Caneve, created by Giulia Bucci Nativity scene in Birti, created by Lettera7 The nativity scene trail can be admired from 1 December to 6 January.

Guided tour to the Obermiglerhof with panoramic views of Bolzano. Duration: 2.5 hours. Price: € 45 per person, € 90 per family (with Ritten Card € 40 or € 85). Meeting point at the Kaserhof in Oberbozen. A nature experience for all age groups. An eventful hike accompanied by friendly animals. Technically easy – suitable for beginners. The trail is stroller-friendly. Slow down & connect with animals – escape daily stress and enjoy the calming presence of llamas and alpacas. Small groups (limited to 20 participants). No special requirements necessary. Registration required until the day before: info@kaserhof.it Individual trekking tours for Saturday & Sunday are possible by arrangement

Guided tour through the surrounding woods in the area around the Kaserhof in Oberbozen. Duration: 1.5 hours. Price: € 35 per person, € 80 per family (with Ritten Card € 30 or € 75). Meeting point at the Kaserhof in Oberbozen. Special features: For young & old: a nature experience for all ages. Adventurous hike with animal companions. Technically easy: also suitable for inexperienced hikers. Deceleration & animal contact: escape the stress of everyday life & enjoy the calming presence of the alpacas. Small groups (limited number of participants). No special requirements necessary. Registration required until the day before: T +39 378 066 5191 info@kaserhof.it Individual trekking tours for Saturday & Sunday are possible by arrangement

The Bolzano Concert Association is one of the oldest music organisers in Tyrol. It goes back to the Bolzano Music Society, which has been instrumental in the musical development of Bolzano since 1855. Since its foundation in 1855, its aim has been to organise an annual season of first-class classical music concerts in Bolzano almost without interruption.

Elena-Maria Knapp & Katarina Hauser (A): “KEIN.MUTTER.LAND“ If women don’t become mothers and mothers can’t cope – a performance by Julia Jenewein Motherhood is political. And so is the choice not to become a mother. From “It’ll happen sooner or later” to “You’ll regret it,” childless women or those who don’t intend to have children are often judged, while the “maternal instinct” is idealized and motherhood romanticized. With the most personal and intimate decision of their lives, women inevitably find themselves under public scrutiny, often losing their own voice. But what is motherhood really like? And what happens when one regrets becoming a mother? When one cannot become a mother, or when the biological clock doesn’t start ticking? In this performance, two women openly confront all the (often taboo) issues surrounding reproduction and the ability to give life: from mental load to “regretting motherhood,” from pregnancy (and abortion) to birth culture. An intense and provocative evening that explores everything arising from the “question of all questions”: the one about children. Event: Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at Piccolo Teatro Carambolage, starting at 8:00 PM. www.juliajenewein.com

Guided tour to Lichtenstern with snack and breathtaking view of the Rosengarten/Schlern. Duration: 3,5 hours. Price: € 50 per person, € 100 per family (with Ritten Card € 45 or € 95). Meeting point at the Kaserhof in Oberbozen. Details: small groups (limited number of participants), good hiking shoes required, moderate technical difficulty. Registration required until the day before: info@kaserhof.it Individual trekking tours for Saturday & Sunday are possible by arrangement