Events in Bozen und Umgebung

with music and culinary specialties in the courtyard of the Lengmoos Commandery starting from 11.15 a.m.

During the guided tour on Thursday, 18 August, both the restored monument and the neoclassical parish church Maria Himmelfahrt will be presented. Guided tour by Dr. Hanns-Paul Ties and Prof. Dr. Carla von Braitenberg. Meeting point at 4 p.m. at the church Maria Himmelfahrt, participation is free of charge. The memorial of the Menz family is a unique neoclassical monument from the year 1818, commissioned by Peregrin Ritter von Menz in memory of his family. Registration is requested at the Tourismusverein Ritten: info@ritten.com T. +39 0471 356100 / 345245

The South Tyrolean capital of Bolzano, recently designated a UNESCO Creative City of Music, is once again preparing to host one of Europe’s most prestigious cultural events in the summer of 2025: the Bolzano Festival Bozen. Each year, the festival brings together exceptional creative talents, as students from top international music academies collaborate with world-class soloists and conductors to present concerts of the highest artistic quality. Throughout the city, the air is filled with the energy of discovery and shared passion for classical music. Bolzano Festival Bozen is more than a series of concerts – it is a unique cultural platform that unites four key components of the city’s musical identity: the Antiqua Festival of Early Music, the Gustav Mahler Academy, the Ferruccio Busoni International Piano Competition, and the two prestigious youth orchestras-in-residence, the European Union Youth Orchestra and the Gustav Mahler Youth Orchestra. Founded by Claudio Abbado, these ensembles symbolize a shared European vision and have found their summer home in Bolzano. The festival offers a rich and diverse program, where young talent and legendary musicians come together to rehearse, perform, and inspire. Among the highlights of the 2025 edition are the final rounds of the renowned Ferruccio Busoni Piano Competition, a performance by Sir John Eliot Gardiner with the Mahler Academy Orchestra as they explore the authentic soundscapes of early 20th-century music, and the celebrated cellist Pablo Ferrández – often referred to as “the new Yo-Yo Ma” – performing with the European Union Youth Orchestra under the baton of Vasily Petrenko. Also appearing are violinist Sayaka Shoji with the Bolzano String Academy, and acclaimed performers Alina Ibragimova and Renaud Capuçon, who will join the EUYO and GMJO under Iván Fischer and Manfred Honeck, respectively. For a festival whose founding motto is “music and youth,” it’s only natural that children and young audiences are not just welcomed, but encouraged to attend. In 2025, the festival’s family-friendly offerings are being expanded even further. Children are often far more open to classical music than one might expect. In fact, during the so-called “open-eared” phase – typically the first ten years of life – they show remarkable receptiveness and curiosity, even toward complex or contemporary works. This makes it an ideal time to introduce them to the world of classical music in an engaging, meaningful way. On August 14 at 7:30 PM at the Bolzano Municipal Theatre, the European Union Youth Orchestra will perform with violinist Alina Ibragimova under the direction of Iván Fischer. Prior to the concert, there will be a special introduction to the evening's program, focusing on Stravinsky’s The Firebird. Audiences will explore the Russian folktale that inspired the famous ballet and, with help from the musicians, learn to recognize musical motifs that will reappear during the performance. This introduction will be presented bilingually in Italian and German. Another special opportunity will take place on September 6 at the Bolzano Municipal Theatre (time to be confirmed), when the public is invited to attend the orchestral rehearsal for the Busoni Competition’s grand final. Since the final performance, accompanied by the Haydn Orchestra, is traditionally sold out and broadcast live on Italian television and streamed worldwide, this rehearsal offers young music lovers a rare chance to experience the intensity and behind-the-scenes atmosphere of a major international event. The theatre will be abuzz with activity, as the RAI sets up its equipment and prepares for the live transmission. Broadcast professionals will be on hand to explain how a concert is brought to audiences across the globe.

Virtuosic chamber music for flute, piccolo, voice, and piano in the Lengmoos Commandery at 8.30 p.m. Entrance € 15, RittenCard € 12, student € 5. South Tyrolean flutist Chantal Ramona Veit, a multiple award-winner of national and international competitions, joins forces with renowned Austrian-Bulgarian pianist Donka Angatscheva for an evening of virtuosic chamber music. The concert will feature works for flute and piano, piccolo and piano, voice and piano, as well as solo piano. The musical journey spans from the Baroque era to Romanticism and contemporary compositions. Chantal Ramona Veit – flute, piccolo, voice Donka Angatscheva – piano

Fest of the village Durnholz - where the tradtitions are still allive!

Holy Mass in German at 9.30 a.m. in the forest church with the men's choir of Kastelruth, followed by brunch with white sausages and beer at the Hotel Tann in Klobenstein. Departure of bus 166 at 9.03 a.m. from Klobenstein/station to Tann stop

Barthlmastag is an important Rittner vacation with a long tradition. It is celebrated annually on August 24 and takes its name from the patron saint of shepherds and farmers, St. Bartholomew. If the 24th of August falls on a Sunday, as it does this year, the cattle drive and the market are moved to Monday since Sunday is not a market day according to custom. In the past, on this day, the farmers met on the Rittner Alm for the cattle drive and the subsequent market. The cattle of the farmers, who spent the summer on the alp, are herded together at the Saltner hut and driven in at noon with “Goasslschnoellen”, Saltner calls, neighing and yelling. The meeting point is a fenced-in area, the “Stricker Pfarrer”, where in earlier years the Barthlmas market took place, where the farmers met to do various business. Today the market takes place in Pemmern, where agricultural products from the region are offered. Since 1927, the spectacle has been accompanied by the Wangen music band, which has also provided food and drink since the 1960s. After this highlight on the Rittner Alm, the afternoon continues downhill to Pemmern, where the Almfest becomes a meadow festival with music and children’s programs. How to get to the Rittner Alm?: - with public transportation: With the Rittner cable car from Bozen - Oberbozen, with the Ritten Railway from Oberbozen - Klobenstein/station + Bus 166 to Pemmern, timetable: www.ritten.com/mobil - by own car or with the paid shuttle bus to the parking lot Pemmern. From parking lot Pemmern via hiking trail n° 1 you reach the Rittner Alm. Walking time: 40 minutes. Difference in altitude: 150 m. Over the years, Barthlmastag has become the largest folk festival in Ritten and is known and loved far beyond the borders of the municipality

of the Oberinn music band in the village centre of Oberinn. Direction: Marion Kink

Guided circular hike along the "Hirtensteig" – tracing the herders on the Rittner Horn in german or italian language. Meeting point: 13.15 at the bus stop Tann (Bus 166 from Klobenstein/ train station at 1.03 p.m.). Length of tour: 6 km, walking time: 4 hours. Height difference: 200 m in ascent and descent, medium difficulty hike. Price hike: € 15, free with RittenCard. Equipment: Hiking equipment, rain gear, drink, fruit on the way. The nature and landscape guide Karl Unterhofer tells about the Pastoral life and alpine pasture system - then and now, ... and offers the possibility to try the "Goaslschnöllen" yourself

"Der kleine Tag" in German language in the common house in Lengmoos at 6 p.m., voluntary donation

On the occasion of 800 years of the Lengmoos parish at the Lengmoos Commandery

The following music groups will play: Friday: 19.00 - 24.00 Birgit & Friends Saturday: 10.00 - 14.00 Die Stommtischar with Fara 14.30 - 18.30 Die Almprinzen 19.00 - 24.00 Die Bergdiamanten Sunday: 10.30 - 16.00 Salten Oberkrainer

Wheelbarrow fun party food & drink is provided Mölten - fairground Verschneid ‘Schnappboden’ from 18.00 hrs Aftershow party with Dj

Vocal and instrumental sounds in the Lengmoos Commandery at 8.30 p.m. Entrance € 15, RittenCard € 12, student € 5. Mourners, midwives, seers, witches: TRËI sings the songs of women who keep vigil at the bedsides of the living and the dying. Crows, ravens, and magpies accompany their stories and songs, foretelling war or bringing joyful news. With poetic honesty, TRËI explores themes of persecution, empowerment, and femininity, honoring those who have sung for people on the edge of life for centuries. Mara Miribung – voice, cello Abélia Nordmann – voice, harmonium Gizem Şimşek – voice, psaltery Ticket reservations!

Nature and Environment on the 2nd floor in the Lengmoos Commandery. Opening hours: Wed, Fri, Sat & Sun 4-6 p.m., Free admission. Vernissage: Saturday, 30/8 - 5 p.m. Michael Klammer is from Villanders. He completed his training at the art schools in Brixen and St. Ulrich / Val Gardena. He worked as an art teacher at the secondary schools in Ulten and Ritten. Exhibitions in Ulten, Merano, Ritten, Villanders, and Rhineland-Palatinate. His admiration for the beauties of nature and his connection to the environment are expressed in his works, which he creates using various techniques

in the centre of Oberinn starting at 11 a.m. after the holy Mass with culinary specialties, playground and music

Munduane Festival at San Martino/Reinswald, sunday 2025-8-31

by the Lengstein music band in the centre of Lengstein

organized by the parish choir of Unterinn in the Common house in Unterinn at 8 p.m., Tickets available at the evening box office

Bolzano Slush’D ist eines der führenden italienischen Start-up-Events mit Fokus auf Unternehmertum – im Herzen der Dolomiten. Als einziges italienisches Spin-off der international renommierten Slush’D-Bewegung vernetzt es visionäre Gründerinnen und Gründer, Investorinnen, Unternehmen, Studierende und Innovationsakteure, um Fortschritt in aufstrebenden Ökosystemen wie Italien zu fördern. Die Veranstaltung findet in der Messe Bozen statt – einem wichtigen wirtschaftlichen und technologischen Knotenpunkt zwischen Italien und der DACH-Region – und bietet einen ganzen Tag voller Keynotes, Startup-Pitches, gezieltem Networking und einer lebendigen Expo-Fläche. Von EnergyTech über digitale Transformation bis hin zu AgTech und DeepTech: Bolzano Slush’D bringt 1.000 Menschen zusammen, die mit ihren Ideen die Zukunft gestalten.

The South Tyrolean capital of Bolzano, recently designated a UNESCO Creative City of Music, is once again preparing to host one of Europe’s most prestigious cultural events in the summer of 2025: the Bolzano Festival Bozen. Each year, the festival brings together exceptional creative talents, as students from top international music academies collaborate with world-class soloists and conductors to present concerts of the highest artistic quality. Throughout the city, the air is filled with the energy of discovery and shared passion for classical music. Bolzano Festival Bozen is more than a series of concerts – it is a unique cultural platform that unites four key components of the city’s musical identity: the Antiqua Festival of Early Music, the Gustav Mahler Academy, the Ferruccio Busoni International Piano Competition, and the two prestigious youth orchestras-in-residence, the European Union Youth Orchestra and the Gustav Mahler Youth Orchestra. Founded by Claudio Abbado, these ensembles symbolize a shared European vision and have found their summer home in Bolzano. The festival offers a rich and diverse program, where young talent and legendary musicians come together to rehearse, perform, and inspire. Among the highlights of the 2025 edition are the final rounds of the renowned Ferruccio Busoni Piano Competition, a performance by Sir John Eliot Gardiner with the Mahler Academy Orchestra as they explore the authentic soundscapes of early 20th-century music, and the celebrated cellist Pablo Ferrández – often referred to as “the new Yo-Yo Ma” – performing with the European Union Youth Orchestra under the baton of Vasily Petrenko. Also appearing are violinist Sayaka Shoji with the Bolzano String Academy, and acclaimed performers Alina Ibragimova and Renaud Capuçon, who will join the EUYO and GMJO under Iván Fischer and Manfred Honeck, respectively. For a festival whose founding motto is “music and youth,” it’s only natural that children and young audiences are not just welcomed, but encouraged to attend. In 2025, the festival’s family-friendly offerings are being expanded even further. Children are often far more open to classical music than one might expect. In fact, during the so-called “open-eared” phase – typically the first ten years of life – they show remarkable receptiveness and curiosity, even toward complex or contemporary works. This makes it an ideal time to introduce them to the world of classical music in an engaging, meaningful way. On August 14 at 7:30 PM at the Bolzano Municipal Theatre, the European Union Youth Orchestra will perform with violinist Alina Ibragimova under the direction of Iván Fischer. Prior to the concert, there will be a special introduction to the evening's program, focusing on Stravinsky’s The Firebird. Audiences will explore the Russian folktale that inspired the famous ballet and, with help from the musicians, learn to recognize musical motifs that will reappear during the performance. This introduction will be presented bilingually in Italian and German. Another special opportunity will take place on September 6 at the Bolzano Municipal Theatre (time to be confirmed), when the public is invited to attend the orchestral rehearsal for the Busoni Competition’s grand final. Since the final performance, accompanied by the Haydn Orchestra, is traditionally sold out and broadcast live on Italian television and streamed worldwide, this rehearsal offers young music lovers a rare chance to experience the intensity and behind-the-scenes atmosphere of a major international event. The theatre will be abuzz with activity, as the RAI sets up its equipment and prepares for the live transmission. Broadcast professionals will be on hand to explain how a concert is brought to audiences across the globe.

An event dedicated to Santa Maddalena, the oldest and most versatile indigenous wine, taking place for the first time in the beautiful setting of Walther Square in the heart of the city, accompanied by live music on a flower-decorated stage. This extended aperitif offers tastings that allow guests to discover more about this wine, traditionally cultivated on the sun-drenched slopes north of Bolzano. The favorable exposure to sunlight, along with a small addition of Lagrein to the Schiava grape, gives the wine its fresh and stimulating character. Around twenty producers will take part in the event — all of them family-run wineries. The Magdalener Aperitif can be booked by calling +39 0471 307000.

Exploring Bolzano: a cultural journey with Speck tasting. A unique culinary experience to discover the historic center of Bolzano and South Tyrol’s Speck g.g.A., one of the region’s most renowned quality products. The Speck Safari is offered in collaboration with the South Tyrol Speck Consortium and provides a dual experience: First, a city guide takes the group through the old town of Bolzano, sharing fascinating stories and insights about the city’s history. Afterward, the participants meet with the Speck Ambassador, who introduces them to the world of South Tyrolean Speck. The ambassador explains the history, production methods, and quality guidelines of the famous Speck. The tour concludes with a tasting of South Tyrolean Speck g.g.A. and a fine glass of wine in a traditional tavern. » Departure: 3 p.m. from the information office in Piazza del Grano 11 » Duration: approx. 2 hours » Fee: 22€; children up to 6 years free, 6 to 14 years 12€ » Bilingual Italian/German » Min. 6, Max. 20 participants » Registration possible until 12:00 PM on the day of the tour

Morning pint at the inn Post with the music group "Die Almdudler".

Farm and brewery tour Professional beer tasting with qualified beer sommelier Matthias Optional: add a gourmet afternoon snack with own products for 15 € Duration: 3 hours Price: 30 € per person Online registration: https://www.guggenbraeu.com/home-de/veranstaltungen/

The Sarner people – unique in character and language “Aa söü!” (ach so! - meaning “oh, really?”) is the Sarner way of expressing interest or wonder, and with this they usually evoke bewilderment and curiosity among outsiders. For a typical Sarner is inimitable. They are well-known throughout South Tyrol for their sharp wit, and their instinctive astuteness is celebrated in countless ‘Sarner jokes’. They love their valley and its cultural treasure trove. The Sarner dialect has survived in its original, distinctive form with melodious, sonorous endings, usually finishing with an ‘a’ or ‘aar’. The dialect is a much satirised characteristic beyond the valley’s borders and appears to others at the same time coarse and sublime. In addition, the vowel sounds and words vary considerably from place to place. Church-goers on the village squares of Sarnthein, Pens and Durnholz meet together after Sunday Mass and ‘hoangartn’, or ‘chat’. One of the best occasions to become familiar with the Sarner dialect is at South Tyrol’s best known and largest annual fair, the ‘Sarner Kirchtag’ which takes place each year on the first weekend in September.

Morning pint at the inn Post with the music group "Die lustigen Sarner".

Morning pint at the inn Post with the music group "Tiroling Stones".

Food, fruit and vegetable, clothes, no food, farmer machines.

With Elias Gabriel Huber from Klobenstein via Siffian to Unterinn. Price: € 20, no discount with RittenCard. Language: German/Italian. During the organ walk, starting from St. Anthony’s Church in Klobenstein to St. Peter’s Church in Siffian and then to the Parish Church of St. Lucy in Unterinn, the young organist Elias Gabriel Huber will showcase the respective church organs. Music from the period of their construction, or pieces particularly suited to them, will highlight the unique sound characteristics of these beautiful instruments. Ticket reservations!