Events in Bozen und Umgebung

Welcome to the Altstadtfest (Old Town Festival)! Every two years the associations of Bolzano invite you to the Old Town Festival at "King Laurin". These are non-profit associations that work on a voluntary basis in the fields of sport, leisure, culture and customs. They want to use the proceeds from this festival to fill their coffers so that they can once again put on great events for young and old throughout the year. In order for this to succeed, this festival requires the commitment of around 850 volunteers!

by the Oberbozen music band at the pavilion in Oberbozen at 10.30 a.m.

organised by the volunteer fire brigade with music and culinary specialties at the restaurant Törggele at Atzwang/Campodazzo from 10.30 a.m.

The legendary Schupfenfest in San Genesio is a rustic gastronomic festival that enthuses locals and tourists alike. The festival offers the opportunity to combine the pleasure of a beautiful hike in the alpine pastures with the enjoyment of traditional South Tyrolean specialities in mountain huts. The itinerary allows visitors to stop along the way at various 'Schupfe', or huts in South Tyrolean dialect, between San Genesio and Meltina, sampling various typical specialities, from the inevitable farmer's snack to dumplings, Strauben and other sweet pancakes. Of course, there is no shortage of good music or company. So, off to the Schupfenfest in Jenesien, possibly in traditional costumes: lederhosen and dirndl!

organized by the hors club Pferdefreunde Ritten at the Alpenranch Himmelreich in Klobenstein with Gaudi tournament, children's tournament, western slalom... For food & drink is well provided

Gstral, Kaseracker, Merl-Tennen – The History and stories behind Field Names around Oberbozen with Expert Johannes Ortner. Meeting point: 10 a.m. at Oberbozen train station. Duration: 5 hours, bring a picnic in your backpack. Hiking price: €15, free with RittenCard. Language: German & Italian. On this hike around Oberbozen, we will trace the origins of old Ritten field names such as Gstral, Höll, Kaseracker, and Tennen. Field names are "concise landscape formulas", reflecting the settlement and linguistic history of Ritten. However, these names also hold clues about past agricultural activities, local vegetation, and even prehistoric times. Field names often reflect how people perceived and categorized their surroundings. Ethnologist and name researcher Johannes Ortner will provide further insights into these and other local peculiarities. Registration with the tourist office by 5 p.m. the day before.

The Just for fun run is not a competition and therefore there is no timekeeping, scoring or award ceremony. A medical certificate is not required and there is no minimum age for participation. The start of the half marathon and the finish for all races is located on the grounds of the riding arena near the soccer pitch in Jenesien. Parking is available in the immediate vicinity. The start of the Soltnrun and the Just for fun run is directly at the Salten approx. 600m above the Gasthof Edelweiß and can only be reached on foot. The path from the event area to the start is marked and is ideal for warming up before the race. After the start of the half marathon at 10 a.m., the participants of the Soltnrun and the Just for fun run will be called and can make their way to the start in a group. The top three finishers in all categories will receive non-cash prizes. Luggage transportation: Luggage transportation from the start to the finish is provided for the Soltnrun and the Just for fun run. Catering: There will be refreshment posts along the course and at the finish. Starting gift: All participants will receive a starting gift. Changing rooms, WC and showers: Provided that the regulations in force at the time of the event allow it, changing rooms, WCs and showers will be provided. Festive service: There will be a festive service with food and drinks open to all. By registering and paying the entry fee, participants expressly declare that they are familiar with the regulations and accept them in full, as published on the website www.soltnflitzer.it. FOR ALL OTHER PROVISIONS, PLEASE REFER TO THE REGULATIONS.

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.

The bonfire of chestnuts kicking off the event at all the Buschenschänke taverns. Participating at Ritten/Renon: - Ebnicher/Oberbozen, guided tour of the farm and chestnut groves, tel. +39 329 6085866. - Rielinger/Siffian, wine tasting, tel. +39 0471 356274. Autumn is upon us. Leaves in hues of gold and scarlet-red begin to dot the mountains, and the aroma of grapes, ripened by the summer sun, still wafts through the vineyards. This is the environment in which the Törggelen tradition was born: the farmers would invite friends and neighbors to their wine cellars and cozy Stuben parlors in order to celebrate the crushing of the grapes. Today, in keeping with authentic practice of the tradition, chestnuts from neighboring groves are served together with homemade wine, and visitors can sample local specialties. As part of the Original Törggelen event, rural taverns known as Buschenschänke have been selected that meet the quality criteria of the Red Rooster brand. This year there are 18 taverns: located in the Isarco/Etschtal Valley, around Bozen and Meran, and along the Wine Route. The taverns in the Isarco/Etschtal Valley are connected to one another by the Eisacktal Chestnut Trail ("Keschtnweg"). Inauguration The bonfire of chestnuts, or Keschtnfeuer, will be lit at 7 p.m., kicking off the Original Törggelen event at all nine Buschenschänke taverns. In addition to serving fine wines, roasting chestnuts and preparing local specialties, the farmers will conduct tours and wine tastings starting at 6 p.m. Advance bookings are required at the participating farms (limited number of participants).

Chestnuts, new wine, Krapfen, grilled and musical entertainment,... organised by the music band and the voluntary fire brigade at the fairground Unterinn from 11.30 a.m.

by the volunteer fire brigade at Lengstein in front of the fire station starting from 9.30 a.m. Food, drink and musical entertainment is provided

The guided excursions about the cestnut to Glaning/Afing will start every Thursday at 10 a.m. at the tourist office of San Genesio. During this excursion, you will learn many secrets about the cultivation of these precious autumn fruits admiring the colorful chestnut trees. There will be breaks with local product tastings at the "Törggelen" restaurants of San Genesio. Registration is required: within 12 noon of the previous day, by telephone or by e-mail contacting the Tourist Office S. Genesio.

The festival will begin at 11 a.m. at the elementary school of Avigna. There will be a lots of tasty local delicacies with roasted chestnuts.

Autumn festival with typical Törggele specialties and musical entertainment at the fairground Oberbozen from 10.30 a.m.-4 p.m., Törggelen is a South Tyrolean tradition to celebrate the harvest with new wine, roasted chestnuts,...

of the Ritten Choir Mix Melodium, conducted by Sandra Auer, at the Lengmoos Common house at 8 p.m.

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.

​The young farmers Association of San Genesio invites you all to the transhumance! 10 am: start on the Salto high plateau above San Genesio (Metzgersalten) 11 am: break at the sport area 13 pm: Arrival at the "Thurner Wiese" meadow where lots of delicacies with live music will be waiting for you! 8 pm: Party with DJ

The rabbit breeding association organizes the autumn exhibition of rabbits at the fire fighter station in Atzwang.

organized by the young farmers in the center of Unterinn from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

A wine tasting of a special kind in the midst of the vineyards of Ritten and Bolzano. The winegrowers of Ritten and Rentsch invite you to enjoy their wine along the REBE wine trail. At five selected stations, the winegrowers offer for tasting those wines that grow in the respective altitudes along the wine steps between Rentsch and Signat. From the rich Lagrein to the aromatic Gewürztraminer to the spicy Kerner: a whole 13 grape varieties ripen on the 3.5 km long REBE wine hiking trail! At the end, a cozy chill-out awaits hikers and wine lovers at Ansitz Waldgries with culinary delicacies and the lively sounds. Program: 11 a.m.-4 p.m.: Wine hiking and tasting on the REBE wine trail. Ticket sale and entry from the parking lot Polden/Ritten-Signat or Ansitz Waldgries/Bolzano-Rentsch. 4-7 p.m.: Chill-out with wine, snacks and live music at Ansitz Waldgries. We recommend all visitors use public transportation to reach us, including Bus 165, the Ritten Cable Car, the Signat Bus 163, and in Bolzano, the city bus 8 to Rentsch. You can find more information at https://www.suedtirolmobil.info. The Signat Minibus 163 departs from the top station of the Ritten Cable Car in Oberbozen today at 11.05, 12.05, 13.05, 14.05, and 15.05, and from the bottom station of the Ritten Cable Car at 11.36, 12.36, 13.36, 14.36, and 15.36. The starting point for the "Rebe" wine hiking trail is in Signat at the Polden stop. Limited parking possibilities in Signat at the entrance. No parking possibilities at Ansitz Waldgries. Nearest parking garage: Parkhaus Wolff, Rentschnerstraße 49 / Bistro Lampl. The REBE wine hiking trail: Along the 3.5 km long and easily walkable wine trail between Signat and Rentsch, hikers encounter 10 artistically designed installations by sculptor Filip Doss Moroder. They provide an exciting insight into wine culture and inform about the 13 local grape varieties. From Signat you hike down through the gentle wine hills to the viewing platform with a magnificent view of Bolzano, then on to the Loosmannhof farm, the small village of St. Justina and down to Rentsch to the historic Ansitz Waldgries winery

The Jenesier chestnut farmers invite you to the "Keschtnmorkt" in the village center of Jenesien. They await the guests with all kinds of delicacies related to chestnuts, good things from the autumn farmer's kitchen and naturally roasted chestnuts as well as home-grown wines and homemade juices of all kinds.

A wine tasting of a special kind in the midst of the vineyards of Ritten and Bolzano. The winegrowers of Ritten and Rentsch invite you to enjoy their wine along the REBE wine trail. At five selected stations, the winegrowers offer for tasting those wines that grow in the respective altitudes along the wine steps between Rentsch and Signat. From the rich Lagrein to the aromatic Gewürztraminer to the spicy Kerner: a whole 13 grape varieties ripen on the 3.5 km long REBE wine hiking trail! At the end, a cozy chill-out awaits hikers and wine lovers at Ansitz Waldgries with culinary delicacies and the lively sounds. Program: 11 a.m.-4 p.m.: Wine hiking and tasting on the REBE wine trail. Ticket sale and entry from the parking lot Polden/Ritten-Signat or Ansitz Waldgries/Bolzano-Rentsch. 4-7 p.m.: Chill-out with wine, snacks and live music at Ansitz Waldgries. The REBE wine hiking trail: Along the 3.5 km long and easily walkable wine trail between Signat and Rentsch, hikers encounter 10 artistically designed installations by sculptor Filip Doss Moroder. They provide an exciting insight into wine culture and inform about the 13 local grape varieties. From Signat you hike down through the gentle wine hills to the viewing platform with a magnificent view of Bolzano, then on to the Loosmannhof farm, the small village of St. Justina and down to Rentsch to the historic Ansitz Waldgries winery

On the 26.10.2025 the Törggelefest will take place in Jenesien.

Party with musical entertainment in the Common house Unterinn from 8 p.m.

presented by the theater group “Theaterkiste Lengmoos”, in german language, at the common house at Lengmoos

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. The first concert of the 2025 season takes us back to the era of the magnificent royal courts, with an ensemble that is still unique today. There is no comparable oboe group: La Petite Ecurié is a five-piece international ensemble consisting of baroque oboes (the French >hautbois< ), taille, baroque bassoon and historical percussion instruments, founded in 2018 (South Tyrolean percussionist Philipp Lamprecht is a founding member). Performing with this special ensemble will be trumpeter Bernhard Bär, who has an international career as a trumpet soloist with various renowned ensembles, Together they will perform 17th and 18th century works by Jacques Paisibles, Gottfried Finger, G. F. Händel, Arcangello Corelli and Henry Purcell.

Peaceful and Authentic Ambience at the Ritten Christmas Market. Delicious local treats, traditional and high-quality arts and crafts are waiting for you, accompanied by a lovely entertainment program with concerts, live nativity sets and lots more. Cozy, well almost contemplative – that’s the best way to describe the ambience at Ritten's Christmas Market, the Christmas Train Market (“Christbahnl”). The snow falls softly from the sky, Christmas carols gently jingle across the square and a fragrance of freshly baked goodies fills the winter air. That’s why the Christmas Train Market offers a comforting contrast to the hustle and bustle of many other Christmas markets in South Tyrol. Here, the calm and peace of the holiday season remains preserved. The gourmet stands at the markets in promise comfort and feel-good food of finest quality along with delicious hot punch to warm you right through to your bones. The small but exquisite Christmas market takes place in four different locations: in Oberbozen at the Ritten railway station and in the village centre of Klobenstein, as well as in the railway station building in Klobenstein and in the historic Plattner Bienenhof in Wolfsgruben. The Ritten Railway connects the locations every half hour. Entertainment program: www.christbahnl.it

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...