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The narrow-gauge railway: The Ritten railway was opened on 13th August 1907. For the first time it was possible to cover the just under 1,000 m difference in altitude from Bolzano up to the Ritten effortlessly. Quick, reliable and not subject to changes in weather the modern railway carried not only passengers but also goods up to the Ritten. Up until the 1960s the rack and pinion railway was the lifeline of the Ritten. Today all year round it joins up the localities of Oberbozen, Wolfsgruben, Lichtenstern and Klobenstein. In order to cope with the requirements of the “Südtirol Takt” (regular-interval timetable), the rolling stock has been extended. The course is set for the future. The Ritten railway is one of South Tyrol’s treasures. It is an important public means of transport, a sought-after excursion railway and a technical railway rarity passengers have become fond of and that will also bring a lot of pleasure in the future to those who have taken it to their hearts.

This is one of the major wine growing regions of Bolzano, embellished by the slopes lined with grape vines. The "schiava" grape variety is cultivated here and vinified in the Santa Maddalena hills, hence the name of its famous ruby red table wine. Rows of wine farms line the hill.

The small church of Santa Maddalena, situated in a stunning panoramic position on the hill's summit, and hosting a precious fresco cycle dating to 1300, which is still well preserved on all its interior walls, is always woth seeing. Ask at the Tourism board for opening hours. 

The panoramic view from the Santa Maddalena hills ist astonishing. In the sunset the Catinaccio Dolomite massif takes a pink shade, due to the presence of dolomite mineral.  Its German name "Rosengarten" meaning "Rose garden" refers to the legend of King Laurin and  the glowing in the sunset remembers his Rose garden. 

 Each year on the 22nd of July a splendid festival takes place in Santa Maddalena, celebrating the saint Mary Magdalene. 

At the beginning of the Sarntal Valley you'll find Runkelstein Castle, on the northern outskirts of town. You can easily get there on foot walking the lush green Talfer promenade or using a bike by taking the bike path. You can also hop on number 12 bus (Sunday Nr. 14), as well as the free shuttle departing from Walther Square (for further information contact Bolzano's Tourism Office). At the foot of the castle you'll find parking space for cars and bikes. Built in 1237 on a jutting edge of rock, the castle has been worked on and enlarged many times over and it boasts a collection of beautiful frescoes, depicting life scenes from court, hunting parties, knightly tournaments and scenes from everyday life. Literary depictions are not missing, as they also illustrate the adventures of Tristan and Isolda and those of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table. It is the biggest collection of profane frescoes and the best preserved one of the Middle Age. There are always some interesting cultural events going on at the castle, wich from time to time liven up the halls and court of Roncolo. A restaurant offers the chance to taste local dishes in a medieval setting.

Riding lessons for everyone: Here at the farm „Kaserhof“ a team of highly qualified experts awaits you to familiarize you with all the stunning facts about horses, its needs and its distinctive characteristics. Our coworkers Elisabeth Schröpfer (certified physiotherapist, hippotherapist and riding instructor for therapeutic riding for handicapped people) and Lisa Nothdurfter (VHS rider’s certification, VFS riding instructor for guided tours and trekking, certified orthoptist) teach you with pleasure everything connected to horseback riding.... Reservation +39 349 841 99 85 Our offer:

Professional individual or group teaching (up to a maximum of 4 participants) on the riding choral or inside our riding arena

Horseback riding for kids (Sundays from 1 pm to 3 pm, weekdays on advance reservation)

During the summer holidays (starting from the middle of June until the end of August) we offer horseback riding weeks for kids

VFS Certifications (bronze, silver, gold)

VFS “Reiterpaß” certification

Hippo therapy

Guided tours  & Day rides with expert guidance

Horse sales, training, development and correction

Horse boarding (depending on availability) and an other event

Lamatrekking

On the northern side of Bolzano face to Runkelstein Castle lies the antique ruin of Rafenstein castle. 

 

                                                                                                                                                                    

Fruits and vegetables.
The building mainly consists in the sales room of the greengrocery and the flower shop plus the administrative spaces with stock, office, bath room and heating room. While the administrative spaces are located northwards, thus forming the backbone of the building, the sales room opens to the south.

This church is first mentioned in 1256. It is beautifully placed on a glacially eroded crag. It is thought that at one time it was a place for sacrifices, perhaps in Celtic times. The church can only be seen from the outside or through the window. 

The company Wimex was founded in 2000 as an individual enterprise by Elmar Zöschg.

From the very beginning, Wimex has been developing and producing innovative and high quality products for the household. Those articles are exclusively produced in Europe and sold directly to end users, in order to be able to explain the specific characteristics of the products appropriately. 



Wimex is divided into three independent divisions:

Wimex-Party: Production and direct sale of high quality cookware and vacuum systems as well as cleaning lines for the household, which are sold to customers primarily through individual presentations at home;

Wimex-Detail: Production and sale of cleaning products such as Bio-Mex, Bio-Fox, Bio-Star, Flip-Mex, Login; door and window stoppers Stoppy and Flux specifically for retailers; 

Gustos: Sale of South Tyrolean culinary specialties as "Schüttelbrot" (bread), smoked food, cheese and egg noodles.

Prantner Mode & Sport can provide you with custom-made boots and clothing: from analysis of your fett, computer-constructed insoles, anatomically fittede boots, ski boots, ski service and special material matching for downhill skiers, skate service to our own bespoke tailors. On about 400 m² you will find a wide range of sports, newspaters, stationery and toys, giftware, perfume as well as South Tyrolean niche products. 

Renon's family of merchants is looking forward to your visit to the centre of Collalbo/Klobenstein.

Inama Decor is a family business and stands for INteriors And MAttresses. The interior design company has also a specialist shop. In the showroom on an area of around 600 square meters quality mattresses, high-quality sofa creations and home textiles are presented. With its in-house workshop and sewing, the company offers its customers a complete service package, which ranges from measurement and manufacture to delivery and professional assembly. This means highest quality at best prices – everything from one source.

The company is one of the leading suppliers of the sanitary and home textiles sector of the region and is a partner of numerous old people’s homes, medical facilities and wellness hotels.

Girardi Ltd. has been a traditional family business since 1969. For over 40 years we have been a reliable and punctual supplier of gastronomy, parties, balls and private events. The satisfaction of our customers is our top priority.

Two tennis courts with artificial grass in the sports area "Runggen" in Truden in the Nature Parc Trudner Horn. Reservations are accepted for a fue days at the tourist information office at Truden.

For further information please contact the tourist office tel. +39 0471 869078 - tel. +39 0471 882077

The St Anthony’s Church in Collalbo dates from the 17th Century. This church, and also the one in Maria Assunta was built for the use of the summer visitors. Indeed this church should really not have built at all for the church in Longomoso is only a few minutes on foot from Collalbo. But the citizens of Bolzano took themselves to the Ritten court house and presented their case thus: „We need the church in Collalbo not only from our christian zeal and as a means of furthering the praise of God, but also as a comfort and benefit for our souls and as a convenience so that during the summer months it is easier for us to attend Mass more often.“

Fun at a tennis match in the middle in the nature park Trudner Horn  in Altrei. Reservations are accepted directly in the sports bar "Ebnerrast".

Information can be obtained at the tourist office

Tel. +39 0471 882077 Tel. +39 0471 869078

Cozy, well almost contemplative – that’s the best way to describe the ambience at the Ritten 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.

The saga of Weissenstein depicts the life of the religious farmer Leonhard. He was very ill and fell into a ravine. The Mother of God appeared to him and promised to safe him, if he built a chapel in her honor. The Mother of God told him: "So that you don't doubt my promise, i will leave you in this cave for nine more days and nights, without meat and drink. On the ninth day your family will find you. But don't forget my words!".

It happened how the Mother of God predicted, but Leonhard forgot to built the chapel and became ill again. From that moment on a light was shining where Leonhard fell in the cave and nobody had an explanation why. Leonhard eventually remembered his promise to the Mother of God. He quickly began to build the chapel and was then cured from his illness. When digging he found a little statue which represented the Mother of God. Leonhard continued to finish bulding and placed the statue in the chapel.

Soon after Maria Weissenstein became a popular place of pilgrimage. In 1787 the statue of the Mother of God was relocated to the church of Laives/Leifers.

The power spot's best: What makes the sunny plateau Renon so unique? Renon is a place of power. This perceived benefit has a very down to earth value in the Renon agriculture: agricultural products are being tended and fostered with special care, resulting in products of a class of its own.

On "Wallneregg-Bühel", where robbed graves can be visited; some burial objects have been found in the moss. On the top of the "Bühel" you can admire the remains of an altar more than 3 m high, which served as a burnt offering place from about 1500 to 750 BC.

This little church is located amindst the picturesque vineyards of the Santa Maddalena hills and it is dedicated to Mary Magdalene, patron saint of the wine-grower. 

The church is worth visit for its precious frescoes. Each year on the 22nd of July a splendid festival takes place in Santa Maddalena, celebrating the saint Mary Magdalene. 

 

The Trodena mountain Advent celebrates a peaceful Christmas time full of Alpine traditions and customs. Every two years associations, music and custom groups as well as companies all come together at this time of year to enjoy the peaceful Christmas atmosphere in Trodena. An initiative that puts emphasis on a quiet and reflective Christmas time whilst enjoying some of South Tyrol’s oldest traditions. You can stroll around the village center and walk through the picturesque alleys where the Christmas market takes place. Here you can learn about local handcraft, eat delicious, typical dishes, pet the animals in the little petting zoo and much more. All of this surrounded by pleasant Christmas music sounding from all corners.
In the other years you see the"Krampuslauf" with the local "Trudner Tuifl" and similar groups from other villages.

A new reference point for the alpine city of Bolzano. Vertical movement is in Salewa's as well as Bolzano's DNA: this brand new structure is a venue for professional climbers, but also for anyone approaching this sport for the first time. The climing hall is Italy's largest and has a unique, original feature, i.e. it gives the sensation of being outdoors, due to its particular climatic condition, but with the advantage of being protected from bad weather. A world of climbing located in the city, easy to reach from the environs and open all year round. The available surface area is 2000 square meters with 180 different routes, ranging in difficulty level from 4 to 8, and even has fast routes up to 15 metres high. All necessary equipment can be rented on the spot so you can decide to jump into this adventure at the last minute even without planning ahead.

 

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20 Rental shop in South Tyrol and one also in the centre of Bolzano!

A big choice of bicycles, MTBs and e-bikes

 

At the Butcher's Shop Martin Pöhl in the centre of Collalbo are offered meat and sausage products.

Optician Leitner operates since 1933 and has always provided an adequate service. It is characterized in the professionalism and helpfulness of the staff.

 

Quite exceptionally and thanks to the cooperation with the Parish of Central Churches in Bolzano, the Touring Club of Italy and the Bolzano Tourism Board, this tiny church opens the doors to the visitors. The late-Romanesque Church of St. Martin in Kampill, consecrated in 1180, boasts prestigious frescos of Bolzano's pictorial art.
During the special openings the loading zone on Via Innsbruck Straße is suspended. Due to the lack of pedestrian crossing, reaching the Church by public transport is recommended.

The church in Antlas was built around 1360 and has two stone framed arch doors. During the restoration an early gothic mural was found. The key to visit the church can be borrowed at the Zunerhof.

"Feast ad Anterivo" beginning at 18 o'clock
Numerous Altrei clubs and businesses pamper visitors with culinary delicacies.
The event is framed by music and regional products.

The cable car wich connects Bolzano/Bozen to Oberbozen/Soprabolzano is a shining example of public transport on a international level, with departures every 4 minutes. Once there, it's possible to explore the area from Oberbozen to Klobenstein/Collalbo by the famous little train, enjoying the view of vast meadows and countryside with a glimpse on farms and a beautiful panorama on the Dolomites. This ride really is a memorable experience.

Ario Selenati came from Trieste and, together with his wife, and the
uncle of today’s owner, opened a hardware store. In 1970, the then
employee – Albino Zanoni – took over the business and renamed it.
In 2014, after helping his uncle Albino in the store for many years
and learning the ropes of the trade on the job, following his technical
vocational studies, Silvio Zanoni started running the business.
Stand-out traits
You know you’ll always get excellent and friendly customer service
here, regardless of the type of request you have –
a new toolbox, a garden top or stockpot, a mixer, two screws or a
copy of one’s keys.