Restaurants in Bozen

Located at the southern-western outskirts of Bolzano/Bozen, this castle is considered one of the emblems of South Tyrol. The original name "Formigar" stems from the Latin word "formicaria". From the 10th century a.d. the castle belonged to the Prince-Bishop of Trento, while during the second half of the 15th century Duke Sigismond , Count of Tirol, bought it and transformed it into the biggest and most prestigious of his castles naming it Sigmundskron (Sigismonds' crown). At the present date it has become the Mountain Museum of Reinhold Messner MMM Firmian.

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 Antonio Dalle Nogare Foundation was established to promote contemporary art as a language for interpreting changes in society, as a tool for promoting interaction between art, architecture, innovation and artistic research and as a means for encouraging a wide range of the general public to take part.

It is possible to visit the foundation only upon appointment.

The Foundation is open Saturday from 10 am to 6 pm (guided tour at 11 am)

Visits can be reserved at:
visit@fondazioneantoniodallenogare.com

Admission is limited to a maximum of 20 people per visit.
Duration of the visit: approximately 1 hour.

Free admission

This is an old and famous brewery in Bolzano Bozen, where you can taste and buy some special beers, such as "Batzen Hell" (blond beer, Vienna style), "Batzen Dunkel" (dark beer), "Batzen Weisse" (wheat beer), "Batzen Pils" and other kinds of beer.

The Bolzano Lido with its swimming pools welcomes you each summer. Admission to swimming pools for a fee. 

The Museum of Nature South Tyrol lies in the ancient administrative Headquarters of the Emperor of Austria, Maximilian the First. The variety of South Tyrolean landscape is exhibited on a surface of 100 square metres, with special regard to the Birth of the Dolomites. The main attraction is the marine aquarium, as well as the temporary exhibitions.

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. 

 

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.

Peter’s father was one of the most important butchers in the city,
whereas his mother followed her own path and opened her own
tobacco store in 1955 – Peter was a 1-year-old baby – in Don Bosco, a
neighbourhood which mostly comprises Italian-speaking Bolzanini.
Idle hands weren’t something the family believed in, so Peter started
helping out at the shop during the school breaks and holidays. It
soon dawned on him, at the start of the 60s upon finishing school,
that he’d be taking over the business.
The shop is a true cave of wonders: every square inch seems to be
bursting with products, and the 60 m² stock whatever you may
need – and then some. Toys, stationery, cards for every occasion;
however, the pride and joy of the venue is its tobacco, especially pipes and all the relevant tools, and a wealth of different tobacco.
Oh, and don’t forget to try your luck and buy a scratch card or play
your lucky numbers at the lottery.

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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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. 

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

 

Bouldering is a fascinating and very social form of climbing. You don't need any ropes or safety equipment, boulderer's climb on low artificial walls and are protected by the thick mat floor. With a little basic knowledge and climbing shoes nothing stands in the way of fun and rapid results!

He came with his family from Veneto to South Tyrol in the 1930s as
a small child. At first, they lived in San Candido, where the railwayman’s
father was punished because he was anti-fascist. So they soon
moved to Bolzano on Via Torino, where Renzo Facincani worked and
lived for a lifetime right next to the district optician shop he opened
in 1960. He had learned the trade at another well-known optician’s
who would have liked to hand over his shop to him. However,
Renzo wanted to open his own business and provide a service to
his neighbours. And that’s exactly what he did, stopping just shortly
before his death in 2020. He worked six days a week, and became
a household name as an expert optician as well as repairing and
adapting lenses. The store has been run since the year 2000 by
son Roberto Facincani, representing the second generation of the
family-run business.

The success-filled story of one of South Tyrol's best-known companies sounds like a fairy tale. Once upon a time ... about 50 years ago, a married couple decided to turn their dreams into reality.
So began this fairy tale that, far from being over, shows us today a company that produces highly successful ceramic giftware, porcelain tableware and tiled stoves.

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Our new and modern office is located in the Kampillcenter in Bolzano, an excellent strategic position, close to both the city center and the main connecting arteries.We offer open and closed workplaces of all sizes, as well as meeting rooms with everything you need to your online meeting, shared kitchen, fitness room with sauna and solarium, private parking and domiciliation. For reservations just go to our website: https://www.coworkingkampill.it

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

A big choice of bicycles, MTBs and e-bikes

 

The minigolf path of Bolzano is a appreciated meeting point for families. Minigolf, playground and bar. 

At Bozen's School Museum you can appreciate the various aspects of school life as lived by the 3 ethnic groups inhabiting the territory (Italian, German, Ladin). The exhibition is complete with didactic materials, photographs, school reports, documents, furniture, and notice communications. Visitable on request.

Consecrated in 1180, the small church is Bolzano/Bozen's pride and joy. The simple central architecture is enriched by the beautiful bell Tower with mullioned Windows with two and three lights from the early years of the 14th century. The interior artwork is splendid: artists from Giotto's "vagabond" movement introduced a new plastic style and an astounding fresco technique, which reveal extraordinary interpretative and artistic capabilities. For information and guided tours please ask the Tourism Board (Via Alto Adige - Südtiroler Straße 60).

HUBZ is an innovation space in Bolzano for freelancers, start-ups, cooperatives and enterprises.

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.

History
Tiozzo Severino was born in the province of Padova in 1923. He was
a paperhanger and the grandfather of today’s owner. The young
tradesman moved to Bolzano and in 1946 decided to set up his own
business in Via Genoa. The store specialised in producing wool mattresses.
A niche product if there ever was one. But back in the day
it sold exceptionally well, and was particularly well received by the
Italian immigrants living in the Semirurali worker neighbourhood,
which had been created after World War II. All things change and, in
1959, grandfather Severino moved to Via Torino and stopped selling
mattresses in favour of curtains and wallpapers. In 1985, his sons
Roberto and Silvano joined the family-run business, and his nephew
Mirco took over after his uncle retired in 2006.
Stand-out traits
The modern store boasts floor-to-ceiling windows which flood
the store with plenty of natural light. This setup also establishes a
direct connection with Bolzano’s industrial estate’s busy roads, as
the store is located opposite the historical Valbruna steelworks and
right next to the innovative NOI techpark. What all the business’
clients have in common is measures scribbled on sheets of paper or the blueprint of their apartment, the key ingredients when purchasing
duvets and kitchen linen, curtains, awnings, and solutions
to provide shade. All these are tailored or adapted to the client’s
specifications in the workshop on the first floor, while the workshop
in the cellar is where the upholstery magic takes place across a sea
of divans, armchairs, and chairs.

You cross the threshold in semi-darkness, turning your back on the traffic of the city, and suddenly there comes the surprise: you are in the Dolomites, among majestic peaks and green pastures. This is the magic of Panopticum, the entrance to the Thuniversum, with striking views of the beauties of South Tyrol projected on huge screens on the walls. After diving into nature, your eyes will be delighted by other beauties: the Thun creations, exhibited in the various rooms of the shop, range from table decorations to the celebration of the most special occasions such as weddings, anniversaries and Christmas. And don’t forget the hand-painted Limited Editions ceramic dedicated to THUNIVERSUM. This is a veritable explosion of colours, gentle curves and enveloping fragrances that guide you in discovering the many worlds of THUN.

The gothic building Dates back to the befinning of the 15th century and houses the Teutonic order. The elegant building is well worth a visit for ist collection of coats of arms, mortuary shields, tombstones and flags of the members of the order dating back to the 16th and 19th century.

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.

Oberalp was founded in 1981 by Heiner Oberrauch to distribute high-quality sports clothing and equipment in the Italian market. 40 years later, with more than 1,300 employees, we are recognised for the development of great brands that produce top-quality technical products for mountaineering.

Our coworking space in Bolzano is a starting point and networking hub of a special kind: here, creatives and digital nomads of the modern age can work in our coworking space in a pleasant and homely atmosphere and be inspired by others in the lively trade fair district. Startbase FieraMesse currently has 2 offices, 3 fix desks, 12 flex desks and 12 wilddesk workstations.

Startbase is also the exclusive starting point for the selected young entrepreneurs of the various Startup Villages and Innovation Camps during the trade fairs: this means exciting international contacts and exchange with like-minded people for you.

Partners such as WhatAVenture and Blum, who specialise in communication and innovation processes, have supported the Startbase FieraMesse community since the very beginning.

Taking the cable car to Colle/Kohlern is like embarking on a journey through time. It is the oldest cable car in the world built for transporting people, an idea which came to the genius mind of the restaurateur Josef Staffler from Bolzano, who saw the great tourism potential of it. Since the 29th June 1908 just over 100 years have passed; an original cabin, built at the beginning of the century, is displayed at the mountain station and is denifitely worth a visit.