Experiences in Bolzano/Bozen

Piazza Walther/Waltherpaltz is the central quare of Bolzano. Thanks to its cafés and pretty shops it has become the front parlour of the town and it hosts many traditional events such as the Flower Market and the Christmas market.

It dates back to 1808 when it was named after Maximilian of Bavaria who had decreeded its construction. It then became "Johannesplatz" as a homage to the Archduke Johann of Austria and in 1901 changes ist name yet again to that of Walther von der Vogelweide (one of the most important German poets who lived between 1170 and 1230) and keeps it untile present date, except for a brief period between the two WWs, when it got named afer King Victor Emmanuel III of Italy.

The art gallery "Kleine Galerie - Piccola Galleria" offers local artists the possibility to expose their works.

First opened in 1905, it holds one of the biggest historic-artistic collections in South Tyrol: works of arts from the Middle Ages until the 20th century, Romansque Madonna's and crosses, winged gothic altars and the famous art section of popular art with the gothic "Stuben", the original folk costumes and masks.

Located in the heart of Bolzano, historical brand of menswear. Since 1995, the elegance of the garments, the quality of the fabric, eye to manifacture and detail, made Kiro’s a well appreciated point of reference for those who want to dress smart. Among the top products, shirts in custom fit and regular fit versions with sizes ranging from 38 to 46. Kiro’s shops are to be found in via die Portici 73 and in via Museo 38.

A great surprise awaits you if you enter and look around this unique medieval building in the Lauben/Portici. Here you can find classic to fashionable shoes for man and woman, bags, huts and slippers. Own manufacture. Quality and service are the keys to our success.

In the via Cassa di Risparmio/Sparkassenstrasse are collocated the Civic Museum and the Archeological Museum with the iceman.

Tutzer Abbigliameno Junior since 1864 in Bolzano at Via dei Portici 43. since 1960 Erika Marchetti

The square is surrounded by beautiful buildings of the Town Hall on the southern side (in neo-baroque style, with an interesting frescoes inside) and by Amonn House on the eastern side (facade decorated with stucco).

ELECTRO-GAS MARKET SANFTL DER VIGL MARIANNE - INDIVIDUAL COMPANY OF BOLZANO

Welcome at Tschager's shop

South Tyrolean arts and crafts shop in the middle of the old town. The Tschager family is best known for production of sacred and profane statues.

We have been in Bolzano's Laubengasse for over eighty years. In addition to a nostalgic ambience and fine decorative objects, you will of course also find our candles and all other carefully selected products in our shop. We are waiting for you!

"BZ '18–'45: one monument, one city, two dictatorships", is an exhibition opened to the public in July 2014. It illustrates the history of the Monument to Victory, designed by Marcello Piacentini and erected by the Fascist regime between 1926 and 1928. The monument reflects and provides a link to local historical events during the twenty years of Fascism and the Nazi occupation, within the context of national and international events in the years between the two World Wars (1918–1945). The exhibition also covers the radical urban transformations for the construction of a new “Italian” city of Bolzano, from the end of the 1920s. Finally, the exhibition confronts the difficult relationship between the different language groups, caused by the overbearing legacy of Fascism, within the evolving social and political framework of the second half of the twentieth century to the present day.

The via della Roggia/Rauschertorgasse is situated in the heart of the city where you find a selection of small shops and artisans.

Calzature Principe based in Bolzano is not only a trendy shoe shop, but a real reference point for all shoe lovers. Specifically, we deal in the sale of trendy shoes for both women and men, offering models made by the most important brands in the sector and characterised by an excellent price-quality ratio. In our shop we carry out the retail service of bags and handbags, some of which are made in real leather and with artisan techniques.

Let’s start at the very beginning with some hard facts. Therese Gasser
was born in Millan, near Bressanone, but at the tender age of 23 took
over the small haberdashery shop in Bolzano from her aunt Zenz Öttl.
Therese worked in the shop most of her life, supported by two apprentices,
sisters Kreszenz and Anna Kaufmann. In 1921, as she didn’t
have children, Therese decided to give her store and, with it, her
surname, to the “Gasser Gals” – her employees. In 1972, Anna’s niece,
Gertraud Sauer, née Kaufmann, took over the business after having
spent part of her married life in Munich and having acquired considerable
experience selling leather clothes. The small shop has been
run by women for the equivalent of four generations and became
Gertraud’s pride and joy – so much so she only stopped going in every
day at the ripe old age of 90! In 2011, her son Wolfgang Sauer stepped
up to oversee the business’ administration while two women still
advise and help clients find what they need in keeping with tradition.

The story of the Benedictine Monastry of Muri Gries Dates back to the 13th Century, commissioned by the Counts of Morit-Greifenstein. It was first inhabitated by Augustinian Monks, then pillaged during farmer's war, destroyed during the Napolenic war and discontinuing during the Bavarian government. The curch ist dedicated to St. Augustin and houses important frescoes by Martin Knoller. Access permitted only to the inner gatter.

From San Atonio's bridge you may take the St. Oswald walk, wich will take you to Eberle Hotel and to St. Magdalena hill. Following the Eisack river, and crossing over it, you'll arrive at the Kohlern cable car and at Virgl Hill, from where you can take another path back to Haselburg Castle.

We are the South Tyrolean fashion house for the whole family. Our family-run company, founded in 1962, has opened five branches: Bolzano, Merano, Bressanone and Brunico. Here you will find the best garments at unbeatable prices.
globus° today represents one of the leading fashion houses in South Tyrol. As a family-run business, we place special emphasis on courteous service, specialised advice and customer satisfaction: this is our hallmark and the goal we work towards every day.

In 1946, Emil Gutweniger opened the first toy shop in the historic Bozner Lauben in Bolzano. After 60 years under the Bozner Lauben, the new location was inaugurated in 2005 in Dr. Streiter Gasse, at the corner of Vintlergalerie. Today we are the first and largest shop in this gallery and also known as the shop with the slide.

 

Our shop has been run as a family business for 3 generations and about 14 employees support us in our work every day. We are happy to assist you with helpful tips and ideas, because we know what is important when it comes to play and can cater for different age groups. A personal conversation with us is sure to lead to a satisfactory result. We replace the search engine on the Internet for you and, in addition, you can touch the goods with us, partly also test them and take them away immediately.

The Rubatscher Boutique is a historic address in the centre of Bolzano. It is here that one can find the finest and most form-fitting underwear, the perfect hosiery for women and men, nightwear to suit every intimacy and the newest and most sought-after beachwear from the best brands.

New SPORTLER Flagship Store in Bozen! Seven-floors of sports gear, a sales area of 4,500 square metres and – of course – the most prestigious brands from the world of sports. All this can be found at the new SPORTLER Flagship Store on the Rathausplatz in Bozen. But there’s more: free Wi-Fi throughout the store and charging stations for smartphones. A large indoor running test track with the most modern video motion analysis equipment in Europe, the Scott bike fitting section with the first measurement instrument of its kind in Italy, handmade Ertl-Renz bespoke ski boots and Fischer vacuum ski boot fitting all perfectly complement our wide range. We also have our SPORTLER Alpine branch under the Bozen Lauben (arcades) where you can find everything for mountain sports.

Are you looking for a place where you can eat well, enriching your holiday in Bolzano? The Project “Taste Of Italy” was created to pamper your senses. With the app you can choose the best Italian restaurants and discover the city districts.

The Guntschna walk starts from the old church of Gries and then winds up the back of Guntschna hill: it was dedicated to the Archduke Henry of the Absburgs and descends towards the Fagen neightbourhood towards the Talfer walk.

Back in the day, butchers would throw out whatever parts they
couldn’t use or sell into courtyards – but as the adage goes, somebody’s
trash is another’s treasure, and so chandlers would gleefully
collect those valuable ingredients to make their candles and soaps.
It made sense then for Josef Anton Thaler to open a soap workshop
in 1763 in the very same place where Thaler’s modern premises lie.
He was so successful he later went on to become a supplier of medical
goods to the court and a colonial warehouse and shop for the
local populations: local farmers would come into town to purchase
spices from the Middle East, among other items on display. In 1946,
the Schwienbacher family purchased the store. Hans Schwienbacher
was a far-sighted man who succeeded in creating a booming
business, set up a wholesale operation and then handed control
and oversight to his daughters Heidi and Veronika. The siblings are
still very much involved in running the company. At the turn of the
century, having a niche was seen as that extra special something –
in this case, exclusive perfumes, wellbeing and beauty routines, and
luxury design and furniture for the living areas. In 2012, the family
decided to expand their business and started dipping their toes in
the beverage and restaurant world.

Attractive building from 1634 incorporating an original part of the old City walls, maintained its official function until 1780. Right up in front of it a plaque which commemorates Saint Andrew's Church (demolished in 1785) and in front of it you can admire the picturesque Piazza del Grano Kornplatz (Wheat Square), embellished by nice shops and restaurants, one the main wheat market and of other land produce. In this respect we are talking about the firs main urban centre of Bolzano/Bozen together with the castle of the Prince-Bishops of Trento, founders of the City: the Castle was probably destroyed by Mainhard II during one of his incursions to obtain control over the important commercial town (1277).

Parallel to the Portici/Lauben, this street used to be the southern moat of the City. The entrance to the Mercantile Museum is visible in the homonymous building, then Troio House, decorated with frescoes and a Corner turret; a narrow side street leads to the Lauben.

The auditorium can be used from cultural and sports associations, corporate bodies or private individuals for the organisation of events and other initiatives of public interest.

Show program: https://www.fondazioneteatro.bolzano.it/venue/teatro-comunale-di-gries/

The Municipal Gallery is located in the former Dominican monastery and extends over two floors. The Municipal Departement of culture of Bolzano/Bozen organises regional and inter-regional exhibitions on art and cultural topics.

Palais Campofranco was built in the second half of the 18th century. During the following century, it was the residence of the Archduke Ranieri Joseph of Austria and his wife, Princess Elisabeth of Savoy. The emblem of the Palace is its monumental ginko biloba tree, a gift for Empress Elisabeth of Austria, more commonly known as Princess Sissi, from her uncle Heinrich.

A change that preserves both the environment and the past of the building. This is the vision that nurtured the Palais Campofranco’s rebirth, built up from its historical foundations into a tribute to the territory through the creative use of smart technologies and natural energy sources.

The inner court of the Palais, with its impressive ginkgo tree as a centrepiece, is open all year round to give the palace a central role in Bolzano’s city life.

A brand new building in the centre of town, planned by the world-known architect and designer Marco Zanuso, hosts international, Italian and German productions.

The Communal Theatre of Bolzano has become, united to the Auditorium, one of the more important cultural places ofBolzano and of the Alto Adige.

The two structures offer from 30 to 50 events, spacing from the theatre in German and Italian language to the ballet and to the dance, from the musical comedy to the works monthly and operette. They always come however used also more for conventions, assemblies, conferences.