The influences of Central European and Mediterranean traditions are expressed above all in the cuisine. Delicious regional dishes are mixed with typical Italian delicacies. One of the highlights not to be missed is Törggelen. In autumn the South Tyrolean farms open their doors for this purpose and offer typical seasonal delicacies such as cabbage, meat, chestnuts, must, bacon (or the so-called speck) and new wine.
Culture can be experienced at the numerous events organised by the city of Bolzano throughout the year. At the Bolzano Christmas Market, the Flower Festival on 1st May, the Bolzano Summer Dance, the South Tyrol Jazz Festival, etc. you can experience culture in its most beautiful form.
A worldwide feature is the Ötzi Museum in Bolzano, which attracts people from all over the world. Ötzi, the Iceman, is one of the oldest mummies in the world and is estimated to be over 5,000 years old.
Bolzano has many castles and palaces, monuments and sacred buildings, collections and interesting places. The Bozner Lauben are the most famous streets of the city and invite you to stroll through chic shops, noble boutiques and cafés.
The most famous square is the Walther Square with the statue of Walther von der Vogelweide. Right next to it is the Bolzano Cathedral, the parish church in Gothic style. Between the Bozner Lauben and the Walther square is the Kornplatz with the Waaghaus - here grain, fodder and corn was already weighed and traded in the 13th century.
The period of Italian fascism changed the city forever: this political movement led by Benito Mussolini in 1922-1945 was the dominant power and they wanted to “Italianize” the city of Bolzano. Today, in certain parts of the city, people speak almost exclusively Italian.
The autonomy regulations of 1972 gave the city a new flowering, which gradually became the administrative, political and economic pacemaker of the city.
For centuries Bolzano was an important commercial centre between Italy and Germany. Today, our capital is a cosmopolitan city that is lively, cheerful, modern and linked to tradition.
For the Rittner population and guests, the provincial capital Bolzano is very easy to reach with the new cable car, which takes you to the centre of Bolzano every 4 minutes.
Culture can be experienced at the numerous events organised by the city of Bolzano throughout the year. At the Bolzano Christmas Market, the Flower Festival on 1st May, the Bolzano Summer Dance, the South Tyrol Jazz Festival, etc. you can experience culture in its most beautiful form.
A worldwide feature is the Ötzi Museum in Bolzano, which attracts people from all over the world. Ötzi, the Iceman, is one of the oldest mummies in the world and is estimated to be over 5,000 years old.
Bolzano has many castles and palaces, monuments and sacred buildings, collections and interesting places. The Bozner Lauben are the most famous streets of the city and invite you to stroll through chic shops, noble boutiques and cafés.
The most famous square is the Walther Square with the statue of Walther von der Vogelweide. Right next to it is the Bolzano Cathedral, the parish church in Gothic style. Between the Bozner Lauben and the Walther square is the Kornplatz with the Waaghaus - here grain, fodder and corn was already weighed and traded in the 13th century.
The period of Italian fascism changed the city forever: this political movement led by Benito Mussolini in 1922-1945 was the dominant power and they wanted to “Italianize” the city of Bolzano. Today, in certain parts of the city, people speak almost exclusively Italian.
The autonomy regulations of 1972 gave the city a new flowering, which gradually became the administrative, political and economic pacemaker of the city.
For centuries Bolzano was an important commercial centre between Italy and Germany. Today, our capital is a cosmopolitan city that is lively, cheerful, modern and linked to tradition.
For the Rittner population and guests, the provincial capital Bolzano is very easy to reach with the new cable car, which takes you to the centre of Bolzano every 4 minutes.
