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Things to see in Bolzano (Italy): 84 places and when to go
Bolzano is a town in Italy with around 96,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 84 places in and around it, mainly Food and drink (32), History (23), Nature (18). The best known are Bolzano Victory Monument, South Tyrol Museum of Archaeology and Runkelstein Castle. The best time to come is March to June and September to October; also possible: November to February and July to August. In June there are 15 h 36 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 24. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Italy · 46.5004, 11.36
- Population
- About 96,000
- Places
- 84 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Food and drink (32) · History (23) · Nature (18) · Mountains (14) · Temples (6) · Hiking (6)
- Best time
- March to June and September to October.
- Also possible
- November to February and July to August.
- Nearest airport
- VCE Venezia (VE), 135 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Hochwart, at 2,626 m.
What to see in Bolzano
The places in and around Bolzano, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Bolzano Victory MonumentArchitectural structure1.1 km
- South Tyrol Museum of ArchaeologyArchaeological museum in Bolzano, South Tyrol, Italy800 m
- Runkelstein CastleCastle in South Tyrol1.9 km
- MuseionMuseum in Bolzano, Italy955 m
- Chiesa dei DomenicaniChurch in Bolzano, South Tyrol691 m
- GantkofelNature · Mountains12 km
- LaugenspitzeMountain in Italy21 km
- Bolzano CathedralChurch building in Bolzano, South Tyrol, Italy558 m
- Trudner Horn Nature ParkProtected area25 km
- Sigmundskron CastleCastle in Bolzano, Italy4.8 km
- Festenstein CastleCastle in Eppan, South Tyrol11 km
- HochwartMountain in Italy28 km
- Maretsch CastleCastle in Bozen, Italy805 m
- Hocheppan CastleCastle in Missian, Eppan an der Weinstraße, Italy9.1 km
- Großer KorniglNature · Mountains26 km
- Kleiner KorniglMountain in Italy25 km
- Prösels CastleChâteau in South Tyrol, Italy10 km
- SchöngrubspitzeMountain in Italy26 km
- Eppan ice holesProtected area in Italy (EUAP0566)11 km
- Enn CastleChâteau in South Tyrol, Italy19 km
- JohanneskofelMountain in Italy5.5 km
- Castle PayrsbergCastle in South Tyrol, Italy13 km
- Karneid CastleCastle in South Tyrol3.1 km
- AltenMountain in South Tyrol, Italy3.7 km
And the other 60, by what you come to do:
- History: Campodazzo/Atzwang railway station, Leuchtenburg, Castle Stein am Ritten, Castle Steinegg, Boymont Castle, Castle Englar, Castle Freudenstein, Ansitz Weißenheim, FS 835.322 at Kaltern train station
- Nature: Biotopo Gisser Auen, Monte Pozza, Biotopo Tammerlemoos, Biotopo Torbiera Totes Moos, Castelfeder, Kleiner Laugen, Mandlspitze, Sternwarte Max Valier - Osservatorio Max Valier
- Temples: Assumption of Mary, Assumption of Mary church, Saint John the Baptist church, Saint Michael chapel
- Food and drink: Obermoser, Brennerei Walcher, Brennerei Walcher GmbH, Cantina Convento Muri Gries - Kellerei Muri Gries, Fischerhof, Gojer (Glöggl), Griesbauer, H. Lentsch, Hofbrennerei Ortler, Hopfen & Co., K. Martini & Sohn, Kellerei Bozen, Kellerei Girlan, Kellerei Schreckbichl - Cantina Colterenzio, Kellerei St. Pauls - Cantina Produttori San Paolo, Kellerei Terlan - Cantina Terlano, Laimburg Versuchzentrum - Centro sperimentale, Loacker, Maso Thaler, Mendelbier, Muri-Gries, Nals Margreid Enoteca 1764, Noppbräu, Plonerhof, Rottensteiner Tenuta, Schmid Oberrautner, Stroblhof, Tenuta Klaus Lentsch, Tröpfltalhof, Weingut Abraham - Tenuta Abraham, Weingut Peter Sölva und Söhne - Tenuta Peter Sölva e Figli, Zundlhof
- Hiking: 8A, Cammino del beato Enrico - Tappa 1, Jakobsweg Oberbozen => Andrian - Cammino di San Giacomo Soprabolzano => Andriano, Via Alpina Yellow
- Mountains: Bait dal Batista, Schutzhaus Tschafon - Rifugio Monte Cavone
- With kids: Planetarium Südtirol - Alto Adige
When to go to Bolzano
The best time to visit Bolzano is March to June and September to October; also possible: November to February and July to August. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible8:46
- FebPossible10:05
- MarBest time11:36
- AprBest time13:20
- MayBest time14:48
- JunBest time15:36
- JulPossible15:16
- AugPossible14:00
- SepBest time12:19
- OctBest time10:38
- NovPossible9:08
- DecPossible8:24
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 36 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 24. In September, 84 of the 84 places are at their best.
When to go to Italy in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Bolzano
The nearest main airport is Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE, Venezia (VE)), 135 km as the crow flies. How to get around Italy (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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And all of Italy, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Bolzano?
The best known: Bolzano Victory Monument, South Tyrol Museum of Archaeology, Runkelstein Castle, Museion, Chiesa dei Domenicani. In all, 84 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Bolzano?
March to June and September to October; also possible: November to February and July to August. In June there are 15 h 36 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 24.
How do you get to Bolzano?
The nearest main airport is Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE), 135 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Bolzano as the destination and these 84 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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