Bolzano is often seen as the gateway to the Dolomites, it is a beautiful city where people stop for a coffee before driving deeper into the mountains. But slow down, and you’ll discover that some of South Tyrol’s most authentic experiences begin just outside its historic streets.
Instead of ticking off landmarks, wander through high plateaus where Haflinger horses graze freely, hike to geological wonders shaped over thousands of years, skate on frozen alpine lakes when winter conditions allow, and experience forests that explode into golden autumn colours, other than city experience whether you want to take the day off from exploring or make the most out of a rainy day.
Here are the places that deserve a spot on your itinerary if you’re looking for a different side of Bolzano:
- skating on a frozen lake
- earth pyramids and stroller-friendly earth pyramids
- Wild Wonders family friendly trail
- Salten Jenesien-San Genesio, Europe’s largest larch plateu, camping experience
- a dream wedding location (church included)
In town:
- campervan spot (the only one as for summer 26′) in town and a free black water dump
- the “illustrated castle“
- Wine experience in Bolzano and another one on the Wine road a few km from town
- a Messner Mountain museum