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Tip: Castel Trauttmansdorff, the former winter residence of the Empress Sisi, is worth a visit with its beautiful gardens and its exotic and splendid vegetation. We also recommend a visit to the Botanic Gardens of Meran
The new-opened "Touriseum" shows the 200-year old history of the alpine tourism in a very to pleasant way. |
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The south lures everywhere.
In the near situated provincial capital Bolzano the old trading centre appears in a very cheerful light with its arcades, alleys, the colourful fruit market, the beautiful shops and the piazzas.
The Waltherplatz is the very centre of Bolzano. It takes its name from the greatest German poet who lived in the Middle Ages "Walther von der Vogelweide" whose statue stands in the middle of the square. Here, you can relax and enjoy a cappuccino. Not far away from the Waltherplatz there is the cathedral of Bozen. It was built in the Gothic style in the years between 1340-1500 and in close proximity you can see the wonderful frescoes by Giotto in the Dominican cloister.
The fruit market and the arcades are the heart piece of this cheerful town. Directly at the fruit market, opposite the Neptune fountain, is a house from the 18th Century built in Neo-Gothic style. It is here that Herder, Goethe and Kaiser Joseph II spent the night. Stucco-decorated houses from the Rococo and New-Baroque periods line the market place.
The medieval trading centre at the intersection between north and south had a moved history. Today, Bolzano is a modern city and the dynamic centre of the country. It is the meeting point of both cultures. 70 % of the population of Bolzano declare to belong to the Italian speaking language group, and make Bolzano to the "most Italian" of all South Tyrol cities. Since some years, Bolzano has also a University. There are a lot of cultural offers and events: cinemas, theatres, concerts, exhibitions and other events bring movement into the former trading centre. Numerous pubs, restaurants, bars and wine-bars enliven the city centre. Beautiful specialised stores and fashion boutiques are ideal for shopping. Italian's design is decisive in the display windows. The southern ease unequivocally places its accents everywhere
MMM Firmian – the biggest castle installation of South Tyrol and principal item of the Messner Mountain museums
Messner himself calls the museum the "enchanted mountain". In his exhibition, placed in six towers of the castle he tries to show the formation, the splendour and conquest of the mountains, giving the visitors the possibility to discover the overwhelming world of the mountains. |
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South Tyrol's south is ideal starting point for beautiful destinations in the near and distant surroundings. You can discover a lot of scenic contrasts like the jag peaks of the world-wide unique Dolomites and the soft and delightful beaches of the Lake Garda.
A trip to the Seiser Alm and to the Dolomites is not just an experience for mountaineers and adventurers. These nature landscapes are unique.
Also an excursion to Meran should not be missed. In the former, world-famous cure city, you can still sense the flair of those splendid days: the beautiful “”- architecture, the appealing promenades and the Mediterranean vegetation. Numerous cultural events and concerts take place in the Meraner Kurhaus. The Lake Garda is approximately 80 km away. With its enchanting, characteristic villages and idyllic places, it is a popular holiday destination.
A varied summer program is on offer at the Arena of Verona, (approximately 120 km) where entertainment is guaranteed for all opera fans. The city is also worth a visit. Venice, the unique lagoon city (approximately 220 km away) can be visited on a day trip. |
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