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Bolzano

Bolzano


The city of Bolzano (Bozen in German) is the capital city of the Province of South Tyrol with a population of 107,739.

Standing at an elevation of 262 metres above sea level, it covers a total area of 53 km² and lies 60 kilometres north of Trento, the regional capital of Trentino Alto-Adige.

Over the years, the city's most visited building has been its Gothic cathedral but more recently, the South Tyrol Archaeological Museum has stolen some of the limelight with its star attraction: Otzi the Ice-Man, a 3,500 year old mummy discovered in 1991.
Bolzano is famous throughout Italy for its Christmas market which draws visitors from far and wide. ​The busiest area of the city is around Piazza Walther (named after German poet Walther Von de Vogelweide), which in essence marks the city centre. 

Such is the size of the city centre that you can easily get around on foot. Public transport options include local buses as well as the main train station which is a 5 minute walk from Piazza Walther (Waltherplatz in German). By train you can reach Trento in 51 minutes, Merano in 43 minutes or Bressanone in half an hour. 

​By car, Trento is 52 minutes away (60 km) while other notable destinations include: Canazei - 1 hour 10 minutes (50 km), Riva del Garda - 1 hour 30 minutes (106 km) and Lake Braies - 1 hour 48 minutes (101 km).

The two most convenient airports for Bolzano are Innsbruck (in Austria) which is 121 kilometres to the north (1 hour 44 minutes) or Verona Airport 152 km (1 hour 43 minutes) to the south. 

Accommodation options in Bolzano include 32 hotels, 105 private apartments and 12 guest houses while nearby places of interest include Renon, Castelrotto, Chiusa, Ortisei, and Siusi allo Sciliar.

​Category: Major Cities & Towns of Trentino Alto-Adige

Administrative area: ​Capital of South Tyrol Province

Population: 107,739

Highlights: Christmas market, Otzi the ice-man, Bolzano Cathedral

​Close by: Renon, Castelrotto, Chiusa, Ortisei, Siusi allo Sciliar

Recommended accommodation: Parkhotel Laurin
Public transport: ​​Central train station, local buses

By train: Bressanone - 30 mins, Merano - 43  mins, Trento - 44 mins
By car: Trento -52 mins (60 km), Canazei - 1 hr 10 mins (50 km)

By air: ​​​​​​​​​Verona Airport - 1 hour 43 minutes by car (152 km)


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  • Things to see in Trentino Alto-Adige
    • Major Cities & Towns of Trentino Alto-Adige >
      • Trento
      • Bolzano
      • Rovereto
      • Merano
      • Bressanone
      • Brunico
      • Arco
    • Lakes of Trentino Alto-Adige >
      • Lake Garda
      • Lake Tenno
      • Lake Braies
      • Lake Molveno
      • Lake Landro
      • Lake Resia
      • Lake Tovel
      • Lake Lavarone
      • Lake Caldonazzo
      • Lake Dobbiaco
      • Lake Carezza
      • Lake Toblino
      • Lake Cavedine
      • Lake Cei
    • Ski Resorts of Trentino Alto-Adige >
      • Madonna di Campiglio
      • Canazei
      • Ortisei
      • Andalo
      • Selva di Val Gardena
      • Corvara
      • Plan de Gralba
      • Pinzolo
      • Folgaria
      • Alta Badia
      • Campitello di Fassa
      • San Vigilio di Marebbe
      • San Martino di Castrozza
      • Fontanazzo
    • Scenic Towns of Trentino Alto-Adige >
      • San Candido
      • Moena
      • Dobbiaco
      • Castelrotto
      • Renon
      • Valle Aurina
      • Cles
      • Santa Cristina in Val Gardena
      • Malles Venosta
      • Prato allo Stelvio
    • Pretty Villages of Trentino >
      • Trentino's Borghi Piu Belli d'Italia >
        • Glorenza
        • Rango
        • Vipiteno
        • Chiusa
        • Vigo di Fassa
        • Canale di Tenno
        • Egna
        • San Lorenzo Dorsino
        • Mezzano
      • Siusi allo Sciliar
      • Stenico
      • Rasun di Sotto
      • Funes
      • Braies
      • Sesto
      • Tenno
      • Bleggio Superiore
      • Trafoi
      • Siror
    • Lakeside Towns of Trentino Alto-Adige >
      • Riva del Garda
      • Molveno
      • Torbole
      • Resia
      • Levico Terme
      • Nago
      • San Valentino alla Muta
    • Mountain Areas of Trentino >
      • Val Gardena
      • Plan de Corones
      • Passo Sella
      • Val di Fassa
      • Passo Gardena
      • Campo Carlo Magno
    • Parks of Trentino Alto-Adige >
      • Stelvio National Park
      • Parco Naturale Fanes Senes Braies
      • Adamello Brenta Nature Park
      • Puez-Geisler Nature Park
      • Paneveggio - Pale di San Martino Natural Park
    • Orange Flag Towns of Trentino Alto-Adige >
      • Ala
      • Caderzone Terme
      • Campo Tures
      • Ledro
    • Castles of Trentino >
      • Buonconsiglio Castle
      • Castel Beseno
      • Castel Stenico
    • UNESCO Sites of Trentino Alto-Adige >
      • The Dolomites
      • Prehistoric Pile Dwellings around the Alps
  • Trentino Hotels
  • Trentino Alto-Adige/Sudtirol
    • Provinces of Trentino Alto-Adige >
      • Trentino Province
      • South Tyrol Province