On holiday in Italy: Relax in Bolzano
Are you going on holiday to Italy? Then visit Bolzano, the capital of South Tyrol. The city combines Austrian conviviality with Italy's La Vita Bella – the good life. And if you go to Lake Garda, Bolzano is also a wonderful stopover to catch your breath.
Narrow streets and nice squares: it is not difficult to fall in love with Bolzano, that beautiful city at the foot of the Italian Dolomites. On the way to the tourist bustle of Venice or Lake Garda, this is a nice place to take a break for a few days. And you can take a breather, in and around Bolzano. In the immediate vicinity you can marvel at the large number of castles and fortresses, but you can also find them in the city itself. You can also wander around in the main street of the historic center, the Lauben. This was the gathering place for traveling salesmen for centuries.
Delicatessen shops
In Bolzano you can enjoy great food in the typical Italian restaurants and everywhere you will find delicatessen shops where regional delicacies are displayed in the windows. Like the Bombolini, a sweet delicacy that most resembles a filled oliebol. On every street corner you will notice the German, Swiss and Austrian influence in the region that is called 'Alto Adige' in Italian. Especially in the kitchen.
Take Canederli, which we know in Germany as bread dough dumplings. The Italian version is tastier: with smoked bacon and sprinkled with Parmesan cheese. Or Gulasch di Selvaggina, with venison, onions and lots of garlic. All dishes from the mountain fuel category, because you only lose the number of calories in such a meal after you have felled a few sturdy trees.
Nearby campsites
Camping is possible close by Moosbauer campsite, an ecological campsite on the edge of the city. Or a little further: camping Vidor, in Pozza di Fassa: a luxurious family campsite with swimming pool, wellness, top sanitary facilities and a great restaurant, in the middle of the mountains (40 km from Bolzano). Once you've been there, you won't even want to go to Lake Garda again…
Tips in the Bolzano area
You must do it
You can go on a castle tour around the city: Runkelstein Castle is located in the north of Bolzano, Sigmundskron Castle in the south. And you can also indulge yourself in the Gries-Quirein district.
With the children
He lived no less than 5.300 years ago: Ötzi the snowman was found on the edge of a glacier, at an altitude of over 3.200 meters:. You can find out everything about him in the archaeological museum. More information: www.archaeologiemuseum.it
You must try
It is one of Italy's most important outdoor brands and next to the factory is the Salewa Cube, the largest climbing gym in the country. Perfect bad weather destination with children. More information: www.salewa-cube.com
Wide range of campers and caravans
Looking for a camper or caravan with which you can explore Bolzano? Our website contains a large and current range of campers and caravans. View the offer here. Even more interesting camping areas view here.
