Holiday in Italy: Relaxing in Bolzano
Are you going on holiday to Italy? Then visit Bolzano, the capital of South Tyrol. The city combines Austrian coziness with Italy's La Vita Bella – the good life. And if you're heading towards Lake Garda, Bolzano is also a wonderful stopover to catch your breath.
Narrow streets and charming squares: it's not hard to fall in love with Bolzano, that beautiful city at the foot of the Italian Dolomites. On the way to the tourist hustle and bustle of Venice or Lake Garda, this is a great place to unwind for a few days. And you can unwind, in and around Bolzano. In the immediate vicinity, you can marvel at the large number of castles and fortresses, but you'll also find them within the city itself. You can also wander around the main street of the historic center, the Lauben. For centuries, this was the gathering place for traveling merchants.
Delicatessen shops
In Bolzano you can eat wonderfully in the typical Italian restaurants and everywhere you will find delicatessen shops where local delicacies are displayed in the windows. Such as the Bombolini, a sweet treat that most resembles a filled doughnut. On every street corner you notice the German, Swiss and Austrian influence in the region, which is called 'Alto Adige' in Italian. Especially in the kitchen.
Take Canederli, which we know in Germany as bread dough dumplings. The Italian variant 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 the number of calories in such a meal you only lose again after you have felled a few sturdy trees.
Campsites nearby
Camping is possible very close by, at camping Moosbauer, an ecological campsite on the outskirts of the city. Or a little further: camping Vidor, in Pozza di Fassa: a luxurious family campsite with a swimming pool, wellness, top-notch sanitary facilities and a great restaurant, right 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 anymore…
Tips in the Bolzano area
Must do
Around the city you can go on a castle tour: Runkelstein Castle is located in the north of Bolzano, Sigmundskron Castle in the south. And in the Gries-Quirein district you can also indulge yourself.
With the kids
He lived no less than 5,300 years ago: Ötzi the Iceman was found on the edge of a glacier, at an altitude of over 3,200 meters. In the archaeological museum you can learn all about him. More information: www.archaeologiemuseum.it
Must try
It is one of Italy's most important outdoor brands and next to the factory is the Salewa Cube, the largest climbing hall in the country. Perfect bad weather destination with children. More information: www.salewa-cube.com
Large selection of motorhomes and caravans
Looking for a motorhome or caravan to explore Bolzano? Our website offers a large and up-to-date selection of motorhomes and caravans. View the offer here. Even more interesting camping areas view here.
