"German speaking but ABSOLUTELY Italian" Bolzano by PALLINA

Bolzano Travel Guide: 206 reviews and 517 photos

Once I've read on a Bolzano (Bozen in German) VT home page that South Tyrol is half German.
WHAT?
South Tyrol belongs to ITALY, no matter if most of the people have German as mother toungue and have to learn Italian as their second language. Actually their culture is very close to Austrian one (in fact I like them very much); shops' opening times also (that means, for example, shops are closed on Sat afternoon), BUT THEY ARE ITALIAN CITIZENS. Having said that, now I can describe this region as one of the most beautiful in Italy. A part from sea, South Tyrol offers everything: art&culture, wonderful landscapes, outstanding skiing facilities, exceptional wines and an old culinary tradition. Try to believe...

Pros and Cons

Pros:A nice mix of Austrian and Italian cultures
Cons:Shops closed on Sat. afternoon
In a nutshell:Unmissable

Last visit to Bolzano: Nov 2007
Intro Updated Sep 29, 2010
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Wine tasting Things to Do (5)

If you love wines like me, this is your paradise. South Tyrol has been producing quality wines for 25 years, not more,... more travel advice

The Earth Pyramids Things to Do (5)

The walking path to the Earth Pyramids strechtes from Collalbo downtown (also quite cute) for an hour more or less; it's... more travel advice

Walking until Tufflaml Things to Do (5)

From where we stayed, Fiè allo Scilar (Voels am Schelern) you can easy walk until Fiè Lake (Laghetto di Fiè) in 45' then... more travel advice

Visit Renon (Ritten) with 100 years old railway - Bolzano

Visit Renon (Ritten) with 100 years old... Things to Do (5)

From Bolzano you can take the new "Seilbahn" until Soprabolzano (Oberbozen). From there, the 100 years old train goes to... more travel advice

Restaurants (3)
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Nightlife (1)
Music Festival

Hotels (1)
Romance and excellent cuisine
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Redang Sep 21, 2011 at 12:06 AM

When I was in Trento, we decided to go to Bolzano unexpecetedily, and I liked it a lot!
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balhannah Apr 21, 2009 at 4:43 AM

What a beautiful opening photo, can nearly feel the crisp, clean air, lovely!
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Trekki Apr 5, 2009 at 11:46 PM

Oh Trentino :-)) I should come again one day, for the mountains and wine :-))
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deecat Dec 4, 2007 at 3:37 PM

Wonderfu. helpful tips. The hotel is utterly beautiful and, yes, it is romantic looking.
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Maurizioago Nov 16, 2007 at 1:56 AM

Vedo con piacere che anche tu stai scrivendo una pagina su Bolzano e sei stata al Cavallino Bianco. Ciao!