How to spend top weekend in Bolzano - ideas on extraordinary attractions and sites
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Activities in the Ski Resort
If you are a fan of skiing, you can relax at the resort Selva di Val Gardena from November to April. It is located in the vicinity of Bolzano, namely in the district of Alto Adige on the Western slope of the Dolomites. There are 3 ski areas here. These are Ortisei, Santa Cristina, and Selva. You can select the track that corresponds to your level of training. Experienced instructors work here. Therefore, if you have no experience, they will teach you the basics of winter sports.
Today, many hotels in Bolzano occupy unique historic buildings, and one of the most spectacular buildings houses Stadt Hotel Citta. The interior feature an elegant modern style and is based …
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Bolzano has a lot of luxury hotels, and Four Points Sheraton Bolzano Bozen is well known to fans of the first-class recreation. In addition to classical rooms, it offers guests executive and …
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Bicycle Paradise
It is worth coming to Bolzano in the summer months. You will enjoy cycling along numerous routes at this time. They are designed for such journeys. Their total length is 40 kilometers. There are 8 main bike paths and many additional trails in the city. The local municipality has arranged them. It is also worth visiting one of the main squares of Bolzano. It's Piazza Gries or Waltherplatz. You can rent a bike here. It costs 5 euros per day. You will go to admire the beauty of nature and architecture. You will be able to get on a bike to each attraction. You will also see the picturesque valleys of South Tyrol and the Dolomites.![Waltherplatz - Bozen Waltherplatz - Bozen](../../common/img_cities_w300/bolzano--111758-0.jpg)
Way to Castel Roncolo and the View from Its Windows
Do you like hiking and walking through old castles? You will have the opportunity to do both in Bolzano. Castel Roncolo is located in the North-East direction of the city on a picturesque cliff. You can reach it by free bus or on foot. If you prefer walking, then you will have to walk 5 kilometers. It is worth considering that part of the way is a climb up the mountain on a steep path lined with stones. However, all the difficulties will pay off the magnificent nature during the trip. You will immerse yourself in the atmosphere of the Middle Ages, look at the frescoes and admire the Alpine slopes, the mountain river and the view of Bolzano from the windows when you get to the castle. You will pay 8 euros for admission.
In a walking distance from the railway station of Bolzano is historic Hotel Stiegl Scala that was opened back in 1898. The hotel has managed to preserve elements of its original interior and …
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Cable Car in Bolzano
You can see Bolzano from above using the Renon's cable car. It is located at an altitude of more than 1180 meters. The road connects the plateau of the same name with the upper part of the city. You will pay a few euros for the trip. You will spend a little more than 10 minutes in one of the 8 booths. It moves at a speed of 7 meters per second. You will admire the city and the beautiful mountain area with meadows, fields, vineyards, and farms.![Bolzano Cathedral Bolzano Cathedral](../../common/img_cities_w300/bolzano--111758-44.jpg)
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City tours, excursions and tickets in Bolzano and surroundings
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Michelin-starred restaurants in Bolzano
♥ Restaurant 'Patauner' SETTEQUERCE. Type - Regional cuisine. 6.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Restaurant 'L’Arena' CORNAIANO. Type - Regional cuisine. 7.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Restaurant 'Kematen' COLLALBO. Type - Regional cuisine. 8.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Restaurant 'Zur Rose' SAN MICHELE. Type - Creative. 8.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Restaurant 'Bad Turmbach' MONTE. Type - Regional cuisine. 9.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Restaurant 'Patauner' SETTEQUERCE. Type - Regional cuisine. 6.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Restaurant 'L’Arena' CORNAIANO. Type - Regional cuisine. 7.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Restaurant 'Kematen' COLLALBO. Type - Regional cuisine. 8.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Restaurant 'Zur Rose' SAN MICHELE. Type - Creative. 8.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Restaurant 'Bad Turmbach' MONTE. Type - Regional cuisine. 9.3 km from the center. On the map
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Survived castles around Bolzano
♥ Castle 'Treuenstein Castle' Bolzano, 1.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Runkelstein Castle' Bolzano, 2.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Sigmundskron Castle' Bolzano, 4.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Prösels Castle' Völs am Schlern, 10.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Trauttmansdorff Castle' Merano, 22.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Treuenstein Castle' Bolzano, 1.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Runkelstein Castle' Bolzano, 2.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Sigmundskron Castle' Bolzano, 4.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Prösels Castle' Völs am Schlern, 10.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Trauttmansdorff Castle' Merano, 22.4 km from the center. On the map
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Art galleries in Bolzano and around
♥ Art museum 'Diocesan Museum' Brixen, 33.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Diocesan Museum' Brixen, 33.2 km from the center. On the map
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In September 2022, the Sommerro hotel in Oslo will start operating in a carefully restored 1930s Art Deco building. This building is a true landmark of Frogner, a historic neighborhood of the Norwegian capital. A multi-million-dollar renovation carefully turned the largest preservation project in Norway into a modern hotel with 231 rooms, including 56 residences. Preferred will open five more hotels in 2022, namely, The Wall Street Hotel in New York, Amrit Ocean Resort & Residences on Singer Island (Florida, the US), TOA Hotel & Spa in Zanzibar, Pendry hotel in Washington, and Pendry Park City hotel in Utah.
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