Events in Bozen und Umgebung

The traditional South-Tyrolean "Buschenschank" Bacherhof offers pony rides for children from Monday to Friday Number of participants: maximum 10 persons

This exhibition is part of the interdisciplinary research project “Curating Bolzano Fascist Legacies. A Sustainable Approach to a City’s Dissonant Heritage”. The project began in 2022 and involved designers, art historians, architects and design historians. The project – which benefited from the collaboration of BAU Institute for Contemporary Art and Ecology, the Lungomare cooperative and the Department of Architectural History and Curatorial Studies at the Technical University of Munich, and was supported by the Municipality of Bolzano – was divided into two parts: on the one hand, it developed in-depth research on the traces of Fascist-era interventions still present in the urban public space, which make Bolzano a fascinating subject of study as a border city where the Fascist system is still clearly visible and where different perceptions of the past coexist, not always harmoniously. On the other hand, it explored how the results of the research could be made accessible not only to experts, but to the city as a whole and therefore to its inhabitants. The exhibition brings together the considerations that emerged during the research with a selection of archival materials and a number of artistic interventions that, over time, have seen various practitioners confront the multiple meanings of the marks left by fascism on the urban fabric. The exhibition focuses on the traces that remain in public spaces, collective memory and archives, testing their resonances and dissonances, inviting a more conscious relationship with public space, capable of opposing its possible exploitation.

At the Grieserhof in Bolzano, the St. Elisabeth Foundation presents the exhibition “Encounter with Nature”, dedicated to the artist Jette Christiansen. The initiative was born from the desire to create a space for dialogue between art, nature, and inner reflection — in line with the cultural and social commitment that has always characterized the Foundation. The exhibition brings together works from the past ten years, in which the artist explores the deep connection between human beings and landscape, between matter and perception. With courage — and perhaps a touch of provocation — Jette Christiansen describes her oil paintings as “untimely.” As long as no one can clearly define what “contemporary” truly means, the call for permanent modernity remains suspended. Unconcerned with trends or debates in the current art scene, Christiansen continues to follow her creative path with consistency — one of silence, authenticity, and attentive observation. The opening will be introduced by Christian Klotzner, President of the St. Elisabeth Foundation, with contributions from Leonhard Niedermair, Mathias Frei, and Thomas Mulser, Administrative Director of the Grieserhof. A refreshment reception will follow, offering a pleasant moment of exchange and conversation. The Grieserhof, venue of the exhibition, stands as a symbol of openness, community, and dialogue — a place where art becomes a bridge and a means of human connection.

The Language Café is a way to practise speaking a foreign language in company and in an informal environment. At the Don Bosco Library in Laives you will find a moderator for each table, i.e. for each language. Depending on the language you want to practise in, choose your table, sit down and... start chatting! You will talk to the moderator or moderator and the other people like you sitting at that table. If you get tired, you can safely leave or change tables. In general, it is recommended that you have a basic knowledge of your chosen language in order to be able to follow the conversation and participate actively.

Taste 6 biodynamic wines while enjoying the panoramic view of the mountains, vineyards, and the city of Bolzano. During the tasting, our trained team will introduce you to our biodynamic way of working and the beginnings of South Tyrolean organic viticulture.  Dogs are welcome.

🐴 Experience unforgettable riding moments at Matunschmied Hof! Whether it's a peaceful forest loop, a breathtaking panoramic ride, or a full-day tour to the Stoanerne Mandln – every horse lover will find the perfect adventure with us! Beginners are also very welcome to join our guided trial rides. 📅 By reservation only 📞 Book now with Carmen: +39 340 54 61 835 Find more info and our location via QR code!

A series of events where people meet, share their stories, and get inspired. Between a good drink and live music, ideas, passions, and visions are exchanged. An elegant and stylish atmosphere for those who want to connect and unwind. B-Bold. B-Social. B-Connected. Every Wednesday from 7pm to 11pm.

Get to know the Rottensteiner family and their wines personally and be a guest at one of the oldest wine-growing families in South Tyrol. Enjoy a guided tour of the winery followed by a tasting of 5 wines.

Guided tour of the highest-altitude sparkling wine cellar in Europe – “Arunda” in Mölten. Booking directly with the Arunda winery: Tel. +39 0471 1552800 or via email at info@arundavivaldi.it Tours can also be arranged on other days upon request. Participation fee: 20,00 € per person Number of participants: maximum 10 persons www.arundavivaldi.it

ONLY FOR BOLZANO BOZEN CARD UND BOLZANO BOZEN CARD MOBILITY Entry at the Mercantilemuseum of Bolzano Special price of 4,00 € for adults, free of charge for kids between 6 and 14 years of age Opening hours: from Monday to Saturday from 10 AM till 12:30 AM on Thursdays from 10 AM till 1 PM and from 2 PM till 4 PM Opening hours from 5 October to 31 October: Monday to Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Closed on Sundays and Holidays, also on the 16th of August and 27th of December 2025 TICKET SALES ONLY ONLINE

Curated by Frida Carazzato In collaboration with the Fondazione Bonotto and Patrizio Peterlini’s curatorial advice Exhibition and graphic design: SS16 Studio and AndreaTabocchiniArchitecture Press preview: 11.04.2025, 11:00 am Opening: 11.04.2025, 7:00 pm Museion Passage and Piccolo Museion - Cubo Garutti Museion continues to research and explore its own collection by presenting You and the Night and the Music – Francesco Conz Editions from the Museion Collection, an exhibition dedicated to art editions, especially those of Francesco Conz, one of the key figures in the promotion and artistic production of international neo-avant-gardes in Italy. Curated by Frida Carazzato with the collaboration of the Fondazione Bonotto, through the curatorial advice of Patrizio Peterlini, the exhibition uses the museum collection to explore the cultural legacy and artistic vision of Francesco Conz. This important figure, who worked with Fluxus, Visual Poetry and Concrete Poetry artists, played a decisive role in disseminating these artistic practices in Italy and abroad. The title of the exhibition is taken from a work by Gerhard Rühm, a visual artist, musician, poet and co-founder of the Wiener Gruppe, and one of the first artists with whom Francesco Conz began producing large-format editions. The “You and the Night and the Music” title stimulates reflections on the relationship between art, time and the links between artists, collectors and museum institutions. The conjunction “and” in the artwork becomes, in the title of the exhibition, a metaphor for both the network of cultural connections that has given rise to one of the main hubs in the Museion collection and the figure of Conz, whose passion bound together artistic and human experiences. A number of collectors and art critics, in fact, have played a fundamental role in the history of the museum collection. People like Paolo Della Grazia, who donated his collection to the museum in 2020, Luigi Bonotto, Henry Martin and many others, have helped to create an artistic heritage that is now an essential reference point for the study of neo-avant-gardes. Thanks to their activities, Museion has been able to enrich its collection with a body of works that bears witness to the value of publishing and screenprint production as a means of disseminating contemporary art. The exhibition is located in the central area of Museion Passage, a space designed to host dynamic installations that are open to the public. The central and corner sections – the latter can be visited until November 16 2025 – present a selection of screenprints on canvas produced by Conz and designed to be easy to transport and exhibit in various contexts. These works interact through videos, artists’ multiples and other editions to create an experience that reflects on the art of publishing both as an artistic tool and as an effective space of cross-genre exchange, in harmony with the Fluxus spirit.

On October 10 at 7 pm, Museion is proud to open the first retrospective in Italy dedicated to the work of Nicola L. (b. 1932, Morocco; d. 2018, USA). From the 1960s onwards, the French artist developed an equally playful and activist practice. Blurring the boundaries between various media such as sculpture, painting, drawing, collage, performance, and film, her work is imbued with subversive wit and the ideals of equality and collectivity. As part of the new Museion research line, THE SOFTEST HARD, the exhibition celebrates art as a social and urban practice of non-violent resistance and as an invitation to connect in times of crisis.

With Walter's "De Oro" breeding. Start: 11 a.m. parking lot/train stopLinzbach. Duration: approx. 3 hours, level of difficulty: easy/medium. Price: € 43 p.p. / € 95 for families (€ 40/€ 90 with RittenCard). Registration: until the day before, 5 p.m. tel. +39 348 8068655, info@lama-alpaka.eu Further tours on request!

The sixteenth edition of the festival “Corpi Eretici 2025/26”, curated by Teatro la Ribalta – Kunst der Vielfalt, opens with the premiere of “Pinocchio nel ventre della balena”, directed by Paolo Grossi, a fairy tale that recalls the adventures and misadventures of Pinocchio and his father Mastro Geppetto. Next comes “Vorrei una voce”, in which Tindaro Granata, through the voice of Mina, brings to the stage the stories and experiences of women imprisoned in Messina. With “Re Lear è morto a Mosca”, directed by César Brie, eight young actors retrace the careers of Solomon Michoels and Venjamin Zuskin, executed by the Stalinist regime because of their art. In “Vizita”, Davide Iodice reflects on intolerance toward the foreigner, inspired by H.G. Wells. Kicking off 2026 is the debut of “Studi Teatrali de La Tempesta”, directed by Antonio Viganò, a new creation born during the artistic residency with Teatro Cristallo. In February: “C’è urgenza d’azzurro”, poems by Vasco Mirandola with music by Sergio Marchesini, and “Quando gli dei erano tanti”, in which Marco Baliani tells the story of Calasso. In March, “Edipo Re”, directed by Stefano Tè and performed by inmates from the Castelfranco Emilia Prison, stages the story of the city of Thebes and Oedipus' desperate attempt to save it. In April, “Un attimo prima”, a poetic experience by Gabriella Salvaterra, will lead small groups of spectators through an intimate, sensory journey inside a labyrinth of memories, immersing them courageously in the theme of symbolic rupture and healing. In May, “La parola femminista” by Vanessa Roghi and the Writing Workshop of Experience with Lea Melandri close the program with a reflection on feminist culture. All events of the “Corpi Eretici” festival: • 09/10/25, Pinocchio nel ventre della balena - Teatro la Ribalta-Kunst der Vielfalt (Teatro Gries) • 23/10/25, Vorrei una voce - Tindaro Granata (Teatro Gries) • 12/11/25, Re Lear è morto a Mosca - César Brie (Teatro Gries) • 11/12/25, Vizita - Davide Iodice (Teatro Gries) • 21-22/01/26, Studi teatrali de la tempesta - Teatro la Ribalta-Kunst der Vielfalt (Teatro Cristallo) • 06/02/26, C’è urgenza di azzurro - Vasco Mirandola e Sergio Marchesini (T.Raum) • 27/02/26, Quando gli dei erano tanti - Marco Baliani (Teatro Gries) • 13/03/26, Edipo Re - Teatro dei Venti (Teatro Cristallo) • 27-28-29/04/26, Un attimo prima - Gabriella Salvaterra (info location info@teatrolaribalta.it) • 08/05/26, La parola femminista - Vanessa Roghi (Teatro Cristallo) • 09/05/26, Laboratorio di scrittura di esperienza - Lea Melandri (Sala Giuliani, Teatro Cristallo)

Breakfast trekking From April to October - closed on thursday We start at 8 am with our fluffy animals at the Bacherhof farm in Mölten and hike on trail no. 13 away from the noise and hustle and bustle through the forest to the Schlaneiderhof bistro. There we enjoy a regional breakfast. Afterwards we return to the Bacherhof. Duration: approx. 4 hours Family trekking 1 family + 2 llamas We start with our fluffy and curious animals at 10 am at the Bacherhof in Mölten and hike through the forest without noise and hustle and bustle on trail no. 13 towards Schlaneid. Once we arrive at the Schlaneid playground, we take a short break. We then hike back the same way to the Bacherhof. Duration: approx. 2.5 hours Panoramic trekking We start with our fluffy and curious animals at 10 am at the Bacherhof in Mölten. We hike without noise and hectic through the forest to Ortisei, descend to Schlaneid and then hike back to the Bacherhof. Duration: approx. 3.5 hours Do you want a tour in english? We got you covered. Contact Ewa: +39 389 241 4303 Spacer po górach z lamami. (Polski)

Temporary exhibition: A tu per tu - Ritratti dalle collezioni The allure of the portrait as a representation of a subject captured in their essence, whether inner or symbolic, has not gone unnoticed by the Museum Society since the very beginning of its activity, recurring throughout its history: from 1896, the year of its first exhibition, to 1989, with the show Bozner Porträts von 1800 bis heute (Bolzano Portraits from 1800 to Today), and up to the portraits featured in the exhibition Altes Neues. Antico Nuovo, which between 2023 and 2024 enriched the final months of cultural offerings at the Civic Museum before its necessary closure to obtain fire safety certification. With the completion of the renovation works that brought the building up to current regulations, and while awaiting further structural interventions aimed at restoring the entire building, the Civic Museum resumes this fascination by presenting a temporary exhibition featuring a selection of works—some previously exhibited, others never before shown to the public due to recent restoration or recent acquisition. In respect of the rotation principle that the new displays will follow, the works, drawn from the Museum’s collections, were selected according to the portrait type, focusing along the exhibition path on four thematic areas: family portraits, individual portraits, portraits and self-portraits of artists, and portraits of figures with important roles in the city. Whether official representatives, rulers, or simply citizens, many of the depicted individuals have a specific historical connection to Bolzano; all bear witness to a particular era of the city, spanning, through an interesting variety of styles, a time period from the 16th century to the second half of the 20th century.

Offering products like fruits, vegetables, clothes & shoes,... from 8 a.m. to 12 a.m.

With the board member of the Sommelier Association South Tyrol and member of the Wine Academy Thomas Fink. Meeting point: at 4.15 p.m. at Getränke Fink. Duration: 2,5 hours. Price: € 30, with RittenCard € 25, Minimum number of participants: 4. Language: German & Italian. Tasting of 5 local wines and introduction to the history of winegrowing in South Tyrol and the autochthonous types of grape. We accompany you through South Tyrol's wine world, with a look at history, terrior, types of grape and wine-growing zones. Several wines will be tasted and thus we make the connection between theory and practice. Note: for groups of 5 people or more, tasting is possible at any time. Tastings on specific topics are also offered. Information & registration: Getränke Fink Tel. +39 0471 356494

Author Rut Bernardi repeatedly pushes the boundaries of understanding because she writes in her native language, Ladin. This led her to develop wordplay and the musical interpretation of the ‘Ladin sound.’ Ladin is a Romance language whose vowels are particularly well suited to wordplay. This sound attracts the audience's attention – but it is much more than just a gimmick: the poems are intended as critical statements and are therefore also made available to the audience in translation (DE, IT). The name of the distinctive ensemble Eseleptitun – which originated in a confused dream – already suggests that musically, an idiosyncratic and multifaceted world of sound is about to be entered. Free entry

JEMM MUSIC PROJECT Max castlunger percussioni-Mirko Pedrotti vibrafono- Matteo Cuzzolin sax- Hannes Mock trombone- Andrea Polato drums- Marco Stagni bass € 12,00

The Musa Leggera has one flaw: she always wants to do more and do it better. And the first part of the 2025/26 Season (a season full of big numbers) is striking proof of this ongoing commitment: two legendary, spectacular musicals in their Italian versions for a joyful dive into the fabulous fifties: "Sette spose per sette fratelli" and "Cantando sotto la pioggia" (both also with special encore performances outside the subscription); the national hit of the year ("Sapore di mar") evoking summer loves, carefree moments and timeless melodies from the sixties; a brand-new show about the musical icons of another decade overflowing with hits ("80 voglia di 80"); and finally, two delightful and original gems in the spirit of cabaret and music "Derby Cabaret" (featuring the return of the great singer Luisa Corna) and "Giradischi e papillon". Unmissable events that bring us together once again in the magic of the theatre of smiles.

Every Thursday, you are warmly invited to join us for an enjoyable guided tour of the winery and cellar. For a limited number of visitors, we open up the old, historic cellar located seven meters underground, providing you with unique insights into our daily work at the winery and much more... The tour is followed by a tasting session, featuring five wines from our portfolio. Reservations by Wednesday 5 p.m. Price per person: Euro 20.

Take a guided tour through biodynamic vineyards, discover our barrel cellar, and taste 6 exceptional wines at our SKYWINE Pavilion. Our trained team will introduce you to our philosophy and explain the specifics of our winemaking.  The tour takes place multilingual if necessary. Dogs are welcome.

The weekly market in Laives offers a large selection of clothing as well as South Tyrolean specialities such as vegetables, fruit, bread and bacon. Every Thursday from 8.00 a.m. to 12.00 noon, you have the opportunity to stroll through the Via Kennedy in the section between the junction with Via Pietralba and the junction with Via Galizia. If Thursday is a public holiday, the market will take place on Wednesday.

What exactly is sustainable winegrowing? During a guided tour through the small vineyard, you learn about the ecology of vineyards. You gain an insight into how wine is produced sustainably, from planting and managing the vineyard to processing the grapes and reaching the final quality of the wine. The guided tour finishes with a wine tasting of Messnerhof wines. Duration: about 1.5 hours. Minimum number of participants: 6.

Every thursday guided tour and schnapps tasting in the Schwarz-Brennerei distillery. Registration at Tel +39 340 7621149, by arrangement guided tours can also be booked for other days Participation fee: 20,00 € per person

Wine is culture – and enjoying it is pure pleasure! You can experience this on one of our guided tours of Kellerei Bozen – a place where contemporary architecture merges seamlessly with centuries-old winemaking tradition. Follow the journey of our wines, from the arrival of the freshly harvested grapes to their gentle processing and maturation in stainless steel and oak barriques. Along the way, you’ll hear stories about our winegrowers, whose skill and dedication in the vineyards lay the foundation for our wines. You’ll step behind doors normally closed to visitors and see how artisan knowledge, technology and passion come together in perfect harmony. Your tour ends with a tasting of selected wines – from fresh, aromatic whites with delicate minerality to full-bodied, characterful reds from our finest vineyards. An experience that begins in the glass and remains in the memory.

Meeting point: at the Perlhof/Max Thurner in Oberleitach. Duration guided tour + wine tasting: 1.30 hours Price: € 17. Registration required until the day before: Tel. +39 340 1576679, info@maxthurnerweine.it The Perlhof is a small winery run by Max Thurner and his family. It is located in Oberleitach in the St.-Magdalen region. With a lot of manual work and great passion, the grapes are gently processed and wines full of character are produced.

Museion presents What We Carry, an exhibition that interweaves contemporary art with the core values of the Milano Cortina Cultural Olympiad 2026: inclusion, sustainability, and legacy. Featuring newly commissioned works and research by Sonia Leimer and Christian Kosmas Mayer, together with a landmark collection of 43 Olympic torches (1936–2024), the project explores how the design and symbolism of the torches intersect with questions of power, visibility, and cultural legacy. What We Carry evokes the way these values are passed from hand to hand—like the torches themselves—creating a living legacy where art meets sport. With the exhibition Museion joins the Autonomous Province of South Tyrol in its mission to strengthen the region’s cultural identity and role as a hub for international exchange. At the heart of the installation, Sonia Leimer’ expansive setting unveils a 50-meter infinity-shaped sculpture that refers to a running track and doubles as a pedestal for 42 of the Olympic torches, on loan from the Olympic Aid and Sport Promotion Project. This dynamic sculptural display transforms the torches into a powerful reflection on continuity and change, and the evolving values of the Olympic Games. Known for her sculptural and video work, Leimer often explores how physical spaces and everyday objects reflect shifting social narratives. In this project, she brings those concerns into the exhibition space, inviting viewers to consider how we engage with objects and how their meanings evolve over time.

Large market in Meltina, from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the village centre (clothes, footwear, leather goods, food, fruit and vegetables, plants ...)