Events in Bozen und Umgebung

Farmers' market with local products in October at Ing.-Josef-Riehl-Square, train station Oberbozen

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

The permanent exhibition of Walter Senn gives an overview of his rich work of 50 years. Open every Friday afternoon or by appointment Tel. +39 348 8995768, www.senn.it

Farmers' market with local products from 8-12 a.m.

Scenes of peaceful life of shepherds and grazing animals, of hard work in adverse weather and in mostly uncomfortable areas: the cultural history of pastoralism moves between these two poles. When people began to settle in the Alps, bringing their domestic animals with them, the post-glacial landscape began to change. The exhibition illustrates the steps of this development up to today's debate about grazing animals and their predators. Sculptures, models, games, interviews and videos on the work of shepherds together with their dogs provide insights into the cultural practice of pastoralism and the importance of shepherds, who not only protect the flock from wolves. Shepherding can in fact play a decisive role on the environment, biodiversity, animal welfare, climate and human nutrition.

Meeting Point: bio farm Rielinger at 4 p.m. Duration of tour: 1,5 hours. Minimum participants: 4. Price: € 20. Only wine tasting from 5-5.30 p.m. € 13. Come and delve into a real-life wine experience at the bio farm Rielinger. The wine farmer will give you a tour of the vineyard, explaining the different grapes and their cultivation. We cultivate the white wine varieties Blatterle, Müller Thurgau, Kerner and Riesling as well as the red wines Schiava and Zweigelt. After the vineyard tour you’ll hit the cellar where we show you how the wine is fermented and aged. At the end of the tour of course you may taste our in-house wines. Language: German, Italian & English. At request we can arrange a wine tour any time, with a minimum of 8 participants. Rielinger, phone +39 0471 356274 or +39 3495927302

The International New Year’s Eve Run BOclassic starts and ends directly at the Bolzano Christmas Market on the Walther Square. The event is an institution - since 1974 the year has been brought to a sporty end in Bolzano. Runners from all over the world meet in the provincial capital on December 31 to compete in the Raiffeisen BOclassic South Tyrol, which starts and ends at the central Walther Square. It is the last day of the year, when in the afternoon the athletes first run through the Bolzano Christmas Market, cross the old town with Piazza delle Erbe and Via dei Portici, reach the Piazza della Stazione and then - after exactly 1,250 metres - can be seen again at Piazza Walther. This is repeated eight times for the male top athletes of the BOclassic Elite, and four times for the female participants. The other four categories do fewer laps: the Just for Fun event for everyone, the 5 km long Ladurner Run, the Raiffeisen Youth Cup and the Handbike Show Run. Years ago, a starting fee had to be paid, today, the elite runners arrive exclusively on invitation. The BOclassic is the annual start of the South Tyrol Top 7 running series, which also includes the Caldaro Lake Run and the Lake Resia Run.

The Bolzano Concert Association is one of the oldest music organisers in Tyrol. It goes back to the Bolzano Music Society, which has been instrumental in the musical development of Bolzano since 1855. Since its foundation in 1855, its aim has been to organise an annual season of first-class classical music concerts in Bolzano almost without interruption. The first concert of the 2025 season takes us back to the era of the magnificent royal courts, with an ensemble that is still unique today. There is no comparable oboe group: La Petite Ecurié is a five-piece international ensemble consisting of baroque oboes (the French >hautbois< ), taille, baroque bassoon and historical percussion instruments, founded in 2018 (South Tyrolean percussionist Philipp Lamprecht is a founding member). Performing with this special ensemble will be trumpeter Bernhard Bär, who has an international career as a trumpet soloist with various renowned ensembles, Together they will perform 17th and 18th century works by Jacques Paisibles, Gottfried Finger, G. F. Händel, Arcangello Corelli and Henry Purcell.

The Bolzano Concert Association is one of the oldest music organisers in Tyrol. It goes back to the Bolzano Music Society, which has been instrumental in the musical development of Bolzano since 1855. Since its foundation in 1855, its aim has been to organise an annual season of first-class classical music concerts in Bolzano almost without interruption.

Handcrafted wooden objects of unique beauty and quality. Unique pieces made of wood from the forests of South Tyrol, for nature lovers and aesthetes looking for something special.

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.

Sales stand farm cheese "Außerrassen" every Saturday morning on the village square in San Genesio

Wine and art are playing a very important role at the Eberlehof winery. After visiting the vineyards, there’s a tour through the winery, where you can have a peek at the wine cellar and the wine production process. Lastly a wine tasting of quality wine accompanied with South Tyrolean Speck, cheese and Schüttelbrot. Time: 15:00 – 17:00, Saturday all-the-year Place: Eberlehof Winery, Santa Maddalena di Sotto 26, 39100 Bolzano Duration: about 2 hours Participation fee: 30,00 € 27,00 € (with Bolzano Bozen Card) Reservation: Registration required under tel. +39 0471 981918 o info@weingut-eberlehof.it

Meeting point: at 2.30 p.m. at the Parcour RiArco in Oberinn, St. Leonhard Str. 20. Duration: 2,5 hours with guide. Cost: € 30, children: from 6–14 years € 25. With RittenCard € 28, children: € 23. Minimum age: 6 years. Equipment: suitable shoes. A wonderful mountain world with a fantastic view of the Dolomites, every archer experiences a unique 3D course. Hunting goals with four shooting stakes offer children, beginners, advanced and tournament shooters an unforgettable experience. The course is located at an altitude of 1,300 meters and is open all year round. There is an archery shop with rental equipment on the course. Registration: +39 333 4662667. By appointment also on other dates possible

Guided tour through the surrounding woods in the area around the Kaserhof in Oberbozen. Duration: 1.5 hours. Price: € 40 per person, € 90 per family (with Ritten Card € 35 or € 85). Meeting point at the Kaserhof in Oberbozen. Special features: For young & old: a nature experience for all ages. Adventurous hike with animal companions. Technically easy: also suitable for inexperienced hikers. Deceleration & animal contact: escape the stress of everyday life & enjoy the calming presence of the alpacas. Small groups (limited number of participants). No special requirements necessary. Registration required until the day before: T +39 378 066 5191 info@kaserhof.it Individual trekking tours for Saturday & Sunday are possible by arrangement

The exhibition ‘Mercanti si diventa’ was created with the intention of investigating the figure of the merchant, the protagonist and soul of the city of Bozen from the earliest times, and his evolution from a ‘simple’ shopkeeper to a full-fledged fair merchant. On a local level, this qualitative leap took place between the 17th and 18th centuries, thanks to the spread of innovative trade manuals, the growing importance of Bolzano's fairs, and the role of the Mercantile Magistrate. The exhibition, which was realised thanks to loans from institutions, public archives and private collectors, aims to revive the intense commercial activity that characterised Bolzano's fairs in their heyday. The exhibition includes a reconstruction of the studio of an enterprising merchant. The maps, paintings and guild insignia on display emphasise how important transport activities were for international trade. On display are some valuable manuscripts from the Menz Archive, which give an insight into the complex structure that underpinned the organisation of a market, and some rare printed books, veritable encyclopaedias ‘of trade’. The exhibition ends with an inlaid panel by Alois Delug, an unfinished work from the early 20th century and exhibited for the first time at the Mercantile Museum. It ideally sums up those atmospheres, giving us a snapshot of the past of Bolzano, a city of fairs and markets. Exhibition in Italian and German

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

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.

market with farmers products Every Saturday, from 8 o'clock, the farmers' market takes place in Sarentino at the church place. Fresh products such as salads, vegetables, eggs, cakes, doughnuts and juices are on offer.

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

Food, fruit and vegetable, clothes, no food, farmer machines.

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

Short guided tour in German/Italian. Meeting point: at the church in Mittelberg. Duration: 20 minutes, Cost: € 2. The St. Nikolaus church in Mittelberg is first mentioned in 1289. This church was enlarged in the gothic style in 1400 and has kept its appearance from that time. The tower is somewhat later than the church and was probably built in the 14th Century. It is made of natural stones laid in regular patterns. Possibly in 1400 the upper levels were altered to the gothic style and the existing windows date from that period. In 1744 a rather large onion dome was added. It does not fit the building but is still quite pleasing. In 1976, during the restoration of the church and the tower, the Romanesque masonry was discovered. In this phase of restoration also came to light a large cycle of medieval frescoes that reproduce scenes of the passion of the Lord, the twelve apostles and prophets

Concerts of traditional and city bands scheduled throughout 2025.

Meeting point: at 9.30 at the Rainbow trail in Oberbozen. Duration: 2,5 hours. Cost: € 30, children under 14 years € 25. With RittenCard € 28, children under 14 years € 23. Participants: minimum 3, maximum 6 people. Minimum age: 6 years. Equipment: suitable shoes. Language: German & Italian. Close your eyes and imagine a simple bow. No sights, no gadgets, just a sleek design. The bow you’re picturing is likely a traditional bow – timeless, authentic and tons of fun to shoot. And it’s time for you to give it a try! Weather related cancellations possible

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.

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

MARIA HEIM in CONCERT 2025 Cassette Hall in co-operation with LA FOLLIA NUOVA - TheatERA-LAZAREVA PROJECT

Every Saturday morning from 7:30 a.m. until midday, you can buy fresh, seasonal fruit and vegetables, as well as homemade honey, directly from local farmers and producers. The farmers' market is located on Via Pietralba in the centre of Laives.

Experience an exclusive tour of selected areas of the Benedictine Monastery of Muri-Gries, made possible by the abbot himself. The historic monastery complex also houses a traditional winery, where the renowned Lagrein red wines from the surrounding vineyards are produced. The baroque abbey church impresses with beautiful frescoes by Martin Knoller. In the immediate vicinity, we will visit the Gothic Old Gries Parish Church, which features a valuable Romanesque wooden crucifix and the famous altarpiece by Michael Pacher (1471-1475). When: Every first Tuesday of the month from April until the end of October Meeting Point: 10:30 AM at Grieserplatz Duration: 2 hours Language: German & Italian Participants: max. 25 Price: €10 Adults, free for children up to 14 years old and holders of the Bolzano Bozen Card (excluding the Bolzano Bozen Card Mobility); for more information, please contact our office Reservation required