On December 5th from 10.30 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. at the Central Post Office in Piazza Parrocchia 13 it will be possible to request the Bolzano Christmas Market 2024 philatelic stamp.
Kurtatsch an der Weinstraße/Cortaccia sulla Strada del Vino, Alto Adige Wine Road
Krampus and St. Nicholas parade in the village square of Kurtatsch, followed by drinks at the mulled wine stand run by the Kurtatsch volunteer fire brigade.
Margreid an der Weinstraße/Magrè sulla Strada del Vino, Alto Adige Wine Road
When night falls on 5 December, the Krampus once again roam the dark streets of Margreid according to tradition, rattling their chains, ringing their bells and gathering for a joint parade at 7 p.m. in the historic village centre.
After the devilish revelry, the Klommtuifl Margreid invite you to the big Krampus party at the NME wine cooperative.
On December 6 and 7, the park in the Schwarzenbach sports zone will be transformed into a magical winter wonderland.
On December 7 and 8, the park in the Schwarzenbach sports zone will be transformed into a magical winter wonderland. Numerous exhibitors will be presenting regional and handmade products. Visitors can also look forward to a varied program that will ensure a pleasant second Advent Sunday for young and old alike.
Angelo Pintus is an Italian comedian well known for his energetic style of humor and hilarious performances. He was born on May 21, 1975, in Trieste, Italy. Pintus has gained great popularity through his theatrical performances, later broadcast on TV and platforms, and his participation in successful television programs. The Italian comedian has been able to build a solid career in the Italian comedy scene, winning over theater audiences with his charisma, likability, and undisputed talent for improvising and entertaining.
Christmas as it used to be
The Mountain Advent in Trodena brings back the true spirit of Christmas: alpine traditions, ancient customs, and moments of reflection.
Far from the hustle and bustle, the winding alleys and old cellars of the village center turn into a magical Advent setting: the market with a petting zoo, handmade crafts, traditional skills, and Grandpa’s Christmas workshop. Highlights also include the Krampus parade and concerts in the village church.
In December 2025, the beloved Advent market will once again enchant visitors in the picturesque alleys and rustic cellars of Trodena.
Christmas magic at the Fritzenhof
On 8 December, the Praxmarer wine estate will open its doors, transforming the courtyard of the Fritzenhof into an enchanting setting.
From 8 to 21 December, every Weekend, the Christmas wooden huts with handmade items and delicacies invite you to linger and enjoy. The live nativity scene by Heimatbühne Neumarkt will once again attract a large number of visitors and make children's eyes light up. In addition, craft workshops, fairy tale hours and carriage rides will ensure unforgettable experiences. Devotional sounds provide a festive backdrop and create a contemplative atmosphere. The magic and enchantment of the Christmas season are provided by a variety of artistic performances with breathtaking shows. All this makes ‘Christmas under the starry sky’ a very special kind of Christmas market.
Lukas Lobis (BZ): “verwirrt”
Director: Robert Palfrader
Actor and cabaret artist Lukas Lobis returns to Carambolage with his successful show “verwirrt.”
Through an ironic and entertaining journey, Lobis tries to untangle the confusion that grips him, encountering quirky characters and ending up in awkward situations. His path leads him to rediscover his Tyrolean roots — with a surprising conclusion.
Event: Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at the Piccolo Teatro Carambolage, starting at 8:00 PM.
Peppi und die Haislraggler (BZ): “Verstopfte Weihnacht – Besinnliches Toilettenreinigen mit Peppi und die Haislraggler”
Moritz Thuile: bass
Markus Cappello: sax
Martin Malfertheiner: cajon
Felix Senoner: guitar
Magdalena Oberstaller: violin
Tobias Kompatscher: guitar, vocals
The musical repertoire of the band Peppi und die Haislraggler – creators and so far the only representatives of the Toilet-Pop genre – consists mainly of original compositions. Their distinctive feature is the tension between ironic lyrics in dialect and a wide variety of musical styles.
Even the band’s name is telling: they firmly claim to work full-time in sanitary maintenance and took up instruments only out of financial necessity – a side hustle to cover expensive Christmas shopping. Whether there’s any truth to that story remains a mystery…
Event: Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at the Piccolo Teatro Carambolage, starting at 8:00 PM.
CABABOZ (BZ): “Natale 2025”
The fakest Santa Clauses in Bolzano are back on stage just in time for Christmas market season. A few comedians – though not too funny – try to distract the audience from mulled wine, jingling earworms, and the scent of ginger and cinnamon.
With irreverent jokes, bizarre anecdotes, and officially approved one-liners.
This text was not written with the help of artificial intelligence – and it shows.
Performances: Friday, December 12, and Saturday, December 13, 2025, at the Piccolo Teatro Carambolage, starting at 8:00 PM.
The Slow Walks are designed to be inclusive routes, making it possible to welcome people with motor, sensory, cognitive, or communication difficulties.
Guided tour of the Cathedral Treasure Museum in Bolzano
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Meeting point: at the entrance of the museum behind the cathedral
Guide: Marcello Beato (in addition to the guide, an inclusion assistant will be present)
Language: Italian
Maximum number of participants: 20 people (maximum of 10 participants with motor, sensory, cognitive, or communication difficulties)
Participation is free of charge
Registration required:
T. +39 0471 921023
T. +39 348 6531366 (inclusion assistant)
E. info@upad.it
That fish is not only healthy but also regional is proven by a pioneering farm in the Vinschgau Valley with its traditional fish farming. The char is raised in a species-appropriate environment and given plenty of time to grow naturally and healthily. At this cooking event, you’ll learn how to creatively incorporate this noble freshwater fish into South Tyrolean cuisine and prepare it in a variety of ways.
Event Description
Participants can look forward to a 4-course menu made from local ingredients sourced from South Tyrolean farms. Experienced chefs, well-versed in South Tyrolean cuisine, will guide you through a rustic culinary evening and provide new inspiration for both familiar and lesser-known dishes. In the kitchen of the cooking school, exciting tips and tricks await you. You’ll not only get hands-on experience, but also enjoy the dishes prepared throughout the evening. Gathered around the large table, the tavolata, the self-prepared dishes paired with matching wines will become the highlight of the evening.
Date: Saturday, 13.12.2025
Time: 17:30 – 22:30 (5 hours)
Location: Roter Hahn Cooking School – Föhrnerhof, Glaningerweg 19, 39100 Bolzano
Event language: German
Price: €130 per person
Minimum age: from 12 years
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.
Improtheater Carambolage: “Xmas-Show”
At the Christmas market, the takings are high, the inns are full, and a family of refugees from the Middle East is settled in a stable, above which the angels sing. Ah, if only improvisational theatre had existed back then! The shepherds would have staged a musical with a happy ending for Baby Jesus, Mary and Joseph would have been swept up in a storm of love, and the ox and the donkey would have been settled in a cozy little farm.
But it’s never too late for beautiful stories! Just come to the theatre: here life fills with joyful messages. And who knows, maybe the Befana will enter the stage on a flying sleigh…
Event: Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at the Piccolo Teatro Carambolage, starting at 8:00 PM.
www.impro.carambolage.org
Swan Lake, one of the immortal masterpieces of classical ballet, tells the story of the young Prince Siegfried and Odette, a maiden transformed into a swan by the evil sorcerer Rothbart. With its iconic music by Pëtr Il'ič Čajkovskij, the ballet depicts the drama and beauty of eternal love.
In the first act, during a court celebration, Prince Siegfried is forced to choose a bride but is captivated by a mysterious flock of swans. In the second act, at the lake, he meets Odette and learns about the curse that has transformed her into a swan. In the third act, at a ball at the castle, Siegfried, deceived by Rothbart, breaks his promise to Odette. Finally, in the fourth act, the prince desperately tries to redeem his mistake, but the spell can only be broken through his sacrifice.
The Ballet Company of the National Opera House of Iași, one of the most renowned classical dance companies in Europe, will perform this historic masterpiece. The event lasts about 2 hours, with a 15-minute intermission.
Ticket Prices:
Poltronissima: 54.00 € (including presale fee)
Disabled discount: 54.00 € + 1 free ticket
Groups (min. 10 people) and children up to 12 years old: 46.00 € (including presale fee)
Platea: 48.00 € (including presale fee)
Disabled discount: 48.00 € + 1 free ticket
Groups (min. 10 people) and children up to 12 years old: 42.00 € (including presale fee)
Gallery: 40.00 € (including presale fee)
Disabled discount: 40.00 € + 1 free ticket
Groups (min. 10 people) and children up to 12 years old: 34.00 € (including presale fee)
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.
SPAGHETTI LIVE - SERATA LUCIO BATTISTI IN RICORDO DI PIER DEL MASETTI
FIRST concert:
Francesca Russo & Piergiorgio Veralli
Maura Bruschetti & Adriano Piccioni
mike Ometto & Enrico De Bertolini
Andrea Maffei& Elena Congiu
SECOND concert:
Carlo Poddighe
one man band
€ 20,00 with pasta and a glass of wine
In this concert series, the stage is transformed into a small, intimate workshop where children can experiment and experience excitement. Through listening, movement and interaction, children will be the true protagonists of the experience. Among music stands and instruments – in this case violins, violas and cellos – they will be able to try their hand at creating their own concert, discovering the joy of music for themselves.
Prowinter is the international trade show for snow sports and outdoor activities, a crucial meeting point for retailers, rental services, and professionals in the sector. Here, manufacturers and wholesale distributors of sports products present the latest innovations for winter sports and outdoor activities. It’s a unique opportunity to see, touch, and evaluate the new products to order for the upcoming season.
Prowinter is the ideal B2B event for rental services and retailers of sports equipment, providing the perfect occasion to get informed and make purchase decisions. It’s also a great opportunity to meet colleagues, exchange opinions, ideas, and innovative solutions.
The event also covers the growing Outdoor sector, with a special focus on the latest market innovations. In addition to the 3 days of the trade show, Prowinter offers more than 3 days of snow testing, allowing professionals to try products directly in the field.
The program is currently being finalized and will be published soon.
MILONGA CON I TRAGOS DE TANGO
A brief introduction with Vincenzo Florio, who will discuss his book L'Etoile, which is connected to the world of tango.
Formazione Tragos De Tango
Lino Brotto guitar
Daniele Vianello Bass
Walter Lucherini bandoneon
€ 12,00
As part of the 2026 International Holocaust Remembrance Day, the Bolzano Tourist Office is organizing guided tours to the following locations in the city:
• 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM (on foot) german & italian
Tour: Stolpersteine in Bolzano
A walking tour through the historic center in remembrance of Jewish citizens who were victims of persecution, deportation, and murder by the Nazi-Fascists.
Meeting point: Bolzano Tourist Office, Infopoint, Piazza del Grano 11.
• 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM (by minibus) german & italian
Tour of memorial sites in Bolzano
The itinerary includes: Piazza Verdi, the Virgl Tunnel, the former Mignone Barracks, the tracks on Via Pacinotti, Via Siemens, the camp on Via Resia, and Piazza Adriano.
Meeting point: Bolzano Tourist Office headquarters, Via Alto Adige 60.
A minibus will be available for transport.
Participation in both tours is free of charge.
Reservation required by phone at +39 0471 307000 or by email at info@bolzano-bozen.it.
Klimahouse is the international trade fair for responsible building and energy efficiency, an event that inspires visitors from all over Italy every year, looking for the latest industry innovations. With a program of over 100 appointments over four days, Klimahouse is the ideal place for updates, insights, and discoveries in the fields of construction and sustainability.
Klimahouse stands for innovation: it offers ample space for young companies and cutting-edge solutions for sustainable building and better living. Every year, the fair reaffirms its role as the meeting point for those who believe in the value of building in harmony with the environment and improving quality of life.
Klimahouse is also an opportunity to connect, to create new opportunities, and to network with professionals and companies who share the commitment to a more sustainable future. There is no Plan B for our planet: Klimahouse is our commitment to building a better future, today.
With four days of events, over 400 exhibitors, and a rich program of appointments, Klimahouse is the place to discover the most advanced solutions and technologies for sustainable construction.
The program is currently being finalized and will be published soon.
SALTO change – SALTO’s new lab for the future
Free admission
Climate crisis, democracy, solidarity: the big questions of our time demand new answers. SALTO change makes change visible and connects initiatives, organizations, and engaged individuals. In a public debate, SALTO tackles one of these key topics and invites everyone to reflect and join the discussion.
Follow SALTO to find out more.
Event: Friday, January 30, 2026, at the Piccolo Teatro Carambolage, starting at 8:00 PM.
www.salto.bz
Improtheater Carambolage: “Schuld & Bühne”
What would Alfred be without Hitchcock, or Agatha without Christie? And what would a winter of improvisation be without a murder mystery! If you’re particularly intrigued by the darker motives of humanity, come to the theatre.
Here, crimes aren't just committed — they're dissected down to the last detail. In the courtroom of Improtheater Carambolage, you are the jury, experiencing the verdict live: guilty or not guilty!
Event: Saturday, January 31, 2026, at the Piccolo Teatro Carambolage, starting at 8:00 PM.
www.impro.carambolage.org
Kaltern an der Weinstraße/Caldaro sulla Strada del Vino, Alto Adige Wine Road
A half-day journey through border territories, where the cultures of Trentino and South Tyrol meet among vineyards, historic villages and fine wines. The tour begins at a winery along the renowned Alto Adige Wine Road, where participants can discover the secrets of local winemaking and taste some of the region’s finest wines. A typical lunch follows in a local restaurant, featuring delicious dishes paired with selected wines for a complete and authentic food and wine experience. The itinerary continues into Trentino, through the Rotaliana Königsberg area, where guests will visit another winery and enjoy a guided tasting.
Language: English
Schedule:
from 10:00 – Departure from Predazzo and/or Tesero
from 10:15 – Departure along the Alto Adige Wine Road
11:00 – Visit and tasting at a winery along the Alto Adige Wine Road
13:00 – Three-course lunch with wine pairing at a restaurant along the Alto Adige Wine Road
15:00 – Visit and tasting at a winery along the Strada del Vino e dei Sapori del Trentino
16:30 – Return journey to Tesero and Predazzo
Participants: min. 10
Includes: 2 guided winery tastings, 3-course lunch (with wine, water and coffee), private shuttle transport and English-speaking guide